Online Trends of 2011

A look back on life on the web in 2011. Read More

Chinese New Year 2012

Chinese New Year falls on 23rd January 2012! Read more about the celebrations here. Read More

Successful Partnership Praised By Jiujiang University

A RECENT visit to long-standing Accredited Partner Centre Jiujiang University was hailed a great success after the support provided by NCC Education for more than four years was highly praised. Read More

Prospective Students Eager to Enrol After IMIT’S Successful Open Day Education Fair

AFTER the huge success of a recent open day education fair, Tanzanian-based centre for excellence, the Institute of Management and Information Technology (IMIT), is reaping the benefits after a significant rise in student and general public enquiries.Read More

Brunei Students Thrive Thanks to Outstanding College

STUDENTS in Brunei are thriving and enjoying great success thanks to Micronet International College, a longstanding NCC Education Accredited Partner Centre.Read More

Spotlight on...Tan Hwa Seong

Tan Hwa Seong has been awarded the NCC Education High Achiever Award for his excellent results on the PgD in Strategic Business IT (PgD SBIT) programme...Read all about his achievements here... Read More

Spotlight on...Tong Shew Long

Tong Shew Long has been awarded the NCC Education Global High Achiever Award for his hard work...Read all about his achievements here... Read More

New Tanzanian Centre Set For a Bright Future

NEWLY accredited Power Computers, based in Tanzania, are set for a bright future after already showing great promise in such a short period of time...Read all about the centre here... Read More

New Indian Centre Sets the Precedent with High Student Intake

NEWLY accredited Times Business School in India is already setting a precedent...Read all about the centre here... Read More

Prestigous Event at the House of Lords

NCC Education Attends Prestigious Event at the House of Lords! Read all about the event here... Read More

The 2011 London Marathon: The Winners

Emmanuel Mutai and Mary Keitany seal a Kenyan double at the 2011 London Marathon! Read all about the winners and runners of the marathon here... Read More

Rwandan Orphans Set to Pave the Way for a Better Future

SEVEN Rwandan orphans have a chance of a better future after experiencing more heartache and death than most people see in a lifetime. Find out more here... Read More

Human Resources University Launches First International Qualification

Newly accredited Human Resources University, based in Cambodia, has set a precedent after more than a hundred prospective students attended a recent seminar. Find out more about the Seminar here... Read More

Computer Pride Graduation Ceremony - March 2011

Kenyan based Accredited Partner Centre Computer Pride, recently held a prestigious graduation ceremony where students were awarded accolades for completing their studies and for their hard work and enthusiasm. Find out more about the Graduation Ceremony here... Read More

The 2011 London Marathon

NCC Education wishes all of our students taking part in this year's London Marathon the very best of luck! Find out more about the Marathon and taking part here... Read More

2010 Mega Survey Winner!

Read all about the latest Mega Survey winner, Bhavna A/P Remesh, who has just won a brand new iPod touch! Read More

Presenting the Top 5 must have APPS!

Apps have revolutionised the way in which we use the internet over recent years. They have become indispensable to our daily lives. There are literally thousands of apps available, so, to help you out, we've reviewed our top five, must-have apps, enjoy!... Read More

Introducing Sir Alan Sugar

From humble origins in the East End of London, Alan Sugar has risen to become one of the UK’s most prominent and successful entrepreneurs. Read more about his life here... Read More

Congratulations to Mauritius graduates 2010!

Find out about the brilliant success of NCC Education graduates from the Shah Noorani Institute of Technology (SNIT) in Mauritius... Read More

Introducing the new XBOX Kinect

Microsoft have once again created a must-have gadget, this time it's the brand new gaming add-on "Kinect." Simply attach it to your XBOX and you're good to go, Kinect turns your entire body into a controller, so let the arm waving and leg kicking begin... Read More

David Beckham

David Beckham has, arguably, become one of the most famous athletes of all time and by recently winning the prestigious Sports Personality Lifetime Achievement Award it appears his fame is showing no signs of slowing down. Find out more about his life here... Read More

British Council Shine Awards 2011

The British Council have once again invited all International students, studying in the UK to enter the Shine awards... Read More

Introducing Facebook Places

No stranger to controversy, Facebook, the world famous social networking site, is once again making headlines, this time it’s all about their new geo-location service; Places... Read More

