Free Adobe Skills Tests Prove a Hit for Highlander
Highlander | 19/07/2010
Employees are keener than ever to test, maintain and demonstrate their skills, and this has been reflected in the popularity of Highlander's range of Free online Adobe Skills Tests.
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Leading figures from world of learning appointed to IITT Advisory Board
Institute of IT Training | 13/07/2010
Industry experts form group to guide IITT on strategy
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The Open University becomes a certified Microsoft IT Academy
The Open University | 23/06/2010
The Open University (OU) is now a certified Microsoft IT Academy adding to its fast-growing suite of IT vendor certifications. The first course in the OU's Microsoft IT Academy programme TM128 Microsoft server technologies launches in October 2010 and registration is now open. The establishment of the Microsoft IT Academy builds on the OU's successful relationship with Cisco - it currently has the largest and fastest growing Cisco Academy in the UK.
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Individual Certifications for TOGAF™ 9 Surpass 2,000 in Record Time
The Open Group | 25/05/2010
Individual certifications for TOGAF™ version 9, The Open Group’s standard method for enterprise architecture, have surpassed 2,000 since the latest version was released last year.
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Global Knowledge Enables Cisco's New Partner Business Architect Role with Comprehensive Training Program
Global Knowledge | 19/05/2010
~ Cisco will fund 75% of Partner's training costs for new Business Architect training program ~
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Free Training to Maximise Your Personal Brand on National Learning at Work Day
Brightwave | 12/05/2010
20 May 2010: Brightwave celebrates National Learning at Work Day with new LiveTime Learning leadership-focused course
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AOGEA Now Recognizes Microsoft Certified Architects
The Open Group | 06/05/2010
Following Microsoft's discontinuation of the Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) Solutions and Infrastructure certifications, the Association of Open Group Enterprise Architects (AOGEA) now recognizes both certifications alongside ITAC, TOGAF and FEAC. All individuals holding either certification are eligible for a three-year membership in the AOGEA. The offer, funded by Microsoft, is valid from May 1, 2010, to December 31, 2010.
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Global Knowledge Wins Cisco Learning Partner of the Year at 2010 Cisco Partner Summit
Global Knowledge | 06/05/2010
Global Knowledge announced today that it is the recipient of three Cisco Partner Summit Theater awards for Learning Partner of the Year in the U.S. and Canada, Emerging Markets, and Asia Pacific. The company also received a Japan theater award for Excellence in Collaboration. Cisco unveiled the winners April 27 at its annual channel partner conference in San Francisco.
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Tune into Brightwave's New LiveTime Learning Channel
Brightwave | 30/04/2010
Brightwave launches LiveTime Learning - live, bite-sized online training programmes to help meet new 'Time to Train' legislation
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Announcing the IT Training Awards 2011
Institute of IT Training | 29/04/2010
The Institute of IT Training is now accepting award submissions for the annual IT Training Awards, taking place on 3rd February 2011, at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London. Now in its 14th year, the IT Training Awards are firmly established as the benchmark for excellence in the IT Training industry, recognising outstanding examples of high standards, best practice, innovation and distinction in Learning and Development.
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Global Knowledge UK goes the 'Xtra' mile
Global Knowledge | 13/04/2010
~ IT training provider launches new online resources to give trainees that little bit extra ~ VMware Xtra - a selection of online resources to help customers get the most from their VMware training courses.
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Industry experts on enterprise and secure architectures to speak at The Open Group Rome Conference
The Open Group | 08/04/2010
Leaders from the Burton Group, Forrester, MITRE, Penn State University, CA, Oracle and other organizations dissect business architecture, SOA, security and cloud computing.
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The Open Group releases second edition of 'The SOA Source Book'
The Open Group | 06/04/2010
The Open Group has released the second edition of its SOA Source Book, a practical guide that addresses how enterprise architects can use service-oriented architecture (SOA) to deliver unified business and IT architectures for their organisations.
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Calling all young IT enthusiasts - Microsoft Partner Apprenticeship vacancies available now
QA | 16/03/2010
QA Ltd, the UK market leader in IT training has partnered with Microsoft in an exciting new initiative for potential young apprentices in London, Thames Valley, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Immediately available, these IT apprenticeship vacancies are worked based. This means that the participants are full time employees from day one with a company that is a Microsoft partner, and are supported by an extensive training programme.
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Pearson VUE to deliver Turkish CompTIA A+® Exams
Pearson VUE | 15/03/2010
COMPUTER-based assessment company Pearson VUE has announced that it is one of two testing providers selected to deliver CompTIA's newly-launched Turkish language CompTIA A+® exam.
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MCT trainers - TPMA accepted for trainer skills part of MCT
Institute of IT Training | 05/03/2010
Trainers who are either gaining or renewing their Microsoft Certified Trainer status can now use the Institute of IT Training's TPMA certificate (ICTP) to satisfy the trainer skills part of the global qualification.
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QA launches two new Microsoft initiatives that help increase business value
QA | 04/03/2010
With technological tools developing at a pace, many organisations are unsure how to select the right solutions to improve business efficiency whilst ensuring their IT teams have the skills to maximise effectiveness of these new technologies. By working with Microsoft to deliver a series of ‘Unlocking the Business Value’ seminars and launching residential accelerated training programmes, QA present a learning solution that meets the needs of the individual and business.
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REDTRAY partners with Magirus to deliver VMware Training
REDTRAY | 22/02/2010
REDTRAY Ltd, one of Europe’s leading IT Training Outsourcing providers has partnered with Magirus, a major IT Solutions Provider and VMware Authorised Training Centre to deliver the most compelling VMware training in today’s market. As a result of the partnership, Magirus’ highly qualified trainers will deliver a range of VMware courses in REDTRAY’s new state of the art training facilities in Haymarket, London.
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John Bryce Training China held unique seminar in technology learning for 2010
John Bryce Training | 21/02/2010
John Bryce Training China has invited the managers of human resources and training departments of the leading organizations in China to the seminar on 'Modern organizational learning techniques and updates in the field of technology education for 2010.' The event was devoted to a discussion of modern approaches to learning programs and modern terminology in the field of training, and made posible personal acquaintance between colleagues. Among the companies attending the event were Huawei, ECI, Zhaopin, HP RD Center, Citi Group, JRD (TCL), Standard Chartered Bank, and more.
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Global Knowledge Wins Education Partner of the Year Award at VMware Partner Exchange 2010
Global Knowledge | 17/02/2010
VMware Partners from Around the World Take Home Top Honors for Delivering VMware Virtualization Solutions to Companies of All Sizes
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Global Knowledge UK crowned innovators in IT training services at the IT Training Awards
Global Knowledge | 10/02/2010
~ wins Innovation in Training Services award and is finalist for External Project of the Year and Training Company of the Year ~
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The IT Training Industry's night of the year - The IT Training Awards - this Thursday
Institute of IT Training | 03/02/2010
Tomorrow evening (Thursday 4th February) sees the Institute of IT Training's annual IT Training Awards ceremony, held at The Dorchester, London. The awards recognise outstanding examples of high standards, best practice, innovation and excellence within IT training and are now firmly established as the benchmark for excellence throughout the IT training industry.
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New CCNP, CCIP and CCDP Certification Training Courses Available from Global Knowledge
Global Knowledge | 26/01/2010
ROUTE, SWITCH, and TSHOOT courses prepare network engineers for new Cisco certification requirements and on-the-job tasks
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John Bryce Training announces a new course aimed at VPs for technology and CTO's
John Bryce Training | 19/01/2010
John Bryce Training, the training division of Matrix, announces the opening of a new course aimed at VPs for technology and the awarding of CCTO (Certified Chief Technology Officer ) certification.
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IT Training Market Barometer Released: What does the Future hold?
Institute of IT Training | 15/01/2010
2009 was seen as a somewhat austere year for businesses the world over. In order to appreciate the extent to which the economic climate affected the IT Training sector, Pardo Fox released the IT Training ‘Market Barometer’ towards the latter end of last year, produced exclusively for members of The IITT’s Learning Directors Network. The Learning Directors Network is an exclusive association of executives from the top training providers in Europe, facilitated by the Institute of IT Training, and forming an exclusive community of practice.
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QA Launches Residential Accelerated Microsoft Training Programmes
QA | 13/01/2010
QA, the UK’s leading IT training company, and Europe’s largest provider of Microsoft training, has responded to customer demand by launching a new range of residential accelerated Microsoft training programmes.
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e-academy offers free Microsoft software on selected Microsoft training courses in Cardiff, Wales
e-academy | 11/12/2009
Wales' leading provider of official Microsoft training, e-academy, is now offering free software and examinations with selected training courses.
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John Bryce Training announces the opening of an advanced course for Red Hat Enterprise Linux system administrators
John Bryce Training | 29/11/2009
The course focuses on laboratory practice that simulates failures and a variety of real-life, routine scenarios. John Bryce Training is expected to be certified to conduct also the prestigious RHCA series of courses, joining a club with membership restricted to only a few training centers across Europe.
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Global Knowledge expands its portfolio to include EMC
Global Knowledge | 24/11/2009
Global Knowledge, the leader in IT and Business Skills training, today announced its partnership with EMC Corporation, the world leader in information infrastructure solutions.
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Shortlist Announced for IT Training Awards 2010
Institute of IT Training | 10/11/2009
The Institute of IT Training is pleased to announce the shortlisted entrants for its IT Training Awards 2010. The awards will take place on Thursday 4th February at The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London.
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QA offers Certified Ethical Hacker as EC-Council Authorised Training Provider
QA | 09/11/2009
QA is launching a new and updated range of security training including the Certified Ethical Hacker certification, authorised by EC-Council.
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John Bryce Training to train official Apple professionals through a cooperative effort with iDigital
John Bryce Training | 08/11/2009
iDigital, the Apple representative in Israel, signed a professional cooperation agreement with John Bryce Training for the instruction and training of Mac and iPhone developers, infrastructure managers and Video/graphic professionals on the Apple platform. Since September 2009 the two companies are offering professional courses for professionals interested in official certification from Apple as iPhone, iPod Touch, and Mac application developers.
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Global Knowledge Acquires Nexient Learning
Global Knowledge | 29/10/2009
Combined organization provides Canadian market with an unrivaled suite of corporate training products, services, and solutions.
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QA gets on the bus for Microsoft Career Express
QA | 27/10/2009
QA’s senior learning consultant, Bob Simms, is joining Microsoft’s Career Express tour, running from 26 October to 13 November 2009.
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QA continues to demonstrate exceptional quality with 4th EMEA award for Novell training
QA | 19/10/2009
QA has been named EMEA Training Partner of the Year by Novell for 2009, winning the award for four of the last five years and adding to the company’s extensive array of awards.
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e-academy launch event indicates success for Windows 7 and PRINCE2: 2009
e-academy | 14/10/2009
If the launch day held by South Wales’ leading IT training company, e-academy, is an indication, then Windows 7 and PRINCE2: 2009 look set for success.
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Get the chance to win a 32GB iPod Touch with Blue Eskimo's 2009 salary and work survey
Blue Eskimo | 05/10/2009
Blue Eskimo, the specialist recruitment company for the training and e-learning industries, has just launched its annual salary and work survey.
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e-academy offers three for two pricing on Microsoft training in Cardiff
e-academy | 29/09/2009
The leading supplier of Microsoft training in South Wales, e-academy, is giving a third Microsoft technical training course free when customers buy two others.
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Global Knowledge first CLSP worldwide to deliver CCIE360 R&S Advanced Workshop 2 V4
Global Knowledge | 21/09/2009
Global Knowledge, Cisco's Global Learning Partner of the Year, is proud to be the first Cisco Learning Solutions Partner Worldwide to deliver the new version of the CCIE360 R&S Advanced Workshop 2. The course was expertly delivered by Global Knowledge's Cisco lead instructor John Berry.
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Last few spaces available on e-academy's free Windows 7 and PRINCE2 2009 open day at its Cardiff training centre
e-academy | 17/09/2009
e-academy, South Wales' leading provider of IT training, is hosting a free open day to launch Windows 7 and PRINCE2: 2009 certification.
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Citrix Launches Major Initiative to Train University Students on XenServer Virtualization
Citrix | 10/09/2009
New Program Provides Academic Community with Free Training and Certification for Popular Citrix Virtualization Platform.
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New website delivers richer experience for e-academy customers
e-academy | 09/09/2009
e-academy, the leading IT training company in South Wales and the region's only Microsoft Gold Partner for learning solutions, has just launched its new website.
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Harbrook and Innovatia form partnership to deliver virtual training to Cisco specialists worldwide
Harbrook Consultants | 25/08/2009
Innovatia and Harbrook, a Cisco Learning Solutions Partner in the United Kingdom, have entered into a partnership agreement that will create a powerful combination in the marketplace for Cisco technical training.
