Second consecutive year of IITT success for Bristol based training and recruitment specialist
February 6th 2009: Training and recruitment specialist Verridian PLC last night won the External Training Project of the Year award at the annual Institute of IT Trainers (IITT) awards show. The company was awarded for its work with longstanding client Carphone Warehouse, it was also a finalist in the prestigious Training Company of the Year category.
Verridian works with some of the world’s largest technology brands delivering training that is innovative, constantly evolving and specifically tailored and built around the clients needs.
The External Training Project of the Year Award was given for Verridian’s work with Carphone Warehouse (CPW) during 2008. Within the CPW Wireless Camp Verridian rolled out over five types of training product to 7500 retail, contact centre staff, and direct sales. To date this is one of the largest training operations in the UK telecoms industry.
Rod Leaver, Executive Chairman of Verridian PLC commented, “Winning the IITT award has capped a great year for Verridian. It demonstrates our commitment to providing technology companies with quality and groundbreaking training programmes, from design through to delivery. The IITT has been key in raising standards in the training industry since it was formed and as members to be recognised with this award is a fantastic achievement for Verridian and all of the training team. Next year we plan to go one better and win the Training Company of the Year award!”
Last year Verridian’s Matt Leaver won IITT Trainer of the Year at the annual awards show.
Verridian has diversified over the last five years to continue to provide a personal bespoke service to its increasing number of global brands in financial services, telecoms and technology manufacture and retail. Verridian PLC, and Verridian Training grew in the last year in structure, financial security, business development, and clients providing a strong position to compete in demanding market conditions.