<?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>Tue, 24 Nov 2020 14:04:54 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>QA Partners with Microsoft to launch latest Impact Academy: Microsoft Azure</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2019/qa-partners-with-microsoft-to-launch-latest-impact-academy-microsoft-azure</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 May 2019 09:52:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2019/qa-partners-with-microsoft-to-launch-latest-impact-academy-microsoft-azure</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA is pleased to announce, in partnership with Microsoft, the launch of the latest Impact Academy: Microsoft Azure. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA is teaching the nation to code in a series of coding workshops</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2019/qa-is-teaching-the-nation-to-code-in-a-series-of-coding-workshops</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2019 09:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2019/qa-is-teaching-the-nation-to-code-in-a-series-of-coding-workshops</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Workshops hosted at Northumbria University were opened by Chi Onwurah MP who supports initiative that seeks to address tech diversity and the skills gap in Tyne and Wear. Teach the Nation to Code is a coding workshop run by QA aimed at career changers and graduates to inspire careers in tech and software development.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA signs collaborative partnership with Women in Tech (WIT) Network</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2019/qa-signs-collaborative-partnership-with-women-in-tech-wit-network</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 16:08:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2019/qa-signs-collaborative-partnership-with-women-in-tech-wit-network</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA is excited to announce a new partnership with the Women in Technology (WIT) Network – an organisation that is going from strength to strength and is predicted to be the largest network of women in technology in the world]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>UK’s first female cyber security apprenticeship achiever earns highest possible grade</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2019/uks-first-female-cyber-security-apprenticeship-achiever-earns-highest-possible-grade</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2019/uks-first-female-cyber-security-apprenticeship-achiever-earns-highest-possible-grade</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA cyber security apprentice Stephanie Haynes of HORIBA MIRA just became the first woman in the UK to successfully complete the Cyber Security Technologist Level 4 apprenticeship programme – and she knocked her end-point assessment out of the park with a Distinction, the highest possible grade achieved by only one other learner so far.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with a reception in parliament</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2019/qa-celebrates-national-apprenticeship-week-with-a-reception-in-parliament</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2019/qa-celebrates-national-apprenticeship-week-with-a-reception-in-parliament</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Brexit talks were set aside – in the grand Terrace Pavilion of the House of Commons at least – on Tuesday 5th March as employers, apprentices and Parliamentarians gathered to celebrate the life-transforming power of apprenticeships for National Apprenticeships Week (NAW).]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA Apprenticeships launches podcast series to help young people future-proof careers</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2019/qa-apprenticeships-launches-podcast-series-to-help-young-people-future-proof-careers</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2019 09:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2019/qa-apprenticeships-launches-podcast-series-to-help-young-people-future-proof-careers</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA Apprenticeships has launched a career podcast series helping young people just starting out in the world of work to “future-proof” their job prospects. The FutureProof Careers podcast assesses today’s job market, raises important career questions and helps young people set themselves up now for future career success.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA on a mission to boost tech diversity by signing Tech Talent Charter</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2019/qa-on-a-mission-to-boost-tech-diversity-by-signing-tech-talent-charter</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:22:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2019/qa-on-a-mission-to-boost-tech-diversity-by-signing-tech-talent-charter</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA has signed the Tech Talent Charter (TTC) as part of its ongoing commitment to break down career barriers, bridge the UK’s skills gap, promote a diverse workforce and support women in tech.

Founded by employers across the recruitment, tech and social enterprise fields, the Tech Talent Charter (TTC) brings together industries and organisations to drive diversity and address gender imbalance in technology roles. The government supported the TTC in its UK Digital Strategy policy paper published in March 2017.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA announces Data Literacy partnership with Carruthers and Jackson </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2019/qa-is-pleased-to-announce-a-data-literacy-partnership-with-carruthers-and-jackson</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jan 2019 12:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2019/qa-is-pleased-to-announce-a-data-literacy-partnership-with-carruthers-and-jackson</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA, the UK leader in IT, leadership and business skills training, is pleased to announce a partnership with Carruthers and Jackson to promote Data Literacy and Data Maturity programmes to organisations throughout the UK - and beyond.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>1,000 learners enroll on QA degree apprenticeship programmes </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/1000-learners-enroll-on-degree-apprenticeship-programmes</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2018 14:17:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/1000-learners-enroll-on-degree-apprenticeship-programmes</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA, the UK’s largest tech skills provider, celebrated a major milestone this month by placing its 1,000th learner in a degree apprenticeship role – changing the higher education game by offering new, socially mobile career routes into advanced and in-demand industries.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA boosts cyber security training portfolio with InfoSec Skills acquisition</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/qa-boosts-cyber-security-training-portfolio-with-infosec-skills-acquisition</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2018 11:09:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/qa-boosts-cyber-security-training-portfolio-with-infosec-skills-acquisition</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Acquisition means QA now offers the broadest range of cyber accreditations in the UK ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA raises the bar of online training effectiveness with the launch of Impact Academies</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/qa-raises-the-bar-of-online-training-effectiveness-with-the-launch-of-impact-academies</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:14:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/qa-raises-the-bar-of-online-training-effectiveness-with-the-launch-of-impact-academies</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA is pleased to announce the launch of its new innovative online training programme, QA Impact Academies.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Re-skilling the workforce</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/re-skilling-the-workforce</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2018 09:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/re-skilling-the-workforce</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/35291/re-skilling the workforce - giles smith qa at learning live 2018 800.png">Listen to QA's Director of Enterprise at this year's Learning Live event discuss the importance of investing in the workforce of the future. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA is pleased to announce a partnership with The AntiSocial Engineer Limited</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/qa-is-pleased-to-announce-a-partnership-with-the-antisocial-engineer-limited</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 14:49:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/qa-is-pleased-to-announce-a-partnership-with-the-antisocial-engineer-limited</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA, the leader in IT and business skills training, is pleased to announce its partnership with The AntiSocial Engineer Limited.

