<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Learning News</title><atom:link href="https://learningnews.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" /><link>https://learningnews.com</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:55:45 GMT</pubDate><generator>Learning News RSS Generator</generator><image><url>https://learningnews.com/images/tpr-twitter-a_400x400.png</url><title>FeedForAll Sample Feed</title><link>https://learningnews.com</link><description>Learning News</description><width>144</width><height>144</height></image><description>Learning News</description><language>en</language><item><title>Firebrand wins Digital Apprenticeship Provider of the Year 2018</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2018/firebrand-wins-digital-apprenticeship-provider-of-the-year-2018</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2018 16:55:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2018/firebrand-wins-digital-apprenticeship-provider-of-the-year-2018</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Firebrand recognised for instrumental work in creating and delivering market leading digital apprenticeships.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand shortlisted for Digital Apprenticeship Provider of the Year 2018</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2018/firebrand-shortlisted-for-digital-apprenticeship-provider-of-the-year-2018</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 09:54:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2018/firebrand-shortlisted-for-digital-apprenticeship-provider-of-the-year-2018</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Firebrand Training shortlisted for the Digital Apprenticeship Provider of the Year 2018.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand achieves matrix Standard</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2018/firebrand-achieves-matrix-standard</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2018 13:10:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2018/firebrand-achieves-matrix-standard</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Firebrand Training has achieved the matrix Standard, the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice and guidance (IAG).]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand selected for the North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) training provider framework</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2018/firebrand-selected-for-the-north-eastern-universities-purchasing-consortium-neupc-training-provider-</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2018 09:09:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2018/firebrand-selected-for-the-north-eastern-universities-purchasing-consortium-neupc-training-provider-</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Firebrand Training now able to provide accelerated training and apprenticeships to NEUPC consortia and members.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand named Top 20 IT Training Company for eighth successive year</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-named-top-20-it-training-company-for-eighth-successive-year</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2017 10:04:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-named-top-20-it-training-company-for-eighth-successive-year</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/33197/top-20-it-training-companies-firebrand.png">Firebrand Training has been named in Training Industry’s Top 20 IT Training companies for the eighth time.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand instructor, Dave Petts, wins Cisco Instructor Excellence Award 2017</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-instructor-dave-petts-wins-cisco-instructor-excellence-award-2017</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:44:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-instructor-dave-petts-wins-cisco-instructor-excellence-award-2017</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Firebrand Training instructor, Dave Petts, was this year recognised with the Cisco Instructor Excellence Award 2017.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand Training wins EC-Council ATC of The Year Award 2017</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-training-wins-ec-council-atc-of-the-year-award-2017</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2017 10:20:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-training-wins-ec-council-atc-of-the-year-award-2017</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/33018/firebrand-ec-council-atc-2017.png">Firebrand Training awarded Accredited Training Centre of The Year, extending a record-breaking run of nine successive wins.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>James Lee (Sun Branding Solutions) wins Apprentice Mentor of the Year 2017</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/james-lee-sun-branding-solutions-wins-apprentice-mentor-of-the-year-2017</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Oct 2017 09:56:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/james-lee-sun-branding-solutions-wins-apprentice-mentor-of-the-year-2017</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">James Lee, Sun Branding Solutions, has been named by Firebrand as the winner of the Apprentice Mentor of the Year 2017.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Gavin Freed appointed as Chairman of Firebrand Training</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/gavin-freed-appointed-as-chairman-of-firebrand-training</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2017 14:33:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/gavin-freed-appointed-as-chairman-of-firebrand-training</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/32775/gavin-freed-firebrand.jpg">With a 20 year history of leadership roles in IT and education organisations, including three apprenticeships training providers, Gavin’s experience of growing organisations promises an exciting future for Firebrand.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>PECB UK Reseller of the Year 2017 awarded to Firebrand Training</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/pecb-uk-reseller-of-the-year-2017-awarded-to-firebrand-training</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2017 10:27:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/pecb-uk-reseller-of-the-year-2017-awarded-to-firebrand-training</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/32627/pecb_gala_firebrand.jpg">Firebrand has been named as PECB UK Reseller of the Year 2017 ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand first to provide onsite ISACA exams on accelerated courses</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-first-to-provide-onsite-isaca-exams-on-accelerated-courses</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2017 09:08:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-first-to-provide-onsite-isaca-exams-on-accelerated-courses</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Firebrand Training partner with PSI – ISACA’s testing vendor – to provide accelerated training courses that include official, onsite ISACA exams.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand Training Selected as a Finalist in the IAMCP 2017 Global Partner-to-Partner Awards</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-training-selected-as-a-finalist-in-the-iamcp-2017-global-partner-to-partner-awards</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:06:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-training-selected-as-a-finalist-in-the-iamcp-2017-global-partner-to-partner-awards</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Firebrand Training named as Finalist in the IAMCP Global Partner-to-Partner Awards.