FACULTY TRAINING INSTITUTE

Great results for KZN Business Analysts

Sun, 14 Nov 2010

An inaugural class of KZN Business Analysts recently completed the Certificate Programme in Business Analysis with spectacular results. All of the delegates who started the 4-month-long course completed it and nearly achieved the certificate with distinction. FTI's Steve Erlank will be presenting a breakfast seminar on the strategic value of the Business Analysis profession.

Bandwidth Barn bridges the Cape's skills gap

Fri, 02 Jul 2010

Vital new blood has entered the Cape economy with the graduation of 15 extraordinary new ventures from the intensive enterprise development programme of Cape IT initiative (CITi) subsidiary Bandwidth Barn. The programme targets high potential start-ups that have been trading for a while.

Certificate Programme in Business Analysis endorsed by IIBA

Thu, 08 Apr 2010

Faculty Training Institute, leading training provider of Business Analysis qualifications in South Africa, is pleased to announce the endorsement by International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®) of its Certificate Programme in Business Analysis. FTI is the only Endorsed Education Provider (EEP®) with Charter status in South Africa.

Committee to finalise national broadband policy

Fri, 12 Mar 2010

Cabinet has established an Inter-Ministerial Committee to finalise the Draft National Broadband Policy for South Africa, says government spokesperson Themba Maseko. Briefing the media following a Cabinet meeting, Maseko said Cabinet was of the view that the policy needs to be inclusive.

IT graduates to boost municipal efficiency

Tue, 09 Mar 2010

A public-private partnership has been launched to help reduce South Africa's service delivery backlog by placing skilled graduates and high-level training initiatives directly into local government.

ICT

Light at the end of South Africa’s economic tunnel

Tue, 09 Mar 2010

Despite seemingly endless media reports about ongoing global economic hardship, downsizing and pressure on markets, and whilst many predict a long and arduous road to recovery for many industries and sectors, one local entrepreneur is optimistic about South Africa’s ability to successfully negotiate through the financial and economic obstacles that lie ahead.

FACULTY TRAINING INSTITUTE

FTI launches Business Analysis programme, KZN

Thu, 04 Mar 2010

Faculty Training Institute (FTI), the foremost provider of Business Analysis training in South Africa, is now offering training courses this April in KZN that support the competencies of emerging Business Analysts and Project Managers.

IT SERVICE MANAGEMENT

ITIL v3 Expert Program now in South Africa

Mon, 22 Feb 2010

The ITIL® EXPERT, currently one of the most sought after IT certifications in the world, is now more accessible; thanks to the innovation of Foster-Melliar, a wholly owned subsidiary of Simeka Business Group and their partners; ITpreneurs, a world leader in best practice content provision.

WOMEN IN ICT

Women excel in ICT sector

Tue, 16 Feb 2010

As companies continue to review their management strategies in light of global economic pressure and the rise of opportunities in expanding marketplaces, the profile of skills that are shaping Information and Communication Technology is rapidly changing.

ICT skills shortage troubles Western Cape SMEs

Mon, 01 Feb 2010

Two Cape Town organisations have launched a training initiative to start to deliver the ICT skills that the Western Cape is finding in short supply. Bandwidth Barn GM Chris Vermeulen has unveiled plans for their training programme run with Citi. They will focus on the technical skills and basic business administration skills that small businesses in the technology sector need.

Tough times for manufacturing but end in sight

Tue, 06 Oct 2009

As a result of the global recession, South Africa's manufacturing sector has experienced a 13.7% contraction year on year. In spite of this drop in production, the industry could see an optimistic turnaround in the fourth quarter bringing with it new opportunities and renewed growth for South Africa's economy.