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    • Institute Awards Bray Leino Silver Award for 2010 Training Company of the Year

      Bray Leino Learning | London |

      Bray Leino's BroadSkill division was awarded the Silver Award in the 2010 Training Company of the Year category at the IITT Awards ceremony which took place last night at the Dorchester hotel, London. Alan Bellinger, head of judging for the IITT says 'we were particularly impressed by Bray Leino's ability to exploit the synergy between the training part of the business and other Bray Leino business units - notably marketing and consulting. In addition, its record of exploiting multiple delivery channels and delivering new models are to be applauded. The organisation is clearly meeting the needs of its extensive client base.'

    • Bray Leino BroadSkill shortlisted for 2009 Training Award

      Bray Leino Learning |

      Bray Leino BroadSkill has been named as one of five finalists in the training company of the year category of the IITT Awards 2009.

      The winner will be revealed at The Institute of IT Training’s awards ceremony on Thursday 4th February 2010 at The Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London.

    • Bray Leino BroadSkill staff help spruce up North Devon Hospice

      Bray Leino Learning |

      Staff from Bray Leino BroadSkill have taken a much-needed break from running one of the country’s most successful training companies to spend a day helping to improve the grounds and facilities at North Devon Hospice.

    • Bray Leino BroadSkill appoints Kerry Pascall as new Head of Digital Learning

      Bray Leino Learning |

      Following strong growth in its digital learning business, Bray Leino BroadSkill has appointed Kerry Pascall in the new role of head of digital learning. Kerry, who has been with the company for 3 years is a former head of e-learning development at BT Retail. In her new role Kerry will work with Bray Leino’s account directors to deliver cost-effective learning solutions for clients.

    • Fletcher made a companion of the Institute of IT Training

      Bray Leino Learning |

      Steve Fletcher, a director of organisational development company Bray Leino BroadSkill, has been honoured by the Institute of IT Training (IITT) in recognition of his 25-year commitment to the industry.

    • BroadSkill joins with Bray Leino

      Bray Leino Learning | Chester |

      As part of Bray Leino's commitment to creating a world class Learning and Training business, we have joined forces with BroadSkill Ltd, one of the UK's leading providers of business process and IT Training.

    • Sarah Barnard wins industry recognition as Freelance Trainer of the Year

      Bray Leino Learning | UK |

      Sarah Barnard was judged to be the Freelance Trainer of the Year at the Institute of IT Training's awards dinner last night. The title is bestowed on the individual who has shown exceptional skills in managing, delivering, and/or contributing, through training assignments, to the success of their clients over the past twelve months. BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance trainers and performance solutions sponsor the award.

    • BroadSkill short listed for Computing Award

      Bray Leino Learning | London, UK |

      Computing has today announced its shortlist for its 2006 Computing Awards. BroadSkill has been short listed in the 'Most IT-enabled small business' category along with; Coffee Republic, MSB International, NECC, Smart Holograms.

    • BroadSkill 'walks the talk'... and demonstrates quality

      Bray Leino Learning |

      BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance trainers and a major IT solutions provider, today announced that it has been certified ISO9001 compliant following a detailed review of is processes and systems.

    • Freelance trainers have their say

      Bray Leino Learning |

      BroadSkill the UK's leading provider of freelance trainers will be exhibiting at the Institute of IT Training's National Trainers' Conference 2006. The event takes place on Tuesday 16th May 2006.

    • Bradford College opts for Enterprise Study from BroadSkill

      Bray Leino Learning |

      BroadSkill, the UK's leading supplier of freelance trainers and a major IT solutions provider, today marked six months of successful operation of the first implementation of Enterprise Study Platform (ESP) in an academic institution. ESP is a modern web-based training management system that automates all the processes involved in running an L&D function from training booking to post-course evaluation (following the Kirkpatrick model for Investors in People), e-procurement, internal course management and the maintenance of training records.

    • BroadSkill Attains Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status

      Bray Leino Learning |

      BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance trainers and a major IT solutions provider, today announced that it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Programme, with competencies in data management and advanced infrastructure solutions. BroadSkill is the first Microsoft Gold Partner with these two competencies in the Chester area. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access to training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace.

    • BroadSkill director appointed chairman of MERIT

      Bray Leino Learning |

      Steve Burrows, technical director at BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance trainers, has been elected as chairman of MERIT, the biggest geographic IT user group in the country. MERIT has an active membership of around 200 Northwest-based organisations and has been in existence for seventeen years.

    • BroadSkill appoints new non-executive director

      Bray Leino Learning |

      Following another year of impressive growth, BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance IT trainers and a major provider of IT solutions, announces the appointment of Håkan Gomér as non-executive director to help manage the next phase of company expansion.

    • BroadSkill opens new offices in Chester

      Bray Leino Learning | Chester, UK |

      BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance IT trainers and a major provider of IT solutions, has moved to new premises at Mollington Grange, Parkgate Road, Chester. Ben Chapman, MP for Wirral South, will officially open the new offices on the 28th of July.

    • Marie-Pierre Gouaux of Atos Origin becomes Training Manager of the Year

      Bray Leino Learning |

      Marie-Pierre Gouaux, Learning & Development Manager for Atos Origin, was chosen as Training Manager of the Year at the Institute of IT Training’s awards dinner earlier this month. The title is bestowed on an individual who has shown exceptional skills in managing an IT training department and has made a significant and demonstrable impact on the performance of their organisation's employees.