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>BBC Breakfast News features Firebrand Training Cyber Crime Pathways Programme</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/bbc-breakfast-news-features-firebrand-training-cyber-crime-pathways-programme</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2017 13:13:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/bbc-breakfast-news-features-firebrand-training-cyber-crime-pathways-programme</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/32080/cybercrime-firebrand-training.png">BBC Technology correspondent Rory Cellan-Jones joined accelerated cyber security training with UK law enforcement ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand Training partner with National Autistic Society for Autism Awareness Month</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-training-partner-with-national-autistic-society-for-autism-awareness-month</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 10:06:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-training-partner-with-national-autistic-society-for-autism-awareness-month</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Firebrand partner with The National Autistic Society (NAS) to support Autism Awareness Month and develop apprenticeships suitable for people on the autistic spectrum.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand Training launch new Microsoft Software Tester apprenticeship programme</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-training-launch-new-microsoft-software-tester-apprenticeship-programme</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2017 09:13:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-training-launch-new-microsoft-software-tester-apprenticeship-programme</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Firebrand partner with Microsoft and Testhouse to launch the new Microsoft Software Tester apprenticeship. The programme will teach young professionals DevOps skills and support Microsoft’s commitment to 30,000 new apprentices by 2020.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand Training launch new Microsoft Azure Apprenticeship programmes</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-training-launch-new-microsoft-azure-apprenticeship-programmes</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 13:28:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-training-launch-new-microsoft-azure-apprenticeship-programmes</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Firebrand partner with Microsoft to launch new Azure apprenticeship programmes. Four new IT apprenticeships will teach young professionals Azure skills and support Microsoft’s commitment to 30,000 new apprentices by 2020.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand launch new Microsoft certification training programmes</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-launch-new-microsoft-certification-training-programmes</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2017 10:47:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2017/firebrand-launch-new-microsoft-certification-training-programmes</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/31547/microsoft new cert roadmap.jpg">Firebrand partner with Microsoft to launch its official offering of Microsoft’s latest certifications. These new MCSE and MCSD certifications teach the skills aligned to Microsoft’s newest technologies and offer the fastest route to certification.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand launches the World’s most expensive cyber security training programmes</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2016/firebrand-launches-the-worlds-most-expensive-cyber-security-training-programmes</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2016 15:21:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2016/firebrand-launches-the-worlds-most-expensive-cyber-security-training-programmes</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/30129/aikwood-tower.jpg">Firebrand Training launches the world’s most expensive cyber security training programmes as part of a new premium service designed to deliver top tier knowledge.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Shock your brain into learning faster</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2016/shock-your-brain-into-learning-faster</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2016 09:54:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2016/shock-your-brain-into-learning-faster</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/29551/firebrand-headset-2.jpg">Using the groundbreaking process of neurostimulation, Firebrand Training is firing electric energy at students’ brains to accelerate learning up to 10 times the speed of traditional training.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Trailblazer IT apprentices leading the path for women in tech</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2016/trailblazer-it-apprentices-leading-the-path-for-women-in-tech</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2016 11:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2016/trailblazer-it-apprentices-leading-the-path-for-women-in-tech</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">On International Women's Day 2016, Firebrand recognises the next generation of Female apprentices currently paving the way for women in the tech industry. The number of women in the technology industry is growing 238% faster than men. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand named Top 20 IT training company for the sixth successive year</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2015/firebrand-named-top-20-it-training-company-for-the-sixth-successive-year</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2015 15:12:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2015/firebrand-named-top-20-it-training-company-for-the-sixth-successive-year</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Firebrand Training has been named in the TrainingIndustry.com Top 20 IT Training companies for the sixth year running: the seventh award Firebrand has picked up in 2015.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand Training Nordics named Microsoft Learning Partner of the Year 2015</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2015/firebrand-training-nordics-named-microsoft-learning-partner-of-the-year-2015</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2015 14:45:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2015/firebrand-training-nordics-named-microsoft-learning-partner-of-the-year-2015</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/25619/microsoft-award.jpg">Firebrand Training’s Nordic division has been named Microsoft Learning Partner of the Year for the fifth time. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand Training wins double award at EC-Council Global Awards 2015</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2015/firebrand-training-wins-double-award-at-ec-council-global-awards-2015</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2015 12:33:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2015/firebrand-training-wins-double-award-at-ec-council-global-awards-2015</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/24253/atc-of-the-year-2015.png">Firebrand Training wins Accredited Training Centre of the Year, extending a record-breaking run of seven successive years. Firebrand instructor Richard Millett was also named in the Instructor Circle of Excellence for the second time.