The Rise of Yahoo

There is something a little awe-inspiring about taking a simple idea and hobby and turning it into a multi-billion pound enterprise and a global brand that has changed and challenged the ways in which we communicate and interact with each other around the world... Read More

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha is an important Muslim holiday, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice or Greater Eid. The festival celebrates the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ishmael to God, before God stopped him and allowed him to sacrifice a ram instead... Read More

Welcome to the Big Apple

Cool. Sleek. Sophisticated. It looks like Apple have done it again. In the unlikely event that you missed the media frenzy surrounding the launch of Apple’s latest gadget, the iPad, here’s everything you need to know in a nutshell: the oversize-iPhone-that’s-not-an-iPhone is the next Big Thing... Read More

Spotlight on...Bangladesh

Bangladesh is a country in South Asia. It is the 7th most populous country in the world despite being relatively small in size – as a result it has one of the highest population densities of all the world’s countries... Read More

Spotlight on...London

London is the capital city of the United Kingdom, located on the river Thames in south-east England. London is well known for its long history, and unmistakable landmarks, not to mention for being the centre of the Swinging Sixties subulture and one of the world's leading financial centres, alongside New York... Read More

Cyber Security

Just a few months ago, the US government announced the formation of a new ‘Cyber Command’ – a division of the country’s defence ministry that focuses exclusively on safe-guarding the country from potential ‘attacks’ over the internet. Cyber security is becoming an increasingly more important and relevant specialisation within the IT employment field, leading to a range of new employment opportunities being created across the globe... Read More

Google Instant and Feross Aboukhadijeh

In a bid to stay ahead of the competition provided by the likes of Yahoo! and Bing, Google have recently launched a new development of their search engine called Google Instant. Feross Aboukhadijeh, a 19 year old student at Stanford University in California, bet his friend that he could create a similar search function for the website YouTube in just an hour... Read More

Didier Drogba

Didier Drogba is an Ivorian footballer, and one of the most famous players in Africa and across the globe. He currently plays for Chelsea in the English Premier League, and has scored more goals for the club than any other foreign player in the club’s history... Read More

Spotlight on...Oshunkoya Ayodele Johnson

Oshunkoya is currently studying IADB at IMTC in Nigeria. Upon completing this qualification, he hopes to begin his third year in Business Administration and then progress onto Master’s level. “NCC Education qualifications are up to date, and the assignments help further my understanding of developments in the business industry.”.... Read More

Spotlight on...Ghana

The Republic of Ghana is a country in West Africa, situated in the Gulf of Guinea. The country has over 23 million inhabitants, with almost 4 million of these residing in Accra, the nation’s capital... Read More

Notting Hill Carnival

Notting Hill Carnival is a large street festival that takes place in London at the end of August each year. The festival has its roots in the Caribbean carnivals which came about during the 19th century... Read More

Spotlight on...Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia, with a population of 1.8million (7.2 in the wider metropolitan area). The city is situated in the Klang Valley, to the west of the Titiwangsa Mountains. Kuala Lumpur literally means ‘muddy confluence’, as the city is situated at the meeting point of the Klang and Gombak rivers..... Read More

Spotlight on...Nasir Zooei

Nasir Aldin Zooei studied his ICCS and IDCS in IMI Isfahan center, Iran. Upon completion of his IDCS Nasir decided to move to Britain to enter the 2nd year of a bachelor degree. He received seven offers from prestigious UK universities including University of Nottingham, Northumbria University and University of Greenwich.... Read More

Richard Branson

Richard Branson is one of the world’s most famous entrepreneurs, currently reported to be worth over $3billion. His company Virgin Group encompasses a huge range of industries, ranging from media and communications to travel and healthcare... Read More

Spotlight on...Colombo

Colombo is the largest city in the country of Sri Lanka, with a population of 647,000 (5,648,000 in the wider metropolitan area). The city, like the country, has a turbulent recent history, due to the numerous invasions and colonisations it has suffered. However, this has led to a diverse and unique multi-cultural society in present day Colombo... Read More

Spotlight on...Micronet International College

Micronet was established in 1989, and has become one of Brunei’s most sought after centres. Micronet is accredited to run three NCC Education programmes: International Certificate in Computer studies (ICCS), International Diploma in Computer Studies (IDCS) and International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies (IADCS)........ Read More

Skype Introduces 3G Functionality

Skype is a free-to-download software program that allows the user to make voice calls over the internet, as well as providing instant messaging and file-sharing capabilities... Read More

