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    • Business collaboration made easy with training from QA InterQuad

      QA |

      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.

    • QA InterQuad awarded Novell Elite Partner status

      QA |

      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.

    • Customised enterprise application training from Tata Interactive Systems

      MPS Interactive Systems | London, UK, and Mumbai, India |

      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.

    • QA InterQuad launches 'First Look' Microsoft training

      QA |

      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.

    • First Ethical Hacking ATP License Issued

      7Safe | Dublin, Ireland |

      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).

    • Xpertise scoops hat trick for top Microsoft award

      QA |

      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.

    • TAP Training Consultants Required

      The Training Foundation | Coventry |

      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.

    • InterQuad Completes Acquisition of QA to Form the Number One IT Training Company

      QA | London, UK |

      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.

    • Strong service management cuts costs

      QA | London, UK |

      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.

    • InterQuad Acquire ExecuTrain

      QA | Exeter |

      InterQuad Learning, a Microsoft Gold Partner for Learning Solutions announced the purchase of ExecuTrain South West.

    • IT Training Awards 2006 sell out success

      Learning and Performance Institute | London, UK |

      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.

    • .NET will be top priority for IT teams in 2006

      QA | London, UK |

      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.

    • Learning Tree launches Technical Coaching in UK

      Learning Tree International | London, UK |

      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.

    • QA is finalist for three highly acclaimed IITT awards

      QA | London, UK |

      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.

    • InterQuad Bristol Expands...

      QA | Bristol |

      InterQuad Learning, Microsoft's Largest Gold Partner for Learning Solutions, recently announced the expansion of its newest training centre in the West Country.

    • CompTIA RFID+ Certification gains additional industry support

      Comptia | Oakbrook Terrace, Ill |

      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.

    • Xpertise skills up early for SQL 2005 launch

      QA | London, UK |

      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').

    • InterQuad Successfully Brings Microsoft Business Solutions Training to Partners

      QA | Slough, UK |

      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.

    • CompTIA RFID skills certification development initiative advances to next phase

      Comptia | Oakbrook Terrace, Ill |

      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.

    • Industry Support Grows for CompTIA RFID Certification Initiative

      Comptia | Oakbrook Terrace, Ill |

      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.

    • QA extends ITIL Service Management programme

      QA | London |

      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.

    • Bob Mosher gives keynote at IITT National Trainers Conference 2005

      Learning and Performance Institute | London |

      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.

    • Xpertise gains ISEB accreditation

      QA | United Kingdom |

      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.

    • Demand for training prompts recruitment drive at QA

      QA |

      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.

    • QA Awarded Managed IT Training Service for Vodafone UK

      QA |

      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.

    • IITT announces IT Training Awards 2005 shortlist

      Learning and Performance Institute | Coventry, UK |

      Nearly 40 organisations and 17 individuals have been named on the shortlist for this year's Institute of IT Training IT Training Awards 2005.

    • CompTIA Security+ Certification - 10,000 certified in 112 countries

      Comptia | Oakbrook Terrace, Ill |

      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.

    • InterQuad Announces new IAAITAC co-operation scheme

      QA |

      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.

    • Exclusive SharePoint Summit from QA

      QA |

      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.

    • 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.

    • New Award for Freelance Trainer of the Year

      Learning and Performance Institute |

      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.

    • QA to Deliver Oracle Training and Certification Nationwide

      QA |

      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.

    • QA Expands .NET Training to Meet Demand

      QA |

      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.

    • QA Launches New Linux Training and Assessment Programme

      QA |

      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.

    • QA Scoops Developer Training Company of the Year Award

      QA |

      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.

    • Xpertise expands its London presence

      QA |

      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.

    • British Computer Society assists the IT illiterate

      British Computer Society |

      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.

    • QA Experts in DevWeek Line-up

      QA |

      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.

    • Xpertise adopts Microsoft's new learning analytics solution

      QA |

      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.

    • IT instructor first to pass new look ECDL

      British Computer Society |

      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.

    • Network Professionals Gain Blended Cisco CCNA Certification

      QA |

      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.

    • SQL Server Professionals Gain High-end Training in the UK

      QA |

      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.

    • IITT announces its Awards' shortlist

      Learning and Performance Institute |

      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.

    • Microsoft Gold for QA Scotland

      QA |

      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.

    • QA Launches Blended PRINCE2 Training to Improve Pass Rate Success

      QA |

      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.

    • QA and SkillSoft Partner to Deliver Blended Learning Solutions

      QA |

      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.

    • QA Extends Blended Certification Programme to Include MCAD

      QA |

      QA, the UK’s leading provider of training and consulting, today launches a blended learning programme for Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) certification. Combining classroom sessions, practical labs, self-study, virtual classrooms and an array of online learning mechanisms, the four month programme provides a flexible, cost-effective means of achieving this valuable, and increasingly important, developer qualification.

    • QA partners with white-hat hackers, Hackcess, to improve IT security

      QA |

      QA, the UK’s leading provider of training and consulting, today announces a unique partnership with Hackcess, ethical hackers and a specialist provider of security training courseware, to provide organisations with an extended programme of security training.

    • Developing skills on line with Xceed Labs

      QA |

      Microsoft Gold Partner Xpertise is to introduce 'Xceed Labs' to provide IT professionals with practice servers and structured exercises on line via the Internet.

    • Shepherd spells out key principles for trainers

      Learning and Performance Institute |

      According to Clive Shepherd, e-learning director at The Institute of IT Training (IITT), there are five principles to which trainers need to adhere if they are to be both worthwhile and successful in today's business climate.