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Singapore, 2 July 2002
PurpleTrain’s University of Portsmouth graduates triumph once again! |
PurpleTrain.com graduates have a lot of reason to be proud once more! A total of 131 e-learners graduated from its Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing degree programmes by the University of Portsmouth (UOP), UK, a record-breaking result in the history of PurpleTrain.com.
Out of this number, 8 graduated with a First Class Honours Degree, 104 graduated with a Second Class degree and another 19 graduating with Third Class degree. This once again proves that students can get a quality education through e-learning at PurpleTrain.com.
In fact, this has been the highest number of students that have graduated with First Class honours in this programme for the same period. In the history of PurpleTrain, there have never been this many graduates with first class honours, and this again, through e-learning with PurpleTrain.com!
The UOP Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Computing is a specialist degree programme designed for candidates interested in the area of database and systems development. This course has helped many students to realise their goals of becoming computing professionals in Singapore and globally.
A beaming Dr Britt commented, "To do well in an online environment requires a high level of motivation and discipline, much more than in a traditional classroom setting. I am very impressed with the 8 students who have performed so remarkably. The facilitation provided by PT.com has been fantastic, and you can see the students have really benefited tremendously. I am sure the skepticism surrounding online learning will disappear in no time and we will see more students willing to take up online learning as a means to achieve their academic and career aspirations."
On the Honours list is a beaming graduate Mr Goh Wai Kit. His tips for success: "Understand the main objective of the module well. Find out from the facilitator by asking the relevant questions. Get good rapport from the facilitator and your close classmates. You can foster closer ties by sharing. The only way to achieve this is to participate actively on the bulletin board and chat sessions. Try your best to contribute answers when other students have queries. You will never know when you need their help. Do not study at the last minute if you desire good results."
Success never comes easy. To Mr Goh Wai Kit, it is through self-discipline, perseverance, hard work and the faith he has in e-learning that eventually brought him to the aisle of success.
Wai Kit’s first response to the good news: “First-Class Honours degree! I never thought that I could do that well. I felt I knew my limits and I actually aimed for a Second Upper Class grading initially. However, I decided to put in more effort and strive for a First Class Honours grading instead! I really owe part of my success to the facilitators and course mates. I must say without them, attaining my goal would have been possible but more arduous. I must really thank them for their patience.”
Another fellow honours student, Lim Wai Wai remarked that she liked everything about e-learning.
She elaborates, “The Chat session allows me to ask questions and receive replies instantly. I saved so much time because I could also ‘multitask’ while chatting! With the Bulletin Board, it gave me a chance to post questions at any time, in fact this board allowed those ‘shy’ students to ask questions that they might not ask when they meet face-to-face with the lecturer. Most of all, I received quick responses from all of my facilitators. Although I was quite an active student on the bulletin board and there was a time when I was absent for a few days, I actually received private emails from facilitators who gave me their full support, encouragement and motivation! I was very touched by their commitment to students. Nevertheless, I take this opportunity to say “Dear All Facilitators, Thank you very much for everything”.
On the subject of widening her social circle as well as study partners, “I also got to know many e-friends and we formed our own discussion group through emails.
Through E-Learning, there was no hassle, no parking fee, and no traffic jam therefore no stress and no pressure for me!”
Once again, PurpleTrain.com would like to take this opportunity to extend its heartiest congratulations to all UOP graduates.
PurpleTrain's cybercampus epitomises the value of continuous lifelong learning and has provided students from all over the world with access to internationally renowned courses without having to leave their countries and while offering flexible study schedules. Today, our e-community stands at over 55,000 from over 42 countries in 5 continents.
So, why wait? Be a lifelong learner today!
For more information on the BSc (Hons) in Computing degree programme awarded by the University of Portsmouth through e-learning via PurpleTrain.com, please click HERE.
Interested applicants may email us at enquiry@purpletrain.com for a free consultation!
About The University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth has a record of 125 years of higher education. Since its foundation in 1869, the institution has grown considerably, linking up with other educational establishments to build its reputation as a centre of academic excellence. Since the award of the first degree in 1900, the University of Portsmouth has maintained its commitment to promoting excellence in teaching research and scholarship across a wide range of disciplines.
About Informatics Group
The Informatics Group, established in 1983, is a multinational corporation providing training and educational services in information technology and business management. Through its international franchising program and strategic acquisitions, Informatics presently has a global network of more than 450 centres spanning 42 countries.
The company presently offers five franchise products: Informatics Computer School, Thames Business School, CAL Computer Training Centre, Cambridge Child Development Centre and RACC. For more information, please visit http://www.informaticsgroup.com.
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 PhDs, masters, degrees, diplomas and certificates in business and IT programmes. Its e-community now stands at over 55,000 users.
PurpleTrain.com is a 100%-owned venture of Informatics Holdings Limited, a leading training and education provider listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.
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