Tobago Heritage Festival

The Tobago Heritage Festival is a two-week long event held to remember and celebrate the island’s cultural and ancestral heritage. The first festival was held in 1987 and this year’s event takes place between the 17th July and the 1st August... Read More

The 3-D Phenomenon

Three dimensional (3-D) experiences have vastly changed over the last few years. Gone are the days of flimsy cardboard glasses with one red and one blue lens, which often actually distorted the on screen colours and background images. We really have reached a 3-D revolution.... Read More

Ratha Jatra

Ratha Jatra is a Hindu festival originating in the city of Puri in India, and this year will take place on 13th July. It is based around the worship of Krishna, and commemorates his annual visit to his aunt’s home in the Gundicha Temple... Read More

Tulsi Tanti

Tulsi Tanti is an Indian businessman, and chairman and managing director of Suzlon Energy, a global wind-power company. He is seen as a leading figure in the fight for using sustainable energy sources... Read More

Spotlight on...LearnIT's Student Picnic

LearnIT, Tanzania encourages their students to partake in many extra-curricular activities. This promotes team-building and improves student development. On 12th May 2010 they held a picnic for 265 students and 19 teachers. This was to celebrate all the hard work and effort put in by both parties....... Read More

iPhone 4 Review

Since Apple launched the first iPhone 3 years ago, the mobile phone industry has rapidly advanced, with most of today’s phones now offering apps, internet browsing and an email facility. Apple are seen as the leaders in innovation, with many other companies having to update their own products to compete with what Apple brings to the table, as Apple always seem to be in the forefront with new technologies..... Read More

Spotlight on Nadine Uwamahoro

Nadine has many friends who have graduated from NCC Education and are working with excellent jobs at well respected companies, such as: MTN, Rwandatel and the Ministry of Rwanda...... Read More

Wimbledon

Wimbledon is the oldest major tennis tournament in the world, and part of the Grand Slam. This year’s competition, the 124th in its history, runs from the 21st June until the 4th July... Read More

Augmented Reality

‘Augmented reality’ is the name given to technology that combines the real and virtual worlds, by superimposing virtual graphics, audio or information over a real-world environment..... Read More

Spotlight on...South Africa

The diverse scenery in South Africa is unbelievable, with vast plains, beautiful vineyards, golden beaches, rolling mountains and deserts. The cities are all so different, with Cape Town being a cosmopolitan city, the bustling Johannesburg – one of the largest cities in South Africa and Durban a beautiful seaside resort. The arrival of the FIFA World Cup will only enhance this country’s appeal..... Read More

FIFA World Cup 2010

On Friday 11th June, the nineteenth FIFA World Cup will kick off in Johannesburg, South Africa, the first time an African nation has ever hosted the prestigious competition... Read More

Spotlight on...Manchester

NCC Education’s head office is based in Manchester. It is one of Britain’s largest cities, and is the home of Britain’s largest single-site University. It is a thriving, cosmopolitan city, with many events taking place throughout the year, including music, arts and sports.... Read More

Google Chrome OS

Following the release of the mobile operating system Android, Google announced in July 2009 that it was producing another operating system, Google Chrome OS... Read More

Spotlight on Kaushini Haputhanthri

From a young age Kaushini Haputhanthri had an interest in computing. Her first educational step was what is now named Computer Pioneers, at Gateway College. After also completing an IDCL, Kaushini decided that she would pursue her education in IT with NCC Education...... Read More

Blake Ross and Firefox

Blake Ross is one of the youngest internet-millionaires in the world, thought to be worth around $120 million. He rose to fame after he founded and developed the Mozilla Firefox web-browser with his colleague David Hyatt... Read More

Android and Mobile Operating Systems

In the ever-expanding market of Smartphones, Apple’s iPhone is certainly the most well-known and recognisable throughout the world. 'Android' is an open-source operating system aiming to provide competition to Apple’s iPhone... Read More

The Next Generation of Gaming

Since its release in November 2006, the Nintendo Wii has revolutionised the video games market. The sustained success of the console has led to both of Nintendo’s main rivals, Sony and Microsoft, seeing enough potential in the technology to develop their own versions... Read More

Google Cloud Print

In response to the growing online phenomenon of ‘Cloud Computing’, Google has announced its plans to launch Google Cloud Print, the first ever Cloud-based printing service. The concept of Cloud printing removes the need for the PC, by running the drivers and queuing print jobs in the Cloud... Read More

