Self-study courses in Microsoft business technology become available online.
Microsoft has announced the launch of its E-Learning programme with official
curriculum courses in designing, implementing and managing Microsoft technology
available online in the UK for the first time.
Microsoft's E-Learning programme provides its Certified Partners for Learning
Solutions with rich content for blended-learning programmes. The programme also
allows IT professionals to study alone towards industry-recognised certifications.
Learning online means that IT professionals can work through courses at their
own pace and at a time and place convenient to them. Courses are available on
the E-Learning programme for IT workers to update skills and prepare for certification
exams and new technology projects.
Microsoft's Certified Partners for Learning Solutions welcomed the move and
have begun integrating E-Learning content into their training programmes. Partners
will be able to host and brand the service themselves.
Duncan Anderson, skills development manager at Parity, said: "Courses
on the Microsoft E-Learning programme are a rich and valuable resource for training
partners. Modern business demands flexibility in the delivery of IT training
to workers, and online courses address this need perfectly."
He continued: "An effective training programme will consist of a variety
of instructional methods, such as class-based sessions and work from course
books. Microsoft's online courses make a great addition to our blended-learning
training programmes."
Ram Dhaliwal, manager for training and certification at Microsoft said: "Feedback
from our certified training partners, customers, and the training industry as
a whole showed us that there was a clear demand for online training courses
in Microsoft technology. The Microsoft E-Learning programme adds a great service
to our portfolio of learning resources for IT professionals and developers."
The courses comprise animations, simulations, games and quizzes, which are
designed to engage participants and aid the retention of key information.
Courses on the E-Learning programme are available in the UK from Microsoft's
Certified Partners for Learning Solutions.
For more information and a demonstration of Microsoft's E-Learning programme
please visit www.microsoftelearning.com
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