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PurpleTrain launches online payment - first for e-learning portal
PurpleTrain.com is taking the e-learning concept of anywhere, anytime to new
heights with the launch of its online payment system. With the introduction of
this new capability, students at PurpleTrain will be able to do everything
online, from registration all the way to getting their results.
"We are one of the first major e-learning portals to embark on e-commerce on
this scale. We have never been hesitant to leverage on technology in order to
offer the best learning environment for our students - in that way, we have
always been one of the most innovative and progressive education & IT training
providers. Our courses are delivered using cutting-edge technology. As we also
teach technology-oriented courses such as IT and E-commerce, we should lead by
example.
"Online payment capabilities will enable us to register students in countries
where we do not even have a physical presence. It opens up endless opportunities
for us," said Dr Wong Tai, Chairman and CEO of PurpleTrain.com
"Our system allows the student the convenience of paying by credit card at any
of our Authorised Sales Centres. This is meant to cater for the students who
would like to talk to a course consultant before actually signing on.
"On the other hand, there will be others who will feel quite comfortable making
the decision independently from the comfort of home. For them, we have provided
a safe secured means through which they can do this," said Mr Raj Singh,
Director, PurpleTrain.com.
PurpleTrain's online payment system is made possible by through the use of
Secured Socket Layer (SSL) technology, a well proven and the most current
encryption technology available today.
SSL encryption technology is currently used by online websites that require
secure communications channels such as Hotmail and major online e-retailers such
as Dell, Gateway and Amazon.com.
Students can now do away with the inconveniences that comes with having to
make physical payments. By paying online, students no longer need to run
around to banks or go down to our centres to make payment. They
no longer have to pay for bank charges for the bank drafts. They will also
receive instant acknowledgement of payment directly from PurpleTrain.
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.
For more information on PurpleTrain, contact :
Ms Lee Wan Ling
Sales Manager
Tel : (65) 568 0848
E-mail : wlee@purpletrain.com
Website : www.purpletrain.com
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are forward-looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and
uncertainties. The actual results may differ from those described or contemplated.
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