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How to undertake a business process mapping exercise
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Introduction to managed desktops
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Is web conferencing secure?
Physical security – is this the biggest risk to your organisation’s information?
Password Policies – what are the real issues?
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Personal smartphones in the workplace
A guide to data loss prevention
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Supporting IT and information assurance professionals working in cyber security
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How to act as a valued consultant to the business
Is a career in IT consulting right for you?
PRINCE2 Foundation certification for IT project managers
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Prepping for Generation Z’s support needs
Why good customer service matters
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5 steps to achieving great supplier management in IT service management
A guide to configuration management
Nine steps to creating a problem management workflow
Nine tips for tackling cultural changes when adopting ITIL
The IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) certification for IT service managers
ITIL and IT training: why bother?
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User interfaces – what software developers can learn from the games industry
Drilling down into data analysis
Getting started in software development
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Are web apps the future of mobile development?
Counting the links – understanding the software supply chain
Brewing up with Java
How to skill up from the ground up
Software development process improvement
Why mobile should be a part of all IT development strategies
An introduction to software application development
Testing software development: is it as easy as 1-2-3?
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Systems, Applications, and Products Enterprise Resource Planning (SAP ERP)
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Database basics: from text files to analytical relational databases
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September 2011
e-skills UK leads government and employer collaboration at Delivering Digital Wales
Employers report skills gaps despite record IT employment
App developers must not ignore previous generation phones
August 2011
IT-driven economy attracts £530 million broadband investment
Learn more to earn more
IT training – it’s in your hands
IT employment levels hit a record high
Internet Explorer 9 is most secure browser
Top 10 IT skills demanded by employers
Apple losing its way with IT customer services?
Hackers offered cash for shoring up Microsoft IT security
“One vendor fits all” will not work for IT security
IT services crucial to UK economic recovery
Social media being taken away from IT
Cloud here to stay as businesses take the plunge
July 2011
IT must promote its services to help business performance
Boardroom apathy thwarts IT projects
IT teams nervous as SaaS soars
IT business alignment fails at feedback
Mobile shopping sales to reach $1 trillion by 2015
Majority of IT teams blasé about anti-bribery rules
Business professionals fail to see benefits of cloud
Airlines defy tough trading conditions by increasing IT investment
“Big data” projects can lead to short-sighted IT
June 2011
Data overload causes businesses to spend $4 billion
IT integration to define online shopping experience?
Netbooks “over” as tablets seize the enterprise
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IT lets personal devices get too personal
Over-regulated internet could damage world economy say web leaders
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May 2011
Cloud computing is set for lift-off
November 2009
Technology skills get a boost with National Skills Academy for IT approved
Professional Programme launches in London
February 2010
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March 2010
New website launches to gear up the nation for IT training
Employers call for action on e-skills
May 2010
IT companies taking new approach to recruiting developers
September 2010
e-skills UK supports innovative young apprentices to become the next generation of IT professionals
August 2010
e-skills UK supports the launch of IBM’s new apprenticeship programme
October 2010
The National Skills Academy for IT supports EU e-Skills week
e-skills UK helps UK energy sector develop industry-relevant IT professionals
November 2010
BT Apprentice wins Apprentice of the Year Award
Software and Web Developer Apprenticeship Opportunities
e-skills UK’s industry-designed postgraduate programme attracts women in IT
March 2011
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Industry calls on employers to say what security skills are needed
Jenny Williams
e-skills UK calls for IT industry to address cyber security skills gap
January 2011
