Singapore, 12 January 2004


Budding Entrepreneurs, Your Search for a Recognized Qualification Catered to Your Needs has Ended!

With the world changing at such a rapid rate, it is fairly accurate to say that the only thing constant is well, change itself. The business world, now a global village, has formed a level playing ground for business enthusiasts all around the world and thus, has created a surge of demand for budding entrepreneurs.

PurpleTrain.com, having understood the importance of nurturing the talents of the many potential entrepreneurs, will be launching a programme that is tailor-made for entrepreneurs in the making - The International Advanced Diploma in Entrepreneurship (Executive Series).

This course is designed to equip working executives with the knowledge required to make entrepreneurs out of themselves. Action-based learning through real-world examples serves as the principal instructional facility. Learners will also obtain know-how in commercial law, business strategies and resource management as well as human resource management.

Budding entrepreneurs, with their "think out of the box" mindset necessary to fuel the drive for businesses, are seeking alternative forms of learning methods. E-Learning through PurpleTrain.com is customized to adapt to the hectic schedules of such individuals, allowing learners the flexibility of studying at times and venues of their convenience.

As the pioneer track in the Executive Series the Advanced Diploma is 100% coursework-based, demonstrating the practicality of the course by allowing learners to work on continuous assessments rather than cramming information for a one-time written examination. Also, the e-Learning mode plus the modular structure permit learners to plan their study schedules around their work schedules.

Highly beneficial for lifelong learners above the age of 25, this course acknowledges that relevant work experience can be used to translate into an advanced educational standing for students and recognizes learners' work experiences of at least 2 years. The following salient points differentiate this unique course from others:

  • In depth coverage of entrepreneurship

  • Exclusive programme for working adults only

  • Able to network with peers of similar capacity - i.e. all matured and working adults

  • 100% coursework-based

  • Modular structure allows students the flexibility of determining their own pace of completion

  • E-Learning to maximize the learning experience

  • Multiple delivery modes available (Blended learning is available only in selected markets)

  • The virtual platform to augment their education is made available on a 24x7 basis

  • Opportunity for collaborative learning

For learners who wish to further their studies via means of a Bachelor's degree may choose to enjoy the flexibility of e-Learning with PurpleTrain.com through the following courses:

The Advanced Diploma is offered through the flexible mode of e-Learning via PurpleTrain.com to cater to the needs of busy executives who wish to enhance their career opportunities without having to disrupt their present work schedules.
In your quest to obtain a recognized qualification, you as a PurpleTrain.com student will be able to enjoy significant cost savings from studying in the comforts of home. You can thus continue to earn a living while earning their degree.
Your relentless drive to succeed, coupled with your new skills garnered from this course, will thrust you into the new economy filled with boundless opportunities for success. Be part of this highly unique course today!

About Informatics Academy
With the aim of becoming the global leader in providing quality lifelong learning services before the year 2007, Informatics Higher Education awards its own certification through Informatics Academy (IA), an International Tertiary education awarding body. The main objective to institutionalize IA is to confer students, awards that are of the highest academic quality that will be recognized and accepted by employers and universities for employment and credit transfer respectively.


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 69,000 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 centers 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 on course, please contact:

Thang Tze Yian
Head
e-Learning Academy
DID : (65) 6568 0825
Fax : (65) 6569 7060
Email : TYThang@informaticsgroup.com
Website : www.informaticsgroup.com

For enrollment enquiries, please contact :

Adora Tan
Assistant Manager – 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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