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4 December 2001, Singapore
Certification gives affirmation to aspiration
Information technology jobs easier
to find for those who complete accreditation programmes
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After graduating with a film degree from UC Berkeley in December
1999, Gerald Fontejon realized that a career path in movies could
be a long and arduous road. So the 26-year-old San Franciscan set
his sights on finding a job "where I could learn something
new and earn decent money."
He shoved his film degree aside and signed up for computer classes
at the University of California at Berkeley Extension in
hopes of entering the booming information technology profession.
Four months later, he earned a certificate in computer information
systems and almost immediately landed a job as a UNIX administrator
for startup Zip Realty in May 2000.
The growing need for computer tech support has driven people from
former cooks to film students into the IT field. But as the job
market continues to tighten, IT professionals are finding that possessing
a certificate as proof of their expertise sets them apart in an
applicant pool.
…The IT training and testing industry is expected to reach
$4.1 billion by 2003, according to a study by International Data
Corp.
- Extracted from San Francisco Chronicle, by
Sherri Eng, Special to Chronicle (Sunday, November 25, 2001)
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In September, PurpleTrain.com through partnership with the University
of California Berkeley Extension (UCBE, USA) offers courses online, therefore
making continuing education increasingly convenient and accessible to
anyone, anytime, anywhere.
Programmes offers are Diploma
in E-Commerce Business & Technology and Diploma
in Computer Information Systems: Analysis and Design, which provide
an in-depth study of the strategies and approaches to the e-Business environment.
Unlike other traditional programmes offered through M.B.A and M.S. Information
Systems, these diploma programmes offered by the UCBE are more intensive
concentrated and the curriculums are constantly updated and revised with
new electives, case studies, business models, and technologies representing
rapidly changing landscape.
"The response has been very good. We have had received inquiries
from people from around the world with different backgrounds and professions.
So far, we have IT Trainer/Consultant, Software Engineer, and even Purchasing
Manager and Marketing Manager who inquired about UCBE programmes and eventually
sign up for these programmes," said Alan Tham, Assistant Sales Manager
of PurpleTrain.com.
"We expect to see more sign-ups for the coming months," he
added with confidence.
Whether you are a manager in a traditional company that hasn't yet used
e-commerce to gain operational efficiencies and competitive advantage,
or involved in a start-up division or unit, or simply interested in a
career change like Gerald Fontejon, these are the diplomas for you!
It's time to move ahead with new knowledge and skills. What's more, you
will be rewarded for that smart move this holiday season with FREE
Library of Courses where you can learn up to 169 courses in
a year.
Click here
for details or email us at enquiry@purpletrain.com
About the University
University of California Berkeley Extension
University of California Berkeley Extension (UCBE) is the continuing education branch of the University of California, Berkeley (UCB). Founded in 1891, Berkeley Extension is one of the largest and most highly regarded continuing education programs in the country. UCBE offers more than 15,000 self-supporting courses statewide and in several foreign countries. Nearly 400,000 students are enrolled in the Extension courses.
The University of California
The University of California (UC) is one of the largest and most acclaimed institutions of higher education in the world, dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service. Chartered in 1868, as California's only Land Grant institution, UC began classes in Oakland with 10 faculty members and 38 students. Today, UC remains dedicated to excellence and innovation in the pursuit of its fundamental mission. The UC faculty is internationally respected for its scholarly and scientific achievements. Through the years, 30 faculty members have won Nobel Prizes. Currently, the faculty includes 17 Nobel laureates and 266 members of the National Academy of Sciences, more than any other college or university in the United States. More UC academic programs are consistently rated among the top 10 nationally than those of any other public or private university. Academic study areas at UC span more than 150 disciplines from agriculture to zoology, giving UC one of the broadest ranges of study of colleges and universities in the nation and the world.
About PurpleTrain.com
PurpleTrain.com is the e-learning service provider which offers 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. Over 1000 online courses
are available, offering masters, degrees, diplomas and certificates in
business and IT programmes. Its e-community now stands at over 42,000
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, please contact :
Cheryl Lee
Marketing & PR Manager
PurpleTrain.com
Email : pr@purpletrain.com
Website : www.purpletrain.com
www.informaticsgroup.com
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are forward-looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and
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