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IT Trainers Newswire - Issue 14
6 April 2001
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/it
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1. RESOURCES: Excel, e-learning, training tips
2. NEWS and INFORMATION: Government concern over hacking, viruses
3. WORK OPPORTUNITIES: ICT Training Associates wanted
4. COMMUNITY FEATURES: IT training credentials
* TOP FEATURES ***** TOP FEATURES ***** TOP FEATURES *****

Editor's Note
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As this year gains momentum, the uncontainable world of IT is
expanding and changing at an even faster pace. As trainers, we
know our readers will not dispute; free time is usually a rare
commodity. TrainingZONE's IT Trainers Newswire assists in
listing news, information and resources relative to IT training
needs. Readers can check the list and prioritise the most
significant articles peculiar to their specific requirements.

This week was the HRD 2001 Show at Olympia 3-5 April, which
proved to be highly popular judging by the amount of people
visiting. The very strong message gained from the amount of
stands devoted to the subject, is that e-learning is finally
going from strength to strength, that it is here to stay.

Undoubtedly, many of our readers will have visited the show, and
we hope you were able to drop by our stand to say hello. If you
have any views or thoughts about the show, or any other subject,
please share them with other trainers by writing to the IT
Editor, Kathleen Hopper, who would love to hear from you.

Also of significance this month, TrainingZONE has a copy of
Microsoft's New Office Professional Corporate Preview Beta, which
we are testing and evaluating. Look out for news of reviews in
the very near future.

Kathleen Hopper
IT Training Editor
mailto:HpprKM@aol.com

TrainingZONE's dedicated IT Training pages can be found at
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/it

RESOURCES
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A comprehensive library of practical resources is available at
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/toolkit

Looking at training credentials
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In this article TrainingZONE's IT training editor, Kathleen
Hopper looks at ways in which IT trainers can gain Microsoft
Office User Specialist Accreditation (MOUS). Many IT trainers
will already have recognised training credentials, however, as
facilitators of learning, they will acknowledge their own need
for ongoing learning and refreshing their skills.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/42908

E-learning Resources
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Visit TrainingZONE's brand new e-learning centre for advice and
information on the latest in e-learning.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/elearningzone

IT training courses
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Ever wanted to learn more about using HMTL? TrainingZONE lists a
variety of courses, there is one scheduled for 18-May
Understanding and Using HMTL for full details of this and more
courses follow the link below.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/campus/courses/

Quick training tip of the week
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Our second quick tip of the week is on body language.
TrainingZONE know how busy your life is and offer you a quick tip
of the week, they are virtually 'at a glance' and easily
retainable. Please follow the link below.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/43121

Why not visit the Training Mall for a full list of Management
Pocketbooks and much more at
http://mall.trainingzone.co.uk/cgi-bin/trainingzone.mall

NEWS AND INFORMATION
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Government expresses concern about hacking and viruses
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Foreign secretary Robin Cook warned that hacking and computer
viruses present a bigger threat to Britain than a military
attack. TrainingZONE asks, how prepared are you in the event of an
attack?
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/43047

Tax issues guidance on IR35
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Of importance to all freelance trainers, the latest developments.
Following the decision in the High Court that IR35 is legal, the
Tax Faculty of the Institute of Chartered Accountants has issued
updated guidance on what to do next.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/43357

'Pearls of Wisdom' - author Jim Clemmer
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We are now able to confirm that Mr Clemmer is sending
TrainingZONE a copy of his latest work entitled 'Growing the
Distance: Timeless Principles for Personal, Career, and Family
Success', which we await with eager anticipation.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/43083

MS Office XP
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As TrainingZONE wrote last week, we now have a copy of
Microsoft's New Office Professional Corporate Preview Beta. A
sneak look proved interesting. Watch out for more information
coming very soon on IT Trainer's page.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/42737

Online workshop: What does Internet offer training professionals?
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The above workshop scheduled for Tuesday 10 April, 13:00 BST. To
find details of the above workshop and more, visit the workshop
room for free at
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/43383

WORK OPPORTUNITIES
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This week's top opportunities:

Learning Architect - Salary negotiable up to 50,000 GBP

ICT Training Associates - Salary up to 40,000 GBP negotiable

See the full details of these and other vacancies at
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/jobs

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COMMUNITY FEATURES
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purchase for qualified teachers?
* Richard Cotter asks 'as part of a training presentation I am
delivering to management in my company can any advise on cross
training/multi-skilling?'

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