]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA chosen to deliver Leadership Academy for Socitm</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/qa-chosen-to-deliver-leadership-academy-for-socitm</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/qa-chosen-to-deliver-leadership-academy-for-socitm</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Socitm, the professional association for digital leaders in local public services, has  announced  it will partner up with QA to offer its largest and most comprehensive approach to leadership development.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA has signed a partnership agreement with PECB United Kingdom</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/qa-has-signed-a-partnership-agreement-with-pecb-united-kingdom</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2018 09:39:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/qa-has-signed-a-partnership-agreement-with-pecb-united-kingdom</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA, the leader in IT and business skills training, is pleased to announce a collaborative partnership with PECB UK, to further establish PECB training courses in the UK market.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA becomes a CREST Approved Training Provider</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/qa-becomes-a-crest-approved-training-provider</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Aug 2018 08:38:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/qa-becomes-a-crest-approved-training-provider</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA, the leader in IT and business skills training, is pleased to announce it is now a CREST approved training provider.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA's in LPI's 'Top 20 Highest Performing Learning Providers' 2018 report</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/qas-in-lpis-top-20-highest-performing-learning-providers-2018-report</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:01:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/qas-in-lpis-top-20-highest-performing-learning-providers-2018-report</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA, the UK's leading learning and training skills provider, is recognised as providing the highest quality of service and customer experience in a new report by the Learning and Performance Institute.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA announces partnership with Siker</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/qa-announces-partnership-with-siker</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jun 2018 16:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/qa-announces-partnership-with-siker</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA, the leader in IT and business skills training, is pleased to announce its partnership with Siker (part of the HS and TC Group), the leading Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security training company. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Successful technology adoption - it's all about the user </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/successful-technology-adoption-its-all-about-the-user</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2018 10:00:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/successful-technology-adoption-its-all-about-the-user</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/34198/tessa swithenby.png">QA's Director of Digital Adoption, Tessa Swithenby, talks about the importance of user adoption in transformation projects and how it can be achieved. 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>How do organisations demonstrate accountability for GDPR compliance? </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/how-do-organisations-demonstrate-accountability-for-gdpr-compliance</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:00:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/how-do-organisations-demonstrate-accountability-for-gdpr-compliance</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA Cyber Security Trainer, James Aguilan, outlines steps towards demonstrating compliance with the GDPR.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cryptocurrency Mining: Does the reward outweigh the cost? </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/cryptocurrency-mining-does-the-reward-outweigh-the-cost</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:40:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2018/cryptocurrency-mining-does-the-reward-outweigh-the-cost</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA Cyber Security Trainer, James Aguilan, looks at the practice of mining cryptocurrency.

]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA listed as 2017 Top 20 IT Training Company</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2017/qa-listed-as-2017-top-20-it-training-company</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Dec 2017 17:40:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2017/qa-listed-as-2017-top-20-it-training-company</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Training Industry has announced its Top 20 IT Training Companies List, celebrating the best providers of IT training services in support of corporate learning and development. 

QA, the UK’s leading provider of professional training, has featured for a fifth consecutive year.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA awarded with Google Cloud Platform Premier Partnership status</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2017/qa-awarded-with-google-cloud-platform-premier-partnership-status</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2017 15:06:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2017/qa-awarded-with-google-cloud-platform-premier-partnership-status</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA, the UK’s leading provider of professional training has announced that they have become one of the first UK training organisations to be awarded with Premier Partnership status enabling them to deliver authorised Google Cloud Platform training and certifications.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>CVC Capital Partners Fund VI agrees to acquire QA Group</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2017/cvc-capital-partners-fund-vi-agrees-to-acquire-qa-group</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 15:33:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2017/cvc-capital-partners-fund-vi-agrees-to-acquire-qa-group</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Bregal Investments ('Bregal') and CVC Capital Partners ('CVC') announced today that funds managed by Bregal Capital LLP and advised by EMK Capital LLP ('EMK') have agreed to sell QA, the UK's leading provider of IT education and skills, to CVC Fund VI.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Google Cloud Training gives organisations more options in their journey to the Cloud</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2017/google-cloud-training-gives-organisations-more-options-in-their-journey-to-the-cloud</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2017 12:31:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2017/google-cloud-training-gives-organisations-more-options-in-their-journey-to-the-cloud</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA, the UK’s leading provider of professional training has announced today that they have become one of the first UK partner organisations to deliver Google Cloud Platform training and certifications.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New insight reveals record number of university students dropped out of their course at Christmas to change route to a tech apprenticeship</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2017/new-insight-reveals-record-number-of-university-students-dropped-out-of-their-course-at-christmas-</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2017 10:47:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2017/new-insight-reveals-record-number-of-university-students-dropped-out-of-their-course-at-christmas-</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/31282/qaa christmas campaign 2016.jpg">During the Christmas period QA Apprenticeships saw a 25% increase in applications, compared to last year. Over 10,000 young people throughout the UK wanted to change direction, to take an apprenticeship rather than going back to University, after the Christmas break. Insight published in Nov 2016 proved tech apprenticeships can be worth more than a university degree – and uni students are taking note.