    • Huw Griffiths wins Freelance Trainer of the Year

      Bray Leino Learning |

      Huw Griffiths was chosen as Freelance Trainer of the Year at the Institute of IT Training’s awards dinner last Thursday. The title is bestowed on the individual who has shown exceptional skills in managing an IT training project and has made a significant and demonstrable impact on the performance of their client. The award is sponsored by BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance IT trainers.

    • BroadSkill again reports 40% growth

      Bray Leino Learning |

      BroadSkill, the UK's premier supplier of freelance IT trainers, today announced that revenue growth in 2004 was just under 40%. This is the second year running that growth has been around 40%, meaning that the company has almost doubled in just two years. By comparison, the UK IT training market as a whole declined by 10% in 2003, according to IT Skills Research, and is likely to have been at best flat in 2004.

    • BroadSkill expands Solutions Business

      Bray Leino Learning |

      BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance IT trainers and a successful supplier of database development solutions, today announced the appointment of Peter Clements to head up its growing IT solutions practice. Many of the company’s trainers are experienced IT practitioners, and BroadSkill takes advantage of this huge network of highly skilled and proven individuals to provide IT solutions to customers in both the public and private sector. This business is now to receive increased focus.

    • Airbus chooses BroadSkill for UK training

      Bray Leino Learning |

      BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance IT trainers, and Elliott Computer Training of Bristol have been selected to provide all IT user training for around 12,000 UK employees at Airbus. BroadSkill was approached directly by the aircraft manufacturing company following positive experience from the use of BroadSkill trainers on earlier contracts.

    • BroadSkill delivers accessibility training with Eliesha Training

      Bray Leino Learning |

      BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance IT trainers, today announced that it was fast becoming a significant force in the highly specialised world of accessibility training. In particular, Broadskill is providing trainers to Eliesha Training, a major provider of personal and management development training, to develop skills in special IT support packages amongst those with a visual or other physical impairment at the Department for Work and Pensions.

    • BroadSkill passes IITT accreditation with flying colours

      Bray Leino Learning |

      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.

    • BroadSkill and Alopeto complete successful Nestlé training roll-out

      Bray Leino Learning |

      BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance IT trainers, and Alopeto, a learning solutions provider based in Glasgow, today reported on the successful completion of a European roll-out of desktop training for Nestlé Purina. The challenging project involved training around 3,500 staff in their local language at mainly rural locations spread right across Europe.

    • BroadSkill wins major training administration contract

      Bray Leino Learning |

      BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance IT trainers, has been awarded a major outsourcing contract by Atos Origin to handle all training administration for the company in the UK. Using software from Enterprise Study and in-house resources experienced in managing large training projects, BroadSkill will work with Atos Origin to automate processes and manage around 5,000 course bookings per year.

    • As name changes BroadSkill reports 40% revenue growth

      Bray Leino Learning |

      BroadSkill, the UK's largest supplier of freelance IT trainers, today announced that its revenues grew by 40% in calendar year 2003. This is in contrast to the UK training market which, according to IT Skills Research, is estimated to have declined by 13% over the same period. The UK company, which changed its name on 1st January from Intuition Group, also reported a string of new clients over the period.

    • Intuition Group Ltd to change name to BroadSkill Ltd

      Bray Leino Learning |

      Intuition, the UK's largest supplier of freelance IT trainers, announces that it is to change its name to BroadSkill with effect from 1 January 2004. The change is being made to better reflect the company's current business and to get away from the confusion that has arisen with other similarly named businesses.

    • Intuition to provide clients with on-line trainer resourcing using ESP

      Bray Leino Learning |

      9 May 2003: Intuition, the UK's primary supplier of freelance IT trainers, has teamed up with Enterprise Study, providers of the ESP training business administration platform, to offer a radical new service. The new internet-based capability will provide clients with the ability to locate the right trainer with the right skills in the right location from Intuition's substantial database of freelance trainers. Training managers will be provided with a huge resource that is as easy (and sometimes easier) to use in scheduling events as their own internal instructors.

    • Online learning given the thumbs up by Intuition classroom trainers

      Bray Leino Learning |

      Classroom course trainers registered with Intuition, the UK's largest supplier of freelance IT trainers, are reporting success in using online learning to keep their skills relevant and up to date. Last November, the company announced a strategic partnership with it-training.com to provide free courses to Intuition trainers, and the value of the arrangement is now becoming apparent.

    • Free training for Intuition freelance trainers

      Bray Leino Learning |

      19 November 2002: Intuition, the UK's largest supplier of freelance trainers, today announces the availability of free training to further enhance the skills of its registered trainers. Working in conjunction with leading e-learning provider it-training.com and Microsoft Certified Gold Partner, Informatics Group, Intuition trainers will now have access to over 600 interactive online courses and a large portfolio of instructor-led training events.

    • Intuition to supply Spring with trainers

      Bray Leino Learning |

      7 October 2002: Intuition, the UK's largest supplier of freelance trainers, is now providing instructors to Spring IT Training (Spring), one of the UK's leading IT technical, end user and professional skills training companies. The impetus came from a project for a major pharmaceutical company that required expert trainers skilled in VBA and Windows XP at short notice. Unable to release their own trainers in time, Spring turned to Intuition for help. This first project is expected to be followed by others.

    • QA renews contract with Intuition for the supply of freelance trainers

      Bray Leino Learning |

      9th September 2002: QA, the UK’s leading provider of specialist IT training and consulting, and Intuition, the UK's largest supplier of freelance trainers and related services, announced today that they have renewed their framework agreement. Intuition has been furnishing QA with freelance IT user trainers on a preferred supplier basis for the last five years.

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