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Informatics staff go online on PurpleTrain
441 Informatics staff in Singapore got the chance to try out e-learning from
PurpleTrain? for free. Since June, they have been issued IDs and passwords and
a month to do an e-learning course of their choice.
The online IT training courses made available to the staff are the same as those
offered to the public. The IT training courses run the gamut from MS Office to
Advanced C++ and SQL programming.
So what were some of the more popular courses chosen? They ranged from basic
courses such as Microsoft Excel, Access and Frontpage to more technical ones
like CGI Scripting and Javascript. And the most popular course? Excel won
hands down! All up, a total of 150 titles was made available to everyone.
Mr Ong Boon Kheng, Group Managing Director of Informatics Holdings Ltd said : "
We realised that although Informatics is the 'home' for PurpleTrain, not many
people had taken the opportunity to try e-learning. So now, we have given all
staff here the opportunity to try it, at no charge. At the same time, they will
be able to pick up a new skill.
" We believe strongly at Informatics that lifelong learning is important for all
of our employees personal and professional development. As a leader in training
and education, we have to take the lead in developing our own staff."
" This, hopefully will not only open the world of e-learning to them but will
also introduce them to lifelong learning. When they tell their friends about
their experience, they can talk about it first hand. Nothing is better than a
personal testimonial, " added Mr Raj Singh, Assistant Director, PurpleTrain.
"Although I work right next to the PurpleTrain team, I never had the opportunity
to actually try out an e-learning course until now. I signed up and have
completed the CGI Scripting course. Since I have family commitments, I am not
able to go to class physically after work. This is a good way to pick up a new
set of skills," said Winston Lee, Analyst Programmer of the Informatics'
International Business Unit.
"As a pioneer in e-learning, what better example than to have our staff engaged
in this mode of learning. The implementation of e-learning into their training
program complements our overall training plans for our staff. Currently,
employees also enjoy a substantial discount off all our courses. This privilege
also extends to immediate family member," said Jocelyn Chew, HR Senior
Executive, PurpleTrain.com.
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
Websites: www.purpletrain.com
www.informaticsgroup.com
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