News stories from LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) in 2003

IITT announces its Awards' shortlist

LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) | 20 Nov 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.

Fame of Hall

LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) | 01 Jul 2003

The Institute of IT Training (IITT)'s John Hall MBE has been named as one of the IT training industry's ten 'hall of fame' members for 2003.

Shepherd spells out key principles for trainers

LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) | 27 May 2003

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.

Over 90% completion rate for Institute's blended learning project

LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) | 04 Apr 2003

Although there are few statistics on e-learning usage, those numbers that do exist have previously tended to be dismal. According to a Corporate University Xchange study of 4,148 online learners, e-learning dropout rates typically stand at about 70 percent compared with an average of 15 percent for classroom training.

Institute launches Open Learning Centre Accreditation Programme

LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) | 04 Apr 2003

The Institute of IT Training has announced the launch of an entirely new Accreditation Programme for Open Learning Centres.

Institute launches military membership scheme

LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) | 26 Mar 2003

Following consultations with the Ministry of Defence, the Institute of IT Training (IITT) is launching a special membership programme for training personnel in the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force

Quality stamp for QEK Global Solutions

LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) | 25 Mar 2003

QEK Global Solutions, the UK's leading vehicle management specialists, have just received accreditation by the Institute of IT Training for commitment to high quality and process improvement in the provision of internal IT training.

Institute breaks new ground

LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) | 13 Mar 2003

The Institute of IT Training (IITT) is breaking new ground by organising its first conference. The conference, which focuses on the changing role of the trainer along with practical issues that face today's training professional, takes place at the Stratford Manor, Stratford-upon-Avon on Tuesday 20th May.

LSC training provider review welcomed by IITT

LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) | 07 Mar 2003

Colin Steed has welcomed the Learning & Skills Council's proposed review of all training providers and employers it funds.

First visually impaired trainers gain qualification

LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) | 07 Mar 2003

Two visually impared trainers have become the first trainers in the UK to complete the BCAB Trainer Certification Scheme (BCTS).

Awards night success

LPI (Learning and Performance Institute) | 07 Feb 2003