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Part-time work 'can help develop skills'
People seeking to improve their job prospects during the tough economic climate may be able to improve their chances by carrying out part-time work in a related field, it has...

BBC launches online training portal
New online training facilities are being developed by the BBC and are to be offered to the public, the corporation has announced.New online training courses will be available...

Charity looks to boost IT training
A Manchester-based charity is investing new funding in the development of IT training courses to encourage more visually impaired people to find IT careers.Henshaws Society for...

IT training centre set for Wales
A major new training centre designed to boost the UK's IT industry is to be established in Wales, it has been revealed.The £44 million centre will be based in the two hubs...

Darling announces training extension
Government plans to stimulate the economy and help more young people into work could increase activity in the IT industry.Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced in his...

Government invests in IT training
The government is investing £30 million in its UK online centres, based around the country, which are designed to help people improve their IT skills and encourage more...

UK e-learning sector set for growth
The e-learning industry in the UK could grow by eight per cent over the course of 2010, according to the latest forecast.A survey carried out by Learning Light has predicted...

Government invests in IT industry
The government has invested £3.5 million in the development of two new centres of excellence designed to boost the country's gaming industry.It is hoped the new facilities...

IT skills 'boost literacy'
Children with good IT skills are also better at writing than those who struggle with computers, according to new research.The BBC reports that a study undertaken by the National...

Government urged to boost IT training
The government has been urged to increase its investment in IT training because millions of Britons are currently unable to take advantage of online opportunities due to a lack...

Skills 'key' to finding employment
IT training and other initiatives to boost skills are important in helping people find employment during the recession, it has been suggested.Working Links, a voluntary company...

Basic IT training to help jobless
Government plans to overhaul the way in which jobseekers search for employment will include the provision of basic IT training, it has been revealed.Ministers have proposed...

IT industry 'driving training growth'
New figures from the government have revealed a continued rise in the number of people in full-time education or training.According to official data, there are now 14.5 million...

Cumbrian college focuses on IT sector
Kendal College in Cumbria has been awarded a £1 million grant to develop digital and creative services through the creation of a new building.The investment from the...

Gaming industry jobs thriving during the recession?
As with many IT sector jobs, the gaming industry is far from immune from the pitfalls of the recession.With EA Games recently announcing it was to dispense with around 1,500...

Universities set to see funding fall
Concerns have been raised that English universities could lose their reputation as leaders in the world because of a lack of public investment over the coming years.The...

UK 'suffering green skills gap'
IT training could become more important over the coming decade if the government is to attain its target of creating a low-carbon economy by 2020.Providing today's workforce...

IT training could encompass social networking
The use of email by businesses could be overtaken by social networking technology in the coming decade, it has been claimed.According to Mickael Remond, chief executive of...

IT training could provide route for school leavers
The government must do more to highlight the different routes that young people can take when leaving school, it has been suggested.Thinktank Civitas has suggested that...

Apprenticeships 'undervalued' by some employers
Apprenticeships remain undervalued by some employers in comparison with how a university education is considered, claims the Recruitment Society.Steve Huxham, chairman of the...

Corporate expansion could be easier for SMBs using remote working
Investing in facilities that enable employees to work at home or in locations other than the office could help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) grow, claims a specialist...

IT training could help more people surf in safety
Seeking computer training could help a greater number of web users to surf the internet with a more thorough awareness of the risks of online activity.Research from the Get Safe...

IT training could help staff understand security issues
Providing staff with computer training could enable businesses to protect sensitive data more thoroughly as it could strengthen employees' understanding of security risks.Paul...

Students receive IT training to mentor victims of cyberbullying
Computer training has been used to equip students at Cornwall College with the skills necessary to help younger victims of cyberbullying deal with their experiences.The training...

Martha Lane Fox: Savings possible for people who learn about the internet
In a bid to encourage more people to learn about the internet, Martha Lane Fox, the government's digital champion, has highlighted the savings available online.Writing for the...

Skills for growth plan could lead to more job opportunities
Young people throughout Britain could find they have access to more employment opportunities as a result of the government's skills for growth plan.The Department for Business,...

IT training professionals gather for prison conference
Birmingham has played host to a meeting of computing experts aiming to help offenders gain IT qualifications.The instructors are regularly trained at Birmingham City...

IT training needed 'to beat scareware'
IT training could be used to reduce the risk of more people being duped into downloading dangerous software onto their machines, it has been suggested.According to internet...

IT training 'can help brands find out what customers want'
Following research revealing that customers are more likely to share their grievances online, companies may be encouraged to invest in IT training.Jason Falls, a social media...

IT courses 'could help consumers design their own homes'
Taking a home study course in Computer Aided Design (CAD) could inspire consumers to give their house a makeover.CAD programmes are becoming more accessible as software prices...

Teacher IT training gets £5.6m boost
A new training programme will bring teachers up to speed on new technology and explain how computing can be a useful learning tool.Delivered jointly by the Open University and...

Quarter of adults 'still uncomfortable with technology'
As many as one in four adults remain unhappy about using new technology and are uncomfortable with carrying out basic functions such as accessing the internet, new research has...

Greater IT training urged to boost internet access
Efforts to increase the number of people working in the IT industry could require greater access to IT training following the findings of the government's digital inclusion...

Businesses 'need education on energy'
Staff could help businesses save thousands of pounds and cut energy consumption considerably if they were given better training on how to look after their computer, it has been...

SMEs 'need better IT training'
Many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are not aware of the difference between certain technologies and this could lead to some wasting thousands of pounds every year,...

Businesses urged to boost IT training
More needs to be done to improve the quality of IT training within businesses in the UK, according to one expert.Gilly Salmon, who leads the University of Leicester's Beyond...

Older people 'need better IT training'
Older people are becoming increasingly internet-savvy, but better IT training is needed to help them when things go wrong, it has been suggested.Many over 50s are now using...

Improved IT training urged to help young people
The number of British students taking IT training at university has dropped by 60 per cent since 2000, despite the demand for people in the IT industry increasing.According to...

IT training needed to tackle web threats
New research has revealed that a growing number of hackers and viruses are being successful in their attempts to compromise computers because users are not taking proper...

IT training needed 'to protect IT industry'
The UK IT industry is in danger of suffering a severe shortage of talented professionals in the coming years because many talented young people may be drawn abroad to find...

IT training could be reformed under Tory government
The Conservatives would overhaul the current education system and could introduce 1950s-style technical colleges if they are returned to power at the next election.Shadow...

Distance learning helps young maths prodigy
An 11-year-old pupil in Denbighshire, Wales, has been taking an online course in maths to further enhance his prodigious talent in the subject, it has been reported.According to...

IT training 'could avoid net attacks'
A new study has found many Britons have suffered a virus attack on their computer despite believing that their machine is relatively secure.According to a survey carried out by...

Mobile VoIP 'offers huge potential'
Mobile Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology is set to revolutionise the business world by allowing more people to work remotely, it has been claimed.According to...

IT training 'will be vital to future economy'
People undertaking IT training courses are well placed to make the most of new jobs emerging after the recession, it has been claimed.According to the Shreveport Times, the end...

Technology training focus for US schools
American teachers are being given extra IT training in a bid to increase the technology skills of pupils in the country.The Hattiesburg American reports that education chiefs in...

Football club encourages IT training
Football club Reading has launched a new programme designed to encourage young people to improve their IT skills.The Championship club has unveiled a six to ten-week course for...

Future of IT courses discussed
Experts are being encouraged to provide feedback on new proposals that are designed to improve the quality of IT courses delivered, as part of an effort to boost the quality of...

Twitter funding signals potential for social media
Social networking website Twitter has secured a new round of funding, as more experts believe the sector could provide an important revenue stream for the IT industry in the...

People urged to take web design courses
A top training expert has encouraged more people to consider taking a web design course to enhance their career.James Copper, a writer for training website Training Index, has...

'More than half of teachers expect ICT training in 2009'
More than half of primary school teachers are set to receive IT training this year, a study has shown.Research by the British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) has shown...

Businesses urged to focus on IT training
Companies have been warned that they have their heads in the sand when it comes to providing IT training for staff.A report from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has...

Schools 'need more IT training'
New research has suggested that schools and teachers need greater IT training to ensure that they are able to keep up with the changing world of technology.A study published by...

IT training 'favoured by business'
New research has suggested technology managers value staff that are highly trained in IT over the acquisition of new technology.According to a poll carried out by research firm...

