Saffron Interactive, one of Europe's leading e-learning, mobile and blended learning companies, is pleased to announce ongoing e-learning development collaboration with defence consultancy 3SDL.
ALISON welcomes the focus on online skills training brought by the European e-Skills Week programme as it announces it has registered its 100,000th registration in the United Kingdom - all at no expense to the public or the UK government.
'All partners will be carefully selected and vetted to ensure they offer only the most relevant and value for money products required throughout the NHS': Judith Clarkson.
E-Learning Development Company of The Year, Brightwave, will present 'Designing E-learning for Impact' at the eLearning Network's best practice event on 5 March.
The Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has signed a contract with computer-based testing and assessment company, Pearson VUE, for item development for its Pharmacy and Nursing Licensure programmes. The new contract follows the awarding by HAAD in mid-2009 to Pearson VUE of a contract for transitioning HAAD’s licensure examination programme to computer-based delivery.
LINE Communications, a leading provider of learning and communications solutions, is pleased to announce its support and sponsorship of a series of European events on the subject of learning, talent management and technology in Q1 and Q2 of 2010.
Saffron Interactive, one of Europe’s leading e-learning, mobile and blended learning companies, is excited to announce that it is putting together a Microsoft Silverlight development team for e-learning.
Microsoft's Digital Literacy Curriculum is now accessible for free across the Arabic-Speaking world via ALISON's free learning platform for individual or group learning.
Global leader in learning solutions, Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), recently concluded a highly successful session on Serious Games at Learning Technologies 2010.
Teachers wishing to test the general knowledge of their students in American history, politics and government will find a very useful new tool in ALISON's latest, free, fun learning offering: a US Citizenship Preparation Test.
Kineo’s commitment to quality in its e-learning and Moodle work has been recognised with the prestigious ISO 9001:2008 award, along with further environmental and CHAS accreditations.
LINE Communications, one of Europe’s leading learning and communications providers announces record core sales figures for the period January to December 2009, during the longest and deepest recession on record.
Saffron Interactive, one of Europe's leading e-learning, mobile and blended learning companies, is proud to announce the development of a sub surface fire awareness e-learning course for Heathrow Express.
Alison Innes-Farquhar, Care Management Group, and Owen Rose, Information Transfer, will be speaking at the eLearning Network event: 'Proven Recipes For Elearning Success' on March 5 in London.
How have mobile phones, the Internet, computers and the audiovisual media changed people's lives on the African continent? To find out, eLearning Africa has launched an online photography contest. The organisers are inviting people from Africa to submit images that show how they live, learn and work with Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).
Global learning solutions leader, Tata Interactive Systems, announces the rollout of an innovative game-based orientation program for telecom major, MTS, designed to make a positive first impression on its employees.
Lloyd's, the world’s leading specialist insurance market, will be commencing a new contract with Pearson VUE, the world’s leading computer-based testing and assessment business, to deliver a new computer-based version of the Lloyd’s and London Market Introductory Test (LLMIT) to enable users of LLMIT worldwide to take the exam.
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) announced today that it has appointed Aurion Learning to develop and expand its portfolio of e-learning courses.
A recent report by the publishing and information industries research and advisory firm Outsell, Inc., has named Giunti Labs as one of just 30 companies in the world to ‘watch’ because of its potential impact on the publishing and information provider community. Other companies named include Apple, Blackboard, Bloomberg, E Ink, Kaplan, National Public Radio and TechCrunch.
Buying Solutions selects Brightwave and helps central and local government reduce procurement costs in advance of expected budget cuts
The Awarding Body for the Built Environment (ABBE) is set to migrate all of its tests to be delivered via a digital platform following a new contract with computer-based assessment company Pearson VUE.
LINE Communications, one of Europe’s leading providers of learning and communications solutions has announced the imminent release of three major mobile learning solutions for the British Army.
Saffron Interactive, one of Europe's leading e-learning, mobile and blended learning companies, is proud to announce that Stephanie Dedhar has been named Instructional Designer of the Year at the IT Training Awards 2010.
The Institute of IT Training's Training Awards 2010 were presented at a glittering gala dinner held at The Dorchester in London last night. A capacity audience of over 450 people attend this year's awards, held at The Dorchester, Park Lane.
Following on the huge interest in Moodle from the recent Learning Technologies conference, Kineo will run a webinar with the Learning & Skills Group on how Moodle LMS is being used in the corporate space on March 4th.
LINE, a leading European provider of learning and communications solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of its Web 2.0 learning portal. This development marries LINE’s road-tested LMS technology and content management platform, to provide the creation of online learning environments that put the learner at the centre of their experience.
