Themen

Global Access

New Language-Learning Platform Launched

Munich (GER), October 2011 - dp, a provider of corporate language training (CLT), has announced its newly created language-product portfolio and learning platform. The language-learning suite Speexx sets new standards for excellence in language training. Armin Hopp, Founder and President of dp, comments, "Speexx will give our customers global access to an exciting blend of learning solutions to help their staff learn a new language and use it in a business environment." » MORE

Social Learning

Online Community Transforms the Face of eLearning

Atlanta, GA (USA), October 2011 - Peach New Media has announced the release of Freestone Social LMS™, an online community platform integrated with a learning- management system. Freestone enables individuals in organizations to collaborate and learn at all levels, internal and external. In the emerging movement to social learning online, Freestone offers organizations the ability to advance online learning in unprecedented ways. » MORE

Performance Management

Learning Solutions for Sun International

Roslyn, NY (USA), October 2011 - CERTPOINT Systems™ has announced that it is providing its CERTPOINTVLS™ learning-management system to hotel and casino operator Sun International. Sun International operates in several countries including South Africa, Nigeria, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Zambia, and Chile. » MORE

Intercultural Skills

A Game-Changer for International Assignees

New York (NY), October 2011 - Everyone agrees that cultural preparation is crucial to a successful international assignment, but there have been realistic barriers. RW3 CultureWizard, has announced the formation of a new division called CulturalTraining.com; its task is to provide online, country-specific information to expats and their families that prepares them to live and work effectively in a foreign culture. » MORE

Learning Zone

Insurance Company Collaborates with Cornerstone

London (UK), October 2011 - Cornerstone OnDemand has announced that RSA Insurance Group plc is using Cornerstone's software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based learning and talent- management solution to power their global training and development portal. RSA is thus able to closely align employee development to organisational growth and help to close skill and knowledge gaps across the company. » MORE

'Little's Britain'

ISMM accredits 'unique' training initiative

London (UK), October 2011 - (by Bob Little) A major sales training scheme by leading construction products supplier, SIG plc, has been accredited by the UK's Institute of Sales & Marketing Management (ISMM). SIG's sales training courses - which range from internal sales and key account management through to senior sales executive development programmes and are available to the company's 1,500 or so people in its UK sales force - have been accredited by the UK's leading professional body for salespeople. This means that SIG's training graduates will now be awarded ISMM qualifications accredited under the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). » MORE

Workforce Training

Innovative Learning Approaches Without Excessive Costs

London (UK), October 2011 - Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), a provider of customised learning solutions, is calling for organisations to review how training is delivered to their workforce and consider taking a fresh approach to eLearning in order to improve results. According to TIS, employees can significantly improve their skills, knowledge, and retention of information if the content is delivered in an interesting and compelling format. » MORE

Retaining Knowledge

Quasar Online Videos Act as Performance Support Tools

Kings Langley (UK), October 2011 - Even in today's increasingly technology-influenced society, there are many people who prefer to learn in a traditional way: in a group, led by an instructor, for example. Those attending Quasar's instructor-led IT training courses now also have free access to performance support via the range of Quasar Anytime online videos. » MORE

Global Player

Ten Years of SwissVBS: a Different Growth Strategy

St. Gallen (CH), October 2011 - Creating web-based educational solutions in both St. Gallen and Toronto, SwissVBS has become a successful player in the eLearning industry over the past ten years. In addition to developing customized training programs, SwissVBS offers a library of management courses for individual education developed in cooperation with professors from leading universities. In the following text, Dr. Sebastian Frankenberger, Executive Director EMEA in Europe, reflects on the market and business development. » MORE

Online Videos

The Football Association Invests in Quasar Anytime

London (UK), October 2011 - The Football Association (FA) has purchased an "unlimited" license to use Quasar's "Anytime" online video learning materials, which provide practical ongoing advice and guidance for those using Microsoft Office 2007. » MORE