Shippers call for better logistics
People with better IT training in the logistics industry could help deliver improvements for the shipping sector, it has been claimed.People with better IT training could be...

Nikon reveals e-learning secrets
Technology firm Nikon has revealed some of the secrets of its e-learning initiative which has enabled many people to gain new skills through home learning.The camera...

Public sector 'still some way from web 2.0'
Those working in the public sector are still some way from being able to fuly utilise all the benefits of Web 2.0 technology, it has been claimed.David Osimo, director at...

Teaching technology use 'is important'
Teaching the effective use of technology is an important task, one headteacher has asserted.Following the release of a new report from the Cranfield School of Management which...

Businesses 'should use online video'
Businesses should make the most of available technology and use video online, one expert has argued.Rachel Hawkes, an account director for media consultancy Elemental, said that...

Elderly 'may benefit from IT training'
IT courses could help the elderly to get online and reap the various different benefits available to them.Recent research by Help the Aged and Age Concern found that many...

Going IT alone in the global downturn
The global economic landscape has undergone a seismic shift in the last year, with the holy grail of sustained long-term growth exposed as a myth. Unlike previous recessions the...

Mobile broadband 'could work well for students'
While many students may well regularly use the internet, in some instances for distance learning, the way that they connect to the web should be considered.Jon Ingram,...

W3C takes on new chair
The World Wide Web Consortium's HTML Working Group (W3C) has announced it has hired two new co-chairs.W3C is responsible for standardising the higher text mark-up language...

Mobile broadband is a solution for students, say advisors
Students could benefit from switching to mobile broadband packages when they return to their studies, say industry experts broadbandchoices.co.uk.According to the web site,...

Efficiency savings are leaving IT bosses happy
Efforts by firms to be more efficient have led their IT bosses to be the most confident of recovery.A spokesperson for the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and...

Which? reveals best informed computer retailers
Consumer advice service Which? has reviewed computer suppliers and revealed the best and worst shops on the high street.According to its assessment, buyers looking for advice...

Scientists integrate Google in swine flu initiative
Scientists are using Google to help gather vital information on the swine flu virus.The researchers are hoping that by using collaborative toll Google Knol they can collect and...

Jobs is developing a tablet PC
Steve Jobs, chief executive officer of Apple, is back at work and helping develop the company's response to the new generation of netbook computers.According to the Wall Street...

Training is key to getting older people online, says charity
Older people need training and education to help them get online, says charity Age Concern.By "demystifying online technology" and demonstrating the benefits of using...

Last chance to try Microsoft's new OS
Students on programming courses have only today to trial a version of Microsoft's new operating system (OS).The US software manufacturer will then remove its release candidate...

European healthcare projects agree on common computer language
Two European healthcare projects have agreed to unite healthcare information by using matching computer languages.The TEN4Health and NetC@rds eEHIC ID cross-border projects have...

Power solution launched for netbook users
By releasing a new portable charger Powertraveller hopes to give the new generation of netbook owners a solution to their current battery-life problems.The company has launched...

Netscape founder to develop new internet browser
The founder of Netscape, Marc Andreessen, is in the process of developing a new internet browser.The New York Times reports that people close to his investment in the project...

'PC sales on the way back up'
Sales of PCs are recovering, according to new data from research consultancy Context.The organisation says that distribution into eight European economies increased by 4.2 per...

NPower chooses online learning project
Energy firm NPower has announced it is to use a new online learning package to keep its workers' project management skills up-to-date.Working with City of Sunderland College,...

New green net domain creates competition
A new internet domain devised to appeal to eco-friendly campaigners and green groups has sparked competition.Organisations keen to get their hands on the .eco suffix are...

New tech initiative needs political unity, says Gartner
A recently launched technology manifesto, which received backing from the major political parties, needs more commitment says analysts Gartner.Business software firm MicroFocus...

Barclays banks on video to educate IT workers
Barclays is hoping a new movie it commissioned and used to teach staff about the importance of information security will have a lasting effect.The collection of film clips was...

First-time buyers will avoid netbooks, says Intel
Computer chip maker Intel has claimed first-time buyers will not be buying netbook computers.According to the firm's general manager of sales and marketing Sean Maloney, people...

Mobile broadband users risk fines
Research by price comparison website Moneysupermarket.com has revealed that more than half of mobile internet users do not know their data limit.Mobile internet is accessed via...

Recession boosts online buys, says PayPal
Online payment service PayPal has noted that consumers are now more likely to go online to look for a bargain and advised smaller companies to get themselves a website.According...

Irish government's smart jobs boost
The Irish government is hoping new investment in the digital industries will develop new jobs and bring the country out of recession.By proposing six new plans for government...

The web needs value added content
Retail web sites need to have value-added content in order to encourage repeat visits, says software specialist.Modera, a content management specialist and software developer,...

Brits out of touch with new broadband deals
British consumers connected to the internet are ignoring new deals that offer them faster speeds.Comparison website Consumerchoices.co.uk has revealed that despite there being a...

More people choose part-time work
The number of people now working part-time because they cannot find full-time positions has risen to 927,000 according to official statistics.Office for National statistics data...

'Computers were the real discovery of moon pioneers'
On the anniversary of the first moon landings more has been revealed of the powerful computers that made the expedition possible.The Eagle module that took astronauts to the...

LA adopts online software
The City council of Los Angeles could be about to get rid of its day-to-day software and opt for services provided online.By signing a contract with search giant Google the city...

Bristol University hopes to end computer hacking
A new research project to be undertaken by Bristol University hopes to end computer hacking by redesigning computers.The uni's department of computer science is to investigate...

Government told to find new avenues of work
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has told the government it must do more to establish new sources of employment.Thanks to British industry entering a transitional...

Adding skills will help jobless improve their employability
By Mark PawlakPeople made redundant by the changing economic situation will make themselves more employable by picking up more skills.Writing in the Independent, Steve McCormack...

Jobless figure hits 2.4 million
The total people out of work in the UK has risen to 2.4 million, up 281,000 in three months.Those claiming Job Seekers Allowance has also risen, in June 23,000 more people began...

Employers looking for more than a degree, says REC
Companies are keen to find attributes other than those shown by having a degree, the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) has noted.The professional body recommends...

Schools will adopt computer exams
Within ten to 15 years schools will be using computerised tests, says an expert.Instead of the traditional exam hall, students could be evaluated continuously online, according...

New digital champion wants poor to get online
Newly appointed 'digital champion' Martha Lane Fox has said she will focus her efforts on people who have least access to the internet.Ms Lane Fox told the Reboot conference...

Microsoft announces new education trial
Microsoft has begun a trial of a new subscription service for schools, which it says will give users of its software increased flexibility.Under the terms of the company's...

Graduates should be wary of internships, says expert
University leavers should not assume that by taking an internship they will be putting themselves in a better position to secure a job.Chris Morrall, managing director of change...

Graduates are going to find it tough
Students graduating this summer are going to find it tough to get a job, according to the Association of Graduate Recruiters.Carl Gilleard, chief executive of the organisation,...

Smaller classes can suit some students
Completing a university-level course at a further education college may be a solution for students who feel overwhelmed by bigger institutions.Distance learning from home can be...

University wins training grant
A trio of education centres in Manchester have won a grant to help tackle unemployment in the area.Corridor Manchester, Manchester Business School and the University of...

North Staffordshire to launch new apprenticeship scheme
A new apprenticeship scheme has been introduced in North Staffordshire to help young people find employment.Thisisstaffordshire.co.uk reports that 250 new apprenticeships will...

Training in Norfolk will help the unemployed
Grants worth a total of £6 million have been designated for training in the east of England.EDP24.co.uk said the payments are to help those who have been made redundant get...

Businesses increase investment in training
Businesses are continuing to invest in training and some organisations have even increased the amount they spend.A survey from the Institute of Directors found that four out of...

IITT offers discount for Training 2009
People interested in IT training may be pleased to hear the Institute of IT Training (IITT) is currently offering a discount for the Training 2009 conference.Those who buy their...

Student summer jobs 'will be tough'
Students hoping to get a job for the summer are going to find it difficult.Aaron Porter from the National Union of Students told the BBC: "The summer jobs market is the...

Over-65s should 'have right to keep working'
A parliamentary investigation has recommended that companies should not be allowed to retire staff compulsorily on their 65th birthday.The Guardian reports that the Commons work...

