News from QA

    • Improve Service Management with free seminars from QA

      QA | London, UK |

      QA provides insight into popular ITIL approach: with many companies seeing an increase in the volume of IT services spend coupled with a greater requirement for regulation and compliance, the IT Infrastructure Library's (ITIL) best practice approach to IT service management is one of the hottest topics in IT.

    • Transform performance in the workplace - QA supports this year's Moving Learning 2006 seminar

      QA | London, UK |

      Organisational learning is changing, and training professionals are increasingly being asked to provide a new type of service to their organisation. With a growing acceptance that learning should directly raise performance in the workplace, it is critical for managers to keep pace with trends in the industry and be able to challenge traditional thinking.

    • Strong service management cuts costs

      QA | London, UK |

      Achieving cost savings based on efficient and effective service provision is the strongest reason for organisations to implement ITIL best practice, according to QA's customers.

    • InterQuad Acquire ExecuTrain

      QA | Exeter |

      InterQuad Learning, a Microsoft Gold Partner for Learning Solutions announced the purchase of ExecuTrain South West.

    • Get more from Microsoft in 2006 with QA

      QA | London, UK |

      New programme of free seminars available for Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005! Following huge demand for its Microsoft seminars held in 2005, QA is holding more free events to help its customers understand the new features of Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005.

    • Discover the benefits of electronic performance support at this month's Learning Technologies exhibition

      QA | London, UK |

      Constant change in the workplace, such as new applications, changing policies and procedures and the increased importance of compliance, all impact the way we work and the type of training needed to improve performance. New technologies are key to this change, and electronic performance support systems (EPSS), such as LearningGuide, are already playing an important part in accelerating skills uptake.

    • .NET will be top priority for IT teams in 2006

      QA | London, UK |

      QA, Training Company of the Year 2005, predicts that .NET development will be a top priority for IT departments in 2006, following its annual customer survey. Training decision-makers were asked to select five technology areas that would be of importance to their organisation in the next twelve months and .NET development was a run-away leader with over a third of the organisations rating it as one of their top priorities.

    • QA is finalist for three highly acclaimed IITT awards

      QA | London, UK |

      QA, current holder of the Institute of IT Training's prestigious 'Training Company of the Year' award, has been shortlisted for the 2006 award, also making the final six for two other awards.

    • Profit more important than people for project performance?

      QA | London, UK |

      Managers challenged by budgets not resources; Research conducted by QA, Training Company of the Year 2005, shows that project managers find their biggest challenge is delivering projects that are both on time and to budget, and that meet their customers expectations.

    • InterQuad drives new Microsoft technologies

      QA | Slough, UK |

      On the 7th November 2005, Microsoft are launching the eagerly awaited Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005. To support this launch, InterQuad Learning is scheduling a new range of courses and 2 FREE SEMINARS on 28th & 29th November.

    • MoD makes ready for change with QA

      QA | London, UK |

      The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is taking pro-active steps to ensure their IT support staff are ready for future and current change, with a bespoke certification programme designed by QA, the UK's Training Company of the Year 2005.

    • InterQuad Bristol Expands...

      QA | Bristol |

      InterQuad Learning, Microsoft's Largest Gold Partner for Learning Solutions, recently announced the expansion of its newest training centre in the West Country.

    • QA supports informal learning with LearningGuide

      QA | London, UK |

      QA, Training Company of the Year 2005, has recently added to its portfolio an innovative new workplace learning support tool, designed to help organisations with the adoption of applications and working procedures.

    • QA wins reader award for Training Company of the Year

      QA | London, UK |

      QA has been voted Training Company of the Year for the third year in succession by the readers of Visual Systems Journal (VSJ), the UK's leading independent magazine for the developer community.

    • Hands-on workshop with world SharePoint leaders

      QA | London, UK |

      QA, Training Company of the Year 2005, is hosting a second exclusive SharePoint Summit with Todd Bleeker and Bill English, world authorities on the technology.

    • QA trainer is finalist for prestigious BCS award

      QA | London, UK |

      Darren Burford, Technical Training Consultant at QA, Training Company of the Year 2005, has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious 'Trainer of the Year' award in the third British Computer Society IT Professional Awards.

    • Xpertise skills up early for SQL 2005 launch

      QA | London, UK |

      Xpertise has already been delivering technical training to IT Professionals and Developers in preparation for the launch of the most important release to date of Microsoft's market-leading database product, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (previously codenamed 'Yukon').

    • QA launches new ePortfolio

      QA | London, UK |

      QA, Training Company of the Year 2005, has launched an innovative electronic Portfolio to allow learners and managers to create customised learning schedules.

