events: Pages http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx RSS feed for the Pages list. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:02:42 GMT Windows SharePoint Services V3 RSS Generator 60 events: Pages /events/_layouts/images/homepage.gif http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/AllItems.aspx eAssessmentinPracticeConference http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=112 Description: Pearson VUE, the global leader in computer-based testing, will present two informative sessions at this year’s e-Assessment in Practice Conference to be held at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham.
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Pearson VUE, the global leader in computer-based testing, will present two informative sessions at this year’s e-Assessment in Practice Conference to be held at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham.

From 10-11 November Dr. Kirk A Becker, a Psychometrician at Pearson VUE, will present a session entitled Beyond Technology: Developing Innovative Items and Michael Kayser, Director of Programme Management will talk about Secure Assessments -- how to protect the integrity of assessment programmes. Pearson VUE representatives will be available throughout the exhibition to answer any questions you might have about its services or assessment in general.

If you would like to book an appointment with a Pearson VUE representative during the conference, please email vuemarketing@pearson.com.

Page Content Title: Pearson VUE to present two informative sessions at e-Assessment in Practice Conference
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Topic: Conference
EventEndDate: 11/11/2010
Formatted StartDate: 10 November 2010
Formatted Date: 10 November 2010 - 11 November 2010
Organised by: Pearson VUE
EventDate: 10/11/2010
Event Type: Professional
Region: UK - Shrivenham
]]> Operator Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:49:27 GMT http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=112 theNationalAssociationofDistanceEducationandOpenLearninginSouthAfrica http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=111 Description: a forum for South African individuals and institutions.
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This is the annual conference for the National Association of Distance Education and Open Learning in South Africa (NADEOSA).

The overarching aim of Nadeosa is to provide a forum for South African individuals and institutions that are committed to increasing access to an affordable, cost effective and quality learning environment in which learners are empowered to become engaged and informed critical citizens. It focuses on the promotion and support of quality open learning in South Africa and its membership includes individuals who may or may not be affiliated with traditional contact-based institutions as well as distance education providers.

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Topic: Conference
EventEndDate: 08/09/2010
Formatted StartDate: 06 September 2010
Formatted Date: 06 September 2010 - 08 September 2010
Organised by: Pearson VUE
EventDate: 06/09/2010
Event Type: Professional
Region: South Africa - Potchefstroom
]]> Operator Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:22:22 GMT http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=111 IEASAConference2010 http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=110 Description: This conference is on the current and future contributions of higher education internationalisation in Africa’s development.
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This conference is on the current and future contributions of higher education internationalisation in Africa’s development.
The International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA), a non-profit organisation, was established as a result of the need for universities and universities of technology in South Africa to respond to international educational trends. If South Africa is to remain competitive within the global economic environment it is important that higher education provides opportunities for students to obtain a global perspective to their studies.

If you would like to find out more please go to http://web.wits.ac.za/NewsRoom/Conferences/IEASA2010/

Page Content Title: The International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA)
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Topic: Conference
EventEndDate: 01/09/2010
Formatted StartDate: 28 August 2010
Formatted Date: 28 August 2010 - 01 September 2010
Organised by: Other
EventDate: 28/08/2010
Event Type: Professional
Region: South Africa - Johannesburg
]]> Operator Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:46:24 GMT http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=110 eSkillsSummit2010 http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=109 Description: Hosted by the Government of South Africa through the Department of Communications and the eSkills Institute, e-Skills Summit South Africa 2010 will take place in the Cape Sun Hotel, Cape Town, 26 - 28 July 2010.
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Hosted by the Government of South Africa through the Department of Communications and the eSkills Institute, e-Skills Summit South Africa 2010 will take place in the Cape Sun Hotel, Cape Town, 26 - 28 July 2010.

