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Announcing the IT Training Awards 2011

UKLearning NewsLPI (Learning and Performance Institute)

The Institute of IT Training is now accepting award submissions for the annual IT Training Awards, taking place on 3rd February 2011, at the Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, London.

Now in its 14th year, the IT Training Awards are firmly established as the benchmark for excellence in the IT Training industry, recognising outstanding examples of high standards, best practice, innovation and distinction in Learning and Development.

We can announce that confirmed sponsors for the IT Training Awards 2011 currently include a consecutive 4th year sponsorship for the Training Company of the Year category from Prometric. Jerry Young, Director of Prometric commented “Our decision to renew our sponsorship was based on the profile this gives us with leading training companies and is a sign of our continuing commitment to work in partnership with the IT training industry”.

BCS are sponsoring the Trainer of the Year category for a successive 3rd year. “BCS is proud to recognise the top trainers in IT.” Pete Bayley, Director of Qualifications at BCS.

For an outstanding 6th year, Ricoh Europe has established sponsorship for the External Training Project of the Year category and 2e2 Training confirmed they will be a category sponsor for the 3rd year. “The sponsorship programme not only enables us to demonstrate our support of the training industry, but also to utilise our expertise as a leading UK training provider to recognise those who have made an outstanding contribution in their area of training specialism.”Samantha Kinstrey, Managing Director of 2e2 Training Ltd.

And finally, Saffron Interactive will once again be sponsoring the prestigious Champagne Reception on the night for the 3rd year running. Hanif Sazen, CEO of Saffron Interactive said “We’ve long been supporters of the Institute, which has played a key role in raising standards in the industry, so we are delighted to be sponsoring this event again”.

There are still sponsorship opportunities available and more information can be provided by contacting Scott Buckley: sbuckley@iitt.org.uk/ 0845 006 8858.

To find out more about the IT Training Awards, categories, submission dates and more please visit our dedicated website www.ittrainingawards.co.uk.