    • InterQuad Successfully Brings Microsoft Business Solutions Training to Partners

      QA | Slough, UK |

      28th July 2005, Slough UK: A year after InterQuad Learning launched the first collective public schedule delivery of training around the full range of Microsoft Business Solutions applications, the company has today announced it has had unparalleled success in the delivery of this training.

    • QA broadens international capability with Global Learning Alliance partnership

      QA | London, UK |

      QA, recently named Training Company of the Year 2005, has been chosen as the premier partner for Global Learning Alliance (GLA) in the UK. This appointment gives QA's clients access to worldwide support for all their training requirements through a network of approved delivery partners.

    • QA Launches Three-Year Managed Training Service for Norwich Union

      QA | London, UK |

      Norwich Union Central Services, part of the UK’s largest insurance group, has selected QA, the UK’s Training Company of the Year 2005, to manage the delivery of all technical training to Norwich Union’s employees throughout the UK.

    • InterQuad Learning Awarded MOD Contract

      QA | Slough, UK |

      InterQuad Learning is delighted to announce that it has been awarded a three-year contract for the provision of computer software training courses by the RAF.

    • QA extends ITIL Service Management programme

      QA | London |

      QA, the UK's leading independent provider of training and consulting and the Institute of IT Training's Training Company of the Year 2005, has extended its Service Management consulting expertise to deliver accredited training in the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL). This integrated offering will further assist QA clients in achieving first class service delivery whilst making substantial savings in IT cost of ownership.

    • InterQuad: Awarded Novell Platinum Training Partner Status

      QA | Slough UK |

      InterQuad Learning, a division of the InterQuad Group Limited, was recently awarded the Novell Platinum Training Partner Status in EMEA. Platinum membership, which forms part of the new Novell PartnerNet Programme, is by invitation only and is awarded to existing Novell Accredited Education Centres (NAEC) that have performed beyond expectations, delivering superior levels of Novell training.

    • Xpertise gains ISEB accreditation

      QA | United Kingdom |

      As part of its strategy to be the UK's leading provider of authorised IT training, Xpertise has been awarded ISEB accreditation by the British Computer Society.

    • Demand for training prompts recruitment drive at QA

      QA |

      A growing need for training across a wide range of technical and professional skills subject areas has created a demand for skilled trainers and support staff at QA, the UK’s leading independent provider of training and consulting.

    • QA Awarded Managed IT Training Service for Vodafone UK

      QA |

      QA, the UK’s leading independent provider of training and consulting, has been selected to manage and deliver IT related technical training for Vodafone UK, a member of the world’s largest mobile community. Over 1000 IT staff at Vodafone’s sites across the UK will benefit from QA’s expertise.

    • Maximise value from business systems. Interquad and Touchstone - a new alliance

      QA |

      Slough, 22 October 2004. InterQuad Learning announce a new alliance with Touchstone Group. To get the most out of any business system, organisations need to ensure that their people have the necessary skills in all three areas - infrastructure, productivity tools, and the particular business application involved.

    • InterQuad Announces new IAAITAC co-operation scheme

      QA |

      The IAAITC, which pairs accountants with VARs in the SME sector, is launching its own channel accreditation programme. Interquad is pleased to be supporting the initiative by providing relevant courses to meet the training competency component of the IAAITC scheme.

    • Expansion: InterQuad opens in Edinburgh

      QA | Slough |

      InterQuad Learning, Training company of the year 2004, as voted by the Institute of IT Training, today announced the opening of its newest training centre in the heart of Edinburgh.

    • InterQuad Learning appointed preferred supplier to Inland Revenue and HM Customs & Exise

      QA |

      InterQuad Learning is delighted to announce that it has been appointed, along with five other suppliers, as a preferred supplier for IT training services to the Inland Revenue, the UK's second largest Government department and Her Majesty's Customs & Excise. The framework contract, which commences on 1st July, enables IT training to be delivered to users across both Departments. The framework is also open to other Government Departments.

    • Exclusive SharePoint Summit from QA

      QA |

      QA, the UK’s leading independent provider of training and consulting, announces a one-off, five day Microsoft SharePoint Summit. Delivered by the world’s leading SharePoint specialists, the Summit will provide administrators and developers with an in-depth guide to the capabilities of Windows SharePoint Services and Microsoft SharePoint Portal Server 2003.

    • QA to Deliver Oracle Training and Certification Nationwide

      QA |

      UK's largest independent training provider offers comprehensive range of courses; Oracle, the world's largest enterprise software company, has awarded Oracle Authorised Education Centre (OAEC) status to QA, the UK's largest independent provider of training and consulting. QA will offer an extensive programme of Oracle training for implementing and managing Oracle databases and application server and development tools, including the newest courses in 10g technology.