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Association of Open Group Enterprise Architects Partners with the Federated Enterprise Architecture Certification™ Institute
The Open Group | 04/08/2009
AOGEA and FEAC™ join together to promote professional excellence in enterprise architecture.
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John Bryce Training China announces the successful Completion of the First stage of Microsoft Infrastructure training project in Petro China
John Bryce Training | 09/07/2009
The training is part of the strategic deal signed between John Bryce and Petro China - the national oil and Gas Company of the republic of China. According to Jian Sun, Leader of the Software Development Team, OGFD, in Petro China: 'After completing one-month training provided by professional instructor in John Bryce, we have a deep understanding of SQL server 2005 with our professional level improved. We are very satisfied with the training process of John Bryce, which is highly targeted. The course content had been tailored to meet our actual requirement. The instructors are highly knowledgeable and the courses were explained clearly. Additionally, they also provide timely follow-up service,' added Jian Sun.
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IITT Launches New Accreditation Programme: Learning Technology Accreditation
Institute of IT Training | 06/07/2009
The Institute of IT Training is delighted to announce the launch of its new accreditation programme: Learning Technology Accreditation.
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Premier IT now running fully accredited VMware training courses
Premier IT | 26/06/2009
Premier IT, the workforce improvement specialist, is delighted to announce that it is now offering fully accredited VMware training courses in partnership with ETC, at its training centre in Russell Square (London WC1). The courses are aimed at technical staff in charge of administering and managing virtual networks.
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QA wins 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Award for Learning Solutions: Impact Partner of the Year
QA | 24/06/2009
QA, the UK’s leading provider of technical training, has been selected as a 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards winner in Learning Solutions, Impact Partner of the Year. The company was chosen out of an international field of top Microsoft partners for delivering market-leading customer solutions built on Microsoft technology.
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TPMA success for Kingston Hospital NHS Trust
Institute of IT Training | 22/06/2009
Training Synergy (A division of The Synergy Group) has helped 3 more candidates achieve the level required to be awarded their Institute Certified Training Practitioner certificates.
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Global Knowledge and avodaq Deliver Exclusive Training for New Cisco Unified Communications Product
Global Knowledge | 17/06/2009
Global Knowledge and avodaq, two award-winning Cisco Learning Solutions Partners announce the availability of an exclusive training course for Cisco's new product Cisco Unified Communications Integration for Microsoft Office Communicator. The worldwide schedule offers classroom training as early as July 2009.
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QA and BCS help to set the standard for Green IT: Best practice in environmentally responsible computing
QA | 16/06/2009
With the current pressure on IT budgets, investing in Green IT might seem like an unnecessary extravagance. But a new Green IT qualification (Foundation Level) from the BCS in conjunction with QA not only helps organisations understand how to begin to protect our environment but also helps to save money, meet legislation and prevent bad publicity.
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Global Knowledge Receives Cisco's Global Learning Partner of the Year Award - Company also honored with theatre awards for performance excellence
Global Knowledge | 04/06/2009
Global Knowledge announced today that it has received four Cisco Channel Partner awards for outstanding performance in 2008, including Cisco's highest recognition - Global Learning Partner of the Year.
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Kaplan IT Learning Announces Lab-Based Emulations Added to Award-Winning Practice Exams
Kaplan | 03/06/2009
Transcender Practice Exams with Lab-Based Emulations Enhance Certification Preparation and Candidate Readiness
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The Open Group's IT Specialist Certification Program Reaches New Milestone
The Open Group | 22/05/2009
The Open Group, a vendor- and technology-neutral consortium focused on open standards and global interoperability within and between enterprises, today announced that the number of individuals that have achieved its Information Technology Specialist Certification (ITSC) program has surpassed the mark of 1,000 professionals. Launched just last year, the ITSC program assures that individuals possess the prerequisite skills and experience to develop and deliver an ever-more complex set of IT solutions. The program counts a diverse set of companies and global IT solutions providers across numerous industries as active contributors, including for example Credit Suisse and Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services.
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John Bryce Training offers a unique advanced course for .net programming in Oracle environment
John Bryce Training | 11/05/2009
John Bryce estimates the potential target audience in thousands in Europe Alone. The new course, designed for programers working on the Oracle database platform is a unique course, delivered by top development experts in John Bryce and includes a detailed review of the advanced tools and technologies for .net development on the Oracle platforms.
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Global Knowledge expands its operation into Manchester
Global Knowledge | 20/04/2009
Global Knowledge, the world’s largest independent IT training provider, is increasing their offerings by running a complete portfolio of courses in Manchester. These courses include Cisco, ITIL, Project Management Microsoft and VMWare.
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Kaplan IT Learning Unveils New Authoring Tool for Performance-Based Testing
Kaplan | 07/04/2009
PerformIT Allows Technology Companies to Author and Deliver Emulation-Based Training and Testing Scenarios
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As the demand in virtualisation increases Global Knowledge expands their portfolio to include Citrix
Global Knowledge | 02/04/2009
Global Knowledge (UK and Ireland) leader in IT and business skills training, today announced their Citrix Authorised Learning Centre (CALC) status. In this current economic climate the ability to deliver applications and desktops to any user, anytime, anywhere from a secure, central location is becoming a core focus for most IT organizations. Citrix are continuing to see a huge growth in the purchase of their products and as a result the training delivered by Global Knowledge will support organisations with world-class, in-depth technical training content.
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Global Knowledge and Cisco raise £5,600 for Comic Relief 2009
Global Knowledge | 02/04/2009
Global Knowledge teamed up with their longstanding training vendor Cisco to host a charity golf day at the world famous Wentworth Golf Club in Surrey.
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Investing in new skills will help shorten the recession says Global Knowledge
Global Knowledge | 18/03/2009
Global Knowledge, the world's largest independent IT training provider, is calling on businesses worldwide to strengthen investments in learning and development which it says will help to lead the world's economies out of recession. The business is also investing in new ITIL Service Management and VMWare Virtualization Technology instructors.
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Live Software Solutions' technical expertise helps Gocompare.com
Live Software Solutions | 11/03/2009
Software developer Live Software Solutions (LSS), a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, has been helping developers at leading insurance comparison website, Gocompare.com, to make the most of its investment in Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008 Team Foundation Server (TFS) - a software system that enables effective management and reporting across multiple projects.
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John Bryce Training offers a preparatory course for the certification exams of the 'Project Management Professional' degree
John Bryce Training | 08/03/2009
John Bryce Training, the Training and Deployment Division of Matrix, conducts a preparatory course for certification exams in project management by the Project Management Institute (PMI) for the Project Management Professional (PMP) degree.
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Adobe CS4 Certification Bootcamps drive Professional Development
Highlander | 05/03/2009
Highlander, the specialist training provider for creative skills, has launched a series of Certification Bootcamps to help simplify the path to becoming an Adobe Certified Expert.
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Global Knowledge Offers What's New Next Generation VI Platform Training Course
Global Knowledge | 02/03/2009
Global Knowledge, the worldwide leader in IT Training and Business Skills, today announced the availability of the What's New Next Generation VI Platform training.
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learn eXact Enterprise debuts at CeBIT
Giunti Labs | 26/02/2009
The leading learning and mobile content management solution provider, Giunti Labs, is showcasing learn eXact Enterprise, the newest version of its learning content management system (LCMS), at this year’s CeBIT, the IT and telecommunications fair in Hanover, Germany, from 3rd to 8th March.
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Association of Open Group Enterprise Architects and Global Enterprise Architecture Organization Announce Merger
The Open Group | 24/02/2009
Union of AOGEA and GEAO Creates Largest Professional Body for Enterprise Architects in the World -- The Association of Open Group Enterprise Architects (AOGEA) today announced a merger with the Global Enterprise Architecture Organization (GEAO) to form the largest professional body for Enterprise Architects in the world. At the time of this announcement, the combined organization serves more than 9,000 members in 72 different countries.
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Toolwire Wins 'Innovation in Training Services of the Year' Award
Bob Little Press & PR | 24/02/2009
Toolwire's ground-breaking experiential distance learning solutions for on-demand, hands-on training selected for the 2009 Institute of IT Training award.
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BCS to award ICTP certificates to pilot candidates
Institute of IT Training | 13/02/2009
After three years of consultation, BCS has decided it is more appropriate for it to endorse the Institute of IT Training (IITT)'s new national training standard, rather than continuing developing its own standard.
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John Bryce Training offers seminars on database performance enhancement
John Bryce Training | 12/02/2009
John Bryce Training, the Training and Deployment Division of Matrix, offers unique seminars on capabilities and solutions for enhancing performance in the Oracle database environment.
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Global Knowledge and avodaq to Lead the Development, Marketing, Sales and Delivery of Advanced Cisco Unified Communications Training
Global Knowledge | 10/02/2009
New alliance yields innovative product solutions for UC and collaboration. Two powerhouse training companies and Cisco Learning Solutions Partners (CLSPs), Global Knowledge and avodaq, have created a transformational alliance that provides a deep and broad portfolio of Unified Communications (UC) and collaboration training solutions for their joint customers worldwide. The alliance, which recognizes the strengths of each company, was formed in response to growing market opportunities and changing customer requirements.
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QA recognised for quality of Citrix training: Certified Instructor of the Year
QA | 09/02/2009
QA’s leading Citrix technologist, Rob Blincoe, has been recognised as Citrix Certified Instructor of the Year for EMEA. The training company leads the way in the UK with 85% of the market share for Citrix courses, and is the only UK Citrix Authorised Learning Centre (CALC) to offer the entire Citrix curriculum.
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IT Training Awards 2009 celebrates outstanding achievement
Institute of IT Training | 08/02/2009
The Institute of IT Training IT Training Awards for 2009 were presented at a glittering gala dinner held at The Dorchester in London last night. Despite the bad weather around the country, a capacity audience of over 450 people attended this year's awards, held at The Dorchester, in Park Lane, London, on Thursday 5th February.
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Double Gold for Happy Computers
Happy | 06/02/2009
Happy Computers this week won Gold in both the IT Training Company of the Year and the IT Trainer of the Year categories at the annual Institute of IT Training awards.
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Happy Computers is first to deliver new Institute training certification
Happy | 04/02/2009
Happy Computers is the first provider to be a fully qualified assessment centre for the Institute of IT Training. A full programme of assessment and training to the new TPMA standard has been announced.
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Global Knowledge and Firefly Pioneer Data Center Virtualization Solutions that Drive Market Success for Cisco Channel Partners and Customers
Global Knowledge | 04/02/2009
Two highly respected technology companies, Global Knowledge and Firefly, are providing data center education and consulting solutions to Cisco channel partners and customers through a worldwide alliance announced today. The companies' consulting and training services will blanket the entire new technology lifecycle, from early adoption to late market maturity.
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The Open Group announces general availability of TOGAF ™ version 9
The Open Group | 03/02/2009
Latest Evolution of Popular EA Framework Enables Better Alignment of Business and IT Goals; Increases Ease of Use. The Open Group, a vendor- and technology-neutral consortium focused on open standards and global interoperability within and between enterprises, today announced the general availability of TOGAF™ version 9.
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Blended learning for Adobe CS4 hits the UK
Highlander | 26/01/2009
The first blended learning courses for Adobe’s new CS4 product range are now available in the UK from Adobe Accredited Provider Highlander.
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John Bryce Training offers a new Microsoft service:Technology lab - a greenhouse for John Bryce customers
John Bryce Training | 12/01/2009
John Bryce Training, the Training and Deployment Division of Matrix, announces a new-service by Microsoft: the technology lab. The new service will offer assistance to organizations in the deployment of new technologies efficiently and with minimal risk Organizations that start a project, or a development process within the .NET or MOSS environment, and are interested in accelerating their schedule, lowering costs, and reducing the risks associated with the project, are invited to use the Microsoft lab to form a leading team, qualify it, help it become proficient in the new technology, and even create a prototype of the project under development using the same technology -- all under the guidance of John Bryce training instructors.
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John Bryce Training offers unique Linux courses within the framework of the Linux Academy
John Bryce Training | 31/12/2008
The IT industry, and especially the start up community, appreciates the potential of the Linux system. John Bryce Training, operating within the framework of the Matrix Training Division, assembled the best courses in the field of Linux under the label of 'Linux Academy.'
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New 'green IT' qualification launched: accredited approach to best practice
QA | 17/12/2008
A new accredited qualification in environmentally-aware IT best practice has been launched by the British Computer Society (BCS) and will be delivered by the UK's leading provider of technical training, QA-Xpertise. Developed in collaboration with industry experts the programme will provide the skills and knowledge to answer today's challenges in a way that is both cost-effective and resource-conscious.
