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ONE North East

"We have been working with IT Training Solutions since April 2005, during which time, they have worked hard to provide us with an excellent package of IT training. They have provided One NorthEast with excellent support and commitment in the widest range of courses for all abilities that add value to our learning. They have also been extremely flexible in their approach to the delivery of their training allowing for bespoke courses and one to one training to be delivered to ensure we hit the organisations needs. We can confidently recommend IT Training Solutions as a solid and reliable supplier and experts in their field."

Samantha Calf, Organisation Development Specialist Advisor, ONE North East.
www.onenortheast.gov.uk


Adderstone Group
www.adderstonegroup.com
"A professional yet down to earth team who make the IT Training experience most enjoyable"

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue

"IT Training Solutions have provided IT training to the staff of North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service for a number of years now and cover a wide range of IT subjects. Their training has always been well received and we always receive good feedback from trainees from the course evaluation. The trainers are very accomplished in their subject knowledge and always deliver the training in a supportive manner. There has always been follow up support from the trainers where required and they always come up with solutions and good advice where difficulties are encountered. In all the service provided is extremely effective and reliable and has always been good value for money."

Jonathon Foster, Station Manager,
Workforce Development, NYFRS

www.northyorksfire.gov.uk


Egger- creating more from wood

" We have often used IT Training Solutions for various types of training and have found the delivery methods stimulating, easy to follow and informative.  The training is practical and delivered in an informal manner, enabling our employees to learn in a relaxed and open environment. Much of the learning has been applied on return to the work place and has prompted further bookings".

Claire Burns, Human Resources, Egger UK Ltd
www.egger.co.uk


"School Management Solutions (Part of the RM Group) greatly values its longstanding partnership with IT Training Solutions and is thoroughly delighted with all the professional and effective courses their expert trainers deliver on our behalf. In conjunction with our own Management Information Systems, their Crystal Reports and Microsoft Office expertise has introduced a whole new dimension for our customers in terms of flexible reporting and extended data analysis. We are always confident that our customers are in safe hands."

Chris Cooper,Support & Training Manager
School Management Solutions
Part of the RM Group

www.rmmanagementsolutions.com






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Philip: Managing Director Philip: Managing Director

If you are in and around Durham early on a morning you can usually find me cycling to work, causing havoc on the roads. My main role is running the business mainly focusing on sales.

My main IT passion is creating databases.


Bev : Office Manager

As well as running a smooth office and keeping everybody running in the right direction I am also responsible for ensuring that you have the manuals you require for your course. As a qualified trainer you could see me out and about as well

And on top of all that I make a mean cup of coffee.


Guy : IT Consultant
I have been with the Company since 1998- my specialism being databases (SQL Server and Access) and web technologies both in development and training. I am a Macromedia Certified Professional.

Darren : IT Trainer

I have been with the Company for a number of years and have learnt that IT does not stand still for any man. I am now a bit of a buff in Databases and Web Stuff.

The Company Jester so beware of whoopee cushions and hand buzzers when I am training you.

And I LOVE Excel!!


Elise: Web Designer

My role is managing this website, so I'm to blame / reward if it goes wrong / beautifully.

 


We also employ a large bank of freelance trainers who meet our strict quality criteria who are used to deliver specialised training.


 

Established in 1992, IT Training Solutions began life as an on-site computer training company in response to the business worlds growing demand for flexible, high-quality training at an affordable price.

Today, IT Training Solutions has grown in size and is one of the leading IT Training providers in the North East working with companys like: North Yorkshire County Council, North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, One North East, TRW Systems Ltd, Dickinson Dees Solicitors, Nestle, Home Housing, DWP, Asda, BUPA, Nissan and the NHS.

Philip Brierley-Jones, the Director of IT Training Solutions, graduated from the University of Durham in 1985 with an honours degree in Applied Physics and Electronics. He has worked in the computer field for many years and has lectured in Information Technology at several educational establishments in the North of England. Philip still retains direct control of all trainers involved in courses delivered for him.

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Access

Microsoft Access enables you to create and manage databases, from the very simple to the very complex. We provide Access courses levels 1-3 which cover introduction, intermediate and advanced use of Access. We also provide consultancy on Access to help you get the best out of your database.

ACT!

