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Qa has been shortlisted for two categories at the apprenticeship guide awards 2026

QA shortlisted for two Apprenticeships Guide awards

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QA shortlisted for two Apprenticeships Guide Awards after supporting 12,000 learners and posting a 97.5% achievement rate.
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Apex Computing wins third Microsoft Solutions Partner nod

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Manchester IT support firm Apex Computing lands a third Microsoft Solutions Partner designation after securing recognition for Microsoft Security.
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CompTIA launches AI Agent Essentials course for workers

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CompTIA unveils AI Agent Essentials to help non-technical staff understand autonomous workplace tools and the risks of agentic systems.
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Kyndryl Foundation backs JEDI for cyber skills training

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Kyndryl Foundation extends Canadian grant to JEDI, supporting IT and cybersecurity training for Indigenous students amid a growing cyber skills gap.
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Tyler Vander Ploeg elected Vice Chair of fibre consortium

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Tyler Vander Ploeg named Vice Chair of fibre consortium as industry body steps up education and standards work amid rising network demand.
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Telefónica Spain standardises networks on Red Hat OpenShift

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Telefónica Spain makes Red Hat OpenShift its standard platform to unify IT and network workloads and speed 5G-ready service delivery.
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CompTIA launches AI course for frontline help desks

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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CompTIA unveils AI Help Desk Essentials course to train frontline IT support teams in safe, effective use of generative AI chatbots.
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Yubico unveils YubiNation Partners identity channel push

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Yubico launches YubiNation partner tiers and expanded training to boost phishing-resistant identity security amid rising breach costs.
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CompTIA launches SecAI+ to tackle AI security skills

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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CompTIA unveils SecAI+ certification to equip cybersecurity professionals with AI security, risk management and governance skills.
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File errors cost firms & push stressed staff to quit

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Broken documents and file mix-ups are costing firms an average of USD $6,790 per employee each year, a new survey of US workers finds.
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ANS Academy earns Ofsted 'strong standard' rating

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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ANS Academy becomes first apprenticeship provider to earn Ofsted's new 'strong standard' rating across all inspection categories.
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Scrum.org launches new course on stakeholder collaboration

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Scrum.org debuts a five-hour self-paced course to help Scrum Teams build trust and collaborate more effectively with stakeholders.
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Recast & System Centre Dudes launch free Intune tools

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Recast and System Centre Dudes team up to offer free, community-built Intune tools and webinars led by Microsoft MVPs worldwide.
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Skillable: hands-on AI training key to 2026 software sales

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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Skillable says hands-on AI labs and scenario-based training will be vital for proving software value and closing complex 2026 deals.
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Pax8 boosts EMEA growth with AI agents & new partners

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Pax8 accelerates EMEA growth with thousands of new partners, AI agents and MIP services as it expands offices and training across Europe.
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Scrum.org launches self-paced Product Owner course

Sat, 10th Jan 2026
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Scrum.org unveils a self-paced Product Owner fundamentals course, offering flexible preparation for the PSPO I certification online.
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Skillsoft wins AWS EMEA Training Partner of the Year

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Skillsoft Global Knowledge has been named AWS EMEA Training Partner of the Year 2025 for its cloud and AI skills programmes across the region.
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de Novo to create 50 Welsh tech jobs in five years

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Welsh tech consultancy de Novo plans to create 50 digital roles in Newport over five years under its new '50 in 5' hiring drive.
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SonicWall rolls out AI chat & tools for self-service

Mon, 15th Dec 2025
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SonicWall launches AI chat, unified search and tutorials to speed self-service support while keeping traditional help channels in place.
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Cegal expands UK tech apprenticeships & mentoring schemes

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Cegal boosts UK tech apprenticeships and mentoring with Microsoft-backed training to tackle IT skills gaps and fast-track new talent.