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Pardo Fox joins the IITT Learning Directors Network team
Institute of IT Training | 17/12/2008
Pardo Fox, the leading specialist provider of market intelligence and strategic consultancy to the IT training industry, has joined the IITT's specialist group for IT Training Providers - Learning Directors Network - as its specialist research arm.
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Premier IT adds Microsoft Business Certification to its extensive training portfolio
Premier IT | 11/12/2008
Premier IT, the IT and business skills training provider, has added a series of course dates for the Microsoft Business Certifications to its schedule for 2009.
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IITT's Trainer Performance Monitoring & Assessment Service gains further industry support
Institute of IT Training | 08/12/2008
The support from all sides of the industry has been quick to come in support of the new IITT initiative. Leading educationalist and commentator with huge IT training industry experience Dr Brian Sutton, former head of largest IT training provider QA-Xpertise, has shown his total support for the IITT's TPMA service.
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QA-Xpertise wins Citrix Learning award: UK CALC of the year
QA | 27/11/2008
QA-Xpertise has been awarded the UK Citrix Authorised Learning Centre (CALC) of the Year award for 2008. The award recognises both the high quality of the training delivered by QA-Xpertise and the breadth of the Citrix curriculum offered.
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Global Knowledge Wins the Triple Crown in Microsoft Training Boot Camp Competition
Global Knowledge | 17/11/2008
Redmond magazine readers give first place honors by a wide margin for Boot Camps and second place for Online, Disk, or Instructor-Led Training.
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SSR-i The CyberCrime Fighters™ Launch Advanced Information Security Qualifications
SSR-I | 16/11/2008
Mile2 proudly announces SSR-i as the Exclusive Distributor for all of Mile2’s training materials.This partnership with SSR-i strengthens the reach Mile2 has into European Middle Eastern and African regions.
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Microsoft chooses John Bryce Training once more - this time in China
John Bryce Training | 12/11/2008
John Bryce Training was selected by Microsoft to conduct it's first training in Hyper-V, Microsoft's new virtualization solution, in Beijing John Bryce Training was also invited to conduct seminars at Tech -Ed- The biggest annual event held by Microsoft all over the world, to be held in Beijing in November.
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Increase the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of your IT operations with Authorised VMware Training, Virtualisation made easy with Global Knowledge.
Global Knowledge | 12/11/2008
Global Knowledge UK , today announced a new addition to its extensive range of technical training, customers will now also have access to authorised training courses from VMware, the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop to the datacenter. Virtualisation training is a growing requirement for IT departments in businesses of all sizes.
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Global Knowledge Releases the Cisco 360 Learning Program for CCIE Routing and Switching to Worldwide Customers
Global Knowledge | 06/11/2008
Global Knowledge, the worldwide leader in IT and Business training, today announced the immediate availability of the new Cisco® 360 Learning Program for CCIE® Routing and Switching for customers in North America and EMEA.
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First authorised centres sign up for IITT's Trainer Performance Monitoring & Assessment service
Institute of IT Training | 23/10/2008
New service gains heavyweight industry support - The first organisations to be approved IITT Authorised Qualification & Assessment Centres have been announced by the Institute of IT Training today.
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Global Knowledge at the itSMF annual conference
Global Knowledge | 16/10/2008
This year we are sponsoring and exhibiting at the itSMF UK Annual Conference 'Driving Real Value' - the premier event for IT Service Management.
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Global Knowledge Virtualisation Seminar
Global Knowledge | 14/10/2008
Join Global Knowledge and VMware to ensure you and your company are making the most from virtualisation, which can help you to reduce your IT costs while improving efficiency, availability, flexibility, and manageability of your infrastructure.
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Global Knowledge becomes a Google Certified Training Partner
Global Knowledge | 14/10/2008
Global Knowledge, the worldwide leader in IT and Business training, today announced that it has joined the Google Enterprise Partner program and is specializing in delivering instructor-led Google Search Appliance Training in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
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Global Knowledge Announces International Learning Partnership with VMware
Global Knowledge | 13/10/2008
Global Knowledge, the worldwide leader in IT and Business training, today announced a worldwide partnership that will allow the company to apply its strengths as a leading education solutions provider in North America, Europe, and the Middle East by offering virtualization training on VMware (NYSE:VMW), the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop to the datacenter.
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Premier IT Group acquires Major Training Ltd
Premier IT | 13/10/2008
Premier IT Group, the workforce performance improvement specialist, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Major Training, a London based company providing IT training for the creative sector.
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Knowledge Solutions Host 'Enhancing End-User Adoption of IM&T within the NHS' Seminar
EnlightKS | 10/10/2008
Seminar aimed at forward thinking IM&T professionals looking to significantly increase end-user adoption of systems and processes within the health sector.
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Software Education provides big opportunity for companies to grow IT training expertise
Software Education | 06/10/2008
In today's climate - of depressed financial markets around the world - highly developed business analysis skills are at a premium. So, in the light of growing demand around the world for these IT-related systems skills, Software Education Associates - Australasia's premier training organisation specialising in professional-level, software development training is planning to 'internationalise' its highly successful courses.
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Knowledge Solutions continues expansion into key markets
EnlightKS | 30/09/2008
New client wins in key Police, Local Government and ICT organisations announced.
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John Bryce Training continued success in China
John Bryce Training | 27/09/2008
John Bryce Training has won a project for the training and certification of employees of the Chinese telecom firm Shanghai Mobile. The scope of the project for the coming year is estimated at around $250,000.
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Identifying Technological Knowledge Gaps in IT Training - a new service by John Bryce training world wide
John Bryce Training | 16/09/2008
John Bryce Training Launches a unique Service for the Identification and Analysis of Technological Knowledge Gaps in the Organization's IT System John Bryce Training, the Training and Deployment Division of Matrix, is launching a unique service for the identification and analysis of gaps in technological knowledge at technology units, software development centers, and IT organizations in Europe, Israel and China.
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Resellers first to benefit from new course on converging technology
REDTRAY | 16/09/2008
Global IT trade association CompTIA has announced that training provider Q6, part of the REDTRAY group, has become the first to offer its Convergence+ certification – one of the UK’s only industry-approved qualifications on converging technologies. Q6’s long-standing success working with the IT channel means that the reseller community is expected to be the first to start taking the new course which is available now.
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NetDimensions Releases Enterprise Knowledge Platform 5.5
NetDimensions | 19/08/2008
NetDimensions, a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems announced the release of the Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP) 5.5 today.
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Knowledge Solutions announce client wins in logistics, the NHS and manufacturing sectors
EnlightKS | 18/08/2008
Knowledge Solutions (UK) Ltd (www.knowledgeuk.com), the leading provider of knowledge transfer and learning technologies, has announced key client wins with major organisations spanning logistics, the NHS, and manufacturing sectors.
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Premier IT to host free SharePoint showcase event with Microsoft
Premier IT | 11/08/2008
Premier IT, in partnership with Microsoft, will be hosting a FREE, half-day seminar to showcase Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, on Thursday September 11th 2008. It will be held at Premier IT's central London training centre in Russell Square, WC1.
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Stalis partner with Knowledge Solutions to drive increased NHS efficiency
EnlightKS | 15/07/2008
Stalis Ltd (www.stalis.com), a leading provider of Data and Resource Management solutions for the health industry, has signed an agreement to work with Knowledge Solutions (www.knowledgeuk.com) to ensure end-users successfully adopt new implementations of their systems.
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Matching Courses with Careers Made Easy - SEEK Learning Launches in UK and Ireland
Seek Learning | 10/07/2008
Getting the skills you need for work just got easier with SEEK Learning recently launching in the UK and Ireland, and partnering with the region's leading job boards, reed.co.uk and Irishjobs.ie. SEEK Learning, an online education provider of career-related training and development, provides distance-based education suited to people with busy lifestyles. The IT industry will be the first to benefit from the fast and flexible service with seeklearning.co.uk a licensed distributor of SkillSoft, the world's leading online IT certification training provider.
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Global Knowledge welcomes new Cisco CCNA Concentrations
Global Knowledge | 02/07/2008
Global Knowledge, Europe's leading independent training company, is welcoming the expansion of the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification program which was announced today at Cisco Live. The introduction of three new entry level technology–based CCNA concentrations which are designed to build upon Cisco’s most popular career certification CCNA are seen as an ideal stepping stone for those delegates not able to make the full commitment that a professional level certification requires.
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Groundbreaking Business Service Management solution from FireScope
Firescope | 01/07/2008
Business Service Management (BSM) software specialist FireScope is heralding its new configuration management database (CMDB) program in support of its pioneering Business Service Management (BSM) solution as revolutionising the way businesses manage their IT operations.
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Xpertise positioned as the number three IT training provider in the UK in independent research
QA | 03/06/2008
Independent research firm IT Skills Research has ranked Xpertise as third in its annual list of the UK’s top 50 IT training providers.
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New Cisco Unified Communications Project Management Training from Global Knowledge
Global Knowledge | 16/05/2008
Global Knowledge, the worldwide leader in IT and Business training, has announced the launch of its new Cisco Unified Communications Project Management training class, a five-day course where students learn to manage a Unified Communications (UC) deployment from start to finish.
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UK IT training market up ten per cent
Pardo Fox | 16/05/2008
IT Skills Research, the UK's leading IT training market analyst, has announced that the UK IT skills sector, on which it gathers a wealth of statistics, grew by over ten per cent during 2007, the largest annual growth in UK IT training spending since 2000.
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Xpertise to deliver new Microsoft Office 2007 certifications to organisations - starting with itself
QA | 17/04/2008
Leading training company Xpertise has launched the new Microsoft Business Certification Programme including brand new qualifications for Office 2007 and Windows Vista– and Xpertise is its own first customer.
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Xpertise chooses HRD 2008 to launch its new intensive development programmes
QA | 01/04/2008
Leading training company Xpertise is launching a new range of ‘intensive development programmes’ at the HRD show at ExCel in London on 15-17 April.
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QA-IQ launches new .NET 3.5 curriculum: Creates end-to-end skills solution
QA | 18/03/2008
QA-IQ has launched its new .NET 3.5 schedule with a full development path of courses from beginner to expert levels. The courses range from an introduction to .NET for those new to the framework, through language courses for both Visual Basic and C#, to application development and skills for those working with enterprise technologies.
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Xpertise announces record preliminary results for year ended 31st December 2007
QA | 05/03/2008
Xpertise‘s outstanding preliminary results for 2007 include an increase in revenue of 40% and increase in profits of over 100%
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QA-IQ wins Oracle University Partner of the Year award: Growth and quality of delivery recognised
QA | 19/02/2008
QA-IQ has been awarded UK Oracle University Partner of the Year for 2007 at the Oracle UK Partner awards. The award is in recognition of both the growth in Oracle training delivered by QA-IQ in the last twelve months, and also the company’s commitment to consistently high quality delivery.
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Xpertise adds Siebel to its CRM training portfolio
QA | 04/02/2008
Leading training company Xpertise has added Siebel training to its portfolio of customer-relationship management (CRM) training.
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Xpertise awarded IBM Reseller of the Year for 2007 for its outstanding IT training
QA | 22/01/2008
IBM has selected leading training company Xpertise as its Reseller of the Year for 2007 – a prestigious award based on the company’s exceptional track record during the year.
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Tata Interactive Systems named on IITT Awards shortlist
Tata Interactive Systems | 07/01/2008
A game, developed for ICICI Bank in India by the global learning provider, Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), has been shortlisted for an award in the ‘E-learning Project of the Year’ category at the forthcoming Institute of IT Training (IITT) Awards.
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Internet Watch Foundation Achieves International Security Certification - Assisted by 7Safe Information Security
7Safe | 19/11/2007
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), based in Oakington, is the national organisation operating the UK 'Hotline' for the public to report their exposure to potentially illegal online content, particularly child sexual abuse images. The IWF works with the online industry, the Government, the police, and the public to ensure abusive images of children are eradicated from UK networks and that internet users are protected from stumbling across such content. With the support of Information Security specialists 7Safe, the IWF has been awarded certification to the international security standard, ISO 27001.
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7Safe Partners with Resellers to Promote New Computer Forensics MSc
7Safe | 12/11/2007
7Safe Information Security is seeking a limited number of high-calibre training reseller partners to assist in marketing its groundbreaking MSc in Computer Security and Forensics.
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QA-IQ awarded Sun Authorised Training Partner status: Comprehensive Sun portfolio now available
QA | 06/11/2007
QA-IQ has launched a wide-ranging portfolio of Sun Microsystems training following the agreement of a new learning collaboration in the UK.
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Xpertise’s Bill Walker to participate in Microsoft’s Learning Partner Advisory Council
QA | 15/10/2007
Bill Walker, board director at leading training company Xpertise, will join Microsoft’s Learning Partner Advisory Council.
