Themen
Corporate eLearning
Quantifying the almost unquantifiable
London (UK), December 2009 - (by Bob Little) A report on the UK eLearning sector in 2009 - 'The UK eLearning market 2009' - published this month by Learning Light, the Sheffield-based centre of excellence in the use of eLearning and learning technologies in the workplace, paints an optimistic picture: stating that the sector is 'flowering' despite the recession. The report's principal finding is that the UK eLearning industry remains 'robustly positive in its view of the market and the prospect for continuing growth'. » MORE
New 'Positive Thinking' in an Economic Downturn
London (UK), January 2010 - 'Make sure you remain positive in this economic downturn'. This is the message from Dominic Sharpe (MD) of Digital Training Videos (DTV Ltd) on the launch of the new DTV video series, released in collaboration with Dorling Kindersley's Essential Managers pocket book series. » MORE
Cobent Continues Impressive Growth in 2009
London (UK), January 2010 - Cobent, a software provider for compliance training and learning-management solutions, grew substantially in 2009. Howard Sears, CEO of Cobent, comments, "Cobent's results show a significant increase in performance and profits - with revenues almost doubled and profits of over five times last year's numbers." » MORE
New Branding and Qualification for UK
Newcastle Emlyn (UK), January 2010 - The Learning Practitioners' Association (LPA), has launched new branding to identify the Association as a distinct and unique body within the learning and development sector. It has also announced a new qualification, a BTEC level 5 Professional Certificate in Learning Practice Management. » MORE
QA Launches Innovative PRINCE2® eLearning
London (UK), January 2010 - QA has launched a new range of eLearning, focusing on its PRINCE2 project-management courses. Developed by in-house experts, the eLearning includes 'as live' role play and a wide range of supporting interactive learning tools. It is fully accredited by the APMG. » MORE
Rise in Contract Positions versus Permanent Roles
Bromsgrove (UK), January 2010 - Blue Eskimo, a recruitment company for training, learning, and eLearning professionals, has reported an increase in the proportion of temporary contract roles versus permanent roles in the UK's learning industry. In 2009, Blue Eskimo placed 35% more contractors than in 2008. » MORE
Edvantage Group Signs Two Agreements
Oslo (NO), January 2010 - Edvantage group, an eLearning company and managed learning services provider, has secured two new strategic partnerships. One is with Saba, a provider of people management and collaboration software and services. The other is with Ossidian Technologies, a provider of eLearning for the telecom industry. » MORE
Learn.com Establishes EMEA Headquarters in London
London (UK), November 2009 - Learn.com has announced the official opening of its EMEA headquarters in London to address the global demand for its award-winning Learning Management System (LMS). » MORE
Is Software as a Service (SaaS) the Right Choice?
Mountain View, CA (USA), December 2009 - (by Erik Finch, Talent Development Specialist, SumTotal Systems) SumTotal currently sees growing interest in SaaS for learning and talent development. While it will never be the right option for all, the next few years are likely to witness a gradual migration to an SaaS-based model. Erik Finch of SumTotal outlines the benefits of SaaS for learning and talent development and examines issues that companies should consider before adopting it. » MORE
Defence Systems Approach to Training
London (UK), December 2009 - LINE Communications, a provider of learning and communications solutions, announces the rollout of an eLearning programme for UK military personnel across all three services, the Royal Navy (RN), Army, and Royal Air Force (RAF) about the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT). » MORE