OU is a "genius"
Peter Mandelson has described the Open University (OU) as a "genius for our times".The distance-learning provider is celebrating its 40th-birthday this year and the...

Distance learning places at new Welsh uni
A new campus university is set to be created in the valleys of south Wales.The Times Higher Education supplement said funding for the campus has been announced by the Welsh...

CIPD: Develop skills to be ready for the future
An employment advisor has emphasised how important it is for people to develop themselves to weather out the current dark days of the economic climate.Dr John McGurk, advisor of...

Digital Britain summed up
A website has provided a round-up of the key initiatives recommended by the government's Digital Britain report.Computing.co.uk states there will be a £120 million...

Training comes knocking on door
A new scheme to help people get back into work is to start in Westminster.From June 29th, around 6,000 residents in housing estates in the area will be visited by employment...

Technology needed in classrooms
The student experience needs to include modern technology such as mobile and social networking, reveals a report.Demos states teaching practices need to include current...

Computeach celebrates 45 years
Computeach is celebrating its 45-year anniversary this week and says it is looking forward to another 45 years of service.The company provides IT skills training through...

NHS staff get IT training
Employees at the Kingston Hospital NHS Trust have been brushing up on their computer skills.Care Records Service training manager Angela Buckell and her two fellow workmates,...

Centre for the blind opened
Plans for a new centre providing IT training for the blind have been unveiled in Wolverhampton.Expressandstar.com reported the Beacon Centre for the Blind is "fit for the...

e-skills UK: IT skills are "essential"
An industry insider has emphasised how important computer training is for modern Britain. Karen Price, chief executive officer of e-skills UK, said: "Everyone needs IT...

Expert tells businesses to keep up IT training
An industry expert has given his advice on how the recession has affected IT training and service provision and what can be done.Writing for the National Computing Centre, Mike...

NCC: Don't cut IT training
An industry expert has warned that if businesses cut IT training they may lose out.Michael Dean, head of marketing at the National Computing Centre, said that if organisations...

Students teach silver surfers skills
A collection of sixth-formers have been showing a group of pensioners the way on the internet. Thisissomerset.co.uk reports the sixth form pupils from Clevedon Community School...

Green course created for IT
A new green IT qualification has been created to help businesses save money and reduce their carbon footprint.The green IT training has been developed jointly by the British...

Computer course brings family together
A computer course has brought an unexpected surprise for a brother and sister living in Wallsend, North Tyneside.Tom Ayre, who is 65, was researching his family tree on a...

Website launched for distance learners
A company has launched a unique website that is offering distance learning for IT and project management qualifications.Focus on Training, which is based in Peterborough,...

VLE is keeping students connected
Home study students at the University of Leicester are coming together through a new virtual learning environment (VLE).The postgraduate MA in Tesol and Applied Linguistics is...

Government to review "train to gain" education
The government is to carry out a review into the idea of switching funding for traditional computer courses to "train to gain" programmes.Channel 4 reports there are...

Blue Coat Systems: Home working is not "backward"
The suggestion that working from home leads to a decrease in productivity is "backward", according to one industry insider.Nigel Hawthorn, vice president of EMEA...

Computer taster courses open to graduates
A company which deals with training, technology and jobs in the computer graphics industry is offering taster courses for graduates. The three-day programmes from Escape Studios...

75% of homes 'to have internet by 2010'
A new report has revealed that three-quarters of the homes in the UK will have access to the internet by the end of 2009.The research from Ofcom reported that 70 per cent of...

Free computer courses launched
Free IT courses are to start tomorrow for residents of Parnwell in Peterborough.Peterborough Today reports the CP Learning Trust is to run two computer courses to help improve...

Family trains-up in IT 15:22
A family in Doncaster have been giving it their all with computer training, completing 12 computer courses in seven months.The Star newspaper reports the Thompson family -...

Balance needed in technology discussions
A balance needs to be found when discussing the advantages and disadvantages of technology in people's lives, an expert body has claimed.The British Interactive Media...

Unemployment reaches slow rate in May
A slow-down in the rate of unemployment in the UK during May produced the healthiest figure for eight months, according to a new report.The Recruitment and Employment...

Experience and skills needed in current economy
Students graduating in the coming months will need a mix of skills and experience to find success in the current jobs market, according to an expert.Professor Ian Walker of...

New IT training facilities for Carlisle
Carlisle is set to offer major new IT training facilities for local people as part of a new centre of excellence to be built in the city.The Cumberland News reports that the...

Free computer use offered in Redditch
Local residents in Redditch are being offered free computer use alongside a variety of additional resources in their local library.The library is offering free computer use for...

IT companies making greater use of contractors
Contractors are getting more job opportunities as IT companies cut back on permanent staff numbers, according to ComputerWeekly.com.More than 50 per cent of UK businesses have...

Financial computer training course proves popular
Hundreds of applicants have applied for one of just 15 available places on a new PhD course that combines engineering, science and financial computer training.The course is...

More variety needed in adult learning opportunities
Adults over the age of 25 deserve more variation in learning opportunities available to them, according to a report from the University of Stirling.The report was commissioned...

Black and Asian recruits to be offered training in Wandsworth
Black and Asian people are to have more chances to seek training opportunities to become head teachers in the London borough of Wandsworth.Less than nine per cent of head...

Over £80m made available for skills training
The government has announced that a series of London colleges will receive a share of an £83 million fund to help people gain skills training.John Denham, skills secretary...

Businesses could benefit from a skills audit
Businesses that audit staff skills on a regular basis could find they are able to pinpoint problem areas more efficiently, according to an expert organisation.The Learning...

Computer training could help deliver access to fresh bread
Residents in Shoreditch, London, could find that having computer training helps them find fresh bread, as a local bakery has set up a web alert service.The Albion Bakery has...

Recruitment firm offers training and development
Recruitment firm Lander Associates will be offering a training and development programme in partnership with Euro London Appointments, reports Recruiter.Euro London Appointments...

London courses in Islamic finance made available
Courses in Islamic finance have been launched in London to offer further support for business professionals in the capital.Ian Luder, lord mayor of the city of London, launched...

Software company announces new UK training suites
Software firm pbxnsip has announced the launch of new training suites in London and Leeds to provide computer training for a range of resellers and partners.The suites are being...

More parents seeking flexible work conditions
A greater number of parents are looking to work for an employer who offers flexible work conditions, according to Working Families.The organisation, which helps parents,...

Teacher sets up computer training website
A teacher at the University of Westminster in London has set up a website designed to deliver IT training to both fellow teachers and students, reports the Guardian.Russell...

Businesses advised to invest in training
Businesses in the UK should ensure they invest in training opportunities for their employees in order to better prepare them for economic recovery, according to one...

Value of computer training being promoted in schools and colleges
Educational institutions across Britain are working to make young people aware of the value of computer training in the modern economy, according to e-skills UK.With the British...

Fewer graduates getting jobs in IT
Fewer graduates seem to be pursuing careers in IT or undertaking computer training, despite increases in its popularity, according to e-skills UK.Research from the British...

Computer training master class to be hosted by Sony
Electronics giant and major games manufacturer Sony is to host a computer training master class in Paris towards the end of June, reports developmag.com.Sony Computer...

Big Lottery Fund to provide computer training in Essex
The Big Lottery Fund is to provide nearly £430,000 for computer training facilities catering for pensioners in Essex.Computer resources and internet access will be provided...

Internships could be a good way to develop skills sets
Pursuing internship programmes could be a good way for young people to continue developing their skills sets while the economy remains turbulent.John Denham, the universities...

Fewer jobs available for school leavers and graduates
More school leavers and graduates may choose to seek additional computer training and other skills as figures show the number of jobs is falling.According to the Chartered...

New firm offers training courses in West Midlands
A new firm has been launched in Walsall, West Midlands, to provide skills training and encourage more start-up companies in the region.Mike Lee was formerly involved with the...

Government suppliers forced to provide IT training
Companies supplying IT services to the government will have to provide computer training to their staff as a condition of their contracts.Almost £14 billion is spent on IT...

E-learning organisation wins training initiative award
An organisation that specialises in e-learning through gaming programmes and virtual reality has won a training initiative award.Skills2Learn, based in Milton Keynes, has...

'Majority of younger people accept computer training is necessary'
Nearly 60 per cent of people aged 16-30 accept that computer training is an important skill for success in today's economy, according to a new study.Research commissioned by the...