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New Forensics MSc Counters Cybercrime
7Safe | 03/10/2007
A highly practical MSc in Computer Security and Forensics is launched today by Information Security education leaders 7Safe and the University of Bedfordshire.
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New Learning Tree courses offer two options for Acquiring ITIL V3 Foundation Certification
Learning Tree International | 03/10/2007
Learning Tree International announces the introduction of two new courses designed to assist professionals in acquiring the new Version 3 Foundation Certification of the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL). The one-day course, entitled ITIL v2-v3 Foundation Certification Bridge, is intended for those individuals who possess the ITIL v2 Foundation Certification and wish to transition their certification to ITIL v3.
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Managed Training Programmes help to fuel Xpertise's growth and impressive half year results
QA | 01/10/2007
New managed training programme contracts contribute to 30% revenue growth in Xpertise Group PLC's half year results.
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Xpertise ITIL trainer nominated as finalist for British Computer Society's 'IT trainer of the year'
QA | 25/09/2007
The British Computer Society has announced that Steve Leach, Xpertise's lead ITIL trainer, has been nominated as a finalist for 'trainer of the year' in its 2007 Individual Excellence Awards.
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Ensure skills are in place for Vista Deployment in 2008: Organisations plan upgrade around first Service Pack
QA | 19/09/2007
Many companies are waiting for Service Pack 1 to be released for Microsoft's Windows Vista before beginning deployment, according to customers of the UK's leading learning company, QA-IQ. Over 70% of attendees at QA-IQ's recent Vista Deployment Summit said they are more likely to deploy Vista following its first significant update, currently scheduled for early 2008. However, while many are waiting before committing to a widespread roll-out, they are already considering the skills that their teams will require to deploy and support the new operating system.
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Happy Computers shortlisted again for UK Customer Experience awards
Happy | 14/09/2007
Training provider Happy Computers has once again been rated as one of the best companies in the UK for customer service. Happy, a past winner, is one of four companies shortlisted in the business-to-business section of the 2007 UK Customer Experience awards.
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Agent Churn and Unnecessary IT Support and Training Costing UK Contact Centres £2.53 Billion
EnlightKS | 10/09/2007
Inability to cope with rapidly changing technology leads to poor customer service.
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Industry Icon's New Wireless Security Training Designed to Thwart Hackers
7Safe | 30/08/2007
Nessus co-founder Jordan Hrycaj has completed the testing of 7Safe's new university-accredited wireless security training course.
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Plan for fast and efficient deployment of Windows Vista: Find out how to make the most of this new technology at QA-IQ's free summit
QA | 22/08/2007
Is your organisation planning to upgrade to Windows Vista and Office 2007? Do you want to find out more before you begin your deployment? Experts from QA-IQ and Microsoft will be explaining the best way to plan your deployment at a free summit this September. Taking place at Microsoft Campus, Thames Valley Park, on Wednesday 12th September, the free community event gives technical managers and senior IT professionals the chance to understand how to plan and prepare for upgrading to Windows Vista and Office 2007.
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Improve Configuration Management skills with new courses from QA-IQ: Jumpstart available for groundbreaking Novell software
QA | 08/08/2007
QA-IQ is launching 'Jumpstart' courses for the revolutionary new Novell Desktop Management solution. The latest ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) product from Novell is the first to work with Microsoft's Active Directory as well as Novell's own eDirectory.
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"Horrifying" lapses in data security highlight the critical nature of Payment Card Industry DSS
7Safe | 03/08/2007
No less an influential figure than the UK government's information commissioner, Richard Thomas, has stated that, "The roll call of banks, retailers, government departments, public bodies and other organisations which have admitted serious security lapses is frankly horrifying".
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Xpertise's soft skills programmes accredited by The Chartered Management Institute
QA | 26/07/2007
Key soft skills training courses from leading UK training provider Xpertise have been accredited by the Chartered Management Institute - enabling delegates to qualify for Institute membership.
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Xpertise selected to provide ProClarity business intelligence training in the UK
QA | 17/07/2007
Leading UK training provider Xpertise has been selected by Microsoft to provide training on ProClarity business intelligence management software.
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QA-IQ & NIIT partner to launch Intel Multi-Core training programme in the UK: Skilling developers in leveraging the power of multi-core technology
QA | 16/07/2007
QA-IQ, the UK's leading learning solutions provider, and NIIT, a Global IT Training provider, today announced the UK launch of a Multi-Core training curriculum, developed jointly by NIIT and Intel and deployed globally by NIIT. As part of the alliance, QA-IQ, an industry-leader with over twenty years' experience in the field of technical training, will offer this specialised new training curriculum at its training centres across the UK.
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Computer Forensics Helps Destroy Global Paedophile Ring
7Safe | 21/06/2007
Computer forensics taught by information security experts 7Safe played an important part in enabling police to capture members of a global internet paedophile ring run by a 28-year-old British man.
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Global Knowledge EMEA joins industry leaders to fight digital illiteracy in Europe
Global Knowledge | 18/06/2007
New industry alliance wins European Commission backing for increased investments in IT skills for the European workforce.
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Shock legal move RAMs new computer forensics message home
7Safe | 15/06/2007
A court case battle between the Motion Picture Association of America and one of the world's largest online media download sites has highlighted critical issues regarding the nature of digital evidence.
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Hackers Attack on Government Exposes Lack of Security Expertise
7Safe | 13/06/2007
In the latest of a string of high profile attacks, cyber criminals have targeted £225,000 (USD $450,000) of local government funds. The hackers gained access to confidential login credentials from bank accounts run by the city of Carson in California.
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Lead Auditor training in ISO 27001 empowers IT security professionals and increases their value to employers.
7Safe | 08/06/2007
The predominance of the international ISO 17799/ISO 27001 Information Security standards means that ISO 27001 Lead Auditor status is an increasingly important and prestigious part of any serious information security professional's portfolio.
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IITT launches new accreditation programme to help buyers recognise quality providers in the personally-funded training market
Institute of IT Training | 08/06/2007
A new accreditation programme, with a special kite-mark logo, has been launched by the Institute of IT Training for training providers who sell directly to the public. The IT Training Provider Accreditation Programme - Personally Funded Training was officially launched by the Institute of IT Training's Chief Executive, Colin Steed today.
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Poor User Adoption Increasing UK IT Project Failures
EnlightKS | 04/06/2007
Costing UK estimated £5.81 billion per year.
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The Changing Focus of End User Training
Training Synergy | 04/06/2007
According to the training solutions provider Training Synergy, distinctions between what has been traditionally segregated as IT and business skills training are becoming much more blurred. The company, which delivers some 40,000 end user training days a year, on bespoke systems, believes that courses now need to reflect how a user engages with technology and exploits that technology to the best of her/his ability, rather than trying to change the user’s process to match the technology.
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Institute chief executive wins award for ChilldLine charity work
Institute of IT Training | 01/06/2007
Colin Steed, chief executive of the Institute of IT Training, was presented with an award by Countess of Wessex for his work in raising over £100,000 for children's charity ChildLine.
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Keeping Homeworkers working!
Training Synergy | 31/05/2007
Working from home offers advantages to both employees and employers but, in today's technology-dependent work culture, any technology problems - encountered away from the organisation's IT department - can cause anything from worker frustration to serious productivity problems. So Training Synergy, the training solutions provider, is offering a course for homeworkers which not only delivers PC and networking basic skills but also ties these in with the homeworker's organisation's best practice processes and procedures.
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ITIL Service Management Essentials version 3 IT training course available from June
Global Knowledge | 24/05/2007
Global Knowledge, Europe's leading provider of learning services for IT and management professionals, has announced details and course dates for a new ITIL Service Management Essentials version 3 course. This three day IT training course will help IT Managers and Practitioners to understand how an integrated IT Service Management framework, based on ITIL best practice guidelines, can be adopted and adapted within their own organisations.
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QA-IQ launches new Windows Server 2008 courses: Be the first to experience Microsoft's latest technology
QA | 23/05/2007
QA-IQ has launched a new programme of Windows Server 2008 training with a dedicated week of clinics exploring the product's new features.
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Continued growth in IT training and managed training services drives £500,000 expansion of Xpertise's Leeds training centre
QA | 22/05/2007
Growth in IT training and managed training services has led to an investment of £500,000 in a refit of Xpertise's training centre in Leeds, Yorkshire - doubling capacity in order to cope with local demand.
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iConnect on-line booking makes IT training courses easier to manage
Global Knowledge | 14/05/2007
Global Knowledge, Europe's leading independent training company, has launched an on-line booking and training administration system that makes it simple for customers to book delegates onto IT training courses and administrate their IT skills development plans.
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IITT launches new website
Institute of IT Training | 11/05/2007
We are delighted to announce that, as from Monday 14th May, the new Institute website will be live.
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IITT seeks to clean up the marketplace
Institute of IT Training | 04/05/2007
Following Institute of IT Training chief executive Colin Steed’s pledge to clean-up the personally-funded training market when he appeared on the BBC TV's consumer watchdog programmes Inside Out and Watchdog, this is about to come to fruition.
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ITIL foundation version 3 conversion training available from June
Global Knowledge | 04/05/2007
Global Knowledge, Europe's largest independent training company, has announced details and course dates for a new ITIL version 2 to version 3 conversion course to quickly get enterprises up to speed on the latest ITIL service management methods.
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Deployment planning key for Windows Vista success: organisations already planning for upgrade
QA | 01/05/2007
Many companies are already planning their implementation of the new Windows Vista operating system, according to learning company QA-IQ. At a recent Windows Vista summit, hosted by QA-IQ, 78% of organisations indicated that they are already planning for the new system.
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Global Knowledge leads the way with ITIL version 3 training courses
Global Knowledge | 30/04/2007
Global Knowledge, Europe's largest independent training company, has launched a series of ITIL version 3 training courses, giving enterprise customers the ability to benefit from the latest edition of the popular IT service management methodology without delay.
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Growing demand from leading vendors for CompTIA Server+ Certification addressed by new LabSim self-paced learning
gtslearning | 23/04/2007
CompTIA Server+ Certification is gaining in popularity as a required technical standard as increasing numbers of OEMs, including DELL, HP and IBM, mandate Server+ for their reseller channels. In response to this growing demand, gtslearning has today launched CompTIA Server+ LabSim, providing a powerful self paced learning solution for technicians wishing to prepare for the certification in a blended learning environment.
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Moorfields Eye Hospital prepares for major patient records systems upgrade with Knowledge Solutions
EnlightKS | 28/03/2007
Prepares 500 doctors, nurses and clinical staff for new system roll-out.
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Global Knowledge introduces new VMware courses
Global Knowledge | 22/03/2007
Global Knowledge, Europe's leading provider of learning services for IT and management professionals, will soon be running the new VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3: Deploying, Securing and Analysing course and the Virtual Infrastructure for Operators course from its training locations throughout the UK.
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Xpertise rolls out Microsoft Visual Workshop Team Studio training to over twenty five countries
QA | 22/03/2007
Leading IT training company Xpertise is just completing the delivery of an EMEA-wide Microsoft Visual Studio Team System training programme to over 300 people in twenty five countries.
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gtslearning tunes into convergence market with new 'Networking Primer for VoIP' course
gtslearning | 21/03/2007
gtslearning has today launched an intensive online course that provides a complete introduction to VoIP and networking technology for telecoms professionals and experienced IT users.
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Xpertise brings the world’s leading Microsoft Dynamics training to the United Kingdom
QA | 15/03/2007
Leading IT training and soft skills training company Xpertise is expanding its Microsoft Dynamics training portfolio to include training from the market leaders, Microworld.
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Sideris Courseware Releases Innovative Java 2 J2EE Courses for Training Providers
Sideris Courseware | 15/03/2007
Sideris Courseware has released a new and innovative courseware library for training IT programmers and web development professionals in Java 2 (J2EE), JSP, XML and JavaScript programming skills.
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Virtualisation made simple with VMware training: QA-IQ offers authorised VMware courses
QA | 13/03/2007
In a new addition to its extensive range of technical training, QA-IQ now offers customers access to authorised courses from VMware, the global leader in software for industry-standard virtualised desktops and servers.
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gtslearning launches new online "Power Training" course for corporate ITIL awareness
gtslearning | 13/03/2007
gtslearning has today launched a new introductory online course for the popular ITIL best practice framework. The new ITIL Lite Online course gives a complete overview of ITIL and complements gtslearning's existing printed courseware for ITIL.
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QA-IQ launches Novell migration course: supports change from Red Hat to SUSE Linux
QA | 07/03/2007
Following the recent landmark announcement of the partnership between Microsoft and Novell, many companies will be considering migrating from Red Hat to SUSE Linux. While the versions of Linux have a great deal in common, there are a number of different features with which administrators will need to become familiar.
