COMMERCIAL RESOURCES
When you don't have time to hunt through documentation or free online resources, there are several excellent commercial resources available to you, for helping to work through Joomla issues, or to receive further Joomla training.
Open Source Support Desk
Some people just really want the option of picking up the phone and calling someone for instructions or help. Unfortunately, when you use free and open-source software like Joomla, this option is not typically available. You must find answers to your questions by looking in the forums, using help files, purchasing books and videos, and so forth.
However, Open Source Support Desk (www.opensourcesupportdesk.com) specializes in exactly that — answering questions personally when you have them. For a fee, you can purchase time to spend one-on-one with a Joomla expert and have your questions answered quickly.
JoomlaTraining.com
JoomlaTraining.com, a company for whom I have taught several times, offers in-person training in cities around the country. They typically hold a series of one-day courses, covering beginning and intermediate Joomla, as well as training in building custom Joomla templates.
osTraining.com and Joomlashack University
osTraining.com (www.ostraining.com) and Joomlashack University (www.joomlashack.com/university) both offer online training. They provide modules you complete online by watching videos and reading articles, after which you try the examples on your own. Instructors are available to ...
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