The ISM Team Working Award</
The ISM Team Working Award A one day programme designed for delivery by independent training providers.Overview: With the growth in demand for Team Skills in the workforce, a gap exists in the market for a single nationally recognised award. The ISM Team Working Award is designed to be delivered throughout the UK to the same […]
Is e learning the solution to CPD?
I am currently undertaking an MSc in Human Resource Management. The working title is “Is e learning the solution to CPD?”I am intrigued by the growth of e learning and observe that there is accompanying growth in Continuous Professional Development.My hypothesis, based on current rearch, is that the CPD in the UK is rudimentary and […]
ECDL Popularity Soars
According to the British Computer Society (BCS) 1.2 million people in nearly 30 countries across the globe are now training for the European Computer Driving Licence – an internationally recognised computer qualification. ECDL is designed specifically for those who wish to gain a basic qualification in computing in order to develop IT skills and career […]
UK and US companies see different advantages in e-learning, says survey
With companies on both sides of ‘the pond’ increasingly considering e-learning as a method of delivery, new research reveals that they have very different priorities when it comes to examining the advantages e-learning may be able to offer.According to the study, conducted by e-learning developers ebc, UK companies expect more from e-learning than saving time […]
IT Training cheats sheets
Can anyone suggest anywhere I can can get free or shareware templates for keyboard overlays or tend cards to give away as summarie sof keyboard shortcuts etc?Thanks Janet Kneller Can anyone suggest anywhere I can can get free or shareware templates for keyboard overlays or tend cards to give away as summarie sof keyboard shortcuts […]
e-learning of the educators and student
1.which model is more currently favored for web-base educational material development and delivery?(Just give me a point and the example)2. what are some of the methods educators can employ to assess the student?(Just give me a point and example)3. How might educators be assessed in an on-line enviroment, which criteria would be most important?(Just give […]
building e-learning tools
Based in Netherlands – and uk – we are hoping to trial 6X e-learning lessons as part of LMS development plan.reseacrh conducted into LMS so now need to contarct with someone to build sample lessons Guy Hunter Based in Netherlands – and uk – we are hoping to trial 6X e-learning lessons as part of […]
IT Consultancy referral network
We are a small IT training consultancy based in Kent. Occasionally we have been offered contracts that neither time or resources permit us to accept. We are interested in creating a referral network for London/South East contracts and would be happy to receive details of similar providers like ourselves based in the South East to […]
CIPD for IT Trainers
I’m looking for a training provider in the Surrey area who can provide the CIPD specifically for IT trainers. I have found some colleges that provide this course but they only offer evening courses which are difficult for me to attend. Steve Kerry I’m looking for a training provider in the Surrey area who can […]
Take your training services online
Small/medium-sized training providers are struggling to get to grips with online technology for their business. They’ve built their own billboard websites but don’t have any easy means of delivering services online without substantial investment. Training Providers Partner Pages provide you with a quick, simple, inexpensive solution.PurposeTraining Providers Partner Pages create an easy-to-use, self-managed platform for […]
Is your company e learning
I am working on a project for a large UK corporate to define and implement a learning strategy incorporating best practice in e learning.As part of this exercise my client is looking for other UK corporates to visit to observe and discuss their e learning experiences.By e learning we are looking at the broader definition […]
Train the IT Trainer
I’m currently designing an inhouse ” Train the IT Trainer course ” ( estimated to run for 2-3 days ). Our delegates will be training both MS packages and some in-house bespoke systems on a 1:1 and classroom basis across the company.Any suggestions on course content would be well received…Many thanksLance Lance Peterson I’m currently […]
Managing the ‘soft side’ of e-learning
This article, written by Ken Stewart, of Berkshire Consultancy Ltd, discusses the challenges of overcoming the organisational cultural barriers e-learning often comes up against, and explains how a range of organisations have tackled their own cultural challenges with varying degrees of success. The article is based on a presentation given by Ken at the Managing […]
QA shares fall to seven-year low
According to The Times yesterday, shares in IT training and consultancy business QA have fallen to a seven-year low.The company has seen its value fall to £62.2 million, at 71.5p a share – a fair drop from the heights of August 1999, when shares were reaching 370p, according to the paper. QA has given warning […]
Windows Revamp for Microsoft
Rival companies are being given more of an opportunity to compete with Microsoft’s products following a court ruling that the leading software company had broken competition law.Microsoft has agreed to alter the next version of Windows in order for competitors to have a fairer chance in the market-place. By doing this, the company are allowing […]
Technical Implementation of LMS
Hi, We have planned to go for a e-learning site. I am in a position to give the consultation regardingTechnology implementation.right now we are concentrating the content preparation for various courses. Since i am new to this area…i need your guidence regarding this. My requirements is,what technology i can suggest to go for the Learning […]
Creating Fantastic IT User Guides
I’m an Trainer responsible for providing training on a wide-range of IT-related subjects and software.I would like some guidance with creating user guides for IT-based subjects/software.Can anyone recommend any books, articles, websites etc?Thanks.Rachael Rachael Le Marquand I’m an Trainer responsible for providing training on a wide-range of IT-related subjects and software.I would like some guidance […]
How do you write an interesting manual for trainees?
I’m busy writing a training manual for all trainees and need some creative advice! Daniela Barbisio I’m busy writing a training manual for all trainees and need some creative advice! Daniela Barbisio
Management / Business Information Portals
I am researching Management / Business Information Portals that we can give employees access to via our Corporate University website. I am already aware of FTdynamo.com and Corex.net – which is the kind of service we had in mind. We are not looking for elearning provision but rather additional information such as business news, interviews, […]
ASTD’s Learning Circuits Express – 6 July 2001
Learning Circuits Express is a free information service provided by Learning Circuits, ASTD’s online magazine about e-learning (http://www.learningcircuits.org). 1. E-LEARNING INDUSTRY UPDATEThe numbers from market leaders show strength amid a sea of technology weakness. That’s because e-learning is able to demonstrate its value even in a cost-cutting climate. But the downturn is hastening a consolidation […]