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Institute clamps down on training providers mis-using Google Adwords
Institute of IT Training | 07/03/2007
IT training watchdog the Institute of IT Training has warned its Accredited Training Providers to cease the malpractice of using Google Adwords in order to direct Internet searches from competitor sites to their own.
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Improve compliance with strong data skills:Authorised Oracle certification from QA-IQ
QA | 20/02/2007
Strong data management skills are of increasing importance in a world where business processes are shaped by information. With essential customer records gathered from customer service systems, web sites and payment processing, it's critical that this data is stored and maintained effectively and securely.
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SoftGrid solutions support simple deployment: QA-IQ Group provides end-to-end solutions for application virtualisation
QA | 19/02/2007
Businesses looking to reduce the complexity of application deployment can turn to QA-IQ Group, leading the way for Microsoft's SoftGrid technology with an end-to-end solution available through solutions provider, IQ-Sys, and sister company training provider, QA-IQ.
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Xpertise expands London training centre further, opening more classrooms for professional skills courses
QA | 17/02/2007
Xpertise has announced the further expansion of its training centre in the City of London, adding two more classrooms to cope with the demand for professional skills training.
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Global Knowledge rolls out PRINCE2 training series for 2007
Global Knowledge | 08/02/2007
Global Knowledge, Europe's leading provider of learning services for IT and management professionals, has launched a new series of PRINCE2 project management training courses in partnership with specialist project management training consultancy, Pearce Mayfield.
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gtslearning launches new LabSim A+ Certification products at Learning Technologies
gtslearning | 29/01/2007
gtslearning has today announced that new LabSim self-study courses for the updated A+ Certification are now available. The new products will be on show at this week’s Learning Technologies exhibition.
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Global Knowledge extends ITIL training capability to meet growing demand for ITIL courses
Global Knowledge | 25/01/2007
Global Knowledge, Europe's leading provider of learning services for IT and management professionals, has launched an enhanced set of ITIL courses for 2007 and has significantly expanded its ITIL training course schedule to meet the rising demand for training courses in the increasingly popular ITIL project and service management methodology.
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Training Synergy is re-accredited for IIP and achieves ISO 9001:2000
Training Synergy | 24/01/2007
Training Synergy, the training solutions provider, has recently had its status as an 'investor in people' (IiP) reconfirmed, following receiving IIP accreditation in 2003, and has also been awarded ISO 9001:2000 quality management certification.
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Xpertise extends highly successful run of Microsoft Windows Vista, Longhorn and Exchange 2007 seminars
QA | 11/01/2007
Leading IT training company Xpertise is to extend its recent popular series of seminars on new major Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft Windows Vista, Longhorn server, Live Communications Server, SharePoint and Microsoft Office 2007.
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Gain hands-on skills with new live learning from QA-IQ
QA | 09/01/2007
Integrated practical learning ensures real-world experience: QA-IQ announces an innovative learning opportunity with the launch of its new Experience Packs. Allowing learners to gain real-world experience with new and existing technologies, the hands-on practical sessions ensure IT professionals return to the workplace having already gained experience of the actual situations they will meet.
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QA-IQ expands Oracle offering: a broader curriculum in more locations
QA | 20/12/2006
QA-IQ, an Oracle Approved Education Centre is delighted to announce the expansion of its approved Oracle partner status. With the number of QA-IQ Oracle approved training centres increasing, customers can now benefit from the choice of a wider range of Oracle curriculum in a greater number of locations.
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QA-IQ instructor wins Trainer of the Year 2006
QA | 14/12/2006
Work on Microsoft deployment is highlight of successful year: QA-IQ instructor and Principal Technologist, Dave Britt, has been awarded the prestigious British Computer Society (BCS) 'Trainer of the Year' award for 2006. Dave won this award in recognition of his exceptional skills as an instructor and his wider achievements in the past twelve months.
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Ethical hacking and digital forensics leader 7Safe unveils state-of-the-art IT training facility
7Safe | 13/12/2006
Premier information security specialist and university-accredited education provider will hold courses from its new purpose-built training suite located at South Cambridge Business Park from January 2007.
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IITT Chief Executives welcomes Leitch Review on Skills
Institute of IT Training | 08/12/2006
Colin Steed, chief executive of the Institute of IT Training, has welcomed the Leitch Review on Skills to 2020.
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British Computer Society enlists Training Synergy's help
Training Synergy | 07/12/2006
Delegates following the Synergy Training Accreditation (STA) Project programme are taking part in a British Computer Society (BCS) pilot to gain the BCS's new Accredited Course for Tutors and Trainers (ACTT), which is a new tailor-made BCS Qualification intended for established tutors and trainers involved in the delivery of training.
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Institute reaccredits Training Synergy
Training Synergy | 30/11/2006
Training solutions provider Training Synergy has had its Institute of IT Training (IITT) accreditation as an external service provider renewed for a further 12 month period. Training Synergy has held this accreditation since 2004.
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Enterprise learning services provider accredited by Institute of IT Training
Global Knowledge | 27/11/2006
Global Knowledge, a leading provider of enterprise learning services for IT and management professionals, has been accredited in the United Kingdom by the Institute of IT Training, the world's first professional body for IT training professionals that exists to continuously raise standards of professionalism within the IT training industry.
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Institute of IT Training launches new accreditation programme for Learning Facilities
Institute of IT Training | 22/11/2006
The Institute of IT Training is proud to announce the launch of the Learning Facilities Accreditation Programme (LFAP), the latest addition to their accreditation services.
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Institute of IT Training Awards shortlist announced
Institute of IT Training | 20/11/2006
Nearly 40 organisations and 14 individuals have been named on the shortlist for this year's Institute of IT Training Awards. The Award winners will be announced at a ceremony sponsored by the British Computer Society on 1st February next year. Again the event will be hosted by TV broadcaster Lucy Alexander and take place at The Dorchester, in Park Lane, London.
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7Safe training helps put evil paedophile hacker away
7Safe | 10/11/2006
Devious Internet Paedophile Adrian Ringland was so confident of getting away with his computer hacking crimes against the children he abused that he told one victim that the police would never trace him.
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New Windows Vista courses available from QA-IQ
QA | 09/11/2006
Find out more with hands-on overview and deployment workshops! With Wednesday's announcement that Microsoft's Windows Vista is complete and will be launched to businesses at the end of this month, it's critical that IT professionals and decision-makers understand the features of the new desktop operating system and are aware of the benefits it can bring.
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Improvements to Gold Standard Accreditation Criteria Announced
Institute of IT Training | 06/11/2006
The Institute of IT Training (IITT) is to improve the Gold Standard Accreditation (GSA) criteria helping training organisations highlight their commitment to staff development and quality to their customers.
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Global Knowledge first to market with Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005 training
Global Knowledge | 06/11/2006
Global Knowledge is to run Microsoft's new four day Live Communications Server instructor led training course 'Implementing Microsoft Office Live Communications Server 2005' from its training centres across EMEA.
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Check out Microsoft's 2007 line up: Windows Vista, Office 2007 and Exchange 2007
Global Knowledge | 30/10/2006
Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Office 2007 and Microsoft Exchange 2007 have been made available at Global Knowledge's training centres in the UK for delegates to check out in advance of the products' general market release.
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Quality and innovation come together to create leading learning experience: UK's largest training company relaunches as QA-IQ
QA | 16/10/2006
QA InterQuad today announces the relaunch of the company as QA-IQ, the largest training provider in the UK. The result of the merger of QA and InterQuad in June of this year, the new business combines the strengths of both organisations to offer an unrivalled range of services to help organisations enhance the skills and capabilities of their people and deliver real business benefits.
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Global Knowledge Launches Complete Cisco Channel Specialization Solution
Global Knowledge | 12/10/2006
Global Knowledge, the world's largest Cisco education partner, announced today that it is the first and only company to offer Cisco Channel Partners in North America and Europe a comprehensive training solution which maps to all of the new Cisco Specializations by job role: Foundations, Advanced Unified Communications, Advanced Routing and Switching, Advanced Security, and Advanced Wireless.
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Leeds College of Technology's Network Academy begins to offer Certified Ethical Hacker certification
SSR-I | 12/10/2006
Leeds College of Technology's Network Academy has added specialist cyber crime fighters, SSR-i's Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) course to its portfolio of courses for IT professionals in West Yorkshire.
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Global Knowledge Spain launches Authorised Microsoft training portfolio
Global Knowledge | 11/10/2006
Global Knowledge, Europe's largest independent IT Training company, today announced the launch of Microsoft authorised training in Spain. This is reflective of Global Knowledge's commitment to the Microsoft market and customers to provide training services in a wide range of cutting-edge technologies.
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Global Knowledge first to market with new Microsoft Windows Vista training courses
Global Knowledge | 06/10/2006
Global Knowledge, the world's largest independent IT Training company, has developed two new Microsoft Windows Vista training courses based on Microsoft's pre-release version of Windows Vista Release Candidate 1.
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Bit Group offer vendor-neutral anti-cyber crime courses
SSR-I | 06/10/2006
IT training specialists Bit Group, based in Graz, Austria, but with branches in Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Switzerland and Russia, has become an approved training centre for delivering SSR-i's penetration tester, ethical hacker, security analyst and forensic investigator courses.
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Simplify your systems management with Microsoft training from QA InterQuad: Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 courses launched
QA | 04/10/2006
QA InterQuad has launched a comprehensive range of own-brand Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) courses to help IT professionals master this new technology. Written by QA InterQuad's expert instructors, the courses are available in over twenty training centres across the UK.
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Business collaboration made easy with training from QA InterQuad
QA | 27/09/2006
With the release of SharePoint 2007 scheduled for early next year, QA InterQuad is launching a range new Microsoft SharePoint courses, giving attendees the chance to begin working with the latest collaboration technologies as well as providing in-depth support for those deploying and managing SharePoint 2003.
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IITT Chief Executive vows to clamp down on 'self-funder' training market
Institute of IT Training | 27/09/2006
Institute of IT Training chief executive Colin Steed vowed to clean-up the self-funder training market on the BBC TV's consumer watchdog programme Inside Out this week.
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gtslearning first to market with content for upgraded CompTIA A+ Certification;
gtslearning | 22/09/2006
gtslearning has today announced the launch of two new courses to prepare students for the revised CompTIA A+ Certification.
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QA InterQuad awarded Novell Elite Partner status
QA | 18/09/2006
QA InterQuad has been awarded Elite Partner status by Novell in recognition of exceptionally high levels of customer service, quality of training delivery and growth in its authorised Linux training. The company is one of only 25 organisations worldwide to be awarded this status, and the only one in the UK.
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Customised enterprise application training from Tata Interactive Systems
Tata Interactive Systems | 12/09/2006
E-learning producer Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) has recently launched Customized Range of Enterprise Application Training (CREAT™). CREAT™ is distilled from TIS's rich experience with clients across the globe including BT, Citibank, Honda, Ingersoll Rand, Reuters, Sun Life Financial and Vodafone, which are experiencing the benefits of TIS's Enterprise Application Training.
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UCE Birmingham's Technology Innovation Centre becomes SSR-i partner
SSR-I | 04/09/2006
UCE Birmingham's Technology Innovation Centre (tic), a faculty of the University, has added the whole range of specialist cyber crime fighters' SSR-i's courses to the 100 or short courses in engineering or computing that it offers to its part time students.
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QA InterQuad launches 'First Look' Microsoft training
QA | 04/09/2006
Learn about Microsoft Windows Vista, Office 2007 and Exchange Server 2007! QA InterQuad has launched an exclusive range of First Look workshops for early adopters and IT professionals considering implementing the much anticipated Microsoft technologies to be launched later this year.
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Xpertise, the UK's leader in IT certification training, adds Sun training to its portfolio
QA | 31/08/2006
Xpertise and Sun Microsystems join forces to provide Sun-accredited Java training courses.
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First Ethical Hacking ATP License Issued
7Safe | 23/08/2006
7Safe's university-accredited IT Security education series is now available in Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland following Ashfield Computer Training's acceptance as the first Accredited Training Partner (ATP).
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Ethical Hacking Training: Strategic Partnership Opportunities Available
7Safe | 22/08/2006
High-quality training providers worldwide have a unique opportunity to provide university-accredited IT Security courses by becoming 7Safe Accredited Training Partners (ATP).
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Xpertise scoops hat trick for top Microsoft award
QA | 21/07/2006
For an unprecedented third time, Xpertise has been selected as Microsoft's Certified Learning Solutions Partner winner for the United Kingdom for its innovation and professionalism in Sales and Marketing.
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TAP Training Consultants Required
The Training Foundation | 06/07/2006
As a result of rapid growth in demand for qualifications within the Trainer Assessment Programme (TAP) across all sectors The Training Foundation is now seeking to recruit new TAP training consultants to join our existing team.