Computer training to be available at Lyric Hammersmith
Computer training will be one of the many resources available at a new centre scheduled to be built onto the Lyric Hammersmith in west London, reports thestage.co.uk.The centre...

Training opportunities could help reduce poverty in London
A £23 million fund recently announced for training programmes in London could help reduce poverty levels in the city, reports the BBC.According to a City Parochial...

Army training video to experiment with smells
A new training video for army recruits is to experiment with smells in a way that could also affect the mainstream gaming industry.People pursuing a career change and embarking...

Mayor announces £23m for London training opportunities
Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, has announced £23 million worth of funding to provide training opportunities to unemployed people in the London area.The money will be...

North Yorkshire company provides widespread computer training
Computer training is being provided to thousands of North Yorkshire pensioners following the roll-out of new facilities in libraries across the region, reports the...

Computer training popular among sheltered housing residents
Opportunities to pursue computer training have proven popular at a series of sheltered housing courts in Southampton, reports the Southern Daily Echo.Seven courts in the city...

Free computer training courses for Northern Ireland residents
Residents in Northern Ireland are to benefit from free computer training in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT), in a bid to improve skills sets.Sir Reg Empey, the...

Touch typing computer training integral to job success
The ability to touch type is a hugely important skill which could help job-seekers stand out from the crowd in the current economic climate, according to an expert body.Keith...

LSC expected to exceed operating budget
The Learning Skills Council (LSC) will overrun its annual operating budget for 2009-10, according to a letter viewed by the Guardian.Operating budgets are expected to overrun...

Low-income parents to receive help with training
Parents on low incomes are to benefit from a new scheme that will help pay for childcare while they are on IT training courses or studying other subjects.If they are earning...

CIPD survey reveals jobs market expected to shrink
A new survey from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) found that employers expect the jobs market to continue shrinking.In the current economic climate,...

Colleges to boost training of unemployed
Unemployed workers across the country are to get training from local colleges to help them back into work, it has been revealed.The government has announced £83 million of...

Validity of some skills training programmes questioned
Many skills training programmes organised by employers are treated completely separately from work and lack real validity, according to a new study.Research from the Institute...

Skillset has training licence extended
Skillset will continue to work with the Creative Media Industries in the UK to support training and education in the sector, according to the government.The organisation was...

Everywoman welcomes call for balanced workforce
Everywoman, a provider of resources for women in business, has welcomed ministerial encouragement for greater gender balance in the workplace.Addressing the Fawcett Society,...

Skills sets need rapid improvement in UK
Skills sets require urgent improvement if the UK is to remain a competitive force in the global economy, according to a new study.A report from the UK Commission for Employment...

Children in Need funding training opportunities for young people
Children in Need is to use a portion of the money raised during last year's televised appeal to help young people in Scotland find training and employment, reports the BBC.The...

Computer training facility to help RNLI personnel
An advanced computer training facility is being used to improve the skills of personnel of the Royal National Lifeboats Institution (RNLI), according to a report.Two of the...

BCS to offer green computer training certificate
A new computer training course in green IT practices is to be initiated by the British Computer Society, in partnership with training provider QA.People undertaking the new...

Computer training courses carrying social benefits
Many adults are enjoying the social benefits of seeking IT training, as well as the positive elements of using courses to boost their skill sets, according to a new report.With...

Computer training courses carrying social benefits
Many adults are enjoying the social benefits of seeking IT training, as well as the positive elements of using courses to boost their skill sets.With the economy still in...

IT training allows council's communications to bloom
Cambridgeshire county council has completely revamped its communications infrastructure in recent months, but the council's staff needed plenty of IT training to ensure they...

US looks to bring IT jobs to rural communities
The US is looking to increase the availability of IT jobs in rural areas by providing new IT training services aimed at these communities.The Rural Technology Fund, a new...

IT training 'boosted by Budget'
IT training opportunities have been boosted by the government's recently announced Budget.Trade association for the IT industry, Intellect, has welcomed the attention Alistair...

IT training needed in new broadband era
More IT training is needed to help businesses grow and people understand how to use the increasing options available to them as high-speed broadband services are rolled out...

Cyber threat boosts IT training
Companies are increasingly providing staff with more IT training in an effort to combat rising internet crime.Research from the Computer Technology Industry Association...

Free webinar training sessions launched
The Association for Learning Technology and the eLearning Network have announced a series of webinar sessions designed to provide IT training to professionals during their lunch...

Teachers to get IT training to help youngsters
IT training could be provided to primary school teachers as part of new plans aimed at boosting the technology skills of pupils.Former schools inspector Sir Jim Rose is...

IT training needed as UK consumers struggle with jargon
A new survey has suggested the UK needs to provide greater IT training for people because many are baffled by jargon.According to research from internet provider Virgin Media,...

West Midlands 'must invest in IT training'
Businesses in the West Midlands believe it is crucial that the government provides greater funding for the development of IT training programmes and other methods to improve the...

Association of Colleges 'pleased' with Budget's training plan
The Association of Colleges has said that it is pleased by the government's Budget proposals to invest in a training plan for young people.In a move that could see an increase...

Computer training workshop marks 25 years
A workshop in Cardiff that provides computer training facilities and other resources to young single mums and pregnant teenagers has marked its 25th year.Women's Workshop has...

Green sector threatened by lack of trained personnel
The success of the UK's green sector could be under threat unless the government pours more investment into relevant skills training.Prime minister Gordon Brown recently...

Careers events highlight potential career paths
Careers events could be significant for a wide range of individuals looking to explore the employment options available to them, according to one organisation.Bruce M Birchall,...

Taxi drivers complete passenger driving training
Nearly 20 drivers of taxis and private vehicles have finished a special driving course and have emerged with NVQs in Road Passenger Vehicle Driving.The drivers, all of whom...

Manchester and Leeds to decide how to offer better training
As part of new devolution plans, Greater Manchester and Leeds will be given the power to decide how to provide better training opportunities to adults.The Manchester Independent...

London Olympic Park to host university
An international university is set to be built in the London Olympic Park once the Games have finished in 2012, according to the Times.The learning institution, approved by...

Training centre opens in Hartlebury
A £1.5 million vocational training centre has been opened in Hartlebury by the West Midlands regional minister, reports the Kidderminster Shuttle.Opened by MP Ian Austin,...

Boris Johnson announces funding for Crossrail Tunnelling Academy
Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, has announced £8 million worth of funding for a Crossrail Tunnelling Academy in Newham, east London.The academy is being established to...

Scottish government to use £25 million of European money for training
The Scottish government has announced that £25 million of European funding will be used to provide additional training opportunities.Alex Salmond, the Scottish first...

Re-training programme launched at Roehampton University
A new re-training programme at London's Roehampton University has been launched to help people made redundant from the creative industries.Free development courses will be...

SMEs lacking awareness of training opportunities
Awareness of available skills training courses differs greatly in the UK, especially among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to Working Links.The...

Extra £14m for Scottish colleges
Colleges in Scotland are set to benefit from additional funding worth £14 million in a bid to provide students with extra resources during the recession.More than 40...

Organisations form partnership to offer computer training
Two separate organisations have joined forces in a bid to offer IT training and a range of additional career-oriented courses over the internet.Gatlin International, a leading...

Computer training workshop arranged for employers
A workshop has been arranged to help employers come together to discuss ways in which they can improve their IT recruitment.Organised by e-skills UK, the workshop will take...

Unemployment could reach 3.5 million
Unemployment in the UK could potentially reach 3.5 million within the next two years if the recession does not abate, according to an expert body.Economic research consultancy...

Government-backed agency appeals for Cumbrian firms
A training agency backed by the government is seeking to recruit more Cumbria-based construction firms, reports the Westmoreland Gazette.ConstructionSkills has already allocated...

Course could help youth workers understand cyber-bullying
Youth workers in Lincolnshire are being offered training to help them develop an understanding of how young people can be bullied on the internet.Isaac Newton Primary in...

Rise in number of businesses reducing training opportunities
There has been a rise in the number of businesses cutting down on their training opportunities in recent months.Whereas less than ten per cent of firms had cut down on training...

Apprenticeships cut short by recession
Several hundred apprenticeships in Scotland have been cut short by employers in response to the continuing pressures of the recession, according to new figures.Research from...

