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Is the UK facing another IT skills shortage?
The problem of IT skills shortages appears to be a continuing theme year after year, and it doesn’t look like 2005 is going to be very different as the demand for IT skills both among employees and IT professionals increases. Tracy Lowles from Thomson NETg looks at the current state of the IT market and the need for fast, effective training for IT technical staff and end-users.

Microsoft incorporates performance-based testing into the Microsoft Certified Professional programme
The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) program is one of the most successful certification programs in the industry with over 1.7 million individuals accredited all over the world. During 2005, Microsoft will be incorporating performance-based testing into a range of MCP exams. In this Q&A interview, representatives from Microsoft, Thomson Prometric Pearson VUE answer key questions about the new testing methodology.

How to maximise your investment in IT training
Michael Graham, managing director at Pitman Training looks at strategies to help organisations solve their IT skills gap by training existing staff.

IT skills drain can be stemmed with project-based approach to mentoring & development
In the face of escalating offshore outsourcing by Western countries, Peter O'Connell Chief Executive Officer of IBM-Rational partner Cogenture, makes the case for a new approach to domestic IT skills development.

IT certification training: which type is best for you?
The wealth of training choices available for IT certification is overwhelming. But how do you know which resource is best for your needs? Doug Upchurch explores the options. (Training Insights, 2003)

Education and training for the information technology workforce (.pdf 1.99mb)
This report explores the education and training landscape for policymakers in government, education, and business. Designed also to help make choices clearer for IT workers seeking skills and managing their careers, and for employers seeking training for their workforce. (US Department of Commerce, 2003)

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