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12/08/10
City & Guilds reveals its 20 most popular vocational courses
Vocational education organisation City & Guilds has released figures which show that electrical installation is its most popular course (97,411 certified learners) followed by social care (62,987) and hairdressing (47,506).
04/08/10
Global Knowledge UK maps training courses to SFIA initiative
Training company Global Knowledge has announced it has aligned its range of IT and business skills training courses to the The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA).
02/08/10
IT Training Awards 2011 open for entries
With categories including Trainer of the Year and Training Manager of the Year, the IT Training Awards 2011 are now open for entries
28/07/10
Balfour Beatty Apprenticeships launched In Liverpool
Details of a new apprenticeship scheme launched by Balfour Beatty were unveiled at an event in the Halewood Centre for Learning last week.
28/06/10
Open University becomes a certified Microsoft IT Academy
The Open University (OU) is now a certified Microsoft IT Academy, adding to its suite of IT vendor certifications.
02/06/10
Global Knowledge launches CCNA Xtra
Training provider Global Knowledge has launched CCNA Xtra, a selection of pre-and post-course resources available online to delegates to accompany the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
19/05/10
Companies get ready for Learning at Work Day 2010
WH Smith, Southern Water, Prudential and American Express will be among the many workplaces celebrating 'Learning at Work Day' on Thursday 20th May.
07/04/10
Pass IT on campaign aims to get a million online for 2012
Individuals and organisations across the UK are being encouraged to Pass IT on to friends, family, employees and even complete strangers - joining a national race online.
11/02/10
Research highlights multichannel skills challenge for retailers
Skills and training are increasingly important to retailers but multichannel growth is bringing fresh skills challenges to the sector, according to new research from Skillsmart Retail.
04/02/10
Technology workforce will boost UK's economic recovery
New research by e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for business and information technology, suggests that a highly skilled technology workforce could be the solution to the UK's economic recovery.
15/01/10
CompTIA announces plan to help IT professionals keep skills up to date
CompTIA has announced that it will offer CompTIA certified professionals a range of ways to keep their certifications current without necessarily having to take a new exam.
12/01/10
Mandelson launches new online basics courses for adults
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has announced a pilot programme of new IT courses that aims to give thousands of adults the skills and confidence they need to go online.
14/12/09
Volunteers sought to help tackle digital divide
A new project is looking for volunteers across the East Midlands, particularly people who are currently unemployed, to train as Digital Activists and help local people to get to grips with new technology.
12/11/09
Shortlist announced for IT Training Awards 2010
The Institute of IT Training has announced the shortlisted entrants for its IT Training Awards 2010. The award ceremony will take place on Thursday 4th February 2010 at The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London.
19/10/09
QA wins EMEA award for Novell training
QA has been named EMEA Training Partner of the Year by Novell for 2009. QA is a Novell Platinum Partner and has won the award for four of the last five years.
12/10/09
New National Occupational Standards for IT and Telecoms now available
e-skills UK has approved new National Occupational Standards for IT & telecoms professionals.
27/08/09
REDTRAY acquires PPi Learning Services
REDTRAY has purchased the business of PPi Learning Services Ltd.
12/08/09
Update to CompTIA A+ Certification exams announced
CompTIA has announced an update to its CompTIA A+ certification which it says reflects changing job requirements for tech support workers.
06/08/09
Health insurer to recruit apprentices
Health insurer WPA has joined a national campaign to 'grow your own talent' by taking on its first apprentices.
22/07/09
Teachers get £5.6 million technology training programme
The Open University and e-skills UK have launched a nationwide programme designed to help teachers bring technology more effectively into the classroom.
22/06/09
New e-skills UK ICT Inquiry published
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for business and information technology, has published the latest issue of its ICT Inquiry, reporting on the results from a survey of UK businesses carried out during the first quarter of 2009.
16/06/09
Review calls for basic computer skills training
An independent review published today recommends an entitlement for all adults in England to access free training in basic ICT skills.
