April 2006 Newsletter

Welcome to our April Newsletter!

We have decided to reformat our Newsletter as some of you were reporting that you did not receive it.

If you do not receive information from us, it is probably due to overzealous spam blockers - so check you spam in-tray for previous Newsletters!

We are in the middle of a major web site rebuild to provide more facilities and information for our Students prior to enrolling and to provide more online content once enrolled.

The changes will dramatically change the look of the site and make it easier to use too, so it should be quicker to find the information you need.

We are creating a Student area within the site too which will be accessible by password only. Students can access various information such as career advice, job stats and training tips to assist with their training - all in a secure environment.

We expect the changes to be completed by the end of May but couldn't wait until then to let you know about the new things which have been happening at ITlearneasy....

Use the links below to find your way to the new pages on our web site which are not currently available to new enquiries:

Business Skills:

Almost all courses have been updated to include more Business Skills so that you gain further Certifications such PMP Project Management, Six Sigma and ITIL Foundations - free of charge!! 

The range of Business Skills have been increased to cover more subjects and now goes more in-depth into each subject.

User Level Courses:

Our European Computer Driving Licence ECDL has been updated and now includes full 24/7 Enhanced Online Support! This allows you to get help from your Tutor when you need it, anytime day or night!

Our Microsoft Office Specialist MOS 2003 (Master Level) and MOS XP (Master Level) have also been upgraded to include 24/7 Enhanced Online Support.

Database Courses:

Three database courses, the Microsoft Certified Database Administrator MCDBA 2000, MCDBA 2003 and Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer MCSD have been upgraded to 12 months support instead of 8.

This allows you to study for even longer using our training - just in case "real life" upsets your plans to study within a set time!

Networking Courses:

We have introduced a new MCSE 2003 two week boot camp* training programme in Florida!!! 

Yes, flights from anywhere in the UK, accommodation, food, training, exams etc, are included. Why study in London, Birmingham or Manchester when you can train in the luxurious Safety Harbor Resort and Spa! 

*Note that this option is only for IT Professionals only.

Our Cisco Certified Network Associate CCNA has also been upgraded to 12 months support instead of 6. We have also added an Enhanced eRouter to help you master network routing hardware.

The eRouter has also been added to Network Professional PLUS Win 2000 and 2003 too.

We have also added the Fast Track Cisco Certified Network Professional CCNP training programme to our curricula.

All our Networking courses have been upgraded to include new training modules. 

Internet Skills:

On the Complete CIW Web Master Designer v5, the Complete CIW Web Master Administrator and the Complete CIW Web Master Site Manager we have added Macromedia Studio 8 software - the latest essential web design tools from Macromedia/Adobe 

We have also added the Referenceware Technical Library and The Computer Desktop Encyclopedia giving you the ability to read up on other IT skills and knowledge.

Custom-made Training:

IT Professionals know what they want - and what they don't want! Due to demand we have created a way where you can study anything, in any order!

Using our Personalised Training Programme* you can choose exactly what you want/need to study to advance your career.

What IT Career:

Our career guide "What IT Career?" has been updated for 2006. If you are still undecided about which route to take into IT have a look and find out which IT careers suit you.

Students outside of UK:

Following the huge demand for our courses outside of the UK, we have dedicated a page on our web site to Students who are located outside of the UK.

Student Guide to Distance and eLearning: 

If you are unsure what Distance Learning means then read this report. Find out what elearning is and why it is fast becoming the learning method of choice for companies and individuals.

Free Consumer guides to IT Training:

ITlearneasy has commissioned these reports for the benefit of potential Students who are unaware of the potential pitfalls when choosing IT training.

Industry News:

Microsoft announce End of Support for Windows 98 and Windows Me (Worldwide):

Effective June 30, 2006, support for Windows 98, Windows 98 Second Edition, and Windows Me (and their related components) will end.

Incident support, security updates, and Custom Support Agreements will no longer be available to the public. Existing support documents and content, however, will continue to be available through the Microsoft Support Product Solution Centre Web sites. 

These sites will continue to host a wealth of previous How-to, Troubleshooting, and Configuration content for anyone who may need self-service access to this information.

UK Tech growth to outpace US:

The growth rate of the UK’s market for information and communications technology is tipped to outpace any other country in Western Europe by the end of 2006.

Buoyed by the rapid uptake of broadband networks, the UK is on track to achieve 4.2 per cent growth in the ICT market, to surpass the European average of 3.2 per cent.