New e-skills UK research shows technology workforce needs 110,000 new recruits this year
February 2011
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Skills Minister visits next generation of software developers starting on new e-skills UK apprenticeship programme
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Cisco
Cisco Certified Network Professional Voice Certification (CCNP Voice)
EXAMINATION 642-467 CAPPS v8.0 Integrating Cisco Unified Communications Applications (CAPPS v8.0)
EXAMINATION 642-457 CIPT2 v8.0 Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Part 2 (CIPT2 v8.0)
EXAMINATION 642-447 CIPT1 v8.0 Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Part 1 (CIPT1 v8.0)
EXAMINATION 642-437 CVOICE v8.0 Implementing Cisco Unified Communications Voice over IP and QoS (CVOICE v8.0)
EXAMINATION 642-427 TVOICE v8.0 Troubleshooting Cisco Unified Communications (TVOICE v8.0)
Cisco Certified Network Professional Security Certification (CCNP Security)
EXAMINATION 642-637 SECURE v1.0 Securing networks with Cisco Routers and Switches (SECURE v1.0)
EXAMINATION 642-627 IPS v7.0 Implementing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System (IPS v7.0)
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
EXAMINATION 642-832 TSHOOT Troubleshooting and Maintaining Cisco IP Networks
EXAMINATION 642-813 SWITCH Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks
EXAMINATION 642-902 ROUTE Implementing Cisco IP Routing
Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional (CCIP)
EXAMINATION 642-661 BGP Configuring BGP on Cisco Routers (BGP)
EXAMINATION 642-611 MPLS Implementing Cisco MPLS (MPLS)
EXAMINATION 642-642 QOS Implementing Cisco Quality of Service (QoS)
EXAMINATION 642-902 ROUTE Implementing Cisco IP Routing
Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
EXAMINATION 642-873 Designing Cisco Network Service Architectures
EXAMINATION 642-813 SWITCH Implementing Cisco IP Switched Networks
EXAMINATION 642-902 ROUTE Implementing Cisco IP Routing
Cisco Certified Network Associate Wireless (CCNA Wireless)
EXAMINATION 640 721 Implementing Cisco Unified Wireless Networking Essentials
Cisco Certified Network Associate Security (CCNA Security)
EXAMINATION 640 553 IINS Implementing Cisco IOS Unified Communications
Cisco Certified Network Associate Voice (CCNA Voice)
EXAMINATION 640 461 ICOMM v8.0
Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA)
EXAMINATION 640 864 DESGN - Designing for Cisco Internetwork Solutions (CCDA)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
EXAMINATION 640 816 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2)
EXAMINATION 640 822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)
EXAMINATION 640 802 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT)
EXAMINATION 640 822 Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1)
CompTIA
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Network+ Exam N10-004
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Security+ Exam SY0-301
CompTIA Server+
CompTIA Server+ Exam SK0-003
CompTIA Linux+
CompTIA Linux+ Exam LX0-102
CompTIA Linux+ Exam LX0-101
CompTIA A+
CompTIA A+ Practical Application Exam 220-702
CompTIA A+ Essentials Exam 220-701
Microsoft
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist Exams
70-400 MCTS Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007, Configuring
Microsoft Certified IT Professional Enterprise Administrator
EXAMINATION 70-680 MCTS: Windows 7, Configuring
EXAMINATION 70-620 MCTS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client
EXAMINATION 70-643 MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring
EXAMINATION 70-647 MCITP: Windows Server 2008, Enterprise Administrator
EXAMINATION 70-642 MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
EXAMINATION 70-640 MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
Microsoft Certified IT Professional Server Administrator
EXAMINATION 70-642 MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuring
EXAMINATION 70-640 MCTS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuring
EXAMINATION 70-646 MCITP: Windows Server 2008, Server Administrator
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Oracle Database 10g Administrator Certified Associate
EXAMINATION 1Z0-047 Oracle Database SQL Expert
EXAMINATION 1Z0-051 Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I
EXAMINATION 1Z0-042 Oracle Database 10g: Administration I
Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional Upgrade Path
EXAMINATION 1Z0-050 Oracle Database 11g: New Features for Administrators
Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Associate
EXAMINATION 1Z0-052 Oracle Database 11g: Administration I
EXAMINATION 1Z0-051 Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I
EXAMINATION 1Z0-047 Oracle Database SQL Expert
Oracle Database 11g Administrator Certified Professional
EXAM: Oracle Database 11g: Administration II (1Z0-053)
EXAM: Oracle Database 11g: Administration I (1Z0-052)
EXAM: Oracle Database 11g: SQL Fundamentals I (1Z0-051)
EXAM: Oracle Database SQL Expert (1Z0-047)
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