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PurpleTrain launched a total of 1071 programmes in the past nine months with an average of 4 to 5 higher education programmes each month. "To date, over 52 tertiary programmes were launched. We are focusing on bringing even more quality programmes in the near future to meet market demands," said Rajinder Singh, Assistant Director of PurpleTrain.com. E-learning is making continuing education increasingly convenient and accessible to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Last year alone, PurpleTrain with its strategic e-learning partners launched over 1000 professional development courses from NETg and MindLeaders, offering IT and Business courses ranging from End User Desktop Computing to Technical Web Development to Insurance Development courses. PurpleTrain's student base consists of learners from diverse backgrounds, qualifications and professions. Our learners include COOs, CEOs, Directors, Managers, Flight Attendance, IT professionals, Divers, Lecturers, Housewives, and many more. Approximately 65% of our facilitators are from Singapore, another 35% comes from countries like United Kingdom, United States, Sweden, Pakistan, Malaysia, and others. Our global network of online facilitators possess the ability to moderate, motivate, support and facilitate the learning process, guiding the students through to ensure a pleasant and memorable learning journey. Since its launch in May 1999, PurpleTrain has been growing rapidly registering a 3-digit growth yearly and 2-digit growth monthly. To date, its e-community stands at over 55,000 users globally. Its e-learners cover 38 countries spanning Asia, Africa, Europe and the U.S.A.. Through e-learning, learners earn an internationally-recognised qualifications from renowned universities at their own comfort. E-learning eliminates borders and geography barriers. It allows learners to enroll in courses, interact with faculty and fellow students, and receive a quality educational experience while remaining at home. E-learning allows total ownership of personal development at their own pace which places the learner at the center of the educational experience. The e-approach has proved extremely flexible and convenient to the less fortunate. Learners who are hearing impaired or wheel-chaired graduated through e-learning with PurpleTrain.com! We are proud to bridge the gap for the physically challenged to attain higher education without being impeded by the traditional boundaries. |
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Introducing PurpleTrain Newly
Launched Cyber-Chatroom For Alumni!
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PurpleTrain is proud to announce the launching of its very own Cyber-Chatroom, specially designed for its Alumni. With the increasing numbers of graduates, the launching of the Cyber-Chatroom is just timely to provide a virtual meeting place for all alumni to communicate, exchange ideas and to discuss current issues/happenings.
With this newly launched Cyber-Chatroom, PurpleTrain graduates can now continue to keep in touch with one another and to network with fellow course-mates from around the world.
Aside
from participating in a group discussion, participants can also hold a
private chat session with the desired party by double clicking on the
name of the person.
Why wait? Login to the Cyber-Chatroom now and have a virtual reunion with your fellow alumni!
Note: The login details for graduates remained unchanged. PurpleTrain
graduates can now log on to the PurpleTrain website at http://www.purpletrain.com/alumni/pac.htm
by using the previous student login ID and password assigned. If you have
forgotten yours, write to opns@purpletrain.com
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A Complete Welcome Pack To Kick Start
Your Course
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Good
news to PurpleTrain e-learners. Starting from November 2001, students
who sign up for PurpleTrain's degree programmes will receive an exclusive
welcome pack courtesy of PurpleTrain.com.
This is part of PurpleTrain's continuous efforts to improve and enhance student services in the long run and to make certain that our services fit the needs of today's e-community.
Beautifully packed in a specially designed box, This complete start-up kit for e-learners consist of exclusive collectible items such as:
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"No matter where our students are, we ensure that all our students
are being taken care of. This welcome pack will be delivered to the door-step
of all newly sign-up students from around the world. Our objective is
to provide a service that will not only excite and delight our students,
but also to welcome them for joining our pool of e-community, " added
Dr Wong in great delight.
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Study English Online!
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PurpleTrain.com
is pleased to introduce its first complete Online English study course
to allow you to improve your English language skills. If you're worried
at all about your English language skills, we have the perfect course
for you - to improve your business prospects or prepare for a degree programme
which is taught in English.
The TOEFL ® method is based on the Test of English as a Foreign Language, and is used by every university in the United States as a standard tool to measure a student's English ability. Our 30-day TOEFL Online course first assesses your English ability, then designs daily lessons which are perfectly tailored to your level of English.
With more than 20,000 students already taking this course, the average improvement for our students after a 30-60 days course was 13%, which means an average student with a TOEFL® score of 400 at the start of the course would have a TOEFL® of 450 upon completing the 30-day Trainer - more than double the speed of improvement of a regular classroom course!
Kenneth Beare, a recognised specialist in online English instruction, wrote the following in recent review of our product:
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Let's face it, taking the TOEFL® test and doing well can be a long, hard process. The TOEFL® Trainer's layout does a wonderful job of preparing test takers for the task, while keeping the preparation rather enjoyable by its user interface. I would highly recommend the TOEFL® Trainer….. to be completely honest, I think this programme may do a better job of addressing individual needs than many teachers can! Why is this? Based on in-depth pre-testing and statistical information, the programme uses computer technology to find exactly those areas that need to be covered. Unfortunately, teachers are often not able to access student needs so quickly….. |
Join the thousands of students that have improved their knowledge and
use of English using this Trainer. Make English one of your strengths!
PurpleTrain Meets Demand from International Students for Online Education and American Degrees
PurpleTrain.com,
through partnership with Capella University offered 3 graduate degree
programmes from Capella's Schools of Business (MSc, MBA or PhD), which
extends the opportunity for adult learners outside the U.S. to obtain
a graduate-level degree from an accredited American institution.
Students recruited and served by PurpleTrain.com can now participate in the same courses available to Capella's current U.S. learners. Capella University allows adult learners to gain American Education through a flexible, online format that makes time for career, family and other commitments.
