e-skills UK has developed a training course to help businesses grow online, featuring the Google suite of tools, delivered by a network of training providers nationwide.

The ITQ for Doing Business Online offers a flexible package, teaching you to:

• Build your own website and publish it online
• Use the internet and email
• Drive visitors to your website
• Optimise your site's performance in search engines and learn about e-commerce

An ITQ is a qualification that is internationally recognised, and will offer face-to-face learning. It will also take you a stage further than the basic guide and assistance offered on this website.

An ITQ will help individuals learn more about doing business online, as well as providing basic computer skills to those that need it.

The ITQ is continuously reviewed to ensure it reflects the pace of technological change and workplace needs.

The ITQ for Doing Business Online is being run by training centres nationwide.

Your local training centre will be able to offer you:

• Advice on how to register for the ITQ for Doing Business Online
• Details on whether you are eligible for government funding to undertake the qualification
• Help selecting the best teaching style for you (in your place of work, training centre classes, or e-learning)

Whatever your needs, your local training provider will work with you to make sure you have a qualification and training schedule that suits your requirements.

Please contact e-skills UK to discuss the ITQ further, or search our map of events and training opportunities.

• Email: itq@e-skills.com
• Find your local centre via the e-skills UK website

The Business IT Guide, created by e-skills UK, is a free-to-use website with expertly written guides, tips, videos and articles on everything to do with setting up and using IT in small businesses. Aimed at businesses big and small, the Business IT Guide provides impartial and practical advice that clearly explains how to choose and use IT, and how to realise the benefits.