Goverment Funded free Higher Level IT training programme.
February 17, 2004 (Press Release) --
Internet Exchange has been awarded major funding from the London Development Agency and the European Social Fund to offer free IT Certification training to London businesses with less than 250 employees. Businesses in the capital now have the opportunity to train their staff in IT skills, including Microsoft and CompTIA certification for freeThe training helps develop individuals within organisations, giving them widely recognised qualifications in IT.
The London Development Agency is the Mayor's agency for business and jobs, and is funding the scheme until December 2004. The training can be accessed at any of the 17 IE Training Centres in London, and once registered; training can be undertaken online within any IE Training Centre, from the employee’s work place or from the trainee’s home. There are online tutors available 24 hours a day.
The Microsoft and CompTIA courses are designed for those working with IT to achieve a desired level of qualification, from Microsoft Certified Professional, which provides a reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise, through to Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, which equips trainees with the skills to implement and administer an IT network.
James Golfar, Training Director for Internet Exchange Training Centres said:
"This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals working for small to medium companies. IT training is normally a major expense for any company, especially small businesses and start-ups, but now they have the opportunity to get professional training for their staff at absolutely no cost to themselves. Market conditions are tough at the moment, and this gives companies a chance to boost their effectiveness. Internet Exchange Training Centres are proud to be working with the London Development Agency and European Social Fund to be offering this valuable resource to businesses in the capital."
Marcin Lai, Project Manager for Accredited Higher level ICT Training said:
“We have been very pleased with the outcome of examinations passed by our learners and are currently seeing a 100% pass rate.”
Manny Lewis, Acting Chief Executive of the LDA, said:
"The LDA is committed to supporting SMEs, who play a critical role in London's economy. It is therefore vital that we have a workforce whose skills meet the current and future needs of small business. Internet Exchange's work is crucial to maintaining London's position as a leading business location whilst also helping the performance of small businesses, particularly those from ethnic minorities."
The London Development Agency is the Mayor's agency for business and jobs, and is funding the scheme until December 2004. The training can be accessed at any of the 17 IE Training Centres in London, and once registered; training can be undertaken online within any IE Training Centre, from the employee’s work place or from the trainee’s home. There are online tutors available 24 hours a day.
The Microsoft and CompTIA courses are designed for those working with IT to achieve a desired level of qualification, from Microsoft Certified Professional, which provides a reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise, through to Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, which equips trainees with the skills to implement and administer an IT network.
James Golfar, Training Director for Internet Exchange Training Centres said:
"This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals working for small to medium companies. IT training is normally a major expense for any company, especially small businesses and start-ups, but now they have the opportunity to get professional training for their staff at absolutely no cost to themselves. Market conditions are tough at the moment, and this gives companies a chance to boost their effectiveness. Internet Exchange Training Centres are proud to be working with the London Development Agency and European Social Fund to be offering this valuable resource to businesses in the capital."
Marcin Lai, Project Manager for Accredited Higher level ICT Training said:
“We have been very pleased with the outcome of examinations passed by our learners and are currently seeing a 100% pass rate.”
Manny Lewis, Acting Chief Executive of the LDA, said:
"The LDA is committed to supporting SMEs, who play a critical role in London's economy. It is therefore vital that we have a workforce whose skills meet the current and future needs of small business. Internet Exchange's work is crucial to maintaining London's position as a leading business location whilst also helping the performance of small businesses, particularly those from ethnic minorities."
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