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New items added to the Learning Directors Network between 11/5/2009 and 15/5/2009

NEWSDESK:


New ITQ framework and qualification documentation now available
The new ITQ qualification structure and assessment strategy documentation based on the NOS for IT...

Sector Skills Councils Relicensing - First decisions announced
Four Sector Skills Councils (SSCs) have been relicensed, Skills Secretary John Denham has announc...

Oracle to buy Sun
Sun and Oracle have announced a definitive agreement under which Oracle will acquire Sun common s...

Brightwave to build retail product knowledge for TomTom
Following strong growth in 2008/09, workplace e-learning specialist Brightwave has announced a ne...

BCS launches green IT qualification
As organisations look to demonstrate corporate social responsibility (CSR) and reduce carbon emis...

BCS and IAOP to define education and certification for IT outsourcing
IT outsourcing professionals will benefit from a new understanding signed between BCS and the Int...

Atlantic Link Certified as a Top 20% Performer
During the recently awarded General Services Administration contract (GSA), Atlantic Link has bee...

IT Certification Remains Strong in UK, says Pearson VUE
Leading test provider Pearson VUE has commented on recent research from the IITT's Learning Direc...

Aquinas appoints Gabrielle Gardner
Aquinas, a leading training solution reseller, has announced the appointment of Gabrielle Gardner...


Research & Analysis:


Training funds wasted on irrelevant subjects "to please bean-counters"
Training funds wasted on irrelevant subjects "to please bean-counters" Employees are being enr...

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