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InterQuad Completes Acquisition of QA to Form the Number One IT Training Company
QA | 19/06/2006
UK marketplace to benefit from unparalleled choice for learning solutions - InterQuad Group Limited, the fastest growing IT training provider in the UK, announces that it has completed the acquisition of QA plc to form QA InterQuad. The combination of InterQuad and QA creates Europe's largest, most innovative and dynamic company to meet the extensive learning and development needs of public and private sector organisations. As a result of the acquisition QA plc stock is no longer being traded on the London Stock Exchange.
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New anti-cyber crime qualification launched
SSR-I | 06/06/2006
Specialist cyber crime fighters SSRI, and their European partners, are launching training materials from The International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants, EC-Council (R), which prepare students to achieve Certified Security Analyst (ECSA) status. The ESCA qualification represents the next step for IT and information security professionals who have already achieved the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification.
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Recommended cash offer for QA plc by InterQuad Group Ltd
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 05/05/2006
InterQuad Group Ltd today announced its offer to acquire the whole of the issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of QA plc, the IT training and consultancy business based in Swindon.
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European Skills Gap study by IDC predicts 16% shortage of advanced technology skills by 2008
gtslearning | 21/04/2006
This skills gap, which includes high level programming skills in applications such as Oracle, will have a knock-on effect on major corporations. Responding to these needs, gtslearning has expanded its Oracle10g certification courseware to include two full tracks for Oracle Certified Professional Database Administrators and Application Developers.
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InterQuad Gains ITIL Accreditation
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 19/04/2006
Following a period of highly successful delivery of ITIL training, InterQuad Learning, a member of the IT Service Management Forum (itSMF) has now achieved accreditation by the ISEB.
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Microsoft Office and ECDL courseware publisher announces strong revenue growth in UK market
Watsonia Publishing | 30/03/2006
UK demand for instantly deployable and customisable IT courseware has fuelled revenue increases at Watsonia Publishing, a leading provider of IT courseware and courseware development tools, with 2005 revenues up 50% over 2004.
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InterQuad Learning Awarded 'Novell Training Partner of the Year EMEA'
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 27/03/2006
Novell announce the winner of Training Partner of the Year in EMEA 2005 - InterQuad Learning Ltd - a Novell Platinum Training Partner for EMEA.
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InterQuad Learning Awarded 'Novell Training Partner of the Year EMEA'
QA | 27/03/2006
Novell announce the winner of Training Partner of the Year in EMEA 2005 - InterQuad Learning Ltd - a Novell Platinum Training Partner for EMEA.
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Xpertise brings early Microsoft VSTS skills to market
QA | 21/03/2006
With the imminent launch of Visual Studio Team System (VSTS), Xpertise has already been working with the product for several months to bring skills into the market for early adopters.
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Strong service management cuts costs
QA | 10/03/2006
Achieving cost savings based on efficient and effective service provision is the strongest reason for organisations to implement ITIL best practice, according to QA's customers.
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Novell SUSE Linux LoadFest: only £50
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 10/03/2006
InterQuad Learning Ltd, leading Novell Platinum Training partner in EMEA, announce the launch of the LoadFest 1 day workshops across the UK.
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InteQuad Acquire ExecuTrain
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 08/03/2006
InterQuad Learning, a Microsoft Gold Partner for Learning Solutions announced the purchase of ExecuTrain South West.
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InterQuad Acquire ExecuTrain
QA | 08/03/2006
InterQuad Learning, a Microsoft Gold Partner for Learning Solutions announced the purchase of ExecuTrain South West.
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Xpertise and Red Hat bring authorised Linux training and certification to the Midlands
QA | 02/03/2006
The strong strategic partnership between Red Hat and Xpertise Training has further strengthened - with the launch of authorised Linux training and certification from Xpertise’s Midlands training centre.
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TSG teams up with InterQuad to deliver first class IT training to North East SMEs
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 23/02/2006
InterQuad Learning, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, has recently opened a new training centre in the North East of England based at Technology Services Group’s (TSG) national headquarters in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne.
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GTSLearning offers Certified Ethical Hacker training; new online learning library targets security specialists
gtslearning | 21/02/2006
The first three weeks of 2006 saw the debut of more than 40 Windows viruses - almost all variants of known threats. In addition, a recent survey claimed that hackers are now exploiting poor security on home workers’ PCs to gain access to corporate networks.
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IT Training Awards 2006 sell out success
Institute of IT Training | 06/02/2006
A sell-out audience of 450 people from all sections of the IT training industry attended the Institute of IT Training's IT Training Awards 2006 at the Dorchester on 2 February 2006. The event was sponsored by MWB Business Exchange.
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Xpertise introduces a new way to learn - with guaranteed results
QA | 02/02/2006
An innovative new offering from Xpertise, Time-Lapse Learning, makes it far easier for people to schedule training - and also makes learning substantially more effective and a deeper learning experience.
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Xpertise expands further into soft skills training, with the acquisition of Waterman's
QA | 30/01/2006
Leading IT training company Xpertise has announced that it is further extending its presence in the soft skills training arena, with the strategic acquisition of niche training company Waterman's.
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Substantial increase in professional skills training fuels further growth at Xpertise
QA | 16/01/2006
According to leading IT training company Xpertise, significant growth in professional skills training - such as PRINCE2 project management and ITIL service management - is helping to drive the company's overall success.
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InterQuad: NOW boasts double capacity in Yorkshire
QA | 16/01/2006
InterQuad Learning, a Microsoft Gold Partner for Learning Solutions, recently doubled the capacity of its Leeds training centre.
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InterQuad: NOW boasts double capacity in Yorkshire
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 16/01/2006
InterQuad Learning, a Microsoft Gold Partner for Learning Solutions, recently doubled the capacity of its Leeds training centre.
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STA pupils at Training Synergy
Training Synergy | 11/01/2006
A group of telecoms engineers are the latest people to become graduates of the Synergy Training Accreditation (STA) Project programme.
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InterQuad Learning launches www.interquadbooks.co.uk
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 09/01/2006
InterQuad Learning is proud to have launched a website, www.interquadbooks.co.uk, dedicated to the supply of official Microsoft Press Titles.
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InterQuad Learning launches www.interquadbooks.co.uk
QA | 09/01/2006
InterQuad Learning is proud to have launched a website, www.interquadbooks.co.uk, dedicated to the supply of official Microsoft Press Titles.
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Insurance company’s flexible friend
Training Synergy | 06/01/2006
When a large insurance company wanted to upgrade its company-wide computer system to Windows XP and standardise its email browser as Microsoft Outlook XP, along with introducing new user domains and refreshing its stock of computers, it turned to Training Synergy for help in implementing the accompanying training for its 12,500 or so staff throughout the UK.
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Xpertise rocks the UK - with major SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 launch programme
QA | 22/12/2005
At a series of fourteen seminars across the UK, Xpertise helped Microsoft to unveil the latest releases of SQL Server and Visual Studio to a massive audience.
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.NET will be top priority for IT teams in 2006
QA | 19/12/2005
QA, Training Company of the Year 2005, predicts that .NET development will be a top priority for IT departments in 2006, following its annual customer survey. Training decision-makers were asked to select five technology areas that would be of importance to their organisation in the next twelve months and .NET development was a run-away leader with over a third of the organisations rating it as one of their top priorities.
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ECDL students get a boost with new CBT self-study products from GTSLearning
gtslearning | 02/12/2005
GTSLearning launches new self-paced study tools for European Computer Driving Licence ("ECDL") qualification; products reflect growth in market for individual learning.
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InterQuad successfully delivers SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 Seminars
QA | 01/12/2005
28th & 29th November 2005, InterQuad Learning successfully ran 2 FREE SEMINARS around the newly released Microsoft technologies.
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InterQuad successfully delivers SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 Seminars
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 01/12/2005
28th & 29th November 2005, InterQuad Learning successfully ran 2 FREE SEMINARS around the newly released Microsoft technologies.
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Learning Tree adds new course to its IT curriculum - Developing ASP.NET 2.0 Web Applications: Hands-On
Learning Tree International | 25/11/2005
Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NM: LTRE) announces the addition of a new course to its extensive IT curriculum. The 4-day course, entitled Developing ASP.NET 2.0 Web Applications: Hands-On, will offer participants the opportunity to develop Web applications using the latest versions of Visual Basic and C#.
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Learning Tree launches Technical Coaching in UK
Learning Tree International | 23/11/2005
Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NM: LTRE) today introduced a new programme in the UK entitled Learning Tree Technical Coaching, an entirely new concept that takes the skills and knowledge learned in the classroom straight into the workplace while taking on major assignments under the guidance of an expert coach.
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Xpertise, Microsoft's Certified Learning Solution Partner of the Year for EMEA, is a finalist for Institute of IT Training Prestigious Awards
QA | 22/11/2005
Xpertise, the most progressive provider of IT Training in the UK, has been short-listed for the 2006 Institute of IT Training – Training Company of the Year.
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QA is finalist for three highly acclaimed IITT awards
QA | 21/11/2005
QA, current holder of the Institute of IT Training's prestigious 'Training Company of the Year' award, has been shortlisted for the 2006 award, also making the final six for two other awards.
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GTSlearning addresses IT skills shortage for Microsoft development skills
gtslearning | 19/11/2005
Escalating demand for developers with skills in Microsoft programming is creating a sizeable new IT skills gap. A recent survey by Computer Weekly magazine quotes demand for Microsoft's C# programming language to have risen by 93% over the past twelve months, alongside a 58% growth in demand for .NET skills.
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New academy established to develop IT training consultants
Training Synergy | 16/11/2005
To help meet the corporate and public sector's increasingly demanding standards for IT training, two of the UK's largest trainer resource providers, Training Synergy and BroadSkill, have established Spearhead Academy - the UK's first college developing candidates to become qualified IT training consultants.
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GTS extends ITIL portfolio as demand for professional development learning grows
gtslearning | 04/11/2005
Following the success of its ITIL courseware launch earlier this year, gtslearning announces new additions to its growing portfolio of Service Management courses.
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The Princess Royal visits The Training Foundation to present Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation
The Training Foundation | 24/10/2005
HRH the Princess Royal visited the Coventry training centres of The Training Foundation today to present the Foundation with the Queen's Award for Enterprise: Innovation.
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QA announces new training programme to support Microsoft technology launch
QA | 18/10/2005
Free seminars available for Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005! QA, Training Company of the Year 2005, is launching a new series of courses to support Microsoft's much anticipated launch of Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005 on 7 November this year.
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GTSLearning partners with Dubai-based XpertLearning to boost Middle Eastern sales opportunities
gtslearning | 07/10/2005
GTSLearning has today announced the appointment of XpertLearning as its new Regional Sales Representative for the Middle Eastern region. This move supports gtslearning's increasing activity in distributing its CompTIA and ICDL courseware in the Middle East and provides a Dubai base for GTSLearning customers.
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GTSLearning Courseware receives CompTIA seal of approval
gtslearning | 23/09/2005
GTSLearning's Network+ Certification learning materials have become the first in Europe to be awarded 'CompTIA Approved Quality Curriculum' giving learning providers and learners a recognised global standard in courseware quality.
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London School of Economics implements Watsonia Publishing courseware
Watsonia Publishing | 23/09/2005
As part of a major upgrade program to Office 2003, the world renowned London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has chosen Watsonia Publishing IT training materials after an exhaustive assessment of courseware providers from around the globe.
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InterQuad Bristol Expands...
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 19/09/2005
InterQuad Learning, Microsoft's Largest Gold Partner for Learning Solutions, recently announced the expansion of its newest training centre in the West Country.
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InterQuad Bristol Expands...
QA | 19/09/2005
InterQuad Learning, Microsoft's Largest Gold Partner for Learning Solutions, recently announced the expansion of its newest training centre in the West Country.
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GTSLearning's MD joins CompTIA Board
gtslearning | 16/09/2005
GTSLearning's Managing Director, Robin Adda, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of CompTIA, (the Computing Technology Industry Association), headquartered in suburban Chicago.
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CompTIA RFID+ Certification gains additional industry support
Comptia | 16/09/2005
Five organizations with leadership positions in the radio frequency identification (RFID) industry have joined the effort by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to develop a vendor-neutral professional certification of RFID skills, the association announced today.
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PPI Reports on Study - The Effect of Virtual Classroom Training on a Large Pharmaceutical Company
Productivity Point International (PPI) | 08/09/2005
Custom Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) initiatives reduce helpdesk call volume by 74% at a large pharmaceutical company.
