Check your IT insurance clause!
IT professionals are being advised to keep an eye on their insurance policies. According to mi2g, a risk management specialist, insurance providers have re-written their terms and conditions in order to unambiguously exclude cover for data and digital liabilities in the aftermath of September 11th. Steve Reynolds, commercial insurance partner at law firm Hammond Suddards […]
CompTIA due to release security certification
CompTIA, The Computing Technology Industry Association, have announced the release of a new vendor-neutral, entry-level security certification for IT professionals.The certification, which is yet to be named, is due for release in beta format by Autumn 2002. CompTIA state the certification will assess delegates’ knowledge of “firewalls, viruses, user authentication and encryption, among other topics”.Fran […]
Assessing ICT Skills
I need to identify a way of assessing ICT skills. Does anybody know of any packages in the marketplace for assessing and/or training Microsoft skills?I’d be grateful for advice.Thanks Richard Clarke I need to identify a way of assessing ICT skills. Does anybody know of any packages in the marketplace for assessing and/or training Microsoft […]
Microsoft release details about the .NET Certification
Microsoft has released details about the long-awaited .NET certification. Microsoft Certified Application Developer for .Net (MCAD) and Microsoft Certified Solution Developer for .NET (MCSD).The new .Net tracks are aimed at those who specialise in “department-level applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services or work in teams developing enterprise applications”.In order to obtain […]
training issues within the NHS
“As a journalist for Management Today your editor has asked you to submit an article outlining the current developments within the training sector of the NHS, you should furthermore address any future and/or current problems and how you would rectify them” jayne olsen “As a journalist for Management Today your editor has asked you to […]
Measuring e-learner satisfaction and motivation
We are about to run an intervention study providing learndirect learners with an online mentor. These mentors will provide general advice and encourage learners to achieve their learning goals in a way that parallels the general support available to learners in Learning centres. We have noticed that many learners start with a burst of enthusiasm […]
Measuring ROI from learning
Too many organisations rely on the ‘feel good’ factor to justify their training budget, avoiding the much harder question of whether their investment really will pay off. According to Parity, this approach does little to impress an increasingly cost-conscious Board. Parity argues that if Training Managers are to continue to maintain a skills development plan […]
Knowledgepool produces online training for Inmarsat
KnowledgePool, is designing a £120,000 e-Learning sales programme for Inmarsat channel partners. Based on the three-day instructor-led Global Area Network (GAN) training course, already developed and run by KnowledgePool, the online version will comprise eight hours of study time. Inmarsat Limited is the world’s leading global mobile satellite communications operator and provides a modern range […]
How to modify the existing course with e_learning?
The combination of e-Learning and Classroom training (Teaching),HOW?We have many different kind of training divisions that include Maintenance, Service, Operations, etc., The relative training have conducting and existing more then 20 years. My question is “how and what is the step or procedures that we shall follow to modify the existing training course”? For your […]
WBT Systems selected by Clinphone
WBT Systems, a premier provider of scalable e-Learning solutions to organisations worldwide, today announced ClinPhone, a company firmly established as the leading specialist provider of electronic trial management services in the Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, has selected WBT Systems’ TopClass eLearning Suite™ to further enhance the quality of staff training. The TopClass e-Learning Suite provides […]
Institute of IT Training Annual Awards
A sell-out audience of 400 people from all sections of the IT Training industry attended the IITT’s annual Awards Dinner, held at the Dorchester Hotel in London on 7th February. Hosted and presented by television broadcaster Fiona Armstrong, the awards night itself was a night of celebration of the rise in standards which was evident […]
Gartner’s LMS Magic Quadrant report released
Gartner Inc.’s 2002 LMS Magic Quadrant Report was release this week. The report evaluates the performance of more than 17 LMS vendors based on their ‘ability to execute’ and the completeness of their vision. According to Gartner, vendors listed as leaders in their annual evaluation of learning management system (LMS) providers are “companies that are […]
Computacenter pick fuel for content development partner
Computacenter, a leading European provider of IT infrastructure services and one of the UK’s leading training providers, has chosen fuel to develop bespoke e-learning courses for its clients.With a powerful blue-chip client list and a network of branch offices across the UK, France, Luxembourg and Belgium and at locations throughout Europe, Asia Pacific and North […]
Validating Online Testing
In a traditional setting, an instructor or proctor is present while the test is being administered. Often a picture idea is requirred before taking the test to insure security and to prevent potential opportunities for cheating. Online testing is really more of an honor system, where it is hoped that the learner is the one […]
web design training
Help!! I would like some training in the use of NetObjects Fusion MX webdesign softwareIf face to face, pref in the North of England; if web based, no problem! Tim Damer Help!! I would like some training in the use of NetObjects Fusion MX webdesign softwareIf face to face, pref in the North of England; […]
Converting a distance learning product
I’ve written a distance learning workbook for marketing staff in a specific vertical market. The product has been market tested with excellent user feedback and is now widely used.I’m thinking of converting the materials for delivery via CD-ROM or the web.What is the best way of doing it? And what are the issues I need […]
eLearning vs Tutor Led
As I am currently undertaking some research into comparing eLearning with the more traditional tutor led approach, can anyone provide details of useful and relevant journal articles, books or other references to support my endeavours? Any views or comments would also be very welcome and much appreciated. Kenneth Deane As I am currently undertaking some […]
I need your views!
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Software Application Training
My company provides finance solutions to clients using complex accounting software, I have to train the sales team to be proficient in these systems. Every session I run is very flat as I struggle to maintain enthusiasm in the subject matter – any ideas? John Wright My company provides finance solutions to clients using complex […]
Open learning in the dark ?
We’re fighting a case to re-locate our open learning centre into the basement but need more than our instinct that it will not be popular or conducive to learning. Thanks. Peter Dunn We’re fighting a case to re-locate our open learning centre into the basement but need more than our instinct that it will not […]
