Computeach has been awarded Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS) - the highest level of accreditation provided by Microsoft to a training partner.

The IT distance learning specialist is one of only 12 companies in the UK to achieve this status.

This certificate recognises specific strengths, including the ability to deliver training programmes to medium and large organisations, in particular .NET developer training and IT infrastructure training - and the ability to create and deliver customised training solutions.

Karl Parkinson, chairman of Computeach said: "We are absolutely overjoyed to have been awarded this status... We know we will gain credibility from the Microsoft/ Computeach dual branding. Organisations working with us can be assured that they are receiving training from a provider which supports Microsoft's best-practice training model and has an especially close relationship with Microsoft."