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SkillsTrain Student Completes Course 6,000 Miles Away From HomeSkillsTrain Student Completes Course 6,000 Miles Away From Home »
Published: 4th Nov 10
In 2007 as a Primary school teacher aged 62, retirement was imminent for Jacquelin Free but, as she was not yet ready to stop work completely, she looked around for something she could do that might combine her existing skills with a burgeoning interest in IT.
New Internet Training SessionsNew Internet Training Sessions »
Published: 17th Jun 09
Professor Carsten Maple will be conducting a series of Live Internet Training Sessions for our students.
Home study college backs global CD launch for diabetes researchHome study college backs global CD launch for diabetes research »
Published: 16th Feb 09
SkillsTrain are backing the global CD launch of one of their students
SkillsTrain Young People of the YearSkillsTrain Young People of the Year »
Published: 26th Jan 09
SkillsTrain Young People of the Year or 'YOPEY' is a contest that aims to improve the image of young people by revealing, recognising and rewarding young unsung heroes.
Train for a skill and survive the credit crunchTrain for a skill and survive the credit crunch »
Published: 8th Oct 08
SkillsTrain are advising unskilled British workers to train for a new skill in order to survive the credit crunch.
'Ton-up Kev' shows the SkillsTrain spirit'Ton-up Kev' shows the SkillsTrain spirit »
Published: 27th Sep 08
Skiing with 'inhelmet' radio guidance from his guide and ski buddy, Norman Clark, Kevin Alderton was aiming to break his own world record of 100.94mph and achieved an amazing 99.89mph on the day.
British students taking career choices too soon, says SkillsTrain.British students taking career choices too soon, says SkillsTrain. »
Published: 19th Aug 08
SkillsTrain believe that students are taking career life choices too soon and should think very carefully about career paths before making final decisions.
Everyone can be a web designer, say IT trainers SkillsTrainEveryone can be a web designer, say IT trainers SkillsTrain »
Published: 22nd Jul 08
Most people think that designing a web site is difficult, but according to SkillsTrain web design is easier and far more accessible than it's ever been.
Home study firm SkillsTrain is top of the classHome study firm SkillsTrain is top of the class »
Published: 15th Jul 08
SkillsTrain has become the country’s top achieving college in the recent International Association of Book-keepers computerised book keeping exams. The company achieved the accolade ahead of competition from conventional colleges and learning institutes.
Get Britain training, SkillsTrain backs PM's initiativeGet Britain training, SkillsTrain backs PM's initiative »
Published: 18th Jun 08
Europe’s leading IT home study and office skills training college, SkillsTrain is backing the British prime minister’s bid to get Britain skilled.