Singapore, 29 October 2003


Benefits Of e-Learning

Who doesn't have a busy lifestyle? Everyone's got commitments. Everybody's things to do, places to go, meetings to attend, bosses to appease.

On the other hand, who doesn't want to upgrade himself? Be it for personal satisfaction or increased employment opportunities, education enriches your mind and an academic qualification could get you that long overdue promotion.

But just where and how do you find the time and energy to attend physical classes twice or three times a week?

Here's your answer. "Don't". That's right. Don't.

How would you like to study in the comfort of your own home? Imagine that. Checking with your lecturer on the status of your thesis while lounging on your sofa in your pajamas.

How?

Through e-Learning with PurpleTrain.com, you can do just that! Many users of e-Learning have conveyed the reasons why e-Learning works for them.

Benefit #1 : E-Learning is Learner-Centric

  • Dictate your own pace of learning
    Want the flexibility to complete your degree programme at a more relaxed pace? While there is a suggested study schedule, PurpleTrain.com students who do not mind completing their studies at a later date may wish to space their modules over a longer period of time. This allows you to focus on lesser modules at a pace you are comfortable with.

  • Learners can study ANYTIME - Early bird or night owl, e-Learning allows you to log on and study at any time of day
    Anything is possible in the virtual world. This is no exception. Log on at any time of the day and you will be able to find the course materials available for you. If you wake up in the middle of the night with a burning question to ask your facilitator, simply post it on the discussion board and you can expect a reply within 24 hours.

  • Learners can study ANYWHERE - Access your course materials through any WAP-enabled device from anywhere! Café? Beach? Park? You decide.
    While most of our students 'attend' classes through the computer, e-Learning is made possible through any electronic device that allows Internet access. Imagine interacting with fellow students or posting up threads at discussion boards through your WAP-enabled mobile devices while relaxing over a coffee break.

More benefits coming your way! Watch this space!


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 700 online courses are available, ranging from Master and Bachelor degree programmes, to diplomas and certificates in business and IT programmes. 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 lifelong learning services in information technology and business management. Through its international franchising and licensing programmes and strategic acquisitions, Informatics presently has a global network of more than 614 centres spanning more than 49 countries. The company presently offers the following products: Informatics Institute, Thames Business School, Informatics Professional Development Centre, CAL Learning Centre, Cambridge Child Development Centre, RACC, NCC licensing and PurpleTrain.com licensing. For more information, please visit http://www.informaticsgroup.com

For more information, please contact :

Adora Tan
Executive – PR and Marketing
PurpleTrain.com
DID : (65) 6568 0810
Fax : (65) 6569 7060
Email : pr@purpletrain.com
Website : www.purpletrain.com
www.informaticsgroup.com


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