Communication skills workshop
inlingua International School of Languages is conducting a workshop on August 18, 2007 from 10 am to 12 pm on “Pronunciation”.

Register by August 17, 2007. Contact:9945022062 or 41505568/78 or walk in to inlingua International School of Languages, No. 157, 36th cross, 9th Main, 5th block, Jayanagar, Bangalore -41.

New programmes from St Joseph’s
St Joseph’s College of Business Administration, Bangalore, will launch on August 20, two new All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved programmes. They are an Executive PGDM Programme (15 months duration) and a PG Certification Programme (12 months duration) in General Management.

Astronomy and Astrophysics
The MP Birla Institute of Fundamental Research, Bangalore is conducting a Sunday Batch of the 100-hour Certificate Course in Astronomy and Astrophysics for undergraduate students during the months of August to December 2007.

Eligibility: This course is open to students of B.Sc., M.Sc., B.E., M.E., B.Tech and M.Tech. with Physics as one of their main subjects.

Contact: 2238 5956,  6595 9780. e-mail: gsdbabu@vsnl.net; babugsd@yahoo.co.in; ambursujatha@yahoo.com
The last date for submitting the application forms is August 23, 2007.

New diploma in retail design
NICC recently announced the launch of its flagship programme, MBA (retail) + International diploma in retail design.

The two year long MBA programme offers a combination of courses in Retail management and design. The course is coupled with an International diploma in design. Contact: NICC – Dr Akash Rose/ Aleksandra Rose  – 6533-7001   6533-7002. Visit www.niccindia.org

Cocoon for kids
PeoplePro is launching their latest initiative in Bangalore City.  The Cocoon is a centre, where children gather after school hours to be trained in leadership skills, behavioural skills, social and relationship skills and much more.

Contact: 9845264639/ 9448087090. PeoplePro Trainers & Consultants Pvt. Ltd, Vasavi Plaza, Opp. Jal Vayu Vihar, Kamanahalli Main Road, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore-560043

MiKids launched
SIP Academy India recently launched MiKids — Multiple Intelligence Kids - a phonic-based language learning programme for kindergarten and primary school-level children.

The programme focuses on developing children’s language learning and conversational skills, with a focus on pronunciation and intonation.

Contact: 99724 55400 or log on to www.sipacademyindia.com

Free coaching classes
Free coaching classes for engineering students for odd semesters of III & V semesters will be conducted by the Ragigudda Sri Prasanna Anjaneya Swamy Charitable Trust, 9th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore-69, from August 19, 2007 at the Ragigudda school premises. Applications are being issued at the office. Contact the office between 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm.

Proficiency Programme
MS Ramaiah School of Advanced Studies will be organising a part time Proficiency Programme for Engineering students and professionals on Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer of Turbo machinery, Systematic Innovation, DSP Processors, VLSI Physical Design and Advanced Wireless Networks at its premises from August 20, 2007. Contact: Mr Vijay Kumar at: Ph: 080-41674719/ 9886394532 or E-mail:Vijaykumar@msrsas.org

ICFAI’ s B.Com (PAT) program
The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India University, Tripura has conceived, designed and developed the B.Com (professional accounting track) programme for the benefit of those students who wish to pursue the Chartered Accountant Program simultaneously. The B.Com (PAT) programme is based on self-study and examinations.
Students who have passed 10+2 examinations and also the Common Proficiency Test (CPT) examination of the CA institute are eligible to enroll in the B.Com (PAT) programme. The programme is of  three years duration.
Studio Academic Programme
Pinnacle Systems is now set to launch a new educational tool for school in India with its new Studio Academic Programme.
A customised programme in video editing and filmmaking the new academic programme is ideal for schools looking for avenues to develop and enhance their students capabilities.
Contact: Arindom Dey, Pinnacle Systems Inc Tel: 0120-4248672. Mob: 9811904809. email: adey. extern@pinnaclesys.com