04/06/09
Global Knowledge receives Cisco's Global Learning Partner of the Year award
Global Knowledge announced today that it has received four Cisco Channel Partner awards for its performance in 2008, including the Global Learning Partner of the Year award.
22/05/09
Government to use its IT spend to help boost skills
Companies winning Government-funded IT contracts will have to fulfil a commitment to skills training, Skills Secretary John Denham announced yesterday.
11/05/09
Learning at Work Day 2009
Hundreds of workplaces around the country are expected to take part in this year's Learning at Work Day on Thursday 14th May.
24/04/09
e-skills UK publishes new ITQ framework and qualification structures documentation
The new ITQ qualification structure and assessment strategy documentation based on the new National Occupational Standards for IT Users 2009 is now available from the e-skills UK website.
18/03/09
BA graduates embark on new IT programme
Ten graduates from BA are the first to take part in a new programme from e-skills UK.
05/03/09
Computeach donates flat screen monitors to primary school
IT training provider Computeach has donated 25 flat screen monitors to a primary school in the West Midlands.
04/02/09
Train to Gain offers additional support for for smaller businesses
A more flexible Train to Gain package is now available for small and medium sized businesses.
07/01/09
Learning Technologies 2009 exhibition seminar programme announced
Learning Technologies has announced its free exhibition seminar programme - with more than 50 seminars running in four theatres on the exhibition floor during the Learning Technologies 2009 event on 28 and 29 January.
17/12/08
British Computer Society signs agreement for electronic testing
The British Computer Society (BCS) has signed a three year agreement with Pearson VUE. The agreement means that candidates for Foundation Certificates in Software Testing (FCSWT), Business Analysis (FCBA), Systems Design (FCSD) and ISO20k, can now take electronic tests via a network of over 5000 testing centres.
03/12/08
QA-Xpertise wins Citrix Learning award
QA-Xpertise has been awarded the UK Citrix Authorised Learning Centre (CALC) of the Year award for 2008.
08/10/08
National Skills Academy for IT given the green light
The Government has announced that the proposed National Skills Academy for IT will proceed to the next stage of development.
01/10/08
Global Knowledge becomes Google Certified Training Partner
Global Knowledge has announced that it has joined the Google Enterprise Partner programme and will deliver instructor-led Google Search Appliance Training in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
06/08/08
e-skills UK releases new reports on IT and Telecoms skills
Sector Skills Council e-skills UK has released another four reports as part of the 'IT and Telecoms Insights 2008' series.
11/07/08
Learning Tree adds to its management curriculum
Learning Tree International has added three new three-day courses to its leadership and management skills curriculum.
04/07/08
BCS begins the search for the IT Trainer of the Year 2008
The British Computer Society (BCS) is searching for the individual who will be crowned top IT Trainer at this year’s BCS IT Industry Awards.
02/07/08
IT Training Awards 2009
The Institute of IT Training is inviting organisations to enter the IT Training Awards 2009.
11/06/08
InfoBasis signs three-year contract with Ministry of Justice
InfoBasis has announced that it has signed a three-year contract with the UK Ministry of Justice for the use of InfoBasis Enterprise Skills Manager v 4.5 (ESM).
04/06/08
Conference focuses on IT user skills
More than 300 IT training providers attended e-skills UK's annual ITQ conference, held last week at the QEII conference centre in central London.
22/05/08
Technology skills key to the future, says survey
According to a survey from the Campaign for Learning and Reed Learning to mark today's National Learning at Work Day, technology skills are the key to the future, but communication skills are the most beneficial today.
20/05/08
Happy Computers introduces Speed Learning days
Training provider Happy Computers has launched a series of 'Speed Learning' days on which students can choose a different subject to learn every hour to create their own course.
19/05/08
UK IT training market up 10%, says IT Skills Research
According to IT Skills Research's annual report into the UK's Top 50 IT training providers, the UK IT skills sector grew by over ten per cent during 2007.
29/04/08
New IT qualification aims to prepare NHS staff for healthcare IT systems
A new IT skills qualification for health workers, accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), was unveiled at the HC 2008 conference.
