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QA InterQuad Wins UK Microsoft Learning Solutions Technology and Innovation Award

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QA InterQuad has been awarded a Microsoft Partner award for exceptional delivery of Microsoft Dynamics training programmes. Announced at the recent Microsoft worldwide partner conference in Boston, the UK award of excellence recognises the outstanding design and delivery of a bespoke technical training programme, carried out in 2005.

As the UK's only supplier of Microsoft Dynamics training to resellers and their customers, QA InterQuad developed the training to support the technical implementation of a product upgrade.

The programme, for Turnkey customer Hilton Hotels UK, provided tailored training to over 400 staff across five sites in the UK, via a blended solution of instructor-led training and training available online. This meant that all users could be trained within the timescale, as those who were unable to attend a training centre could complete the course through the e-Learning programme.

Business Development Manager - Microsoft Dynamics at QA InterQuad, Becky Smith, comments; "We're really pleased to receive this award, as it shows recognition of all the hard work we've put in to provide solutions that will enable our channel partners to achieve greater deployment success with their customers. We've seen strong growth in this sector since we launched our Microsoft Dynamics curriculum in 2004, and we're working closely with Microsoft to increase the experienced consultants we have available to deliver these award-winning solutions.

"Ensuring the right training is in place for a software implementation or upgrade, is an essential part of a successful project and can transform both business and individual performance. Our channel partners can work with us to gain these critical skills, both within their organisation and for their customers, through a scalable and innovative training solution."

Partner Development Manager - Training & Certification for Microsoft UK, Kim Rubbo, adds; "We'd like to congratulate QA InterQuad on their work in winning this award, which is much deserved. It recognises that the company has a strong capability in producing learning solutions for Microsoft technologies, in particular Microsoft Dynamics, and has been delivering some exciting programmes in this area in the past twelve months."

QA InterQuad also provides the training element of a unique Microsoft degree available at Sheffied Hallam University. The programme offers an MSc in Enterprise Application Development and an MBA in Information Systems - both with Dynamics certification. Offered via a mix of both taught modules and e-learning, the courses are ideal for those working with Microsoft ERP products.