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA Supports AWS re:Start to Boost Cloud Computing Training, Skills, and Employment in the UK</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2017/qa-supports-aws-restart-to-boost-cloud-computing-training-skills-and-employment-in-the-uk</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2017 13:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2017/qa-supports-aws-restart-to-boost-cloud-computing-training-skills-and-employment-in-the-uk</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/31221/aws event pic.jpg">QA Consulting to train 1000 young adults and military veterans in cloud computing technologies, working together with Amazon Web Services, The Prince's Trust and the Ministry of Defence (MoD)]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The tech sector is offering young adults a second chance</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2017/the-tech-sector-is-offering-young-adults-a-second-chance</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2017 11:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2017/the-tech-sector-is-offering-young-adults-a-second-chance</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/30992/grad day2.jpg">From an unemployed 16-year-old to a motivated and highly driven young adult with an appetite for working in tech. How QA, the government and the tech industry are creating life-changing career opportunities for young people in the UK.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>UK tech apprentice, 22, to get voice heard at European Parliament</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/uk-tech-apprentice-22-to-get-voice-heard-at-european-parliament</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2016 13:49:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/uk-tech-apprentice-22-to-get-voice-heard-at-european-parliament</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">UK tech apprentice Satveer Kaur-Singh, age 22, is called to present at the European Parliament in Brussels, to get her voice heard ...QA apprentice shares her experience to contribute to debate with European ministers and industry heads.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA Consulting strengthens IT process automation practice with senior appointment</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/qa-consulting-strengthens-it-process-automation-practice-with-senior-appointment</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 11:47:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/qa-consulting-strengthens-it-process-automation-practice-with-senior-appointment</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/30707/toby profile image.jpg">QA's innovative tech consulting business, QA Consulting, hires Accenture's UK&I Director of Pega Practice.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA opens new consultancy delivery centre in Telford</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/qa-opens-new-consultancy-delivery-centre-in-telford</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2016 15:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/qa-opens-new-consultancy-delivery-centre-in-telford</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Tech consulting innovators, QA Consulting, have ventured into Shropshire creating 50 local jobs, as they help to bridge the local digital skills gap.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>A new way in digital learning: QA Online ITIL Academy</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/a-new-way-in-digital-learning-qa-online-itil-academy</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2016 11:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/a-new-way-in-digital-learning-qa-online-itil-academy</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA, the UK leader in IT and business skills training, has launched an Online ITIL® Academy, as part of a planned series including: Project Management, Cyber Security, Business Systems Development and App and Web Development. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA backs UK freelancers to help fill the skills gap by sponsoring the IPSE-QA Freelancer Awards 2016</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/qa-backs-uk-freelancers-to-help-fill-the-skills-gap-by-sponsoring-the-ipse-qa-freelancer-awards-2016</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2016 10:30:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/qa-backs-uk-freelancers-to-help-fill-the-skills-gap-by-sponsoring-the-ipse-qa-freelancer-awards-2016</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA is pleased to announce its’ headline sponsorship of this year’s IPSE, the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed, annual Freelancer Awards which recognise the UK’s best independent professionals. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA Launches Cyber Training Lab </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/qa-launches-cyber-training-lab</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2016 10:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/qa-launches-cyber-training-lab</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Custom-Built Facility Enables Enterprises to Simulate a Cyber-Attack and Learn to Practice Defending their Systems and Data]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA warns we’re operating in the cyber security stone age when it comes to the Internet of Things</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/qa-warns-were-operating-in-the-cyber-security-stone-age-when-it-comes-to-the-internet-of-things</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2016 15:08:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/qa-warns-were-operating-in-the-cyber-security-stone-age-when-it-comes-to-the-internet-of-things</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Fifth Annual Internet of Things Day, April 9th 2016.

As the technology industry prepares to celebrate technical achievements in connecting objects together, the UK’s largest training provider, QA, warns that from a security perspective, the IoT is broken.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA warns on over-reliance on technology by UK firms on World Backup Day</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/qa-warns-on-over-reliance-on-technology-by-uk-firms-on-world-backup-day</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2016 18:18:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/qa-warns-on-over-reliance-on-technology-by-uk-firms-on-world-backup-day</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">'True data protection, and true data security, starts with training your people' says QA Technical Director. Many backup vendors have been touting their wares ahead of World Backup Day (March 31, 2016). In response, the UK’s largest training provider, QA, is warning firms not to try and solve the problem by simply buying more technology. Instead, QA is counselling a more holistic approach to backup and data protection – one that gives training and education of staff equal billing to technology investment.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA receives Director’s Award from Red Hat </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/qa-receives-directors-award-from-red-hat</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2016 14:06:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/qa-receives-directors-award-from-red-hat</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/29478/red hat director's award.jpg">QA, the UK leader in IT and business skills training, has been presented with a Director’s Award from Red Hat. Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source software solutions, gives one Director's Award a year to partners that go the extra-mile in their work with Red Hat.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA receives Hortonworks EMEA Training Partner of the Year Award </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/qa-receives-hortonworks-emea-training-partner-of-the-year-award</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2016 17:54:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2016/qa-receives-hortonworks-emea-training-partner-of-the-year-award</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA, the UK leader in IT and business skills training, has been presented with the EMEA Training Partner of the Year Award from Hortonworks.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA announces partnership with NotSoSecure to strengthen its cyber security training portfolio.