ICC World Twenty20 Cricket

Twenty20 was originally introduced in the United Kingdom in 2003 for professional inter-county competitions. Since its inauguration the game spread around the cricket world. The first ICC Twenty20 was played in South Africa in 2007. India played Pakistan in the final, and defeated them in the final by five runs. The 2009 Twenty20 was hosted in England with Pakistan this time winning, beating Sri Lanka by 8 wickets... Read More

NCC Education Attends Education event in Botswana

Bev O’Donovan, Manager, Programme Support, NCC Education, joined the team from Gaborone Institute of Professional Studies (GIPS) at a four day student education fair to promote the International Diploma in Computer Studies (IDCS) and International Advanced Diploma Computer Studies (IADCS) programmes to prospective students...... Read More

KMD Graduation Ceremony

On 11th January 2010, NCC Education Accredited Partner Centre KMD held a huge graduation ceremony for its high achieving students in the grounds of Myanmar Info Tech in Myanmar...... Read More

A Lively Ghanaian Ceremony

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Hon. Rashid Pelpuo attended the ceremony as well as other important dignitaries at the high table including Gurdip Hari, Director of IPMC, Dr Satti, Executive Director of IPMC and Vimala Choudary, Head of Training at IPMC..... Read More

Steve Jobs Biography

In 1976, Jobs, at the age of 21, along with Wozniak, 26, founded Apple Computer Company in his family garage. The first computer was sold for $666.66. By 1980, Apple had released three improved versions of this computer, and by this time both founders had become multi-millionaires! ... Read More

Magana Silas Mwangi - The Mega Survey Competition Winner

Congratulations to Magana, from Multi Media University College, Kenya, who won a PSP by completing our Mega Survey. We would like to thank all students who enabled us to gain a better insight into the services we provide.... Read More

Earth Day 2010

Earth Day has been designed to increase awareness and appreciation for the Earth’s environment. Earth Day has been celebrated in many countries since 1970. It was set up by Senator Gaylord Nelson, in an attempt to teach the world about the environment. ... Read More

Larry Ellison Biography

Larry Ellison is the co-founder and CEO of Oracle Software, and the 6th richest man in the world. However, unlike many of his contemporaries in the business world, Ellison was not born into a successful or rich family, and had to teach himself many of the skills that took him to where he is today... Read More

Introducing the Apple iPad

The Apple iPad has been one of the most eagerly anticipated releases within the technological world for several years. After its release in the US last week, we can finally find out what all the fuss has been about... Read More

Spotlight on Mohamed Farahani

An entry for our 'Your Campus Needs You' competition:

Mohamed Farahani is currently studying IDCS at The Institute for Information Technology (IIT), Tanzania, in Dar Es Salaam. He chose to study with NCC Education, as it is recognised internationally, which will help him work in an international organisation, hopefully as a systems analyst.... Read More

Spotlight on Joshua Martin Mbewe

An entry for our 'Your Campus Needs You' competition:

Joshua is a 20 year old student currently studying IDCS at the Zambia Centre for Accountancy Studies College (ZCAS), Africa. Joshua feels this centre is “the best higher education learning centre in Zambia, and is modern”.... Read More

Cloud Computing

Over the past few years, a new phenomenon known as ‘cloud computing’ has grown in popularity within internet communities. It is based on the idea of storing data, software and information online rather than on your computer hard drive... Read More

Audacity - Free Software

Audacity is a free piece of software which allows anyone to easily record and edit a wide variety of sound files, including MP3s.... Read More

Spotlight on Benjamin Bvalani

Our First 'Your Campus Needs You' competition entry from Benjamin
Benjamin is 24, and is currently studying the University of Wales programme BCIS at the National College of Information Technology in Malawi, Africa. Benjamin has successfully completed our IDCS and IADCS programmes.... Read More

Chinese New Year 2010

On February 14th 2010, millions of people around the world celebrated the start of the Chinese Year of the Tiger. NCC Education employee Nina Gao describes how she spent this year’s Spring Festival in Beijing... Read More

Alice in Wonderland

2010 is definitely the year for 3D films, and Alice in Wonderland does not disappoint. As soon as you don the 3D glasses you are thrown into the film – battling your way through Alice’s vivid and dreamy adventures. The 3D experience is truly remarkable, complemented fantastically by the colourful surroundings and costumes.... Read More