Leeds call centre workers to receive computer training
The establishment of a virtual call centre in Leeds will involve employees receiving IT training before working flexible hours from home.Arise Virtual Solutions, a company based...

Sikh temple to offer computer training facilities
A new Sikh temple being built in Gravesend will offer computer training facilities to the local community when it is opened next month.The shrine, or gurdwara, is being built in...

College receives accolade for training services
Forth Valley College in Scotland has been declared college of the year in recognition of the high level of training offered by the institution.The college won the accolade at...

Forum established to tackle skills shortage
A new forum has been established in Scotland to address national skills shortages and provide more training opportunities, reports the Ross-shire Journal.North Scotland...

'Personal skills development as important as academic qualifications'
Gaining personal and social skills is just as important as pursuing academic qualifications, according to a specialist organisation.Working Links, a body which specialises in...

More training opportunities to be created in Wales
Thousands more training places will be created in Wales in a bid to help jobseekers defy the downturn and develop additional skill sets.As a result of the All-Wales Economic...

Glasgow city council offers training opportunities
Glasgow city council is to announce a new apprenticeship drive by providing up to £8,000 for each placement provided by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).The money...

Volunteers boost their own skill sets
People involved in a volunteer programme through Imperial College London are boosting their own skill sets, according to new research.More than 450 students are involved with...

CMI: Management training still important
Management training should still be considered important for businesses, especially during the recession, according to one expert body.The Chartered Management Institute (CMI)...

CMI: Training should remain priority during recession
Training should remain a corporate priority during the recession even if operational budgets have to be reduced, according to an expert organisation.The Chartered Management...

Job Centre criticised for egg-hunt 'gimmick'
A Job Centre contractor in London has been criticised by the Taxpayers' Allowance for offering application forms and vouchers as prizes in an Easter egg hunt.Skills Training...

Talent Summit generates commitment to training in Scotland
A recent Talent Summit held in Edinburgh has generated commitment from more than 90 businesses in Scotland to offer more training opportunities.Nearly 90 per cent of businesses...

New government training scheme to be launched
Employers are being encouraged to invest in training to ensure they survive the recession in a new campaign launched by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES).The...

NASUWT warns against over-use of computers in PE lessons
A teachers' union has voiced its concern that Physical Education (PE) lessons in schools may place too great an emphasis on computers.The National Association of Schoolmasters...

First plumbers complete new training course
The first plumbers have completed a new training course set up in Hedge End, Hampshire, by Apprenticeship Training Ltd (ATL) and the Prince's Trust.Dubbed Get into Building...

Sussex businesses called upon to provide more training
A business organisation has called on firms in Crowborough, Sussex, to offer more training opportunities to local people, reports the Kent and Sussex Courier.The Local Business...

Criticism levelled at adult learning courses
Basic skills training programmes aimed at adults have been criticised by an education expert who says they are best learned during childhood.According to the Press Association,...

Over 30 per cent of firms cut training budgets
More than 30 per cent of UK firms have reduced their training budgets in response to the recession.Figures from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)...

Mayor allocates £23m for training opportunities
London mayor Boris Johnson has allocated £23 million towards providing young offenders with training opportunities.Individuals will have the opportunity to take part in...

IT training could improve job security
Bolstering personal IT skills by pursuing computer training courses could be a good way to improve employees' future job security.Shelteroffshore.com reports that computer...

Computer training could help stroke victims recover sight
Computer training could help stroke victims to recover their sight more fully by developing other, undamaged parts of their brain.Scientists have developed an exercise regime...

Unison: Apprentices should receive minimum wage
Apprentices should be paid the minimum wage in recognition of the fact that they will comprise a vital part of the future workforce, according to Unison.The major public sector...

Too few people utilising computer security knowledge
Too few people are utilising their computer security knowledge to safeguard their IT systems from malevolent online forces, according to Sophos.The firm, which specialises in...

North Highland College could gain new training facility
North Highland College (NHC) in Scotland could benefit from proposals to build a £6 million training facility on its Thurso campus, reports the Press and Journal.The...

'More women could start their own business'
Women are in a better position to start their own business now than they ever have been before, according to everywoman.The company, which provides training and resources for...

Computer training centre receives funding boost
A centre in Palmers Green which provides IT training for local elderly residents has received a funding boost from the lottery, reports the Enfield Independent.The Ruth Winston...

'A gap year could elevate jobseekers above competition'
Taking a gap year could help to elevate a jobseeker above the competition when they return home, according to gapyear.com.Tom Griffiths, founder of the website which offers...

Whitbread announces new training opportunities
Hospitality giant Whitbread has announced new training opportunities, while it will also be creating 1,000 new jobs.The company will offer a six-month apprenticeship programme,...

Work experience could boost employment chances
Students should seek work experience to boost their chances of securing employment when they finish their education, reports the BBC.Richard Lambert, head of the Confederation...

Young people are focus of City4ADay scheme
A new programme dubbed City4ADay has been developed to broaden the outlook of young people who are not in employment, education or training (Neets).The Independent reports the...

'Training opportunities can improve employability'
Employees should take every opportunity to seek training if it means their future career prospects are more secure, it has been claimed.Frances Wilson, HR advisor for the...

Government moves to encourage adult learning
New government funding is to provide public rooms to allow more adults to engage in informal learning sessions, courtesy of private firms.The new Learning Revolution scheme will...

Personal judgment and technical knowledge to protect from hackers
People should use a mix of personal judgment and technical knowledge to defend their computer systems against hackers.David Emms, senior technology consultant at Kaspersky Lab,...

Dudley libraries offering access to training courses
Libraries across the Dudley area are offering access to various courses and services to help people who may have been made redundant and are looking for work.Internet access is...

Surrey organisations team up to offer computer training
Two organisations in Surrey have teamed up to offer adults in the area the opportunity to expand their skill-sets through computer training.Redhill and Reigate Life reports that...

'Jobseekers need to let go to find employment'
Jobseekers need to ensure they are "letting go" of the fact they have been made redundant in order to concentrate on finding new employment.Neil Collman, director of...

Jobseekers should be wary of what they put on web
People planning a career change may want to consider taking an IT course so that they are fully aware of the dangers posed by the internet, it has been suggested.Although the...

Foundation training could help professionals go green
IT training courses could help businesses tackle climate change and focus more on cutting their environmental impact on the world.People with a high standard of IT skills are...

Recruitment Society: Jobseekers should ensure they stand out
Jobseekers need to make sure they stand out from the crowd when applying for positions in the current economic climate, according to the Recruitment Society.Figures from the...

Majority of business leaders believe education standards have declined
A majority of business leaders believe education standards in the UK have declined in recent years, according to a study from IMC Learning.The company, which specialises in...

Calls for training grants to boost skills set
A Yorkshire-based business group has called on the government to provide more funding for training courses to help people through the current recession.The Mid Yorkshire Chamber...

Computer training could help reduce Welsh unemployment
Computer training could help to tackle rising levels of unemployment in Wales as the recession hits the principality.New figures released by the Office for National Statistics...

RLA computer training to help landlords
A number of web-based computer training courses have been launched to boost landlords' skills in relation to tenancy management.Launched by the Residential Landlords Association...

Employment service to provide new computer training
Employment services provider Remploy is to introduce computer training facilities as part of its new assessment package, FastPath.Developed by ISV Software Ltd, the programme is...

More training needed to support school-leavers
Barnardo's children's charity has called for enhanced training to help young people into work amid the current economic downturn. The call follows research from the organisation...

Skills training 'could help tackle unemployment'
Enhanced skills training could help to tackle unemployment rates in Scotland, according to a trade union leader. Speaking to the BBC, Graham Smith - the general secretary of the...

TV doctor supports computer learning programme
Dr Hilary Jones, a health and medical advisor for morning show GMTV and a practising GP, is supporting a scheme to encourage over-50s to get online.A third of people over the...

Poor careers guidance resulting in reduced apprenticeships
Poor careers guidance in UK schools has resulting in reduced numbers of young people choosing to take up apprenticeships.A Skills Commission report has called for improved...

'Lack of IT security training in businesses'
There is a lack of IT security awareness in the UK, with less than half of surveyed companies training non-IT staff in security issues.Research from the Computing Technology...

More training courses for small businesses
A new scheme has been launched by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) to help boost the opportunities for distance learning and computer training courses.The BCC has agreed a...