</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2015/qa-announces-partnership-with-notsosecure-to-strengthen-its-cyber-security-training-portfolio</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2015 11:08:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2015/qa-announces-partnership-with-notsosecure-to-strengthen-its-cyber-security-training-portfolio</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">The combination of NotSoSecure and QA will provide market leading ‘Advanced Ethical Hacking’ courses, enhancing QA’s already comprehensive cyber security training portfolio, helping UK companies and the public sector to prevent cyber-attacks.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Survey from QA Reveals How UK Businesses Plan to Tackle Cyber Security Threats in 2016</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2015/survey-from-qa-reveals-how-uk-businesses-plan-to-tackle-cyber-security-threats-in-2016</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2015 10:08:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2015/survey-from-qa-reveals-how-uk-businesses-plan-to-tackle-cyber-security-threats-in-2016</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Despite eight out of ten IT decision makers experiencing a data or cyber security breach in their organisation in 2015, less than one-third plan to invest in cyber security technologies in 2016.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Home Office wins award for ‘Best use of Cloud Services’ at the 2015’s Computing / BCS UK IT Industry Awards</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2015/home-office-wins-award-for-best-use-of-cloud-services-at-the-2015s-computing-bcs-uk-it-industry-awar</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2015 16:08:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2015/home-office-wins-award-for-best-use-of-cloud-services-at-the-2015s-computing-bcs-uk-it-industry-awar</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">The Home Office won the award for the 'Best Use of Cloud Services', for their EBSA solution. This is a project that QA Consulting (formerly NETbuilder Academy) have been involved in delivering since its inception 2 years ago. They were able to leverage QA Consultant’s expertise in DevOps and their partnership with Puppet Labs to design and build out this Enterprise grade platform.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA strengthens its ability to provide IT Talent for UK plc and the Public Sector by acquiring NETbuilder Academy</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2015/qa-strengthens-its-ability-to-provide-it-talent-for-uk-plc-and-the-public-sector-by-acquiring-netbui</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2015 18:45:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2015/qa-strengthens-its-ability-to-provide-it-talent-for-uk-plc-and-the-public-sector-by-acquiring-netbui</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA, the leader in IT and business skills training, has acquired NETbuilder Academy, a leading provider of STEM-graduate consultants providing specialist IT skills into Clients.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA wins 2015 Microsoft Worldwide Learning Partner of the Year </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2015/qa-wins-2015-microsoft-worldwide-learning-partner-of-the-year</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2015 09:20:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2015/qa-wins-2015-microsoft-worldwide-learning-partner-of-the-year</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/23058/microsoft partner of the year 2015.png">Recognised for providing innovative training solutions that drive Microsoft Azure technology skills]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA Information Security course now accredited by CESG</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/qa-information-security-course-now-accredited-by-cesg</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2014 10:08:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/qa-information-security-course-now-accredited-by-cesg</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/21227/bill cct launch acceptance.jpg">QA shows commitment to providing high quality cyber security training with CESG-accredited course.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA listed as 2014 Top 20 IT Training Company</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/qa-listed-as-2014-top-20-it-training-company</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:44:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/qa-listed-as-2014-top-20-it-training-company</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/21212/it training 2014.png">TrainingIndustry.com globally recognises QA Learning as a top IT training provider]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA provides training for the recently-launched Tech Partnership Training Fund</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/qa-provides-training-for-the-recently-launched-tech-partnership-training-fund</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2014 09:08:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/qa-provides-training-for-the-recently-launched-tech-partnership-training-fund</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/20870/tech partnership logo.png">QA supports the Tech Partnership Training Fund, a government-funded scheme for employers to invest more heavily in IT training.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA to boost graduate employability with the ‘QA Gateway Programme’</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/qa-to-boost-graduate-employability-with-the-qa-gateway-programme</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2014 12:36:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/qa-to-boost-graduate-employability-with-the-qa-gateway-programme</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Named the ‘QA Gateway Programme’ it is designed to improve employability for thousands of high-calibre graduates looking to enter the increasingly diverse world of IT.  Through the programme QA aims to become one of the UKs leading graduate employers – fast tracking the careers of young people into the increasingly competitive IT market.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>3D Printing Partnership between QA Limited and ObjectForm</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/3d-printing-partnership-between-qa-limited-and-objectform</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Aug 2014 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/3d-printing-partnership-between-qa-limited-and-objectform</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">With the demand for 3D Printing technology growing rapidly and a thirst from business to know how this technology will impact processes and markets globally, today has seen a new partnership formed between QA, one of the UK’s leading learning companies and ObjectForm, a tech start-up specialising in 3D Printing. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Number of school leavers demanding IT apprenticeships doubles</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/number-of-school-leavers-demanding-it-apprenticeships-doubles</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2014 13:21:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/number-of-school-leavers-demanding-it-apprenticeships-doubles</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/19969/ofsted.png">Not going to uni - applications for IT apprenticeships at an all-time high in the lead-up to A Level results day 2014, says top apprenticeship firm]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA partners with Computing Magazine for Securing Talent Initiative</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/qa-partners-with-computing-magazine-for-securing-talent-initiative</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2014 12:00:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/qa-partners-with-computing-magazine-for-securing-talent-initiative</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/19275/securing talent logo with qa.jpg">QA and Computing team up to combat cyber security skills gap.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA to deliver Hortonworks Apache Hadoop 2.0 training in the UK</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/qa-to-deliver-hortonworks-apache-hadoop-20-training-in-the-uk</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2014 09:13:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/qa-to-deliver-hortonworks-apache-hadoop-20-training-in-the-uk</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA joins Hortonworks Certified Partner network as the largest UK training partner.