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Free learning trial for IT professionals
gtslearning | 02/09/2005
GTSLearning, a leading provider of learning content and delivery solutions, is offering a free learning trial for people wishing to certify as CISCO, CompTIA, Microsoft and Novell professionals.
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Xpertise skills up early for SQL 2005 launch
QA | 15/08/2005
Xpertise has already been delivering technical training to IT Professionals and Developers in preparation for the launch of the most important release to date of Microsoft's market-leading database product, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (previously codenamed 'Yukon').
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InterQuad Successfully Brings Microsoft Business Solutions Training to Partners
QA | 28/07/2005
28th July 2005, Slough UK: A year after InterQuad Learning launched the first collective public schedule delivery of training around the full range of Microsoft Business Solutions applications, the company has today announced it has had unparalleled success in the delivery of this training.
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InterQuad Successfully Brings Microsoft Business Solutions Training to Partners
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 28/07/2005
28th July 2005, Slough UK: A year after InterQuad Learning launched the first collective public schedule delivery of training around the full range of Microsoft Business Solutions applications, the company has today announced it has had unparalleled success in the delivery of this training.
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GTSLearning's Navigator Series offers the fast route to ECDL certification
gtslearning | 22/07/2005
GTSLearning, one of the UK's leading providers of learning solutions for European Computer Driving Licence ("ECDL"), Unit E and Advanced syllabuses has released its complete self-paced study guide for ECDL v4. The new Navigator Series has been created as a fast way for students to learn the ECDL qualification and quickly gain essential IT skills.
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gtslearning adds more Oracle10g titles to its courseware portfolio
gtslearning | 12/07/2005
GTSLearning, one of the leading providers of courseware content and delivery solutions, has added more Oracle10g titles to its growing Oracle portfolio.
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Novell training at QA boosted by prestigious appointment - courses expanded to cover England and Ireland
QA | 05/07/2005
QA's expertise as a provider of Novell training has been further recognised, with one of its leading trainers on the subject being awarded the prestigious Certified Novell Instructor (CNI) SysOp status, specialising in the ZENWorks system management tools.
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Novell Appoints InterQuad's Andrew Mallett
QA | 05/07/2005
From a worldwide pool of authorised qualified trainers, Novell appointed InterQuad's Andrew Mallett to support the Worldwide CNI community forum for Linux.
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Novell Appoints InterQuad's Andrew Mallett
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 05/07/2005
From a worldwide pool of authorised qualified trainers, Novell appointed InterQuad's Andrew Mallett to support the Worldwide CNI community forum for Linux.
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NCC Education New Accredited Centres for June 2005
NCC Education | 29/06/2005
In June 2005, NCC Education accredited five new centres to deliver our quality programmes to students in their respective countries. NCC Education qualifications are recognised worldwide and now more students will have the opportunity to study a prestigious qualification.
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CompTIA RFID skills certification development initiative advances to next phase
Comptia | 29/06/2005
Efforts by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to develop a new professional certification of radio frequency identification (RFID) skills advanced to the next phase today with the launch of a survey to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities individuals should have to be proficient in the technology.
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InterQuad Learning to Provide Managed Service for Environment Agency
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 16/06/2005
InterQuad Learning is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a contract for the provision of technical IT and professional training by the Environment Agency.
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InterQuad Learning to Provide Managed Service for Environment Agency
QA | 16/06/2005
InterQuad Learning is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a contract for the provision of technical IT and professional training by the Environment Agency.
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Xpertise selected as Microsoft's Certified Learning Solution Partner of the Year for EMEA - for the second time
QA | 14/06/2005
For the second time, Xpertise has scooped a prestigious 'Microsoft Learning Solutions Partner for EMEA' award. Xpertise has previously won the award in 2002.
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Xpertise helps Atos Origin achieve 'outstanding' PRINCE2 project management pass rates.
QA | 10/06/2005
Atos Origin’s IT project managers achieve an outstanding success rate in PRINCE2 project management skills adoption.
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Novell Drives Linux into Academia with Training and Technology
Novell | 19/05/2005
Company donates over $1.5 million in software and launches new training course to promote education on open-source operating system.
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Xpertise responds to clients' growing demand for residential PRINCE2 and ITIL training courses
QA | 06/05/2005
Leading IT Training company Xpertise is launching its residential service with a range of PRINCE2 and ITIL service management courses - delivered at a top award-winning hotel.
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QA extends ITIL Service Management programme
QA | 18/04/2005
QA, the UK's leading independent provider of training and consulting and the Institute of IT Training's Training Company of the Year 2005, has extended its Service Management consulting expertise to deliver accredited training in the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL). This integrated offering will further assist QA clients in achieving first class service delivery whilst making substantial savings in IT cost of ownership.
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Industry Support Grows for CompTIA RFID Certification Initiative
Comptia | 18/04/2005
Six organizations with leadership positions in the radio frequency identification (RFID) market are contributing their expertise to efforts by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) to develop a vendor-neutral RFID certification, the association announced today.
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InterQuad Learning, the UK's fastest growing IT Training company, has announced further expansion of it's UK training facilities with the acquisition of Protech IT Training in Bristol.
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 05/04/2005
Protech's Bristol training centre is the 11th dedicated InterQuad centre in the UK and will offer the complete portfolio of courses from InterQuad's extensive curriculum.
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InterQuad Learning, the UK's fastest growing IT Training company, has announced further expansion of it's UK training facilities with the acquisition of Protech IT Training in Bristol.
QA | 05/04/2005
Protech's Bristol training centre is the 11th dedicated InterQuad centre in the UK and will offer the complete portfolio of courses from InterQuad's extensive curriculum.
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Xpertise demonstrates significant growth in the UK training market
QA | 15/03/2005
Over the last year Xpertise, a Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS) has experienced 65% growth in the delivery of training utilising Microsoft official course materials.
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Bob Mosher gives keynote at IITT National Trainers Conference 2005
Institute of IT Training | 10/03/2005
The Institute of IT Training has announced that learning and development thought leader Bob Mosher is to fly in from the US to give the keynote address at this year's IITT National Trainers' Conference on 17th May 2005.
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SmartCertify Releases New Training for MCSE 2003 Security
SmartCertify Direct | 07/03/2005
SmartCertify Direct announces the release of the MCSE 2003 Security training course. This course follows the learning path from MCP to the high-end MCSE 2003 Security credential.
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InterQuad Accelerates the MCSE 2003 Learning Track
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 17/02/2005
InterQuad Learning have developed a new accelerated MCSE 2003 Learning Track.
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InterQuad Accelerates the MCSE 2003 Learning Track
QA | 17/02/2005
InterQuad Learning have developed a new accelerated MCSE 2003 Learning Track.
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Xpertise eliminates inter-site call costs with IP Communications solution from Lynx Technology
QA | 07/02/2005
Market leading IT training company, Xpertise, has implemented an IP Communications solution from Cisco Gold Partner, Lynx Technology, to consolidate its data and voice calls on a single network.
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InterQuad: Awarded Novell Platinum Training Partner Status
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 07/02/2005
InterQuad Learning, a division of the InterQuad Group Limited, was recently awarded the Novell Platinum Training Partner Status in EMEA. Platinum membership, which forms part of the new Novell PartnerNet Programme, is by invitation only and is awarded to existing Novell Accredited Education Centres (NAEC) that have performed beyond expectations, delivering superior levels of Novell training.
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Watsonia Publishing becomes first courseware publisher to gain IITT accreditation
Watsonia Publishing | 25/01/2005
Watsonia Publishing, the IT courseware specialist, has just become the first courseware publisher in the UK to earn the prestigious accreditation of the Institute of IT Training, achieving an outright pass in the process.
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NTI releases CWNP wireless training to the South
New Technology Institute | 21/01/2005
The NTI now offers CWNP wireless certification to companies across the South of England. As wireless technology is becoming more pervasive, companies with limited in-house experience, are beginning to realise that they are not getting the best results from this technology. SMEs are most at risk since larger organisations tend to have a deeper skill base.
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Xpertise gains ISEB accreditation
QA | 18/01/2005
As part of its strategy to be the UK's leading provider of authorised IT training, Xpertise has been awarded ISEB accreditation by the British Computer Society.
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SmartCertify Releases New Training for Three Cisco Certifications
SmartCertify Direct | 17/01/2005
Training for Cisco VPN Specialist, Cisco Firewall Specialist and Cisco IDS Specialist available.
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Novell Certified Linux Professional a 'Hot Cert' for 2005
Novell | 14/12/2004
Novell's newest Linux certification has broken into the Top 10 "Hot Certs" for 2005, an annual ranking of technical certifications by CertCities.com, a leading certification publication.
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Demand for training prompts recruitment drive at QA
QA | 14/12/2004
A growing need for training across a wide range of technical and professional skills subject areas has created a demand for skilled trainers and support staff at QA, the UK’s leading independent provider of training and consulting.
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QA Awarded Managed IT Training Service for Vodafone UK
QA | 07/12/2004
QA, the UK’s leading independent provider of training and consulting, has been selected to manage and deliver IT related technical training for Vodafone UK, a member of the world’s largest mobile community. Over 1000 IT staff at Vodafone’s sites across the UK will benefit from QA’s expertise.
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InterQuad Announces Latest Novell ZENworks 6.5 Coverage
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 03/12/2004
InterQuad Learning, a division of the InterQuad Group Limited, is now scheduling the two newest ZENworks 6.5 courses, N3040 and N3041, from Novell.
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IITT announces IT Training Awards 2005 shortlist
Institute of IT Training | 02/12/2004
Nearly 40 organisations and 17 individuals have been named on the shortlist for this year's Institute of IT Training IT Training Awards 2005.
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CompTIA Security+ Certification - 10,000 certified in 112 countries
Comptia | 02/11/2004
In less than two years, more than 10,000 people in 112 countries have become CompTIA Security+TM certified. CompTIA reports that it is the fastest growing certification among the 11 offered by the organization, and that Security+ ranks alongside CompTIA A+(R) and CompTIA Network+(R) in the top three in terms of overall volume.
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Courseware specialist Watsonia Publishing opens in the United Kingdom
Watsonia Publishing | 21/10/2004
Watsonia Publishing, the IT courseware specialist, is announcing the opening of a new UK headquarters in Reigate, Surrey.
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InterQuad Announces new IAAITAC co-operation scheme
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 13/10/2004
The IAAITC, which pairs accountants with VARs in the SME sector, is launching its own channel accreditation programme. Interquad is pleased to be supporting the initiative by providing relevant courses to meet the training competency component of the IAAITC scheme.
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InterQuad Announces new IAAITAC co-operation scheme
QA | 13/10/2004
The IAAITC, which pairs accountants with VARs in the SME sector, is launching its own channel accreditation programme. Interquad is pleased to be supporting the initiative by providing relevant courses to meet the training competency component of the IAAITC scheme.
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QA Launches Competency Training Portal to Support Microsoft Channel
QA | 11/10/2004
QA, the UK's leading independent provider of training and consulting and a Microsoft Gold Partner, today launches a dedicated training portal, called QA Direct (www.qadirect.co.uk), to support the mandatory certification of Microsoft Partners.
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Xpertise adds 40% more capacity to its London Centre
QA | 24/09/2004
Xpertise, one of the leading UK IT training providers, has added 40% more capacity to its London training operation to cope with increased demand for its services in the City.
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InterQuad Announces its NEW Novell LINUX coverage
QA | 06/09/2004
InterQuad Learning schedules New Novell LINUX training courses throughout the UK.
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InterQuad Announces its NEW Novell LINUX coverage
InterQuad Learning Ltd | 06/09/2004
InterQuad Learning schedules New Novell LINUX training courses throughout the UK
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Atos Origin reaps major benefits from using the Enterprise Study Network
Enterprise Study | 02/09/2004
Following the first month of live use, Atos Origin UK are seeing major benefits from using the Enterprise Study Network (ESN) to handle external course bookings with the company's ten preferred training suppliers. Routine administration work has nose-dived, greater visibility is improving reporting to the business, plus training staff and users are happy too.
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Quanta Training go live with Enterprise Study Platform
Enterprise Study | 22/08/2004
Enterprise Study and Quanta Training announce the successful completion of the first two month’s live operation of the web-enabled training business management system. Already, 22% of all bookings are being made online bringing major benefits to Quanta and their customers.
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QA Awarded European Microsoft Certified Learning Solution Partner of the Year
QA | 10/08/2004
QA, the UK’s leading independent provider of training and consulting, has been named Microsoft Certified Learning Solution Partner, EMEA, 2004, at Microsoft’s seventh annual Certified Partner awards.
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Pathlore powers two top risers
Pathlore Software | 28/07/2004
Two companies mentioned in this year's 'Top 50 IT Training Companies' report - compiled by market analysts Pardo Fox and recently published in IT Training magazine - have more in common than a presence in the UK's IT training market.
