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Pearson VUE announced as Gold Sponsor for prestigious testing industry event

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Pearson VUE, the global leader in computer-based testing, has announced that it will be a Gold Sponsor for the second annual European Association of Test Publishers (E-ATP) Conference.

Pearson VUE, the global leader in computer-based testing, has announced that it will be a Gold Sponsor for the second annual European Association of Test Publishers (E-ATP) Conference.

Held in Sitges, Spain from 29 September to 1 October 2010, the conference is aimed at all those involved in the business of testing people, whether they already have an established testing programme or are considering using assessment for the first time. E-ATP exists to help publicise advances in testing and attract new business from Europe and beyond.

Testing experts from around the world are scheduled to present on a wide variety of innovative testing practices and trends. A number of Pearson VUE experts will be on hand to offer first-class advice and will host a series of sessions, including Detecting and Preventing Fraud in High-Stakes Testing and Can Technology Help Us Stop Exam Cheating?

Expected attendees include representatives of Ministries of Education, test publishers, awarding bodies, curriculum authorities, policymakers and organisations responsible for testing candidates’ skills, competencies and knowledge.

Suzana Lopes, Pearson VUE EMEA VP Sales and Marketing, said:
“Events such as E-ATP are important dates in our calendar. We are proud to be a Gold Sponsor for this key event and look forward to meeting other businesses and showing them what makes us the global leader in computer-based testing.”

For more information, or to register for the event, visit http://www.eatpconference.org/.

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