"We are excited to assist Capella University in removing the barriers
for adult working professionals seeking high-quality education,"
said Rajinder Singh, Assistant Director of PurpleTrain.com. "During
a time when there is a vast demand for online education, and particularly
American degrees, we are proud to help our students obtain graduate
level degrees from an accredited American institution like Capella."
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IT Graduates in High Demand
"The infocomm sector has been a key growth sector of our economy, contributing 7 per cent of our GDP last year. The value of the sector also grew 12 per cent from 1999 to 2000 to reach S$26 billion. Despite the current economic downturn, coupled with the recent security concerns, IT is likely to have positive, long-term growth," said Associate Professor Yaacob Ibrahim, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology to over 1000 bachelor and master graduates at the Informatics Graduation 2001 Ceremony.
"Today
(11 November 2001) is a significant day for the graduands of the Informatics
Class of 2001. It marks the start of your journey into the information
technology sector," said Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, the Guest-of-Honour
for the Graduation 2001, adding that the newly-acquired qualifications
will not only put the graduands in a very exciting and advantageous
position, but also an opportunity to drive the sector's development,
and most importantly, to shape its future direction.
Mr Lim Wee Kee, Vice President of the Franchising Sales Unit of Informatics Holdings Ltd, in his opening address sent his heartiest congratulations to the graduates. He said: "The award of your Degree or Master is more than the receipt of a piece of paper. It is a testimony to your hard work, motivation and your personal determination to succeed. Studying at Degree or Master level is challenging and to have done so successfully signals that you have added special qualities that of commitment, dedication and the ability to manage busy and often competing schedules (work, family, study, play)."
He further urged graduands to "continue to learn and upgrade yourself to remain employable."
Special mentioned must go to Mr Mohsin Iqbal, who has also excelled in e-learning with a first class honours degree in BSc (Hons) in Computing by University of Portsmouth. "I would like to express the feelings of my fellow coursemates here. We really enjoyed the experience of e-learning. The course content was well presented and all the facilitators very knowledgeable and helpful," wrote Mr Mohsin Iqbal recently in his email to PurpleTrain.
"e-learning is a new revolution and is expected to touch new
horizons in coming future. It is cost effective, timely and flexible,"
he added.
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Hearing Impaired No Hindrance
to Higher Education
Being born partially deaf is proving no hindrance for Michael Wong Siau Chuin, who has successfully graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing degree through e-learning with PurpleTrain.com!
Michael is one of the many proud graduates of PurpleTrain.com who appreciates the evolution of learning into the diversity of forms it is today. E-learning, to him, is the best way to fulfill his dream towards achieving a highly-recognised qualification from the United Kingdom. Suffering from a partial hearing loss, and born in a place where there isn't any schools offering sign language has made learning more difficult for him. Despite all this, it hasn't stop him from attaining a prestigious degree from an internationally-recognised university. Thrilled by the concept of e-learning, he signed up for the programme a year ago and has since benefited from learning online. For Michael, attaining the PurpleTrain qualification meant indefinitely more to him than many other graduates. It signified his strong will and determination and his triumph over his disability with the help of PurpleTrain's online capabilities. As he pointed out in an email interview recently, e-learning has indeed relieved him from the constraints of hearing problems. No longer does he need to worry about communications problems that used to occur at school. The chat room, for instance, has enhanced the learning process as it allowed him to communicate freely with course-mates and facilitators.
His message to those suffering from hearing impairments, "Never give up easily but to strive towards achieving your goals." PurpleTrain is proud to bridge the gap for the physically challenged to attain higher education without being impeded by the traditional boundaries. |
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Special Thanks to our Facilitator
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Dr. Namasivayam Krishnamoorthy Hi Sir! Just wanted to thank you for the
exam focus, it really helped us. Also, I want to say a BIG THANK
YOU for the guidance, patience and undying effort that you have
shown us for this Information Systems Development module for the
past 2 months. It really has helped us a lot. I wish my other faculties
will be like you. Once again, and until we meet again in another
module. Bye!! God bless you! Sir, I must say that this module that
you conducted is the best so far. I have gained a lot from this
module. Your feedback to us as well as your willingness to check
numerous tutorial questions is exemplary. The support provided in
this unit far exceeds any other modules I have been in so far. I
really appreciate your help and support given to us in this unit.
I personally found studying this module an excellent and rewarding
experience. Thanks for all your efforts and time spent. Thanks for your patient to answer our questions. I really learnt a lot in this module. I wish you success in future. - Ng Chi Wang, student Hi Sir, I noticed that your email is sent at 05:36:54, do you have enough sleep? We feel touching for your effort. Thank you very much! - YuXi, student Dr. Krishna facilitates students on some subject modules of the University of Portsmouth, Bachelor of Science in Computing programme at PurpleTrain.com. Apart from online facilitation, Dr Krishna also serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Graduate Studies Department of Informatics Computer School. He has always been supportive and is able to pacify and motivate students at their studies. |
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Parent's View on Learning through
PurpleTrain
Like every parent, Mr & Mrs M. Iqbal strived their best in
choosing the best institution Below is the email from Mr & Mrs M. Iqbal to PurpleTrain.com:-
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After
completing his Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies, Michael had
decided to pursue his degree totally online via PurpleTrain.com.
All his hard work has finally paid off when he received his award
from Ms Ann Ridley, the Dean of Faculty from the University of Portsmouth
at the Informatics Graduation Ceremony 2001 recently held at Kallang
Theatre. 
IT Programmes:
Business Programmes:
- Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) in Organization & Management by Capella University, USA
- Master of Science Degree (MSc) in Organization and Management by Capella University, USA
- Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) by Capella University, USA
Corporate Training :
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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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