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA wins Best Training Provider for the ContractorUK Readers’ Awards 2013</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/qa-wins-best-training-provider-for-the-contractoruk-readers-awards-2013</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:31:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2014/qa-wins-best-training-provider-for-the-contractoruk-readers-awards-2013</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/18782/best-training-provider-2013.gif">IT contractors nominate QA as Best Training Provider]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA awarded with Premier VMware Authorised Training Centre (VATC) status</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2013/qa-awarded-with-premier-vmware-authorised-training-centre-vatc-status</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2013 09:53:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2013/qa-awarded-with-premier-vmware-authorised-training-centre-vatc-status</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">VMware recognizes QA with Premier VATC status]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA to host Project Management Assessment-Led Learning Summit</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2013/qa-to-host-project-management-assessment-led-learning-summit</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:13:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2013/qa-to-host-project-management-assessment-led-learning-summit</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA is hosting a Project Management Summit with the Association for Project Management (APM) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to discuss an assessment led learning approach to Project Management Learning.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA to Deliver Amazon Web Services Training in the UK</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2013/qa-to-deliver-amazon-web-services-training-in-the-uk</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2013 11:03:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2013/qa-to-deliver-amazon-web-services-training-in-the-uk</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/17542/apn-arthtrainpart-light.png">QA joins Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN); AWS-authorised training courses now available from QA.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA Appoints New Director of Cyber Security </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2013/qa-appoints-new-director-of-cyber-security</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Sep 2013 16:52:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2013/qa-appoints-new-director-of-cyber-security</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA, the leading provider of Technical IT training, today announces the appointment of Greg Newton-Ingham to the position of Director of Cyber Security as part of an ongoing commitment to the provision of excellent cyber security training at QA. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA opens state of-the-art training centre in Leeds City Exchange to meet growing demand </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2013/qa-opens-state-of-the-art-training-centre-in-leeds-city-exchange-to-meet-growing-demand</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2013 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2013/qa-opens-state-of-the-art-training-centre-in-leeds-city-exchange-to-meet-growing-demand</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/17379/qa leeds.jpg">QA, the global training company that transforms performance through learning, opened a new state of the art training centre, in Leeds City Exchange on Tuesday, 3rd September 2013.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA listed as one of the top 10 UK training companies</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2013/qa-listed-as-one-of-the-top-10-uk-training-companies</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2013 16:51:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2013/qa-listed-as-one-of-the-top-10-uk-training-companies</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">LPI Publishes the 2013 ‘Training Top 50’ - QA remains at the top of the list]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New research reveals major cyber security flaws in working practises </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2013/new-research-reveals-major-cyber-security-flaws-in-working-practises-</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:08:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2013/new-research-reveals-major-cyber-security-flaws-in-working-practises-</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/15913/5 questions to ask to identify the cyber security risks to your business_qa infographic 2.jpg">Misuse of corporate data, password protocols, and mobile app downloads all contributing to corporate cyber security risks.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA recognised for innovation at the Learning Awards 2012</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2012/qa-recognised-for-innovation-at-the-learning-awards-2012</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:12:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2012/qa-recognised-for-innovation-at-the-learning-awards-2012</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Leading training provider QA has been recognised for both its innovation and people at the Learning &amp; Performance Institute’s Annual Learning Awards. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Calling all young IT enthusiasts - Microsoft Partner Apprenticeship vacancies available now</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2010/calling-all-young-it-enthusiasts-microsoft-partner-apprenticeship-vacancies-available-now</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2010/calling-all-young-it-enthusiasts-microsoft-partner-apprenticeship-vacancies-available-now</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA Ltd, the UK market leader in IT training has partnered with Microsoft in an exciting new initiative for potential young apprentices in London, Thames Valley, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester. Immediately available, these IT apprenticeship vacancies are worked based. This means that the participants are full time employees from day one with a company that is a Microsoft partner, and are supported by an extensive training programme. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA launches two new Microsoft initiatives that help increase business value</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2010/qa-launches-two-new-microsoft-initiatives-that-help-increase-business-value</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2010/qa-launches-two-new-microsoft-initiatives-that-help-increase-business-value</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">With technological tools developing at a pace, many organisations are unsure how to select the right solutions to improve business efficiency whilst ensuring their IT teams have the skills to maximise effectiveness of these new technologies.  By working with Microsoft to deliver a series of ‘Unlocking the Business Value’ seminars and launching residential accelerated training programmes, QA  present a learning solution that meets the needs of the individual and business.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA Launches Residential Accelerated Microsoft Training Programmes</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2010/qa-launches-residential-accelerated-microsoft-training-programmes</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2010/qa-launches-residential-accelerated-microsoft-training-programmes</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA, the UK’s leading IT training company, and Europe’s largest provider of Microsoft training, has responded to customer demand by launching a new range of residential accelerated Microsoft training programmes.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA gets on the bus for Microsoft Career Express</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2009/qa-gets-on-the-bus-for-microsoft-career-express</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2009/qa-gets-on-the-bus-for-microsoft-career-express</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA’s senior learning consultant, Bob Simms, is joining Microsoft’s Career Express tour, running from 26 October to 13 November 2009. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA offers Certified Ethical Hacker as EC-Council Authorised Training Provider</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2009/qa-offers-certified-ethical-hacker-as-ec-council-authorised-training-provider</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2009/qa-offers-certified-ethical-hacker-as-ec-council-authorised-training-provider</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA is launching a new and updated range of security training including the Certified Ethical Hacker certification, authorised by EC-Council.