Diploma in E-Commerce on PurpleTrain.com

You would like to become an Amazon.com or a Yahoo! but you are not quite sure how to go about doing it ? PurpleTrain.com is now offering would be e-commerce entrepreneurs the opportunity to pick up the skills to get on the e-commerce track.

With the Diploma in E-Commerce, students will be able to learn first hand experience at picking up e-commerce skills. What better way to learn about e-commerce then to do so through e-learning?

"Although e-commerce has taken the world by storm, there is still a huge potential for further growth. E-commerce is not only about start-ups, traditional brick and mortar organisations are getting into the act too. Our course provides the essential basics necessary for anyone who desires to embark on the e-commerce train, " said Dr Wong Tai, Chairman and CEO, PurpleTrain.com.

The content and delivery of the Diploma in E-commerce is developed to emulate actual electronic commerce situations. It is specially designed to prepare students for conducting e-commerce business over the Internet.

" It is appropriate that PurpleTrain offers an e-commerce course such as this. As part of the Informatics Group, we have a strong tradition not only in teaching IT and business, we are on the leading edge of e-learning. Furthermore, this course is validated and certified by UK-based NCC, one of the world's leading independent IT training organisation, " said Mr Raj Singh, Assistant Director, PurpleTrain.com

This is the first time the Diploma in E-commerce is being offered fully online. " We are introducing the whole course online as it seems appropriate that an e-commerce course be conducted online. It gives the students first-hand experience, " added Mr Singh.

The e-commerce course on offer reflects the fast changing needs of the internet world. Besides teaching the fundamentals of e-commerce and understanding of advanced computer concepts and practical use of the personal computer, the course will also teach students to evaluate the efficiency and efficacy of the use of e-commerce in business. It will also provide a framework for analysis and formulation of e-commerce solutions. Students will also learn to design multimedia applications and develop a website.

The courses that will be offered in this programmes are :

  • Essentials of E-Commerce
  • Java Programming
  • Electronic Marketing
  • Project - Web Publishing with HTML, Javascript and Java Applets
  • Digital Technology Impact
  • Multimedia
  • Developing a Website
  • Computers and the World Wide Web
  • Electronic Security
  • Networking Essentials

By the end of the course, students will be able to design, create, and manage their own internet business and operate it in a virtual economy with a competitive marketplace.

The e-commerce course is a short course with intensive e-commerce coverage. Offering an up-todate syllabus, it is relevant to market needs and offers students the choice of a career in IT or a direct pathway to a degree.

Graduates of this course can also further their skills by progressing directly to the Advanced Diploma in E-Commerce.

So gain that edge in business with e-commerce, contact us immediately at helpdesk@purpletrain.com or your nearest Informatics centre.

About NCC

NCC Education was originally the education division of the NCC (National Computing Centre) . The NCC was set up by the UK government in 1966 to support and promote the use of computing technology within industry. As such, it developed strong links with the Information Technology (IT) industry.

NCC Education became a separate company in April 1997, and today, is one of the world's leading independent IT training organisations, our mission is 'to be the world's leading provider of IT accreditation and certification, through high quality training and education programmes.

NCC Education operates with, and through, over 300 accredited training partners in 30 different countries. With over 150,000 students assessed to NCC standards each year, NCC Education is one of the world's largest providers of vendor-neutral IT skills certification programmes.

About PurpleTrain

PurpleTrain.com is an e-learning portal offering a one-stop service for business and IT education programmes, corporate training courses and education-related services.

By combining innovative technology with world-class training content, PurpleTrain.com offers companies and individuals a high value, quality and effective online training solution. About 200 online courses are available, from degree, diploma, certificate to corporate IT training programmes. Our online learning community now stands at over 23,000 users.

PurpleTrain.com is a 100%-owned venture of Informatics Holdings Limited, a leading training and education provider listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.

About Informatics

For the financial year ended March 31 2000, Informatics attained a Group turnover of S$159.7 million, an increase of 10% over FY 1998's turnover of S$145.2 million. Its Group Net Profit jumped by 29% from S$10.0 million in the previous year to S$12.9 million due to an increase in demand for IT training and education services. Overseas operations accounted for 61% of the Group's turnover and 58% of the Group's Profit Before Interests and Taxes.

Building on its strength in Asian markets, Informatics made inroads into Europe through its 100% acquisition of NCC Education Limited (previously named as NCC Education Services Limited). NCC is the accreditation centre for computer courses worldwide. In the following year, it acquired CTEC (Computer Training and Education Centre Limited) which has since been re-named Informatics CTEC. It has also acquired 30% of Institute of IT Training in UK which is a standards setting body for "Train the Trainers Programme". In 1999, Informatics partnered with the University of Nottingham to establish Informatics Institute of Information Technology in the University. In the same year, through Informatics Investments Limited, its 60% owned subsidiary, it further acquired 60% equity in Cornerstone Sweden Aktiebolag and increased its stake by another 20% in March 2000.

Informatics has trained over 450,000 students annually worldwide. It currently has partnerships with universities and training establishments such as The University of Nottingham, the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, RMIT University, Curtin University of Technology, University of London and University of Wales. To further strengthen its products offering and services, Informatics continues to look into new collaborations with renowned education partners and international IT vendors.

For more information, please contact :
Adeline Cheong
Marketing & PR Manager
Tel : (65) 568 0810
E-mail : acheong@purpletrain.com

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