BCC Sport Relief 2010

Between Friday 19th and Sunday 21st March 2010, the fifth BBC Sport Relief will take place throughout Britain. This weekend of sporting challenges for both well known celebrities and the general public aims to raise money and awareness for several important causes, both within the UK and overseas... Read More

St. Patrick's Festival 2010

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. He lived during the 5th century AD, and is credited with introducing Christianity to the country. After St. Patrick’s death, it was decided by the people of Ireland that a day should be given to him as a form of remembrance, and the 17th March was chosen.... Read More

Fairtrade Fortnight 2010

Fairtrade believes that every producer, regardless of their country and background should be able to ensure that they receive better treatment for the services they provide, and the work they carry out... Read More

Microsoft Office 2007

Businesses and Schools do not usually rush to upgrade to new Microsoft packages until bugs and other issues that gradually come to light are ironed out. Microsoft Office 2007 has had a major overhaul – both with the look and how you interact with it... Read More

Greenshot - Free Software

This revolutionary screen shot tool optimises productivity, whether you are in the work place or at college... Read More

Avatar - Movie Review

Avatar has smashed numerous box office records, including being the first film to gross more than US $2 billion (currently the highest grossing film). This is however not surprising, as it is also the most expensive movie ever made – with the official budget figure standing at US$ 237 million. ... Read More

Disney Pixar's Up - Movie Review

Disney Pixar have created yet another masterpiece, an action packed animated comedy about a 78 year old balloon salesman who embarks on a new adventure, when he ties thousands of balloons to his house and floats to South America, however once set off he discovers a surprise... Read More

Microsoft Windows 7

Microsoft Windows 7 was released on 22nd October, knowing that it had a lot to prove. Windows have listened to consumers and partners, and have addressed core issues, have they produced a sound operating system?... Read More

Manchester Christmas Market

As the weather gets colder, it’s time to get your hat, gloves and scarves at the ready, and head towards the Christmas Market. You know it’s nearly Christmas when the markets arrive - they have become a firm favourite in Manchester over the winter months.... Read More

Halloween

Halloween is celebrated on 31st October. Originating from Celtic traditions, it is a time when people intentionally attempt to scare others, by wearing masks and costumes... Read More

Fifa 10 - Game Review

One of the biggest rivalries in the gaming world is that of Fifa, produced by EA Sports and Pro Evolution Soccer, Konami. This year’s edition is crucial to show the differences between the two. Who will be crowned the winner of the gaming world?.... Read More

The Soloist - Movie Review

Jamie Foxx and Robert Downey Jr. perform two of this years best performances, as a LA journalist befriends a homeless schizophrenic... Read More

The Celebration of Eid 2009

The celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr is thanks to Allah for his strength and support during Ramadan.....Read More

Graduation Ceremony at STC Malta

STC Training in Malta, one of NCC Education’s Accredited Partner Centres, held a graduation ceremony for 40 of its students who had successfully completed the London Metropolitan University BCIS qualification..... Read More

Graduation Ceremony at Learnit, Tanzania

Learnit, Tanzania, recently held a graduation ceremony for over 100 NCC Education diploma, advanced diploma and Business and IT degree students at Learnit Institute of Business and Technology..... Read More

Slumdog Millionaire - Movie Review

British director Danny Boyle takes another intriguing career turn with this heartfelt tale of the underdog..... Read More

007 Quantum of Solace - Movie Review

James Bond is back! Two years after Casino Royale the long awaited Quantum of Solace has just been released worldwide..... Read More

NCC Education East Asia Regional Office Donate to Earthquake Relief

In order to help victims who were affected by the earthquake on 12th May in the Sichuan Province of China, the NCC Education East Asia Regional Office organised a goods and funds raising campaign.... Read More

Graduation Day - STC Malta

Whilst in Malta for NCC Education’s first Europe, Middle East and South Asia Regional Conference, members of staff were invited to STC Training’s London Metropolitan University graduation ceremony...... Read More

Getting Protected on the Web – For Free!

Security is a major issue for most home web users. Figures provided by web security experts indicate that the number of malicious attacks across the web rose by a staggering 253% over the last year (2007). New methods of attack appear so regularly that we need as much help as possible to stay protected. You may think that it is costly to protect your PC, but in fact, it is not..... Read More

Who Invented the World Wide Web?

Have you ever wondered how the world wide web came to be? Or who invented it?... Read More