New ICS course provides training in computer hacking
A new course organised by International Correspondence Schools (ICS) is providing computer training to IT professionals on how to hack into corporate systems.Dubbed the Ethical...

IT training company launches training fund
A company specialising in management and IT training has launched a £1 million fund designed to help out corporate Britain during the recession, reports...

University begins registration for digital marketing course
Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) has opened up registrations for student intake to its 2009 Masters in Digital Marketing Communications.The university has partnered with...

'Computer training in schools needs improvement'
Computer training in schools across the UK needs to be improved to ensure pupils are learning new skills, according to a report.The Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted)...

Computer training programme launched for executive women
A new £50,000 programme to include computer training, marketing and finance has been launched for executive women.The High Growth Business Acceleration Programme has been...

Computer training facilities in new library
Computer training facilities are to be provided as part of an array of new features at the Hebden Bridge library in the Yorkshire Pennines.Following a period of refurbishment...

Parents should be familiar with social networking sites
Parents should be familiar with social networking websites in order to help their children be safer on the internet, according to Childnet International.Lucinda Fell, policy and...

Training providers expect recession to prompt surge in demand
Training providers are expecting a surge in demand in the coming weeks and months as more people seek to expand their skillset in response to the recession.The Guardian reports...

TV winner encourages businesses to support apprenticeship week
Tim Campbell, winner of the first series of the BBC's Apprentice show, has encouraged businesses in Basingstoke to take on more apprentices.The Basinstoke Gazette reports that...

Exmouth computer training centre to close
A computer training centre known as the Strand, which has helped many unemployed people in the Exmouth region to develop new skills, is set to close.Malcolm Walsh, the assistant...

Computer training skills to be offered from Ellon centre
Computer training skills are to be provided through a host of new courses available at a training facility in Ellon, Aberdeenshire.Banff and Buchan College has made the move in...

Apprenticeships endorsement could aid IT sector
An endorsement of work-based training schemes by the skills minister could see a rise in the number of people taking up IT apprenticeships.Lord Young insists the schemes should...

Skills minister: Apprenticeship scheme will boost UK skills
A new apprenticeship scheme launched by the government will help to boost skills in the British workforce, according to Lord Young.The skills minister said that the UK economy...

'Computer training could help increase broadband demand'
Computer training could help increase the demand for broadband across the UK, according to the head of a broadband comparison website.Charlie Ponsonby, chief executive officer...

UKRR programme provides computer training facilities
A new scheme dubbed the UK Research Reserve (UKRR) programme is being piloted in a bid to free up space in libraries and provide additional resources.The scheme is being led by...

Computer training DVDs launched
A specialist training organisation has launched a series of DVDs designed to facilitate computer training in a range of creative programmes.Mediaroots is offering computer...

Computer training centres threatened by lack of funds
Three separate learning centres around Great Yarmouth face an uncertain future due to a lack of funds for adult education, reports the Great Yarmouth Mercury.Caister High,...

Toolwire chosen for training innovation award
Toolwire, a company which specialises in experiential distance learning solutions, has become a recipient of the 2009 Institute of IT Training (IITT) award.The company was...

Charities seeking help from volunteers with IT training
People with computer training are in high demand to help charities run more efficiently and help them to establish effective web presences.ComputerWeekly.com reports that...

Libraries providing computer training environments
Libraries across the UK are providing computer training environments for local people looking to improve their skills, reports the Guardian.Many people lack basic computer...

Campaign launched to get more Manchester women onto the web
A new campaign dubbed Feeling Fine Online has been launched to encourage more Manchester women to use the internet, reports the Press Association.According to reports from UK...

Government announces plans for new apprenticeships
Plans for the creation of more than 20,000 new apprenticeships across the public sector over the course of the next two years have been announced by the government.Hospitals and...

Computer training to increase in Dunmow
Residents in Dunmow will benefit from new computer training with the opening of a new local library.A computer suite will be part of the new £1 million complex which also...

'Leaving a job for new pastures not always riskiest option'
Leaving a job for something new is not always the riskiest option despite the current state of the economy, according to Monster.Corinne Mills, HR advisor at the employment...

'Recession will particularly affect families already in poverty'
The recession will have the biggest impact on families that are already living in poverty, according to the Children's Society.Penny Nicholls, the organisation's director of...

'More training opportunities needed for young people'
More training opportunities are needed for young people to ensure that those who are less gifted in the classroom can gain necessary skills, according to the Children's...

Computer science undergraduate courses 'more popular'
Computer science undergraduate courses are among those that have grown more popular this year, according to a new report from the Press Gazette.A range of popular science...

Computer training used to keep Hackney pensioners active
Pensioners in the London borough of Hackney are receiving computer training as part of a scheme to help keep their minds active, reports the Guardian.Hackney's Silver Surfers...

'Recruitment agencies could benefit many seeking work'
Seeking the help of recruitment agencies could benefit many people seeking work in the current economic climate, according to one organisation.The Recruitment & Employment...

Web designer scoops IT award
A young web designer has shown the benefits of IT training by winning a major competition.Teenager Jamie Miller triumphed in the search to find a youngster to produce a new...

Praise for IT training schemes
The IT training industry had praise heaped upon it at a recent awards night.During a gala dinner and ceremony which was held at the Dorchester in London, the sector was honoured...

Depression Alliance: 'Young people face challenges during the recession'
Young people face a range of challenges during the recession, but while depression may affect some people, others will be able to battle through, according to Depression...

Travel sector employees could be more thoroughly trained
The Institute of Travel and Tourism has said that the travel industry could benefit from training its staff in more sections of the business.Claire Steiner, director and chair...

More training programmes could help fill IT security roles
More training opportunities are needed to help fill the IT security jobs still available on the market, reports silicon.com.According to Paul Dorey, chairman of the Institute of...

'Many women unclear what IT jobs involve'
Many women in the UK do not fully understand what IT jobs actually involve, often owing to poor schooling on the subject.According to the British Computer Society (BCS), this...

Moneysavingexpert.com: Not enough financial training in UK
According to moneysavingexpert.com, there is not enough financial education available in the UK to make people aware of what benefits they are eligible for.Martin Lewis, creator...

Greater flexibility facilitated by remote working opportunities
The British Computer Society (BCS) said that developments in remote working technology coupled with corporate flexibility enable more people to work from home.According to the...

IT sector still offering employment opportunities
Despite the current economic turmoil gripping the country, the IT sector still offers a range of employment opportunities, according to the British Computer Society...

Freelancer web designer benefits from Computeach IT training
A freelance web designer has today (January 29th) explained how taking an IT training course with Computeach allowed him to embark on a successful career change.Stefan Burt...

River cruise company offers online IT training
Travel agents are to get online computer training to keep them up to speed with river cruises and boost their IT skills.The distance learning tool is being provided by Viking...

Regular computer training could help IT contractors
Regular computer training could help IT contractors find work by making sure they keep up-to-date with the latest technology advancements, according to...

Technology not used to full potential in classrooms
Although new technology is often present in classrooms, it is frequently not used to its full potential by teachers, according to teachers.tv.The organisation, a free-to-air...

Older people often have 'a more stable employment record'
Older people are frequently more sought-after by employers as they often have "a more stable employment record" than their younger rivals.Tom Schuller, director of the...

Niace: More training courses needed for older people
According to the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (Niace), more training courses and opportunities are needed for people in their 50s.The organisation says that...

World's fastest car to inspire engineering careers
The world's fastest car is to be assembled in the UK and toured around British schools in a bid to inspire children to pursue engineering careers.The car - known as Bloodhound -...

Training course named in memory of murdered teen
A training course at Lewisham College in south-east London is to be named in memory of a local teenager who was murdered before being able to start there, reports the BBC.Jimmy...

Charity says internships should be available for all
A specialist charity has said that internships and training programmes should be made available to all, regardless of background.The Social Mobility Foundation (SMF), which...

Computer training could help people back into work
Computer training could help more people back into work as there are still lots of jobs currently available in the market.According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and...

Obama plans IT security shake-up
Just days into the job and Barack Obama is already planning ways to safeguard the future of America.The newly-elected president has long-advocated a nationwide effort to develop...

Teachers 'must have' IT training
Teachers must be given suitable IT training so that they are comfortable using computers to help educate their pupils, a leading careers advisory body claimed on Tuesday...