ACT! enables you to track and manage information about business contacts such as addresses, telephone numbers, and appointments. Click here to see an ACT! course outline.

Acrobat

Adobe Acrobat is part of the Adobe Suit, designed to view, create manipulate and manage documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Using PDF allows you to present information electronically in a fixed format, allowing the information to be viewed independent of the program in which it was created. Click here to view an Acrobat course outline.

Arcview

ArcView is full-featured geographic information system (GIS) software which enables you to visualize, manage, create, and analyze geographic data. Using ArcView, you can understand the geographic context of your data, enabling you to see relationships and identify patterns in new ways. We provide Arcview Level 1 and Level 2 training courses, which enable even new users to become adept at using Arcview.

ASP.Net

Microsoft ASP.NET enables you to create dynamic web applications. ASP.Net enables you to create anything from small, personal websites through to large, enterprise-class web applications. Contact us to learn more about ASP.Net training options by clicking here.

Authorware

Authorware is a visual authoring tool used to create rich-media e-learning applications for delivery on corporate networks, CD, DVD, and the Web. Using Authorware enables you to develop accessible applications that comply with the learning management system (LMS) standards. We provide Authorware level 1 and Level 2 courses, which help the novice user become adept at using Authorware.            

AutoCad

AutoCAD is a CAD software application 2D and 3D design and drafting, developed and sold by Autodesk. Using AutoCAD, you can design, visualise, and document your ideas clearly and efficiently. We provide AutoCAD training courses Level 1 and Level 2, otherwise known as introduction and advanced.

B

Breeze (Now Acrobat Connect Professional)

The latest version of Macromedia Breeze is now available as Acrobat Connect Professional. As a part of the Acrobat Family, Acrobat Connect Professional enables you to communicate and collaborate through scalable interactive web conferencing and online personal meeting rooms for everyone across a company. Contact us about training on Breeze and Acrobat Connect Professional by clicking here.

C

C#

Microsoft C# is a simple, general-purpose programming language that enables you to build rich, connected Web and client applications on the .NET Framework. Contact us to find out more about C# training by clicking here.

C++

Microsoft C++ enables you to create Microsoft Windows based and Microsoft .NET based applications. C++ also enables you to build Web applications, smart-client Windows based applications, and solutions for thin-client and smart-client mobile devices. Contact us to find out more about C++ training by clicking here.

Captivate

Adobe Captivate 3 software is an eLearning authoring tool that enables you to create simulations, software demonstrations, scenario-based training, and quizzes without programming or multimedia skills. Based on the industry-leading Adobe Flash platform, Adobe Captivate 3 automatically generates interactive Adobe Flash Player compatible content without requiring you to learn the Flash authoring tool. Contact us to learn more about Captivate training.

ColdFusion

Adobe ColdFusion solves the day-to-day challenges of Internet application development, enabling you to create and deliver engaging online applications. You can use ColdFusion for everything from small departmental applications to highly scalable, reliable implementations of your most important business applications. Click here to view the ColdFusion course outline.

Citrix

Citrix is a server application which enables you to run everything on a server. The courses we run on Citrix include Citrix Administration Level 1 and Citrix Presentation Server. Contact us to learn more about Citrix training by clicking here.

CorelDRAW

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite is a program used to create and manipulate text and graphics which enables you turn your creative ideas into professional results.View the CorelDRAW course outline by clicking here.

Crystal Reports

Crystal Reports enables you to design, explore, visualize, and deliver reports via the web or embedded in enterprise applications. We provide Crystal Reports Level 1 and Level 2 training courses , equivalent to introduction and advanced, enabling even the newest user to become confident with Crystal Reports. You can also choose to be trained on Crystal Reports Server and Crystal Reports Using Visual Studio 2005, contact us to learn more information about these two courses.

D

Director

Adobe Director enables you to create and publish interactive games, demos, prototypes, simulations, and eLearning courses for the web, Mac and Windows desktops, DVDs, and CDs. Click here to view the Director course outline.

Dreamweaver

Adobe Dreamweaver enables you to build websites and internet application features without having to write any HTML code by hand. Dreamweaver is designed to be "what you see is what you get" - what you design in the Dreamweaver "document window" will be coded and placed in the document so that the browser will display the web page just as you see it in your Dreamweaver window.This makes Dreamweaver a good choice for anyone without any web development experience, Dreamweaver has a large array of features and functions including some site management functions. To see the Dreamweaver courses we provide click here.

