Training
Ratio Group, who provide object and component training and consultancy, have announced a new on-site training passport scheme. Targeted at smaller companies looking to get greater value for money from their training budgets, the scheme offers on-site training in subjects such as XML, C++, Java, EJBs, C#. Net, UML and VB.Net. Get further details by telephoning 020 8579 7900 or emailing info@ratio.co.uk.
EASEL
In December’s issue, I mentioned the assistance that companies can receive from UKISHELP at www.ukishelp.co.uk when making bids for European Union finance to support new projects. The EASEL project is an example that already has such support. It is addressing the standards-based provision of online learning based on state-of-the-art repository technologies. The objective is to offer educators an environment in which they can readily combine existing learning objects to create new online educational offerings. The work involves the development of an XML metadata repository for storing descriptions of learning objects, assessment modules for interrogating objects, a web-based search gateway and a construction kit. See www.fdgroup.com/easel for more details.
Events
The Brighton Conference on Web Site Development and Design takes place on 8 February. Ring 0800 968254 or fax 0800 892972 to register.
The Strategies for Successful E-Business Conference is at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, London from 11-13 March. There’s also an exhibition during its last two days. See www.xmlwebservices.co.uk for details.
[Got an activity or event coming up? Email eo@iap.org.uk with the details.]