18/04/08
Xpertise to offer new Microsoft Office 2007 certifications
Training company Xpertise has announced it will offer Microsoft Office 2007 and Microsoft Windows Vista training through the new Microsoft Business Certification Programme.
19/03/08
QA-IQ launches .NET 3.5 curriculum
QA-IQ has launched its new .NET 3.5 schedule with a portfolio of courses from beginner to expert levels.
20/02/08
QA-IQ wins Oracle University Partner of the Year award
QA-IQ has been awarded UK Oracle University Partner of the Year for 2007 at the Oracle UK Partner awards.
22/01/08
e-skills UK announces IT Professional Development Programme
A new development programme that aims to fast-track the careers of new IT professionals has been announced by e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for IT and Telecoms.
18/01/08
Learning Tree extends Windows Systems curriculum
Learning Tree International has added a new course to its Windows System course curriculum.
07/01/08
New union learning centre at British Nuclear Group
A new union learning centre has opened at British Nuclear Group Sellafield's premises at Warrington.
24/10/07
All aboard as Rok delivers IT training to staff
Building and maintenance firm Rok is using three mobile training units supplied by PC Coaching to roll out an IT training programme to staff.
20/09/07
e-skills UK announces initiative to revitalise interest in IT-related degrees and careers
e-skills UK has announced a new initiative that aims to transform the attitudes of young people to IT-related education and careers, and support universities in developing and promoting courses that reflect the needs of IT professional careers.
11/09/07
Unionlearn launches advice line
Unionlearn has formally launched its new Learning and Careers Advice Line at the TUC Congress in Brighton.
31/08/07
ECDL Foundation announces 7m ECDL/ICDL candidates worldwide
The ECDL Foundation has announced that is has issued the 7 millionth Skills Card for its end-user computer skills certification.
21/08/07
Pearson VUE to sponsor IT training award
The Institute of IT Training (IITT) has announced that Pearson VUE will be a sponsor of the IITT IT Training Awards 2008.
20/08/07
PPI Learning Services adds to ITIL Version 3 portfolio
PPI Learning Services has introduced the Version 3 Service Management Foundation course to its ITIL portfolio.
17/08/07
UK among European leaders in IT professional training
The UK provides considerably more training for IT professionals than most other European countries, according to findings published in the latest e-skills Bulletin.
03/07/07
Global Knowledge announces instructor recruitment drive
Global Knowledge has announced that it is embarking on a pan-European recruitment drive to meet growing demand for its scheduled and tailored courses in Cisco and Microsoft solutions and technologies.
12/06/07
Global Knowledge expands availability of ITIL courses
Global Knowledge has announced the availability of its ITIL Service Management courses throughout Europe.
01/06/07
IT skills and homeworkers
Training services provider Training Synergy wants more organisations to invest in training for homeworkers in basic PC skills and networking to help reduce downtime and take the pressure off technical support.
31/05/07
IT training news in brief
Xpertise expands in Leeds...Global Knowledge announces new ITIL v3 course...UAE providers to offer BCS qualifications...QA-IQ launches new Windows Server 2008 courses
23/05/07
Training Synergy sponsors BCS IT Trainer of the Year Award
Training services provider Training Synergy is sponsoring the 'IT Trainer of the Year Award' at this year's British Computer Society (BCS) IT Industry Awards for the third year running.
23/05/07
Learning centre launched at Liverpool Arena site
Construction workers building Liverpool's Arena and Convention Centre can now access a range of training courses at the site's own learning centre.
08/05/07
Over 300 attend ITQ conference
More than 300 delegates from 200 organisations attended the 2007 ITQ Conference in Birmingham on 24 April 2007.
02/05/07
Global Knowledge launches ITIL version 3 training
Training provider Global Knowledge has launched a series of training courses for the latest version of the IT service management methodology ITIL.
13/04/07
New CompTIA Convergence+ certification now available
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has announced that its newest certification, CompTIA Convergence+, is now available worldwide.