Boy wonder passes Microsoft IT professional exams
An eight-year-old boy from Macedonia has officially become the world's youngest certified computer system administrator, the Times reports today (January 16th).Marko Calasan,...

New charter to bring IT training to all school curriculums
A government agency has launched a new initiative aimed at encouraging schools to introduce IT training across their entire curriculums, it was confirmed today (January...

Cameron impressed by high-tech adult learning college
Conservative Party leader David Cameron has praised a college in Sunderland for its provision of adult learning and attempts to get people back into work.The Sunderland Echo...

IT skills 'essential' to beat competition for jobs
A major online portal for jobseekers claimed on Monday (January 12th) that IT skills are essential for people who want to boost their appeal with prospective...

Graduate jobseekers at 'disadvantage' without IT training
A leading careers adviser claimed yesterday (January 12th) that graduates are putting themselves at risk of missing out on jobs if they have not had comprehensive IT...

Skills shortage is pervasive throughout the IT sector, says report
Research published today by The IT Job Board has revealed that there is a skills shortage in the IT sector.Despite regular newspaper headlines lamenting growing numbers of...

IT skills enhance quality of life of older people
IT proficiency is opening up new horizons for older people, according to a leading charity.Age Concern has stated the benefits of IT training for older people as the use of the...

IT professionals rival banking and consultancy sector in mobility terms
The capability of IT professionals to work remotely and take their expertise out of the office is enough to rival the banking and consultancy sector, says an industry insider.IT...

Training more of an incentive to IT professionals than a pay rise
IT professionals are more motivated by training opportunities at work than the promise of a pay rise, reveals an industry insider.With innovations in IT moving at such a rapid...

IT professionals must continuously update skills to survive credit crunch
The current economic malaise requires IT professionals to be even more up-to-date with their IT training, says the British Computer Society (BCS).BCS is urging IT practitioners...

Businesses could turn to IT skills and software during recession
An IT expert has claimed that the recession could prompt small and medium-sized enterprises to invest more in IT software and training.Cynthia Lers, director of investor...

Annual Innovation Report good news for IT training
The Annual Innovation Report was launched at Downing Street last week in an event urging UK businesses to utilise developments in technology to survive the economic...

School announces new IT training initiative
A school in the north-east of England is set to roll out a series of courses for people keen to develop their IT skills, it has been announced. Following the recent news that...

Female IT workers seeking more training
A significant proportion of female IT workers believe that the need to work on their career management and business skills, it has been revealed. While the number of women...

Millions earmarked for IT and science training
Millions of pounds are to be invested in a number of IT training projects as part of a nationwide effort aimed at tackling some of the major problems facing the UK. Under the...

IT experts have much work to do before a remote-control home becomes realistic, says editor
The idea of a remote control home may sound like a wonderful fantasy but IT experts will need to pool all their efforts and resources to enable it to happen any time soon,...

SEO could help companies survive economic downturn
The editor of Build A Skill, which provides solutions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), advises companies to look into search engine optimisation (SEO).As the economic...

Small businesses must invest in IT training to survive
Small businesses would do well to embrace advances in information technology in order to maintain their competitive edge during the economic downturn, writes Alun Thorne in the...

IT training should focus on fundamental skills says study
International research carried out by Micro Focus has revealed that businesses are neglecting fundamental IT training for employees.The report entitled Safeguarding the...

Besa urges schools to conduct IT training for teachers
The British Educational Suppliers Association (BESA) has called for teachers to be offered IT training.Research conducted by the organisation has found that 40 per cent of...

New campaign to encourage kids to train in IT
A new campaign has been launched to attempt to fill the skills gap in the IT sector.With many industries struggling and job losses predicted, now may be a good time to think...

Predicted unemployment could mean now is a good time to retrain
With unemployment set to hit two million by 2009 and increase by around 50 per cent to 3 million within the coming months, a growing number of people may consider re-training so...

Small business should not neglect IT training, says BT Business MD
The managing director of BT Business has warned small businesses not to neglect IT training in the face of an economic downturn.Writing in the Financial Times, Bill Murphy...

MP Website Awards underline the need for IT training
MPs Derek Wyatt, John Hutton, Alan Johnson and Kerry McCarthy are celebrating after receiving awards from the British Computer Society (BCS).The four received the gongs at the...

Minority Report-style computer control could require IT training
One of the scientific advisors on the 2002 Steven Spielberg film Minority Report is in the process of developing a computer control system that could render the mouse obsolete...

Increased IT proficiency will add skills to the workplace of the future
The younger generation is tuned into IT technology, reports the Internet Services Providers' Association (ISPA UK).Tech-savvy youngsters will transform the workplace of the...

IT professionals with ITIL qualifications earn 40% more than those without
IT professionals who have been awarded the ITIL information technology qualification should expect to earn 40 per cent more than individuals who don't, according to a...

IT training in public sector necessary to prevent data security breaches
IT departments within the public sector should be trained in data handling issues, according to the Society of IT Management (Socitm) and the Local Government Association...

Europeans cannot live without internet access, says survey
IT enthusiasts in Europe are harbouring an unquenchable thirst for online content, according to a study by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD).The survey of 5,000 online users revealed...

Business networking championed over social networking alternative
Businesses which send their staff on networking courses or use business networking sites will benefit more than companies reliant on social networking sites, it has been...

BT to give staff IT training to plug contractor gap
BT boss Ian Livingston has announced a change in the company's IT strategy.Instead of outsourcing IT work to contractors, Mr Livingston plans to send existing staff for IT...

Employees need training in sending emails, expert claims
Businesses should provide their employees with IT training aimed at teaching them how to thoroughly assess the content of emails. That is according to one IT expert, who has...

IT education 'could be supplemented by e-books'
E-books could prove to be an important tool for those taking IT courses, one expert has suggested.Andy Black, the British Educational Communications and Technology Agency's...

IT education needs 'more standards'
A major policy commission into the needs of the UK's education system has identified that more standards are required to fully exploit IT in schools.Commissioned by the British...

Hotmail given makeover
Microsoft has added improvements to its personal email service, Windows Live Hotmail.The changes have been designed to make it easier for customers to use the account, while...

IT ignorance costs firms 13m working hours
UK businesses lose over 13 million working hours a week as a result of IT illiteracy, according to City & Guilds research.The vocational learning body conducted a study that...

IT pros must 'sell themselves'
IT professionals should look to improve their presentation skills as the credit crunch deepens, because they are increasingly likely to have to sell themselves, a HP user group...

Kids IT campaign launched
A new campaign has been launched that aims to get more teenagers interested in IT, due to the plummeting numbers of students taking up the subject at university.BigAmbition,...

IT security shortage
The lack of trained IT security professionals is a global problem, according to the president of EMC's security division, Computer Weekly has reported.The head of RSA, Art...

T5 chaos caused by lack of IT training
British Airways (BA) has admitted that a lack of IT training was responsible for the chaotic scenes witnessed at the opening of Heathrow Terminal Five.In a report published by...

Microsoft unveils future tech
Microsoft has showcased some of its future technologies, including its cloud computing software and surface interactive tables.During the multi-national computer corporation's...

Computers can be 'intimidating'
Computers can be intimidating for older people who are often more concerned about fraud and identity theft, according to UK online centres.The group, which provides people with...

Old women 'more likely' to enrol in IT
Older women tend to find it a lot easier to enrol for computer courses than their male counterparts, according to UK online centres.The provider of computer and internet access...

IT education should include security
IT security education should be major part of school computing courses with funding allocated to ensure users learn how to surf online safely, security experts have...

Free PC scheme begins
The government has launched the first stage of its £300 million IT learning scheme, with 20,000 children in Suffolk and Oldham to receive free computers and internet...

UK lacks SOA adoption
UK business is lagging behind the rest of the world in its understanding and adaptation of service orientated architecture (SOA), according to SAP.The software provider polled...

IT Pros have bad data practices
Employees are continuing to practice behaviours that put company data at risk, a survey by a leading communications firm has revealed.The poll of 2,000 IT professionals,...

Tech minister develops IT plan
The minster for technology is set to develop an action plan that will attempt to place the UK at the forefront of innovation in the digital and communications industries.Stephen...

IT skills shortage could affect public
A shortage of students taking IT at degree-level could begin to affect the delivery of public services, according to the British Computer Society (BCS).The trade association has...

Schools must speed up IT adoption
Schools need to speed up their adoption of IT systems and hardware to maximise its potential, an education IT watchdog has claimed.Becta conducted its annual survey of IT in...

