Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Philippine Center for Creative Imaging?
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PCCI is the nation’s premier digital media and photography training company, offering over 50 instructor-led courses for both professionals and enthusiasts. see About Us
- Does PCCI offer design services? Does PCCI sell software?
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We do not offer design services, nor do we sell software. PCCI is primarily a training company, but we do have photo studios for rent, as well as a few related services. see Services
- Books and videos are cheaper. Why should I invest in instructor-led training?
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Books and training videos are fine learning aids, but offer only one-way communication. PCCI's instructor-led courses give you immediate and specific feedback, so you save a lot of valuable time and effort.
- Who are PCCI’s instructors?
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see Faculty
- I noticed that most of your training courses are only two or three days long. Is that enough time to learn anything useful?
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Absolutely. At eight hours per day, a two-day workshop gives you a total of 16 hours of instruction, while a three-day workshop gives you a total of 24 hours.
What's more, with our intensive hands-on format and creative training techniques, you can learn much more in much less time. Within the week, you'll be back at work applying what you've learned.
- What do I get when I enroll at PCCI?
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- Instructor-led, participant-centered training
- Real world, hands-on instruction from certified experts
- Personal, over-the-shoulder guidance from industry pros
- Small class sizes for more individual attention
- Access to state-of-the-art computers and peripherals
- A choice of platforms (Mac or Windows)
- Training on the latest software versions (for most courses)
- Carefully-designed, structured exercises
- Student workbooks or supplied lecture notes
- Access to our library of books and magazines
- Industry-recognized Certificates of Achievement
- Discounts at participating establishments
- Free refreshers within one year
- What is PCCI's customer service guarantee?
- How do I register and pay for a class?
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see How to Register
- Can I pay with my credit card?
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Yes. see Payment
- What time does each class start, and what time does it end?
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see Class Hours
- How many participants are in each class?
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The size for hands-on classes ranges from 5 to 15 participants.
- Where is your training facility located?
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2247 Don Chino Roces Avenue Makati City. (Walking distance from MRT Magallanes station.)
- Do your offer evening classes?
- No.
- Do you hold weekend classes?
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Most classes fall on weekdays, but some do fall on weekends. see Course Calendar
- Do you offer client-site training?
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Yes. However, our courses are most effective when held away from the distractions of the workplace. By attending courses at our facility, you and your staff can focus on your training in a complete, distraction-free environment.
- Do you offer one-to-one training?
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Yes. But it does cost more (2 to 3 times more than our regular course fees). Contact us for a quote.
- Will I get a certificate at the end of my course?
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Yes. At the end of a one-day seminar, you'll receive a certificate of attendance. At the end of a hands-on workshop, you'll receive a certificate of completion.
For an Adobe course, you'll receive a PCCI certificate that bears the Adobe Authorized Training Center logo. For a Corel course, you'll receive a PCCI certificate that bears the Corel Training Partner logo.
- Do you offer post-training support?
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Alumni can continue their education through the PCCI Alumni eGroup. There, they can continue to ask questions, and benefit from the collective knowledge and experience of the entire PCCI community.
- I'm currently unemployed. Can you guarantee me a job after training?
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Job placement is not part of PCCI's service. However, as an alumnus or alumna of PCCI, you will receive job postings from various companies, via the PCCI Alumni eGroup.
- What is PCCI's customer service guarantee?
- What is the medium of instruction?
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Because we often have participants from other countries, our lessons are generally taught in English. However, our instructors occasionally restate some things in Tagalog for the benefit of local participants.
- Can kids take PCCI’s computer classes?
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Yes. The youngest participant we’ve ever had in a computer class was 10 years old. In our experience, the age of the participant doesn’t matter as much as her aptitude for, and interest in, the subject.
Note: We now have a Photoshop for Kids course, offered every summer (April and/or May).
- Can kids take PCCI’s photography classes?
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Yes, unless otherwise stated in the course description. Alternatively, we offer a photography workshop made especially for kids 10–15 years old, Photography for the Young at Art, offered every summer (April and/or May).
- Are PCCI’s workshops only for Canon users?
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No. Our workshops are designed to help you become a better photographer, whatever your camera’s brand.