30/03/07
e-skills UK publishes IT Professional Competency Model
A new competency model published by e-skills UK is aiming to provide a new, sector-wide approach to expressing IT professional capabilities.
27/03/07
Registration opens for 2007 National ITQ Conference
Registration is now open for this year's national ITQ conference to be held in Birmingham on the 24th April 2007 .
27/03/07
Combined Knowledge to host Project Server 2007 Workshop
Combined Knowledge, in association with TriMagna Corporation, are delivering a Project Server 2007 Workshop on 22nd May 2007 in Ullesthorpe, Leicestershire.
23/03/07
BCS develops new ECDL health unit for NHS
This week's HC 2007 event in Harrogate saw the launch of the British Computer Society's ( BCS ) new European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Health Unit.
21/03/07
British Computer Society launches mainframe qualification
The British Computer Society ( BCS ) has developed a new qualification for mainframe technicians.
15/03/07
BCS accredits UK Professional Golf Association as ECDL centre
The British Computer Society (BCS) has accredited the UK Professional Golf Association (PGA) as a European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) learning centre.
02/03/07
Socitm partnership offers security e-learning
The Society of Information Technology Management (Socitm) has formed a partnership with Easy i to deliver e-learning courses to public sector managers and staff around issues such as information security, security for mobile working, data protection and the Freedom of Information Act.
28/02/07
University uses InfoBasis software to help standardise training
Anglia Ruskin, the Cambridge and Chelmsford based University, is to implement InfoBasis Enterprise Skills Manager to help it standardise IT staff training and development for its 100 strong IT workforce.
23/02/07
Organisations join CompTIA certification initiative
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has announced that seven organisations are working with it to develop a vendor-neutral printing and document imaging certification.
14/02/07
BCS to hold SFIA workshop
The British Computer Society (BCS) is holding a half-day workshop on the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) in London later this month.
05/02/07
The Institute of IT Training Awards 2007
The winners of the Institute of IT Training IT Training Awards for 2007 were announced at a gala dinner held at The Dorchester in London last week.
31/01/07
Global Knowledge reports strong demand for Windows Vista training
Training company Global Knowledge is reporting strong demand for its courses in Microsoft Windows Vista.
24/01/07
New milestone for CompTIA Security+ Certification
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has announced that more than 30,000 IT professionals worldwide have attained its CompTIA Security+ certification.
17/01/07
Xpertise extends run of Microsoft seminars
IT training company Xpertise is to extend its recent series of seminars on new Microsoft technologies, including Microsoft Windows Vista, Longhorn server, Live Communications Server, SharePoint and Microsoft Office 2007. 11/01/07
McAfee selects Computeach as training partner
IT training provider Computeach is to partner with McAfee for the delivery and administration of reseller product training.
12/01/07
Training Synergy supports XP migration project
Training provider Training Synergy has provided training support to a Windows XP rollout throughout British Energy offices in the UK.
05/01/07
QA-IQ expands Oracle offering
QA-IQ, an Oracle Approved Education Centre, has announced the expansion of its Oracle training offering. 28/11/06
BCS scoops awards for ECDL
The British Computer Society (BCS) has collected three awards at the ECDL Foundation Awards Ceremony in Dubrovnik.
24/11/06
CompTIA expands options for A+ certification
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) has expanded its CompTIA A+ certification offering by adding two new exams targeted at specific IT repair and support jobs.
21/11/06
OU launches new foundation degree in IT
The Open University has launched a new foundation degree - 'Computing and Its Practice' - aimed at advancing the skills of staff working in entry-level IT.
13/11/06
New Windows Vista courses available from QA-IQ
Following last week's announcement that Microsoft's Windows Vista will be launched to businesses at the end of this month, QA-IQ has launched two new Windows Vista workshops.
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Research and reports 12/10/09
New National Occupational Standards for IT and Telecoms now available
e-skills UK has approved new National Occupational Standards for IT & telecoms professionals.