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA continues to demonstrate exceptional quality with 4th EMEA award for Novell training</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2009/qa-continues-to-demonstrate-exceptional-quality-with-4th-emea-award-for-novell-training</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2009/qa-continues-to-demonstrate-exceptional-quality-with-4th-emea-award-for-novell-training</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA has been named EMEA Training Partner of the Year by Novell for 2009, winning the award for four of the last five years and adding to the company’s extensive array of awards.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA wins 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Award for Learning Solutions: Impact Partner of the Year</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2009/qa-wins-2009-microsoft-worldwide-partner-award-for-learning-solutions-impact-partner-of-the-year</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2009/qa-wins-2009-microsoft-worldwide-partner-award-for-learning-solutions-impact-partner-of-the-year</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA, the UK’s leading provider of technical training, has been selected as a 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards winner in Learning Solutions, Impact Partner of the Year. The company was chosen out of an international field of top Microsoft partners for delivering market-leading customer solutions built on Microsoft technology.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA and BCS help to set the standard for Green IT: Best practice in environmentally responsible computing</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2009/qa-and-bcs-help-to-set-the-standard-for-green-it-best-practice-in-environmentally-responsible-computing</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2009/qa-and-bcs-help-to-set-the-standard-for-green-it-best-practice-in-environmentally-responsible-computing</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">With the current pressure on IT budgets, investing in Green IT might seem like an unnecessary extravagance. But a new Green IT qualification (Foundation Level) from the BCS in conjunction with QA not only helps organisations understand how to begin to protect our environment but also helps to save money, meet legislation and prevent bad publicity.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA recognised for quality of Citrix training: Certified Instructor of the Year </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2009/qa-recognised-for-quality-of-citrix-training-certified-instructor-of-the-year-</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2009/qa-recognised-for-quality-of-citrix-training-certified-instructor-of-the-year-</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA’s leading Citrix technologist, Rob Blincoe, has been recognised as Citrix Certified Instructor of the Year for EMEA. The training company leads the way in the UK with 85% of the market share for Citrix courses, and is the only UK Citrix Authorised Learning Centre (CALC) to offer the entire Citrix curriculum.  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>New 'green IT' qualification launched: accredited approach to best practice</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/new-green-it-qualification-launched-accredited-approach-to-best-practice</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/new-green-it-qualification-launched-accredited-approach-to-best-practice</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">A new accredited qualification in environmentally-aware IT best practice has been launched by the British Computer Society (BCS) and will be delivered by the UK's leading provider of technical training, QA-Xpertise. Developed in collaboration with industry experts the programme will provide the skills and knowledge to answer today's challenges in a way that is both cost-effective and resource-conscious.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA-Xpertise wins Citrix Learning award: UK CALC of the year</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/qa-xpertise-wins-citrix-learning-award-uk-calc-of-the-year</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/qa-xpertise-wins-citrix-learning-award-uk-calc-of-the-year</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA-Xpertise has been awarded the UK Citrix Authorised Learning Centre (CALC) of the Year award for 2008. The award recognises both the high quality of the training delivered by QA-Xpertise and the breadth of the Citrix curriculum offered.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Xpertise positioned as the number three IT training provider in the UK in independent research</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/xpertise-positioned-as-the-number-three-it-training-provider-in-the-uk-in-independent-research</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/xpertise-positioned-as-the-number-three-it-training-provider-in-the-uk-in-independent-research</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Independent research firm IT Skills Research has ranked Xpertise as third in its annual list of the UK’s top 50 IT training providers.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Xpertise to deliver new Microsoft Office 2007 certifications to organisations - starting with itself</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/xpertise-to-deliver-new-microsoft-office-2007-certifications-to-organisations-starting-with-itself</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/xpertise-to-deliver-new-microsoft-office-2007-certifications-to-organisations-starting-with-itself</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Leading training company Xpertise has launched the new Microsoft Business Certification Programme including brand new qualifications for Office 2007 and Windows Vista– and Xpertise is its own first customer.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Xpertise chooses HRD 2008 to launch its new intensive development programmes</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/xpertise-chooses-hrd-2008-to-launch-its-new-intensive-development-programmes</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/xpertise-chooses-hrd-2008-to-launch-its-new-intensive-development-programmes</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Leading training company Xpertise is launching a new range of ‘intensive development programmes’ at the HRD show at ExCel in London on 15-17 April.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Xpertise announces record preliminary results for year ended 31st December 2007</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/xpertise-announces-record-preliminary-results-for-year-ended-31st-december-2007</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/xpertise-announces-record-preliminary-results-for-year-ended-31st-december-2007</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Xpertise‘s outstanding preliminary results for 2007 include an increase in revenue of 40% and increase in profits of over 100%]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA-IQ launches new .NET 3.5 curriculum: Creates end-to-end skills solution</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/qa-iq-launches-new-net-35-curriculum-creates-end-to-end-skills-solution</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/qa-iq-launches-new-net-35-curriculum-creates-end-to-end-skills-solution</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA-IQ has launched its new .NET 3.5 schedule with a full development path of courses from beginner to expert levels. The courses range from an introduction to .NET for those new to the framework, through language courses for both Visual Basic and C#, to application development and skills for those working with enterprise technologies. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA-IQ wins Oracle University Partner of the Year award: Growth and quality of delivery recognised</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/qa-iq-wins-oracle-university-partner-of-the-year-award-growth-and-quality-of-delivery-recognised</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/qa-iq-wins-oracle-university-partner-of-the-year-award-growth-and-quality-of-delivery-recognised</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA-IQ has been awarded UK Oracle University Partner of the Year for 2007 at the Oracle UK Partner awards. The award is in recognition of both the growth in Oracle training delivered by QA-IQ in the last twelve months, and also the company’s commitment to consistently high quality delivery.