E

Excel

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program that can be used for storing, organising and manipulating data. Excel is part of the suite Microsoft Office programs. We provide Excel Level 1, level 2 and level 3 courses, equivalent to introductory, intermediate and advanced.

F

 

Fireworks

Adobe Fireworks is a program used to create and manipulate text and graphics. We provide Fireworks courses level 1 and level 2, equivalent to introduction and advanced.

Flash

Adobe Flash is a multimedia program most commonly used to enrich web pages with text, graphics and video. Flash is part of the Macromedia Studio, which also includes Dreamweaver and Fireworks. We provide Flash level 1 and level 2 training courses, equivalent to introduction and advanced.

FreeHand

FreeHand MX is useful for creative design, storyboarding, document production, and editing. Freehand enables you to repurpose your designs for print, the Internet, or Adobe Flash. We provide Level 1 and Level 2 Freehand training courses, equivalent to introduction and advanced.

FrontPage

Microsoft FrontPage is a commercial, WYSIWYG, HTML which enables you to create, edit, manage, and upload websites. Some of the special features of FrontPage (such as a graphical counter, forms, database, etc.) require that the website be uploaded to a server which supports Microsoft FrontPage extensions. We provide Frontpage level 1 and level 2 courses equivalent to introduction and advanced.

 

G

GroupWise

Novell GroupWise is a cross-platform collaborative software product which enables you to work effectively with e-mail, calendars, instant messaging and document management. We provide Groupwise Level 1 and Level 2 training, otherwise known as introduction and advanced.

H

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I


Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator software enables you to create artwork for a large number of mediums. We provide Illustrator Level 1 and Level 2 training, equivalent to introduction and advanced.

Indesign

Adobe Indesign is a professional page layout software which enables you to explore creative possibilities, design pages, increase productivity and streamline repetitive tasks. We provide InDesign Level 1 and Level 2 courses equivalent to introduction and advanced. We also provide the course Indesign for Print Production.

J

JavaScript

JavaScript is a scripting language used in web pages, enabling you to add functionality, validate forms, detect browsers, and much more. Contact us to learn more about our JavaScript courses by clicking here.

K

No current listings under "K"

L

Linux

Linux is a Unix-type operating system originally created by Linus Torvalds with the assistance of developers around the world. Courses we provide regarding Linux include: Linux (RedHat) Level 1, Linux (RedHat) Server and Linux (RedHat) Workstation. Contact us to find out more about these courses by clicking here.

Lotus Domino Application Development

Domino Designer enables you to create applications used by Notes clients and Web browsers. Almost every aspect of application planning, design, security, and testing is covered in through the Introduction to Domino Designer course. Contact us to learn more about this course by clicking here.

Lotus Notes

Lotus Notes is an integrated desktop client which enables you to access business e-mail, calendars and applications on an IBM Lotus Domino server. Contact us about our Lotus Notes training courses by clicking here.

M


MapInfo

MapInfo enables you to perform detailed data analysis, managing geographically based assets such as stores, people and property. Contact us about our MapInfo training courses.

N

No current listings under "N"

O

Office

Microsoft Office is a set of interrelated desktop applications, servers and services, collectively referred to as an office suite, for the Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems. Microsoft Office includes: Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.

OrgPlus

Contact us about Org Plus consultancy by clicking here.

Outlook

Microsoft Outlook is a personal information manager, although often used mainly as an e-mail application. Outlook also provides a calendar, task and contact management, note taking, and a journal. Outlook can be used as a stand-alone application, but can also operate in conjunction with Microsoft Exchange Server to provide enhanced functions for multiple users in an organisation, such as shared mailboxes and calendars, public folders and meeting time allocation. We provide Outlook level 1 and level 2 training, equivalent to introduction and advanced.

 

P

PaintShop Pro

Paint Shop Pro enables you to create and manipulate text and graphics. We provide PaintShop Pro training.

PageMaker

Adobe PageMaker is a consumer level layout application for both electronic and print output. Contact us to find out about our PageMaker training courses by clicking here.