For more information visit: http://www.contractoruk.com/news/002558.html

Average daily rates for IT contractors in the City have risen from £485 to £510 in the last 12 months:

So, what’s driving the continued growth? The Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) said this month that “City-Type” jobs rose to 327,600 in 2005, up 11,600 from the year before. The highest number since the heady days of the dotcom boom.

For more information visit: http://www.contractoruk.com/news/002592.html

Online IT recruitment spending increases:

Online spending on IT recruitment has increased over the last year, according to new research by web recruitment firm Fish4jobs.

For more information visit: http://www.itweek.co.uk/itweek/news/2153319/online-recruitment-spending

Phishing sites reach all time high:

The numbers of phishing sites have seen a sharp rise with the number doubling in two months from November to January this year. According to the latest Anti-Phishing Working Group report, there were 17,877 unique phishing reports submitted in January - the biggest number ever recorded.

For more information visit: http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/85698/phishing-sites-reach-all-time-high.html

CertCities.com recently released a report on the hottest IT certifications:

According to the report, two of the most respected high-level certifications are Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).

Professionals surveyed for the report found Cisco to be the best overall certification programme available.

Other categories listed in the survey were:

Best Entry-Level Certification - CompTIA A+

Best Internet Certification - Macromedia Dreamweaver Developer

Best Mid-Level Networking Certification - MCSA

For more information visit: http://www.certcities.com/editorial/features/story.asp?EditorialsID=94

Database Administrators in high demand:

According to a new labour report highlighted recently in Certification Magazine, the demand for Database Administrators is on the rise. DBA employment is expected to be among the fastest-growing occupations throughout the next six years.

Factors fuelling the demand for DBA's include advancements in technology, employer demands for DBA's with on-the-job proficiency and a growing interest in certification.

For more information visit: http://www.certmag.com/articles/templates/CM_gen_Article_template.asp?articleid=1601&zoneid=226

Special Promotion:

These offers are only available to those receiving this Newsletter and are not "live" on our web site......

Companies who use this training:

British Government Department - The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM), Department of Education Gibraltar, Shoosmiths Solicitors, Dell, Yahoo, Siemens, Xerox, Mercer Hall, Royal Veterinary College, YSC, Cornhill Insurance, E*Trade, Unisys, Eurodrive, Vodafone, Philips, Leeds City Council, Norwegian Unemployment Service, Amlin plc, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Ministry of Defence (USA), DigitalMed, Blue Cross, e.on UK Plc, British Airways, United States Air Force, Newcastle University, Blue Shield of Florida, Fairfield High School, Navy and Marine Corps, TNT Logistics, Rok Property Solutions plc, British Aerospace, Carnival Cruise Line, Deloitte and Touche, United States Departments of State - Transportation and Energy, British Government Department - The Department of Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra), Executive Agency of the Office of Government Commerce in the Treasury - OGCbuyingsolutions, Lionbridge Technologies, Ove Arup & Partners, Bodilsen (UK) Ltd., Fiege UK, The Wise Group, Owlswick School, HM Prisons (Risley), New Deal Funding, North Devon Homes Ltd. Cott Beverages Ltd., Energie Fitness Clubs, ELWa ReAct, Winchester Social Services, Premier Foods, DRD Water Service, TXU Energi/Powergen, Newcastle College of Art & Design, Armstrong World Industries, Employment Service/Jobcentre Plus, Advanced Laser Eye Clinic, Vehicle & Operator Services Agency VOSA/Scottish Traffic Area, HotCourses, Expo North Sea, Wilsons Law, Heritage Lottery Fund, Lyall Willis & Co. Brent Council, Landmark Information Group Ltd., Scottish Borders Council, Princes Risborough School, nPower, The Defence Bills Agency, Kent Ambulance NHS Trust, Linklaters, Trigold, Grange Museum, Argyle & Bute Council, RapierStar Ltd., Ernst & Young, Working Links - Manpower, Cap Gemini, Berwin Leighton Paisner LLP, Ealing Council, Polar Capital LLP, Tesco Insurance/Tesco Personal Finance Ltd., AVSC Europe, Bower Parnham Stewart Ltd. bps Creative Marketing,  The Queen Elizabeth School.

Need more help or information regarding IT training?

We're here if you need information on not only our courses, but on the IT industry and career prospects as well. We want you to get off to the right start by choosing the right career path to suit you.

Good luck in your training - and your IT career - wherever and whoever you train with!

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