    • QA Expands .NET Training to Meet Demand

      QA |

      QA, the UK’s largest independent provider of training and consulting, today announces the expansion of its .NET training portfolio to support increasing demand from clients for .NET skills.

    • QA Launches New Linux Training and Assessment Programme

      QA |

      QA, the UK's largest independent provider of training and consulting, today announces the launch of a comprehensive Linux training path to meet the growing training needs of new to experienced Linux professionals.

    • QA Appoints Head of Strategic Alliances

      QA |

      QA, the UK’s largest independent provider of training and consulting, has appointed Jon Shepstone to head its strategic partnership programme.

    • QA moves to Swindon

      QA |

      QA, the UK’s leading independent provider of training and consulting, today opens a new, purpose-built training centre in Swindon, Wiltshire. QA has transferred its training centre operations from Cirencester to modern facilities located in Swindon’s Delta Office Park.

    • QA Scoops Developer Training Company of the Year Award

      QA |

      QA, the UK’s leading independent provider of training and consulting, has been voted Training Company of the Year 2003 by readers of Visual Systems Journal (VSJ), the UK’s leading technical magazine for software developers.

    • Alliance & Leicester Selects QA for Managed Training Service

      QA |

      QA, the UK’s largest independent provider of IT training and consulting, has been awarded a three-year contract by Alliance & Leicester, one of the UK’s major financial services groups, for the delivery and administration of technology and end-user desktop training to Alliance & Leicester employees throughout the UK.

    • QA Expands End-user Training

      QA |

      QA, the UK’s largest independent provider of training and consulting, today announces the expansion of its end-user course schedule and bespoke training offering for clients across the UK.

    • Xpertise expands its London presence

      QA |

      Xpertise, one of the leading UK IT training providers, has expanded its London training operation in line with a growing demand for its services in the City.

    • QA Experts in DevWeek Line-up

      QA |

      29 January 2004. Specialist instructors at QA, the UK’s largest independent provider of training and consulting, will deliver a series of conference papers and workshops, as well as an innovative programme of hands-on labs, to delegates at DevWeek from 23-27 February.

    • Xpertise adopts Microsoft's new learning analytics solution

      QA |

      Xpertise, a world leading Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, has implemented Metrics That Matter, Microsoft's adopted learning analytics toolset, to provide performance reporting on learning effectiveness, job impact, business results and return on investment.

    • Network Professionals Gain Blended Cisco CCNA Certification

      QA |

      QA, the UK’s largest independent provider of training and consulting, today launches a blended learning programme for Cisco’s Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification for network professionals. The cost-effective approach uses different delivery media from industry leaders and a proven blended learning framework to create a comprehensive training programme in this highly valued qualification.

    • SQL Server Professionals Gain High-end Training in the UK

      QA |

      QA, the UK’s largest independent provider of training and consulting, and Solid Quality Learning, an association of SQL Server experts from around the world, today announce a unique partnership to provide high-end SQL Server training to professionals throughout the UK.

    • Microsoft Gold for QA Scotland

      QA |

      QA, Scotland’s largest independent provider of training and consulting, has become the first training provider in Scotland to receive prestigious Gold Partner for Learning Solution status from Microsoft.

    • Microsoft Recognises QA Instructor Expertise

      QA |

      Three specialists at QA, the UK's largest independent provider of training and consulting and Microsoft's 2003 Global CTEC* winner, have been awarded prestigious Most Valuable Professional (MVP) status by Microsoft in recognition of their technical excellence and support for Microsoft learner and user communities.

    • QA Launches Blended PRINCE2 Training to Improve Pass Rate Success

      QA |

      QA, the UK's largest independent provider of training and consulting, today launches a blended learning programme for PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner certification that is premised on delivering increased opportunity for accreditation success. The cost-effective approach uses different delivery media to provide project managers, sponsors and team members with a comprehensive training programme in this highly valued and popular qualification.

    • QA opens Corporate Events Centre in Ascot

      QA |

      QA, the UK's leading independent provider of training and consulting, today announces the opening of a Corporate Events Centre in Ashurst Manor, Ascot.

    • Blended Learning gains approval

      QA |

      Acceptance of Blended Learning is on the rise as organisations across the UK seek flexible, cost-effective training solutions. New research from QA, a leading UK provider of training and consulting, found that 81% of organisations surveyed believe Blended Learning is an effective means of learning.

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