22/06/09
New e-skills UK ICT Inquiry published
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for business and information technology, has published the latest issue of its ICT Inquiry, reporting on the results from a survey of UK businesses carried out during the first quarter of 2009.
16/06/09
Review calls for basic computer skills training
An independent review published today recommends an entitlement for all adults in England to access free training in basic ICT skills.
24/04/09
e-skills UK publishes new ITQ framework and qualification structures documentation
The new ITQ qualification structure and assessment strategy documentation based on the new National Occupational Standards for IT Users 2009 is now available from the e-skills UK website.
06/08/08
e-skills UK releases new reports on IT and Telecoms skills
Sector Skills Council e-skills UK has released another four reports as part of the 'IT and Telecoms Insights 2008' series.
22/05/08
Technology skills key to the future, says survey
According to a survey from the Campaign for Learning and Reed Learning to mark today's National Learning at Work Day, technology skills are the key to the future, but communication skills are the most beneficial today.
19/05/08
UK IT training market up 10%, says IT Skills Research
According to IT Skills Research's annual report into the UK's Top 50 IT training providers, the UK IT skills sector grew by over ten per cent during 2007.
11/04/08
Wireless skills will top future hiring priorities, says survey
According to a survey commissioned by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), wireless and RF mobile technology is the skill set expected to increase the most in importance over the next five years.
30/01/08
e-skills UK publishes new research into technology and skills
Fully exploiting technology is the single most important step the UK can take to improve productivity across the economy, according to research released by e-skills UK.
09/07/07
Standards in IT learning and skills fall short, says survey
A new survey from IT Skills Research and the organisers of Learning Technologies 2007 suggests that many of the learning industry's standards, in IT training, certification, technology and methods, are failing to attract support from learning buyers.
08/06/07
Skills gaps remain a major issue for employers of ICT professionals, says study
Around one in five employers say gaps in technical skills (18%) and communications skills (13%) are reasons for not employing new graduates into ICT roles, according to findings released by e-skills, the sector skills council for IT & telecoms.
02/02/07
e-skills UK releases new research series
e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for IT and telecoms, has released a set of Research Notes on the IT and telecoms sector and workforce.
16/01/07
IT skills gap at highest level for over a year, says e-skills
Skills gaps for ICT professionals have reached their highest level for over a year, according to findings released in the latest quarterly bulletin from e-skills, the Sector Skills Council for IT & telecoms.
30/08/06
75% of IT workers are considering changing jobs, claims survey
According to a new survey by SWNS, a significant proportion of IT professionals are actively considering changing jobs.
26/05/06
e-skills UK publishes latest IT skills report
According to new research from e-skills UK, the Sector Skills Council for IT & telecoms, 67% of employers consider the level of IT user skills held by their staff to have a 'large' or 'defining' impact on their companies' productivity .
17/03/06
Cost savings are ITIL's biggest benefit, says survey
Achieving cost savings based on efficient service provision is the strongest reason for organisations to implement ITIL best practice, according to a survey of customers by training provider QA.
03/03/06
RFID skills shortages hamper deployment, says survey
Deployment of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology continues to be hampered by a shortage of individuals skilled in the technology, according to a new survey by the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA).
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Article archive
Q&A: Microsoft's new generation of certification programmes
Lutz Ziob, general manager for Microsoft Learning, discusses how the evolution of Microsoft's certifications and learning tools aims to meet the demands of today's IT departments.
Q&A: The Microsoft Certified Architect programme
Three of the board members who helped craft the Microsoft Certified Architect credential answer questions about the new certification programme.
Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician
The new Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification is designed for help-desk professionals supporting Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office. In this article, Dan Truax, Director of Business and Product Strategy at Microsoft, answers key questions about the new certification.
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Visit our ECDL home page for articles, news, case studies, studies and reports.
Bringing Britain online for e-Citizenship
A look at the new e-Citizen qualification from the British Computer Society. (Nov 04)
IT user skills in SMEs
Karen Price, CEO of e-skills UK, explains the importance of IT user skills to the overall productivity of SMEs. (Oct 04)
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