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Exclusive SharePoint Summit from QA
QA | 27/07/2004
QA, the UK’s leading independent provider of training and consulting, announces a one-off, five day Microsoft SharePoint Summit. Delivered by the world’s leading SharePoint specialists, the Summit will provide administrators and developers with an in-depth guide to the capabilities of Windows SharePoint Services and Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2003.
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BroadSkill passes IITT accreditation with flying colours
Bray Leino BroadSkill | 15/07/2004
BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance IT trainers, has been awarded External Service Provider accreditation by the Institute of IT Training (IITT). Following the inspection visit, the IITT commented on how impressed they were with BroadSkill’s operation and approach.
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IT Career Week Pre-Registration, Dell Sweepstakes End July 18
SmartCertify Direct | 14/07/2004
Free career and training event slated this year for July 19-26 at www.ITCareerWeek.co.uk. Professionals who register by July 18 are entered to win a new Dell PC worth $2,400.
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SmartCertify Releases New Training for MCDBA 2003 Certification
SmartCertify Direct | 13/07/2004
SmartCertify Direct announced recently the release of its MCDBA 2003 (Microsoft® Certified Database Administrator) with SQL Server 2000 certification training course. The MCDBA course has been approved by Microsoft.
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New Award for Freelance Trainer of the Year
Institute of IT Training | 09/07/2004
In recognition of the growing importance of freelance trainers in the industry, the Institute of IT Training (IITT) is pleased to announce a new category for this year's awards: Freelance Trainer of the Year. The award is sponsored by BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance IT trainers.
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QA to Deliver Oracle Training and Certification Nationwide
QA | 24/06/2004
UK's largest independent training provider offers comprehensive range of courses; Oracle, the world's largest enterprise software company, has awarded Oracle Authorised Education Centre (OAEC) status to QA, the UK's largest independent provider of training and consulting. QA will offer an extensive programme of Oracle training for implementing and managing Oracle databases and application server and development tools, including the newest courses in 10g technology.
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30,000 IT Jobs Available at IT Career Week 2004
SmartCertify Direct | 15/06/2004
Major IT training companies and publications have teamed up to sponsor the annual online event, planed for July 19-26. For one week, IT professionals can try free certification training titles, post resumes and search for jobs at www.ITCareerWeek.com.
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QA Expands .NET Training to Meet Demand
QA | 07/06/2004
QA, the UK’s largest independent provider of training and consulting, today announces the expansion of its .NET training portfolio to support increasing demand from clients for .NET skills.
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Xpertise and Red Hat partnership brings authorised Linux training and certfication nationwide
QA | 04/06/2004
Xpertise, one of the fastest-growing IT training companies in the UK, has formed a strategic partnership with Red Hat to bring authorised Linux training and certification nationwide.
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QA Launches New Linux Training and Assessment Programme
QA | 04/05/2004
QA, the UK's largest independent provider of training and consulting, today announces the launch of a comprehensive Linux training path to meet the growing training needs of new to experienced Linux professionals.
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QA Selected by Microsoft to Launch New ‘Jumpstart’ Programme
QA | 13/04/2004
QA, the UK’s largest independent provider of training and consulting, today announces the availability of a series of one-day ‘Jumpstart’ clinics on Windows Server 2003.
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SmartCertify Releases New Training for CWNA Certification
SmartCertify Direct | 06/04/2004
SmartCertify moves into wireless certification with CWNA; Plant3 approved course includes interactive practice questions, money-back guarantee
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HP and Novell expand relationship to offer Linux from desktop to datacenter
Novell | 25/03/2004
PALO ALTO, Calif. and SALT LAKE CITY (BrainShare ® 2004), March 24, 2004 - HP and Novell (Nasdaq: NOVL) today announced a joint agreement to certify and support the Novell® SUSE® LINUX operating system on select HP Compaq client systems.
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Ten ways to avoid death by PowerPoint
Above and Beyond | 16/03/2004
Effective presentation communications can often make the difference between success and failure, yet the majority of the thirty million PowerPoint presentations delivered each day are dull and don't work. Help is at hand from Above and Beyond's (www.aboveandbeyond.ltd.uk) new and highly-interactive, media-rich CD-ROM/online course 'Ten Ways to Avoid Death by PowerPoint'.
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QA Scoops Developer Training Company of the Year Award
QA | 09/03/2004
QA, the UK’s leading independent provider of training and consulting, has been voted Training Company of the Year 2003 by readers of Visual Systems Journal (VSJ), the UK’s leading technical magazine for software developers.
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Xpertise expands its London presence
QA | 12/02/2004
Xpertise, one of the leading UK IT training providers, has expanded its London training operation in line with a growing demand for its services in the City.
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Skill Development to the rescue
Skill Development | 09/02/2004
When Singaporean-owned training company Informatics went into administration in October last year, it left 3,500 clients over £1.5 million out of pocket. But thanks to the initiative of Manchester-based IT training provider Skill Development, it looks like being a happy ending after all for disgruntled clients.
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British Computer Society assists the IT illiterate
British Computer Society | 05/02/2004
Nearly a third of the UK's population are being left behind in our increasingly information driven society, thwarted by a genuine fear of attempting to use a computer. That is why the British Computer Society (BCS) has introduced a new skills programme designed specifically for such technophobes and which promises to speedily enable a major part of society with the rudiments of IT communication skills.
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QA Experts in DevWeek Line-up
QA | 29/01/2004
29 January 2004. Specialist instructors at QA, the UK’s largest independent provider of training and consulting, will deliver a series of conference papers and workshops, as well as an innovative programme of hands-on labs, to delegates at DevWeek from 23-27 February.
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Xpertise adopts Microsoft's new learning analytics solution
QA | 26/01/2004
Xpertise, a world leading Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, has implemented Metrics That Matter, Microsoft's adopted learning analytics toolset, to provide performance reporting on learning effectiveness, job impact, business results and return on investment.
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IT instructor first to pass new look ECDL
British Computer Society | 14/01/2004
The latest version of the European Computer Driving Licence® (ECDL) IT qualification, launched last year, has seen its first successful candidate pass all modules. Lorraine Dowd from Halton College in Cheshire is the first person in the UK to achieve her ECDL qualification using accredited Version 4 syllabus material.
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Novell outlines 2004 Linux agenda at LinuxWorld Expo
Novell | 14/01/2004
PROVO, Utah -- Novell today outlined key agenda items for the advancement of Linux as the open source community prepares for a major conference.
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Spring IT Training wins 'Online Learning Solution' of the year award
Spring IT Training | 16/12/2003
Spring IT Training working with the NHS won the 'Online Learning Solution of the Year' Award for providing the largest e-Learning project in Europe by WOLCE (World Online Learning Conference & Exhibition).
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Network Professionals Gain Blended Cisco CCNA Certification
QA | 11/12/2003
QA, the UK’s largest independent provider of training and consulting, today launches a blended learning programme for Cisco’s Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification for network professionals. The cost-effective approach uses different delivery media from industry leaders and a proven blended learning framework to create a comprehensive training programme in this highly valued qualification.
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Novell expands top level training
Novell | 09/12/2003
PROVO, Utah - Dec. 9, 2003 - Responding to strong demand for its inaugural Advanced Technical Training (ATT) conference, Novell has added another conference Jan. 21-23 in Provo, Utah.
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SQL Server Professionals Gain High-end Training in the UK
QA | 02/12/2003
QA, the UK’s largest independent provider of training and consulting, and Solid Quality Learning, an association of SQL Server experts from around the world, today announce a unique partnership to provide high-end SQL Server training to professionals throughout the UK.
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IITT announces its Awards' shortlist
Institute of IT Training | 20/11/2003
More than 30 organisations and 11 individuals have been named on the shortlist for this year's Institute of IT Training (IITT)'s prestigious awards. The Award winners will be announced at a ceremony hosted by international TV personality Fiona Armstrong, at The Dorchester, in Park Lane, London, on 5th February next year.
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Xpertise is nominated for 2003 IT Training Awards
QA | 19/11/2003
Xpertise was today nominated by the Institute of IT Training (IITT) for the 2003 IT Training Awards under the category of ‘Training Company of the Year’
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Microsoft Gold for QA Scotland
QA | 17/11/2003
QA, Scotland’s largest independent provider of training and consulting, has become the first training provider in Scotland to receive prestigious Gold Partner for Learning Solution status from Microsoft.
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SmartCertify Releases New Courses for MCP .NET Certification
SmartCertify Direct | 12/11/2003
SmartCertify recently released new trainig courses for three MCP .NET exams. Each course counts as core credit toward higher Microsoft titles, and is backed by SmartCertify's money-back certification guarantee.
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QA Launches Blended PRINCE2 Training to Improve Pass Rate Success
QA | 27/10/2003
QA, the UK's largest independent provider of training and consulting, today launches a blended learning programme for PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner certification that is premised on delivering increased opportunity for accreditation success. The cost-effective approach uses different delivery media to provide project managers, sponsors and team members with a comprehensive training programme in this highly valued and popular qualification.
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UK Partners get first Microsoft Business Solutions-CRM Training from Xpertise
QA | 24/10/2003
Xpertise this week completed the first UK training event on Microsoft Business Solutions CRM.
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Xpertise and Oracle join forces in Tyne and Wear
QA | 20/10/2003
Customers in the Northeast are now able to get official Oracle training locally from the leading IT Training provider, Xpertise
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Global First for QA: QA Awarded Microsoft Training Partner of the Year
QA | 15/10/2003
QA, the UK's largest independent provider of IT training and consulting, has been awarded Microsoft Global Certified Technical Education Centre (CTEC) Solution of the Year at Microsoft's sixth annual Certified Partner Awards in New Orleans.
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Microsoft Recognises QA as a 2003 Partner Award Finalist for Microsoft Certified Partners and Microsoft Certified Business Solutions Partners
QA | 02/10/2003
QA, the UK’s leading independent provider of training and consulting, today announced it has been selected by Microsoft Corporation as a finalist in the sixth annual Microsoft Certified Partner Awards in the CTEC Solution of the Year representing Western Europe. More than 1000 entries from around the world were considered for awards in sixteen different categories.
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Miss 'Mind The Gap' Launches Her New Virtual Brainchild
Just Add Voice | 25/09/2003
Emma Clarke, the country's leading female voiceover has added another string to her bow by entering the world of corporate virtual voices. After 12 years as an award winning voice, Emma has recognised that there is a brand new market in need of her vocal talents.
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Xpertise gains Citrix Accreditation in Tyne and Wear
QA | 12/09/2003
Customers in the Northeast are now able to get Citrix training locally from the leading IT Training provider, Xpertise.
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Xpertise helps organisations to achieve Data Protection Compliance
QA | 12/09/2003
Why put your organisations reputation and credibility at risk of a damaging prosecution? Your staff need training to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act.
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Minnesota hospital standardises training, thanks to Pathlore
Pathlore Software | 09/09/2003
Leading learning management system (LMS) producer Pathlore has announced that Minnesota-based St Cloud Hospital has upgraded from the software maker's Registrar product to its LMS.
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Xpertise recognised as the fastest growing IT Training Company in 2002
QA | 01/08/2003
According to the 5th IT Skills Research ‘Top50’ published by Pardo Fox in July 2003, Xpertise’s revenues grew by 180% making them the fastest growing training company in 2002.
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Books24x7 adds GTSlearning ECDL-approved content to its online Referenceware collection
gtslearning | 31/07/2003
Licensing agreement with GTSlearning adds 19 titles to address information needs of those seeking ECDL certification.
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Xpertise offers ITIL Service Management Courses and Certification
QA | 23/07/2003
In response to customer demand, Xpertise has launched a full Service Management portfolio to enable organisations to realise the benefits that can be gained from the cost effective delivery of IT Services.
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Contrast Training Choose Connect4Vision As Their Sole Provider For Mobile Training Solutions.
Connect4Vision | 23/07/2003
Contrast Training has chosen Connect4Vision plc to be their sole provider for mobile training solutions. Contrast Training specialise in tailoring business application training to meet the needs of their clients.
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Radix and Connect4Vision reduce training support costs
Connect4Vision | 22/07/2003
Radix and Connect4Vision are set to revolutionize the training sector in terms of support, maintenance and, for the first time, total confidence in the training equipment.
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Macromedia Breeze Live delivers online, real-time training and communication
Macromedia | 11/07/2003
New module extends Macromedia Breeze enterprise solution.
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QA and SkillSoft Partner to Deliver Blended Learning Solutions
QA | 09/07/2003
QA, the UK's leading independent provider of training and consulting, and SkillSoft, a leading provider of e-learning courseware and Referenceware(R) for business and IT professionals, today announce a partnership to deliver a blended soft skills training solution to organisations across the UK.
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