Training

In the IT sector, skill requirements can change rapidly, and we are aware of the need for you to constantly update your expertise and keep your skills current. We encourage you to stay up to date with industry standards and certifications, and to invest in training to enhance your career opportunities. User groups can also be excellent sources of news and networking opportunities.

The following links may be of assistance in this regards:

Online training, tutorials and resources

The Microsoft Learning Web Site
Provides access to the tools and resources you need to become a certified Microsoft professional and to build your skills in Microsoft products and technologies.

Sun Microsystems training
Provides learning resources for all Sun products and technologies.

Cisco Networking Academy
The Cisco Networking Academy Program is a public-private partnership between Cisco Systems, education, business, government and community organisations around the world, aimed at nurturing IT professionals.

Adobe Developer Centre
Offers resources, support, training and blogs for Adobe Developers.

The Australian Institute of Project Management
A guide to the AIPM's Project Management Competency certification program for individuals.

http://www.w3schools.com/
Provides a large number of free Web-building tutorials from basic HTML and XHTML to advanced XML, SQL, Database, Multimedia and WAP.

Learn Data Modelling
Information on Business Process, Data Modelling, Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Metadata and other ERP solutions. Basic but good for beginners.

User groups and Networking

The AUUG - the Organisation for UNIX, Linux and Open Source professionals
A community site intended to connect, support and promote people with an interest in interoperable computing.

Australian Oracle User Group
News and networking opportunities for Oracle Users.

Independent Oracle User Group
A collection of various resources for Oracle users including conference papers, tips and techniques.

Australian SAP User Group
Webcasts, Networking, events and discussion board.

eLearning Providers

SEEK e-learning home page
A portal to numerous training courses online, including Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA, IBM, ISEB and Linux.

Project Managers Network
The registered education provider for the Project Management Institute.

Excom Education
International training provider offering courses in all leading technologies including Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix, Novell, Linux, ITIL and Prince2.

New Horizons Learning Centres
Global training provider offering accredited technical training courses plus training in Business Skills and Desktop applications.