Brasília, 12 (Agência Brasil - ABr) - The Banco do Brasil has decided to expand and improve its specialized training courses, turning them into a Cooperative University on the internet at: uni.bb.com.br. The online university will meet the need for permanent learning, says Hayton Rocha of the bank, explaining that "today's market professionals have to have knowledge in various areas, such as languages, marketing, ethics, finances and control."

Over the last five years, Banco do Brasil has given training courses to 700,000 employees, clients, partners and suppliers. Funding for courses in 2002 is estimated at R$50 million (US$17.5 million). (AB)