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Dumfries & Galloway College ensures students are Ready for Work
28 July 2009
Dumfries & Galloway College is leading the way in helping its students towards employment, with the help of the Ready for Work programme from The Training Foundation.TAP TV is now on air!
4 March 2009
The Training Foundation has launched TAP TV, a dedicated web TV channel, available from the TAP Skills website 24 hours a day, world-wide. In addition to video clips that chronicle the ten year history of the TAP Learning System viewers can see and hear learning and development professionals from a wide range of sectors talking about their own experiences and the benefits generated from achieving TAP training qualifications.
When formally launching the new features within the website Nick Mitchell, Chief Executive of The Training Foundation commented: "I am consistently delighted by the the high value which learning and development professionals clearly place on the achievement of TAP qualifications."
Candy sweetens the blend for the NHS
4 March 2009
On February 10th a capacity audience of over sixty Education, Training and Development specialists from the NHS attended an event at The Training Foundation to learn more about blended learning, to find out about the TAP Learning System and to hear a presentation from Professor Philip Candy, Director of Education, Training and Development for the National Health Service's National Programme for Information Technology (Connecting for Health).
NHS Education Training and Development specialists from every part of the UK braved blizzard conditions en route from locations as far afield as the north of Scotland, the South West of England, Northumbria and Lincolnshire.
Capita Learning & Development achieves Silver TAP Partner status
23 February 2009
Another major UK learning provider has announced a policy commitment to the TAP Learning System, the UK's leading training skills certification programme, administered by The Training Foundation. Under the requirements of the TAP Partners programme, organisations commit to utilise the services of TAP-qualified learning and development specialists.
Nick Mitchell, CEO of The Training Foundation commented: "Capita Learning & Development is in the top bracket of premier league learning providers. When organisations of this stature adopt the TAP methodologies as a standard, it sends a very loud message. We have been demonstrating the effectiveness of TAP to Capita Group companies for a long time and it is extremely rewarding to now see this recognised by this partner relationship."
The Training Foundation announces the 150th TAP Partner Organisation
27 January 2009
The 150th organisation has announced a policy commitment to the TAP Learning System, the UK’s de facto standard for training skills certification administered by The Training Foundation.
Ron Mackrell, Director of the TAP Partners programme announced: “I would like to extend a my congratulations to Buckinghamshire County Council which has just become our 150th TAP Partner organisation.
Sarah Barnes, Training Manager for Buckinghamshire County Council commented: “TAP has enabled us to demonstrate that quality is driven through the whole training life cycle – from development to delivery and we firmly believe that it has assisted us in our drive for continual business excellence.”
The Training Foundation's response to the IITT Announcement - 28 Nov 2008
4 December 2008
We view the surprise changes to IITT certification and membership, made without consultation with its membership, as undermining its credibility as a professional body.
The retrospective downgrading of membership levels is unprecedented...
National register of TAP-qualified learning & development professionals launched today
16 September 2008
A new national Register of TAP-qualified learning and development professionals was launched at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Annual Conference and Exhibition, which is taking place in Harrogate today.
Come and meet the Training Foundation team at the World of Learning 2008 Exhibition
22 July 2008
The Training Foundation will be at Stand E10 at the World of Learning 2008 Exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham on 19th & 20th November 2008
TAP Partners encouraged to enter World of Learning Awards
8 July 2008
The search is on for the most innovative new learning initiatives and exceptional venues as entries are now open for the prestigious World of Learning Awards 2008.
TAP Diplomates take Centre Stage on July 23rd 2008
26 June 2008
The 23rd of July marks the 10th anniversary of The Training Foundation to the very day. To celebrate this occasion TAP Qualified Professionals holding a TAP Diploma will come together at a special ceremony to be held at Technology House on the University of Warwick Science Park in Coventry.