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Xpertise adds Siebel to its CRM training portfolio</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/xpertise-adds-siebel-to-its-crm-training-portfolio</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/xpertise-adds-siebel-to-its-crm-training-portfolio</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Leading training company Xpertise has added Siebel training to its portfolio of customer-relationship management (CRM) training.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Xpertise awarded IBM Reseller of the Year for 2007 for its outstanding IT training</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/xpertise-awarded-ibm-reseller-of-the-year-for-2007-for-its-outstanding-it-training</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2008/xpertise-awarded-ibm-reseller-of-the-year-for-2007-for-its-outstanding-it-training</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">IBM has selected leading training company Xpertise as its Reseller of the Year for 2007 – a prestigious award based on the company’s exceptional track record during the year.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA-IQ awarded Sun Authorised Training Partner status: Comprehensive Sun portfolio now available</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/qa-iq-awarded-sun-authorised-training-partner-status-comprehensive-sun-portfolio-now-available</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/qa-iq-awarded-sun-authorised-training-partner-status-comprehensive-sun-portfolio-now-available</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA-IQ has launched a wide-ranging portfolio of Sun Microsystems training following the agreement of a new learning collaboration in the UK.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Xpertise’s Bill Walker to participate in Microsoft’s  Learning Partner Advisory Council </title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/xpertise’s-bill-walker-to-participate-in-microsoft’s-learning-partner-advisory-council-</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/xpertise’s-bill-walker-to-participate-in-microsoft’s-learning-partner-advisory-council-</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/12572/3231.jpg">Bill Walker, board director at leading training company Xpertise, will join Microsoft’s Learning Partner Advisory Council.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Managed Training Programmes help to fuel Xpertise's growth and impressive half year results</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/managed-training-programmes-help-to-fuel-xpertises-growth-and-impressive-half-year-results</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/managed-training-programmes-help-to-fuel-xpertises-growth-and-impressive-half-year-results</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">New managed training programme contracts contribute to 30% revenue growth in Xpertise Group PLC's half year results.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Xpertise ITIL trainer nominated as finalist for British Computer Society's 'IT trainer of the year'</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/xpertise-itil-trainer-nominated-as-finalist-for-british-computer-societys-it-trainer-of-the-year</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/xpertise-itil-trainer-nominated-as-finalist-for-british-computer-societys-it-trainer-of-the-year</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">The British Computer Society has announced that Steve Leach, Xpertise's lead ITIL trainer, has been nominated as a finalist for 'trainer of the year' in its 2007 Individual Excellence Awards.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Ensure skills are in place for Vista Deployment in 2008: Organisations plan upgrade around first Service Pack</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/ensure-skills-are-in-place-for-vista-deployment-in-2008-organisations-plan-upgrade-around-first-service-pack</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/ensure-skills-are-in-place-for-vista-deployment-in-2008-organisations-plan-upgrade-around-first-service-pack</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Many companies are waiting for Service Pack 1 to be released for Microsoft's Windows Vista before beginning deployment, according to customers of the UK's leading learning company, QA-IQ. Over 70% of attendees at QA-IQ's recent Vista Deployment Summit said they are more likely to deploy Vista following its first significant update, currently scheduled for early 2008.

However, while many are waiting before committing to a widespread roll-out, they are already considering the skills that their teams will require to deploy and support the new operating system.

]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Plan for fast and efficient deployment of Windows Vista: Find out how to make the most of this new technology at QA-IQ's free summit</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/plan-for-fast-and-efficient-deployment-of-windows-vista-find-out-how-to-make-the-most-of-this-new-technology-at-qa-iqs-free-summit</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/plan-for-fast-and-efficient-deployment-of-windows-vista-find-out-how-to-make-the-most-of-this-new-technology-at-qa-iqs-free-summit</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Is your organisation planning to upgrade to Windows Vista and Office 2007? Do you want to find out more before you begin your deployment? Experts from QA-IQ and Microsoft will be explaining the best way to plan your deployment at a free summit this September. Taking place at Microsoft Campus, Thames Valley Park, on Wednesday 12th September, the free community event gives technical managers and senior IT professionals the chance to understand how to plan and prepare for upgrading to Windows Vista and Office 2007.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Improve Configuration Management skills with new courses from QA-IQ: Jumpstart available for groundbreaking Novell software</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/improve-configuration-management-skills-with-new-courses-from-qa-iq-jumpstart-available-for-groundbreaking-novell-software</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/improve-configuration-management-skills-with-new-courses-from-qa-iq-jumpstart-available-for-groundbreaking-novell-software</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA-IQ is launching 'Jumpstart' courses for the revolutionary new Novell Desktop Management solution. The latest ZENworks Configuration Management (ZCM) product from Novell is the first to work with Microsoft's Active Directory as well as Novell's own eDirectory.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Xpertise's soft skills programmes accredited by The Chartered Management Institute</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/xpertises-soft-skills-programmes-accredited-by-the-chartered-management-institute</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/xpertises-soft-skills-programmes-accredited-by-the-chartered-management-institute</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Key soft skills training courses from leading UK training provider Xpertise have been accredited by the Chartered Management Institute - enabling delegates to qualify for Institute membership.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Xpertise selected to provide ProClarity business intelligence training in the UK</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/xpertise-selected-to-provide-proclarity-business-intelligence-training-in-the-uk</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/xpertise-selected-to-provide-proclarity-business-intelligence-training-in-the-uk</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Leading UK training provider Xpertise has been selected by Microsoft to provide training on  ProClarity business intelligence management software.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA-IQ &amp; NIIT partner to launch Intel Multi-Core training programme in the UK: Skilling developers in leveraging the power of multi-core technology</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/qa-iq-niit-partner-to-launch-intel-multi-core-training-programme-in-the-uk-skilling-developers-in-leveraging-the-power-of-multi-core-technology</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/qa-iq-niit-partner-to-launch-intel-multi-core-training-programme-in-the-uk-skilling-developers-in-leveraging-the-power-of-multi-core-technology</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA-IQ, the UK's leading learning solutions provider, and NIIT, a Global IT Training provider, today announced the UK launch of a Multi-Core training curriculum, developed jointly by NIIT and Intel and deployed globally by NIIT. As part of the alliance, QA-IQ, an industry-leader with over twenty years' experience in the field of technical training, will offer this specialised new training curriculum at its training centres across the UK.