The e-Skills Summit South Africa provides a platform to engage government, business and civil society to:

  • Raise awareness of current practices and development of e-Skills in South Africa
     
  • Identify solutions to gaps in current institutional and programmatic structures concerning e-Skills development in South Africa and provide a means for all African stakeholders to benefit from this knowledge sharing
     
  • Develop a Collaborative Framework for an initial National e-Skills Plan of Action (NeSPA) for South Africa
    The e-Skills Summit 2010 will act as a focal point to establish a commonly owned vision of how to provide South African with the necessary skills to thrive as a member of the global Information Society and contribute to meeting the aims of the South African Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF), the Millennium Development Goals and the World Summit on the Information Society Plan of Action.

The e-Skills Summit 2010 will act as a focal point to establish a commonly owned vision of how to provide South African with the necessary skills to thrive as a member of the global Information Society and contribute to meeting the aims of the South African Medium Term Strategic Framework (MTSF), the Millennium Development Goals and the World Summit on the Information Society Plan of Action.

To find out more go to http://www.eskills-summit.org/2010/

Page Content Title: eSkills Summit 2010
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Topic: Conference
EventEndDate: 28/07/2010
Formatted StartDate: 26 July 2010
Formatted Date: 26 July 2010 - 28 July 2010
Organised by: Other
EventDate: 26/07/2010
Event Type: Professional
Region: South Africa - Cape Town
]]> Operator Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:09:45 GMT http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=109 IMTA http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=107 Description: The conference will be a forum to discuss scientific research, theoretical insights and consequences for training and education in military organizations.
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Pearson VUE Psychometrician, Dr Stefan Bondorowicz will be speaking at this year’s European Conference of the International Military Testing Association (IMTA) in Lucerne, Switzerland from 27 September -1 October.

Dr Bondorowicz will present two sessions, one entitled ‘Assessing 21st Century Potential’ and the other ‘Critical Thinking – Expanding the Boundaries of Bounded Rationality.’

For further information about the event, please go to http://www.imta.info/Conference/Home.aspx.

Page Content Title: The 52nd IMTA Conference
newsEventDate: EVENT
Topic: Conference
EventEndDate: 01/10/2010
Formatted StartDate: 27 September 2010
Formatted Date: 27 September 2010 - 01 October 2010
Organised by: Pearson VUE
EventDate: 27/09/2010
Event Type: Professional
Region: Switzerland
]]> Operator Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:41:09 GMT http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=107 EATP2010 http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=106 Description: The purpose of this conference is to facilitate networks, encourage delegates to identify new business opportunities and inform industry professionals about the latest developments in the field of educational and performance assessment.
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Pearson VUE is proud to announce that it will once again be Gold Sponsors of the annual European Association of Test Publishers (E-ATP) conference.

This year the conference will take place at the Dolce Resort in Sitges, outside Barcelona, Spain. The conference will be a platform for organisations to come along and learn more about topics such as advances in testing technology, exam security and best practice in item writing and measurement.

Pearson VUE’s team of representatives will be available throughout the conference to answer any questions. If you would like to make an appointment to meet with an experienced Pearson VUE test specialist at the conference, please email VUEmarketing@pearson.com.

For details of the conference, please go to http://eatpconference.org.

Page Content Title: Pearson VUE to sponsor European Association of Test Publishers (E-ATP) conference
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Topic: Conference
EventEndDate: 01/10/2010
Formatted StartDate: 29 September 2010
Formatted Date: 29 September 2010 - 01 October 2010
Organised by: Pearson VUE
EventDate: 29/09/2010
Event Type: Professional
Region: Spain
]]> Operator Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:14:11 GMT http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=106 AnnualClientConference http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=108 Description: Key note speakers for the conference include Pearson VUE CEO, Mr Robert Whelan
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Pearson VUE is delighted to announce its inaugural Annual Client Conference for the EMEA region. This two-day event will take place at the Swissotel, London from 6-7 October and will commence with a Gala Dinner.

Key note speakers for the conference include Pearson VUE CEO, Mr Robert Whelan. Full details of the conference will be available on request by emailing vuemarketing@pearson.com.