Internet boosts brain power
Surfing the internet can increase the power of your brain, a group of researchers from the University of California have discovered.A study found that for middle aged and...

Teacher techno-phobia must be resolved
Techno-phobia amongst teachers must be addressed if IT is to continue to play a key role in education, the National Union of Teachers (NUT) has suggested.The NUT claimed that...

Executives erode techno-phobia
Senior executives in the UK are increasingly adopting the use of new media in a bid to improve their IT skills, a new survey has revealed.The poll of 1,087 directors and...

Teachers must 'keep up with latest technology'
Teachers should be trained to ensure that they have a good grasp of all the technology used in their school.That is according to the National Union of Teachers, which has...

Networking skills in demand
Networking administration skills continue to be in strong demand, according to a new survey.The poll, conducted by Robert Half Technology, queried US chief information officers...

Primary schools invest heavily in IT
Primary schools have continued to invest heavily in IT this year, with an increase in spending of £40 million, the latest report by the British Educational Suppliers...

Microsoft to develop cloud software
Microsoft's chief executive has revealed that the company will be developing a version of Windows for cloud computing.Steve Ballmer, revealed that the cloud operating system is...

IT professionals lack BPM skills
Most organisations lack the skills needed to implement business process management (BPM) IT practices, a new report from Gartner has revealed.The technology analyst identified...

Project management skills 'in-demand'
Project management is the most in-demand skill among IT workers, according to a new survey.The poll, conducted by Parity, revealed that 64 per cent of the companies questioned...

Online initiative promotes women in IT
A new online initiative has been launched to promote the role of women in the IT industry.Entitled "Doing IT around the world", the online scheme follows the lives and...

Parents see value of Web 2.0
Parents that understand technology see the value of Web 2.0 in the classroom but teachers are less certain, new research has disclosed.The study commissioned by ntl: Telewest...

Students advised to consider IT
A leading technology training provider has advised students that the academic route is not the only option for a career in IT.Computeach has underplayed the role of academic...

IT degree figures rise
The number of students undertaking IT at degree level increased marginally in 2008, new UCAS figures have revealed.The university admissions organisation disclosed that around...

Schools' IT spending set to increase
IT spending in schools is forecasted to reach £1.29 billion per year by 2012, as the government's £45 billion schools programme gathers pace, a new report has...

UK set to fall behind global IT economy
The UK will fall behind the rest of the global economy if it cannot produce the next generation of highly skilled IT professionals, according to E-skills.The not-for-profit...

Management skills important in IT
General management skills are now as important as technical ability in the IT industry, a group of chief information officers have claimed.The recruitment company Harvey Nash...

IT staff prefer training to pay
IT firms struggling with high staff turnover should provide employees with good training programmes, a new report has advised.The research, conducted by the advisory firm...

IT needs to recognise benefits of apprentices
IT employers need to recognise the benefits of offering apprenticeships to young people, according to a technology strategy expert.David Way, national director of...

IT A-levels suffer fall in students
IT-related A-levels suffered another fall in numbers this year, with fewer students taking ICT of computing than in 2007, suggesting skill shortages in the industry in the...

Ten-year-old passes computer AS level
A ten-year-old boy has become the youngest ever student to pass the computing AS level.Shayan Ahmed from Walsall was awarded a C grade yesterday (August 13th), having previously...

Teenagers demand free uni IT
The next generation of university students consider IT provision as key to student experience, a new survey has revealed.IT services group Logicalis polled over 1,000 13 to...

Charity starts at home for IBM
IBM is grooming its managers for second careers in the not-for-profit sector.The multinational computer technology corporation has teamed up with Bridgespan, a head-hunter for...

Graduates told to forget money demands in interviews
A recruitment website has warned graduates looking for work in the IT industry that they should not ask about salary during their job interviews. The webcast on...

IT employers snoop on candidates online
Prospective technology employees should approach their online activity as part of a public relations campaign, a leading IT recruiter has advised.Katherine Spencer Lee, writing...

Honest IT contractors shame insurers
IT professionals looking for work are the most honest on their CVs in the financial services industry, a new study has found.In a survey of 3,800 applicants, by the...

IT is top vocational training course
ICT is the most studied area in vocational training, according to an annual education review.The education body Edge revealed that of the 2.3 million people studying for...

Universities not teaching IT 'for the real world'
Universities have been criticised for not teaching IT students current 'real world challenges' by a group of leading executives.The chief information risk strategist at IT...

Government failing IT students
Student's IT career prospects are being reduced because government education budgets fall short of preparing people for the industry, new research reveals.A survey -...

Video gamers hope to solve skill shortage
A human resources website for video game programmers is to be set up in an effort to combat the current skills shortage problem in the industry.The networking site for video, TV...

Web design should focus on traffic
Web design should focus on increasing web-site traffic rather than being designed for purely aesthetic purposes.According to an expert at Kentwood online marketing, businesses...

Concerns over IT diploma
Concerns have been raised over the readiness of colleges to begin teaching the government's flagship IT diploma, after the cancellation of training for key staff.Lecturers at...

Internet users 'would go mobile'
The benefits of distance learning would be embraced by those on the move if the technology was available to them, it has been suggested.Point Topic, a broadband market analyst,...

IT courses could help businesses ride the storm
Two ways in which businesses can survive the economic downturn are cost-saving technology and IT courses for staff.That is the opinion of experts who have taken part in a new...

Internet is 'another teacher' for students
Having access to the internet is akin to having another teacher for many students and pupils.That is the opinion of Ray Barker, director of the British Educational Suppliers...

"No half-measures" with web design courses
Students on web design courses need to be completely committed to achieving their goals, one industry expert maintains.Bob Casey, a member of the Design Skills Panel and...

Consultation calls for more training time at work
IT training is in the spotlight following the launch of a consultation on workplace training by the government.The request comes on the back of calls from John Denham, secretary...

MP website design to be judged
Whether or not the teams behind MPs' homepages should be sent on web design courses is set to be examined with a new competition.The British Computer Society (BCS) is running an...

BCS calls for govt support for IT training
Those embarking on IT training courses should be eligible for state funding, the British Computer Society (BCS) has argued.While university students beginning maths,...

Business booming for IT security
Individuals considering a change of employment might like to consider programming courses, following a new report into the health of the enterprise software industry.Sales of...

Home learning 'requires interaction'
While students on home learning courses may not have to make the daily trip to the lecture hall or classroom, there is still a certain amount of interaction that needs to take...

IT training 'should encompass business skills'
Anyone learning IT skills should also be given a grounding in relevant issues for businesses in order to make them more valuable to employers, it has been claimed.According to...

Businesses advised to take lead on staff IT training
Companies owe it to themselves and their employees to make sure the right IT training takes place at the right time, one expert has claimed.Andy Dent, managing director of...

A flair for maths? Then IT could be for you
If you enjoy solving mathematical problems - and you are looking for a career change - then IT training could open a door for you.Marcus de Sautoy, professor of mathematics at...

Mobile working on the decline?
An increasing number of people in IT careers and other professions could be working in the office, despite recent steps to promote mobile working, new research has suggested.A...

Demand for IT jobs 'outstripping supply'
The future is likely to bring an increasing number of available IT jobs to the market as fewer people emerge with the requisite skills, it has been claimed.Steve Furber CBE,...

Distance learning becoming more popular in US
Economic problems in the US have led to a growth in the number of students undertaking distance learning courses, it has been revealed. The spiralling cost of oil has led to...

Network support professionals 'to be in high demand'
Professionals considering a change to an IT career might like to consider networking courses, following the findings of a new survey.The National Computing Centre (NCC) recently...

BCS offers tips on effective website design
A good website is as much a solution to a problem as it is a necessary tool for many businesses. But how effective can it be?The British Computer Society (BCS) believes that a...

Small businesses 'miss out' through lack of web design
Web design courses could be an option for people at smaller businesses looking to compete with their bigger competitors, it has been implied.Julie Howell, director of...

Lack of IT skills 'can be a barrier'
A lack of IT training can be a barrier to employment for people looking for work in a wide variety of sectors in the UK, it has been claimed.Both Jon Gamble, director for adults...

'Now is the time' to start IT training
There is no better time than now to start IT training and to become more valuable to your employer, according to one expert.Sarah Berry, author of 'Write a Perfect CV in a...