PowerPoint

Microsoft PowerPoint is a program used to create presentations. The documents designed in PowerPoint can be printed or displayed with a video or a slide projector. We provide PowerPoint Level 1 and Level 2 courses equivalent to introduction and advanced.


Project

Microsoft Project is a project management program developed and sold by Microsoft which enables you to develop plans on the computer, assigning resources to tasks, tracking progress, managing budgets and analyzing workloads. We provide Project Level 1 and Level 2 courses equivalent to introduction and advanced.

Publisher

Microsoft Publisher is an easy to use desktop publishing application that helps you create, customise, and publish materials such as newsletters, brochures, flyers, catalogues, and websites. We provide Publisher level 1 and level 2 courses equivalent to introduction and advanced.

 

Q


QuarkXpress

QuarkXpress enables you to create and edit complex page layouts in a WYSIWYG environment. We provide QuarkXpress Level 1 and Level 2 courses, equivalent to introduction and advanced.

R

No current listings under "R"

S

Sage

Our Sage course provides an introduction to the use of Sage Accounting software, both Line 50 and Sage Instant. It deals with the fundamental accounting procedures used within the programme.

SharePoint

SharePoint is a web-based collaboration and document management platform from Microsoft. SharePoint enables you to host web sites that access shared workspaces and documents, as well as specialized applications like wikis and blogs from a browser. Contact us to find out more about our SharePoint training courses by clicking here.

SQL Server

Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system. Our courses for SQL Server include: SQL Server Getting Started, SQL Server Database Design and SQL Server Reporting Services.

T

No current listings under "T"

U

Unix

Contact us to learn about Unix training courses and consultancy by clicking here.

V

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is an implementation of Microsoft's Visual Basic, an event driven programming language and associated integrated development environment (IDE) which is built into most Microsoft Office applications. VBA is closely related to Visual Basic. VBA enables you to use many functions and is extremely flexible. It has the ability to use (ActiveX/COM) DLLs, and later versions add support for class modules. We provide numerous courses on the VBA topic including:

Visio

Microsoft Office Visio provides a Microsoft drawing environment, with a broad range of templates, shapes, and sophisticated tools designed to make creating a wide variety of business and technical diagrams easy, giving business and technical users the power to visualise and communicate ideas, information, and systems. We provide Visio level 1 and level 2 courses, equivalent to introduction and advanced.

 

W

 

Word

Microsoft Word enables you to create, edit, format, and save documents. Microsoft Word offers more than basic writing, with images, tables and columns available. Microsoft Word is part of the Microsoft Office suite of programs. We provide Word level 1, level 2 and level 3 courses, equivalent to introduction, intermediate and advanced.

X

XML

XML is a markup language for documents containing structured information. Contact us to find more information on XML training options by clicking here.

Y

No current listings under "Y"

Z

No current listings under "Z"

 

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Adobe


Breeze (Now Acrobat Connect Professional)

The latest version of Macromedia Breeze is now available as Acrobat Connect Professional. As a part of the Acrobat Family, Acrobat Connect Professional enables you to communicate and collaborate through scalable interactive web conferencing and online personal meeting rooms for everyone across a company.ere.

 


Captivate

Adobe Captivate 3 software is an eLearning authoring tool that enables you to create simulations, software demonstrations, scenario-based training, and quizzes without programming or multimedia skills. Based on the industry-leading Adobe Flash platform, Adobe Captivate 3 automatically generates interactive Adobe Flash Player compatible content without requiring you to learn the Flash authoring tool. Contact us to learn more about Captivate training.

ColdFusion

Adobe ColdFusion solves the day-to-day challenges of Internet application development, enabling you to create and deliver engaging online applications. You can use ColdFusion for everything from small departmental applications to highly scalable, reliable implementations of your most important business applications. Click here to view the ColdFusion course outline.


Director

Adobe Director enables you to create and publish interactive games, demos, prototypes, simulations, and eLearning courses for the web, Mac and Windows desktops, DVDs, and CDs. Click here to view the Director course outline.

Dreamweaver

Adobe Dreamweaver enables you to build websites and internet application features without having to write any HTML code by hand. Dreamweaver is designed to be "what you see is what you get" - what you design in the Dreamweaver "document window" will be coded and placed in the document so that the browser will display the web page just as you see it in your Dreamweaver window.This makes Dreamweaver a good choice for anyone without any web development experience