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand and Microsoft partner to host first look at Windows Server 2016</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2015/firebrand-and-microsoft-partner-to-host-first-look-at-windows-server-2016</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2015 23:50:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2015/firebrand-and-microsoft-partner-to-host-first-look-at-windows-server-2016</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/10576752/2016-1-.jpg">Firebrand and Microsoft partner to host first look at Windows Server 2016. This exciting first look takes place on 13th August 2015 and will look at the operating system's new features.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand instructors get double win at Cisco Instructor Excellence Award 2015</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2015/firebrand-instructors-get-double-win-at-cisco-instructor-excellence-award-2015</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2015 14:00:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2015/firebrand-instructors-get-double-win-at-cisco-instructor-excellence-award-2015</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Firebrand Training instructors, Dave Petts and Richard Greaves, were this year recognised with the Cisco Instructor Excellence Award 2015.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand launch competition offering training for life at zero cost</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2015/firebrand-launch-competition-offering-training-for-life-at-zero-cost</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:15:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2015/firebrand-launch-competition-offering-training-for-life-at-zero-cost</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/22525/ftfl-2015.jpg">Firebrand Training, the leader in accelerated learning, re-launch their popular Free Training for Life competition. The winner will gain unrestricted access to Firebrand's portfolio of 180+ courses.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand to host ‘Why hire an IT apprentice?’ employer event with Microsoft, BCS &amp; the Government</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2015/firebrand-to-host-it-apprenticeships-panel-with-microsoft-bcs-the-government</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 10:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2015/firebrand-to-host-it-apprenticeships-panel-with-microsoft-bcs-the-government</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Firebrand is to host a panel of Government and industry leaders discussing IT Apprenticeships, to help managers to better understand how to grow a business through an IT apprenticeship program and access the range of funding available.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand names latest winner of 'Training for Life'</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2014/firebrand-names-latest-winner-of-training-for-life</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2014 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2014/firebrand-names-latest-winner-of-training-for-life</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/20391/ftfl_mailer.jpg">Firebrand has announced the latest winner of its 'Training for Life' competition. Mario Henkel, is an IT Administrator working for ponturo consulting AG in Frankfurt. He will gain a lifetime of free access to 200+ IT, security and project management courses. His prize is estimated to be worth over £1 million.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TechQuarters honoured at the National Apprenticeship Awards 2014</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2014/techquarters-honoured-at-the-national-apprenticeship-awards-2014</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2014 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2014/techquarters-honoured-at-the-national-apprenticeship-awards-2014</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/20342/techquarters-2014-apprenticeship-awards.jpg">TechQuarters, a Firebrand Apprenticeship partner, was last night crowned Small Employer of the Year in the Regional finals of the National Apprenticeship Awards 2014. The award recognises their continued contribution, commitment and success through their Apprenticeship programme. TechQuarters will now compete in the National finals, to be recognised as the best Small Employer of Apprentices in the United Kingdom.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand launches Official VMware vSphere certification offering</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2014/firebrand-launches-offering-of-official-vmware-vsphere-certification</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:03:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2014/firebrand-launches-offering-of-official-vmware-vsphere-certification</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/19864/vmware-logo.jpg">Firebrand launches its official offering of VMware vSphere in partnership with HP. The five day fast track course will be offered throughout Firebrand's European and Middle East training centres.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>First female to win a Microsoft Apprentice of the Year award</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2014/first-female-to-win-a-microsoft-apprentice-of-the-year-award</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2014 10:07:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2014/first-female-to-win-a-microsoft-apprentice-of-the-year-award</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/19854/kimberley-bolton-award.jpg">Firebrand apprentice, Kimberley Bolton, made history recently by becoming the first female to win a Microsoft Apprentice of the Year award in the Medium Business Category. Kimberley's achievement is another important step towards addressing the gender imbalance, where women make up less than 16% of the IT industry workforce.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand shines bright at Microsoft Apprentice of the Year awards</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2014/firebrand-shines-bright-at-microsoft-apprentice-of-the-year-awards</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2014 09:56:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2014/firebrand-shines-bright-at-microsoft-apprentice-of-the-year-awards</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/19728/microsoft_230614-308.jpg">Firebrand Apprentice Kimberley Bolton was last night crowned Microsoft Apprentice of the Year at the awards ceremony in the House of Commons. Firebrand Apprentice partners Hitachi and Pythagoras were also highly commended as Apprentice Employers. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Firebrand offers Training for Life at zero cost</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2014/firebrand-offers-training-for-life-at-zero-cost</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2014 13:05:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/firebrand-training/2014/firebrand-offers-training-for-life-at-zero-cost</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/19124/ftfl-500px-logo.png">Firebrand Training re-launches its competition to offer a second person a lifetime of training at zero cost to the winner.]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>