Singapore, 21 April 2003

PurpleTrain.com -
Delivering Real World Education

Get your Bachelor or Master Degree, when it is convenient to you...PurpleTrain.com provides the flexibility you need to attend classes while working full-time. Our proven online format allows you to complete 100% of your education from the comfort of your home computer.

Top Reasons to choose PurpleTrain.com

1. PurpleTrain.com is Asia's first e-learning service provider
PurpleTrain.com is Asia's first learning provider of online education, offering our courses in an interactive and engaging multimedia format. Over 700 online courses are available, ranging from certificates, diplomas, degrees to masters programs, in business and information technology. Our e-community now stands at over 67,000 users from all over the world. By combining innovative technology with world-class training content, PurpleTrain.com delivers anytime; anywhere learning to you right to your Internet connected computer.

2. Get Your Degree Fast
Our accelerated programs empower you to earn your degree quickly. PurpleTrain.com currently offers:
Associate's Science Degree for the following:

  • Concentration in Information Technology
  • Concentration in Business Management

Bachelor's Degrees for the following:

  • Bachelor of Business Administration by Curtin University of Technology
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Information Technology) by Salem International University
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Management by Salem International University
  • B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing by University of Portsmouth, UK
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Administration (Marketing) by University of Wales
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Computing & Information Technology by University of Wales

Master's Degrees in the following:

  • MSc Strategic Business Information Technology by University of Portsmouth (UK)
  • Master of Business Administration by Salem International University
  • University of Wales Master of Business Administration

3. Rich Multimedia course content
Our virtual learning vehicle takes advantage of cutting edge web technology to create a dynamic and interactive learning environment.
Students can access course materials conveniently through a Web browser, engage in synchronous chats with their course facilitators, post questions in the discussion rooms, make payments online, and reap the benefits of collaborative learning through online discussions with facilitators and course-mates in other parts of the world. In addition, it also provides services like monitoring and feedback of students' progress and performance, private e-mail facilities as well as round-the-clock customer service.

4. Study Online, Any Time
At PurpleTrain.com, our classrooms are as close as the nearest Internet-connected computer. You'll have access to your tutorials 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That means you can pursue your degree at work, at home... even on the road!


5. Real World Relevance
Our ultimate goal is to prepare students academically, personally and professionally for successful careers in their chosen fields. PurpleTrain.com provides tomorrow's successful professionals with the knowledge, real-life skills and practical background required in today's demanding job market.

6. A Superior Faculty
100% of our lecturers have advanced degrees and bring situation-specific relevance to every course, ensuring students will be prepared for real-life challenges after they graduate.

7. Our Dynamic, Interactive Virtual Campus
From enrollment, financial aid and student services through graduation and job placement, PurpleTrain.com students have round the clock access - 24 hours and day, seven days a week. Best of all, it's as close as the nearest Internet-connected computer.

8. Learn Real World Skills
As a student you will enjoy a dynamic, flexible curriculum reflecting current job market demand and the latest technologies. You will have the opportunity to discuss concepts with classmates and work on group projects, emphasizing the pursuit of real-world skills and practical deliverables in every course. Professors and lecturers are accessible via chat rooms, email and telephone, sharing their vast knowledge and wealth of experience.


PurpleTrain.com format and curriculum focus on the needs of a large segment of working adults. If you have a busy life, PurpleTrain.com is for you.
Our eLearning consultants offers help and guidance to students who are ready to advance their education to pursue a career in the Business and IT job markets.
Request more information today!

 

ABOUT PURPLETRAIN.COM

PurpleTrain.com is the e-learning service provider which offers a one-stop service for business and IT education programs, 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 on-line training solution. Over 700 on-line courses are available, offering masters, degrees, diplomas and certificates in business and IT programs. Our online learning community now stands at over 67,000 users.

PurpleTrain.com is a 100%-owned venture of Informatics Holdings Limited, a leading training and education provider listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. Informatics Holdings Limited is a world class institute for quality lifelong learning services and made the ranking among Forbes Global's 200 Best Small Companies in the world.

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 programme and strategic acquisitions, Informatics presently has a global network of more than 550 centres spanning over 45 countries.

The company presently offers six franchise products: Informatics Computer School, Thames Business School, Informatics Professional Development Centre, CAL Computer Training Centre, Cambridge Child Development Centre and RACC. For more information, please visit http://www.informaticsgroup.com.

For more information, please contact :

Doris Goh
Senior Product Marketing Manager
PurpleTrain.com
DID : (65) 6568 0861
Fax : (65) 6569 7060
Email : pr@purpletrain.com
Website : www.purpletrain.com
www.informaticsgroup.com

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