Professional instructor services group John Bryce Training has completed a training programme, providing focused skills development for PetroChina employees.

In a statement, John Bryce Training China announced that it has completed a SQL Server 2005 training and development programme, providing employees with a practical grounding in the software.

"The course content had been tailored to meet our actual requirements. The instructors are highly knowledgeable and the courses were explained clearly. Additionally, they also provide timely follow-up service," said Jian Sun, leader of the software development team at PetroChina.

Yoav Chernitz, chief executive officer of John Bryce Training China, responded by stating that the completion of the training programme demonstrated the value of the company's services to Chinese clients during periods of economic difficulty.

John Bryce Training is part of the Matrix Group, the biggest IT company in Israel with a workforce in excess of 1,800 people and a business cycle of more than $200 million (£123.7 million).