At the launch, Minister for Trade and Commerce, Billy Kelleher, T.D., commented, “In a period when up-skilling is essential and time is scarce, this programme offers all retailers and their staff the opportunity of gaining world-class certified skills.”

“We’re using leading edge technology in developing and delivering this programme while at the same time making the content relevant to the local SME retailers of Ireland” added Brenda Farrell, M.D., Total Training.

Mark Fielding, Chief Executive, ISME, said that “ISME Skillnet is delighted to provide funding for this certified training, which is critical to the improvement of skills in retail SMEs - the corner stone of many communities.

In addition, the unemployed can participate free of charge; this includes anyone on job seekers allowance/ benefit, even if they are working on reduced hours ”.  ‘This initiative for the retail trade is opportune, timely and cost effective, allowing staff to upskill in an innovative and flexible manner, which will help retain staff and improve the prospects of the unemployed,’ concluded Fielding.

For further information contact Liz Carroll, ISME Skillnet Manager @ 086 8244364/www.isme.ie or  Brenda Farrell, MD Total Training @ 087 6837922/www.training.ie

With a focus on providing users with a more interactive experience, created using a mix of technology and creative processes, we aim to have a website that reflects our new offerings for the Business, Healthcare and General Public Sectors.

We have used multimedia and in particular video to enhance the delivery of our core message…that Total Training will work closely with our clients to delivery training in line with their business/personal objectives.

This autumn (2010) we are launching Data Protection training for the Healthcare and Business Sector. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver mandatory training requirements in an e-learning environment in a cost efficient manner.

Key features of our online learning platform are the levels of interaction required to complete a training unit/module. Our online learning programmes are designed to engage learners at each stage and ensure learning happens throughout tutorials, assessments and assignments.

In addition we have an extensive reporting system that monitors learners activity and acts as a vital feedback and reporting system for management.

Later this autumn we are releasing further online material to address a range of mandatory training requirements.

This move offers both organisations and individuals an opportunity to engage in learning at a time and pace that suits their needs in a cost-effective manner. E-learning offers sensible and workable solutions to a range of key needs for individuals and organisations alike.

E-learning will be a new experience for many and in some cases it will be a radical change but managed correctly e-learning allows for huge opportunities for improved efficiencies, allowing everyone to concentrate on value added activity and an improved bottom line.