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA-IQ launches new Windows Server 2008 courses: Be the first to experience Microsoft's latest technology</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/qa-iq-launches-new-windows-server-2008-courses-be-the-first-to-experience-microsofts-latest-technology</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/qa-iq-launches-new-windows-server-2008-courses-be-the-first-to-experience-microsofts-latest-technology</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">QA-IQ has launched a new programme of Windows Server 2008 training with a dedicated week of clinics exploring the product's new features.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Continued growth in IT training and managed training services drives £500,000 expansion of Xpertise's Leeds training centre</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/continued-growth-in-it-training-and-managed-training-services-drives-£500,000-expansion-of-xpertises-leeds-training-centre</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/continued-growth-in-it-training-and-managed-training-services-drives-£500,000-expansion-of-xpertises-leeds-training-centre</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Growth in IT training and managed training services has led to an investment of £500,000 in a refit of Xpertise's training centre in Leeds, Yorkshire - doubling capacity in order to cope with local demand.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Deployment planning key for Windows Vista success: organisations already planning for upgrade</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/deployment-planning-key-for-windows-vista-success-organisations-already-planning-for-upgrade</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/deployment-planning-key-for-windows-vista-success-organisations-already-planning-for-upgrade</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Many companies are already planning their implementation of the new Windows Vista operating system, according to learning company QA-IQ. At a recent Windows Vista summit, hosted by QA-IQ, 78% of organisations indicated that they are already planning for the new system.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Xpertise rolls out Microsoft Visual Workshop Team Studio training to over twenty five countries</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/xpertise-rolls-out-microsoft-visual-workshop-team-studio-training-to-over-twenty-five-countries</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/xpertise-rolls-out-microsoft-visual-workshop-team-studio-training-to-over-twenty-five-countries</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Leading IT training company Xpertise is just completing the delivery of an EMEA-wide Microsoft Visual Studio Team System training programme to over 300 people in twenty five countries.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Xpertise brings the world’s leading Microsoft Dynamics training to the United Kingdom</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/xpertise-brings-the-world’s-leading-microsoft-dynamics-training-to-the-united-kingdom</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/xpertise-brings-the-world’s-leading-microsoft-dynamics-training-to-the-united-kingdom</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Leading IT training and soft skills training company Xpertise is expanding its Microsoft Dynamics training portfolio to include training from the market leaders, Microworld.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>QA-IQ launches Novell migration course: supports change from Red Hat to SUSE Linux</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/qa-iq-launches-novell-migration-course-supports-change-from-red-hat-to-suse-linux</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/qa-iq-launches-novell-migration-course-supports-change-from-red-hat-to-suse-linux</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Following the recent landmark announcement of the partnership between Microsoft and Novell, many companies will be considering migrating from Red Hat to SUSE Linux. While the versions of Linux have a great deal in common, there are a number of different features with which administrators will need to become familiar. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Virtualisation made simple with VMware training: QA-IQ offers authorised VMware courses</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/virtualisation-made-simple-with-vmware-training-qa-iq-offers-authorised-vmware-courses</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/virtualisation-made-simple-with-vmware-training-qa-iq-offers-authorised-vmware-courses</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">In a new addition to its extensive range of technical training, QA-IQ now offers customers access to authorised courses from VMware, the global leader in software for industry-standard virtualised desktops and servers.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>SoftGrid solutions support simple deployment: QA-IQ Group provides end-to-end solutions for application virtualisation</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/softgrid-solutions-support-simple-deployment-qa-iq-group-provides-end-to-end-solutions-for-application-virtualisation</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/softgrid-solutions-support-simple-deployment-qa-iq-group-provides-end-to-end-solutions-for-application-virtualisation</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Businesses looking to reduce the complexity of application deployment can turn to QA-IQ Group, leading the way for Microsoft's SoftGrid technology with an end-to-end solution available through solutions provider, IQ-Sys, and sister company training provider, QA-IQ.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Improve compliance with strong data skills:Authorised Oracle certification from QA-IQ</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/improve-compliance-with-strong-data-skillsauthorised-oracle-certification-from-qa-iq</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/improve-compliance-with-strong-data-skillsauthorised-oracle-certification-from-qa-iq</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Strong data management skills are of increasing importance in a world where business processes are shaped by information. With essential customer records gathered from customer service systems, web sites and payment processing, it's critical that this data is stored and maintained effectively and securely.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Xpertise expands London training centre further, opening more classrooms for professional skills courses</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/xpertise-expands-london-training-centre-further,-opening-more-classrooms-for-professional-skills-courses</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/xpertise-expands-london-training-centre-further,-opening-more-classrooms-for-professional-skills-courses</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Xpertise has announced the further expansion of its training centre in the City of London, adding two more classrooms to cope with the demand for professional skills training. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Gain hands-on skills with new live learning from QA-IQ</title><link>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/gain-hands-on-skills-with-new-live-learning-from-qa-iq</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://learningnews.com/news/qa/2007/gain-hands-on-skills-with-new-live-learning-from-qa-iq</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[ <img src="https://learningnews.com/media/14866368/learningnews.png">Integrated practical learning ensures real-world experience: QA-IQ announces an innovative learning opportunity with the launch of its new Experience Packs. Allowing learners to gain real-world experience with new and existing technologies, the hands-on practical sessions ensure IT professionals return to the workplace having already gained experience of the actual situations they will meet.]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>