Page Content Title: Pearson VUE’s Annual Client Conference
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Topic: Conference
EventEndDate: 07/10/2010
Formatted StartDate: 06 October 2010
Formatted Date: 06 October 2010 - 07 October 2010
Organised by: Pearson VUE
EventDate: 06/10/2010
Event Type: Professional
Region: UK - London
]]> Operator Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:57:46 GMT http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=108 CompTIA_CTIA http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=105 Description: Pearson VUE will be attending the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) EMEA Member Conference at the Radisson Edwardian Heathrow Hotel on 20-21 October 2010.
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Pearson VUE will be attending the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) EMEA Member Conference at the Radisson Edwardian Heathrow Hotel on 20-21 October 2010.

As Platinum sponsors and exhibitors at this event, Pearson VUE will host a 45-minute education session led by a team of the company’s assessment experts who will be on hand to talk to delegates including training directors, training providers and those who provide third party testing.

The event, which brings together more than 300 senior-level industry executives, is a targeted business and educational conference. Attendees will come from a range of CompTIA’s member communities: academic, training, IT vendors and resellers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

For more information please visit http://www.comptia.org/events/emea/home.aspx.

Page Content Title: Pearson VUE to attend Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) EMEA Member Conference
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Topic: Conference
EventEndDate: 21/10/2010
Formatted StartDate: 20 October 2010
Formatted Date: 20 October 2010 - 21 October 2010
Organised by: Pearson VUE
EventDate: 20/10/2010
Event Type: IT
Region: UK - London
]]> Operator Wed, 12 May 2010 08:05:39 GMT http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=105 eStrategiesAfrica2010 http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=104 Description: Pearson VUE has been shortlisted and privately invited to attend this Ministerial roundtable event...
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Pearson VUE has been shortlisted and privately invited to attend this Ministerial roundtable event - the leading forum for Public/Private Partnerships for ICT deployment in Africa.  The Forum brings together the highest level representatives from Government Ministries including Ministers, Director Generals, Permanent Secretaries and CIOs.  They attend to meet with Private Sector Vendors, Donor Organisations and Technology End-Users to discuss the very latest ICT issues facing African countries.  Pearson VUE is sponsoring the event and are presenting on the ‘Implementation of Technology’ roundtable.

For more information please visit eStrategies Africa 2010 website.

Page Content Title: Pearson VUE invited to attend Ministerial roundtable event in Africa
newsEventDate: EVENT
Topic: Forum
EventEndDate: 29/10/2010
Formatted StartDate: 25 October 2010
Formatted Date: 25 October 2010 - 29 October 2010
Organised by: Pearson VUE
EventDate: 25/10/2010
Event Type: Professional
Region: South Africa - Cape Town
]]> Operator Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:37:49 GMT http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=104 ISTAfrica2010 http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=102 Description: Pearson VUE will be exhibiting at IST Africa. It will be hosted by the Government of South Africa through the Department of Science and Technology and Supported by the European Commission.
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IST Africa is hosted by the Government of South Africa through the Department of Science and Technology and Supported by the European Commission. Part of the IST-Africa Initiative, which is supported by the European Commission under the ICT Theme of Framework Programme 7 (FP7), IST-Africa 2010 is the fifth in an Annual Conference Series which brings together senior representatives from leading commercial, government & research organisations across Africa and from Europe, to bridge the Digital Divide by sharing knowledge, experience, lessons learnt and good practice and discussing policy related issues.

To find out more visit http://www.ist-africa.org/conference2010.

Page Content Title: Pearson VUE will be exhibiting at IST Africa
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Topic: Conference
EventEndDate: 21/05/2010
Formatted StartDate: 19 May 2010
Formatted Date: 19 May 2010 - 21 May 2010
Organised by: Pearson VUE
EventDate: 19/05/2010
Event Type: Professional
Region: South Africa - Durban
]]> Operator Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:27:00 GMT http://www.pearsonvue.co.uk/events/Pages/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=102