The 2010 Learning Technologies conference and exhibition proved to be a major success for Kineo. The Learning Technologies event drew more exhibitors and visitors than ever before, highlighting the growing confidence of the e-learning industry. An independent event survey asked visitors which company they had the best conversations with and we are proud that Kineo topped the poll of the 130 exhibitors.
If there is only one event that you should attend this year then this is the one. The IITT has organised a follow-up to Bob Mosher's Keynote at the IITT National Conference & Exhibition and has announced the 90 minute event will take place on 24th February.
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) together with UCL have successfully implemented a pilot programme for Speciality Training ST1 Selection delivered via a digital platform provided by the computer-based assessment company Pearson VUE.
Offering a variety of courses, the Food, Drink & Hospitality e-Academy is the latest ‘dish of the day’ from online training pioneer Virtual College.
2010 looks set to be an exciting year for Aurion Learning. The Belfast based e-learning company which recently won an e-learning Age Award has managed not only to survive the recession but also to grow the business. Barry Kelly has been appointed as Research Development Manager and Noleen Turner is Aurion's new Marketing Officer.
Global learning solutions leader, Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) recently announced a new focus on learning solutions for an array of verticals
Our 'Getting More for Less' national seminar will introduce you to new ways of training, new ways of working and new ways of thinking that have been developed to help you use your budget effectively and efficiently while continuing to improve your service offering and improve the patient experience. Network with high level NHS professionals and see how they are getting more for less.
Single-source drives rapid reuse of course material to multiple mobile platforms used by conductors and train drivers
Elearnity, Europe’s leading Corporate Learning Analyst, today announced new research and a series of white papers summarising independent analysis of corporate e-learning authoring strategies and tools.
New partnership to provide L&D departments with resources and toolkits to improve the impact of learning technologies in large organisations
Brightwave survey finds rising trend in onboarding to combat attrition
LINE Communications will be exhibiting at Learning Technologies in Olympia, London this week where they will be running a Consulting Surgery, giving visitors the chance to talk through their learning and development issues with experienced consultants.
Powered by TopClass, the Diageo Academy offers accessible learning for its 22,000 strong global workforce.
e2train has released a new Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) based solution centred around its highly acclaimed Kallidus 8 learning and performance software. Kallidus OnDemand provides a 'one-stop-shop' where users can create compelling e-learning, administer and report on learning and accreditation programmes, manage skills and competencies and conduct online performance reviews.
Rod Knox, Chief Executive of Virtual College will be hosting a seminar on the 28th of January 11.15 – 11.45 entitled ‘Over 150,000 new vocational e-learners in 12 months – how did we do it?’ Alternatively if you would like to find out how the Virtual College can help you benefit from e-learning come visit us at stand 196 where Virtual College staff will be on hand to answer your questions.
Information Transfer to speak at the Learning Technologies exhibition on aligning e-learning with core business goals.
Kineo and Nikon will share insights from their recent highly successful product knowledge e-learning and portal collaboration at a free seminar at Learning Technologies on January 27th.
The US Department of Labor-sponsored 'Tools for America's Job Seekers Challenge'Tools for America's Job Seekers Challenge invited workforce professionals and service users to identify the best job search and career advancement tools on the Web. Voting concluded on Friday January 15th 2010 with ALISON, the world's leading Free Online Skills Training for the Workplace service placing 3rd in the Career Advancement tools category, and 21st in the overall rankings out of nearly 700 nominated services.
New roles follow recent sister company and product launches at Brighton-based e-learning specialists
Giunti Labs launches new personalisation features to its blended learning content management and digital repository solutions at the Learning Technologies 2010 event in London.
You've heard the old saying ‘how do you eat an elephant? - a BIT at a time!' Well the saying is equally true of implementing Lean into big organisations with complex pathways and issues.
The Serious Games Webinar held on 8th January by learning solutions global leader Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), witnessed enthusiastic participation by attendees from around the globe
ALISON a world-leading free online learning service for basic and essential workplace skills is reporting a significant increase in the number of secondary school learners registering on its website. Availing of the opportunity created by the inclement weather, learners are logging on at www.alison.com and acquiring new or additional skills through the free online courses on the site.
ALISON, a leading free online learning service for basic and essential workplace skills, has welcomed Prime Minister Gordon Brown's announcement to provide free computers and broadband connectivity to more than 270,00 families across England through the Home Access programme. In support of this initiative, ALISON is making its interactive multimedia learning materials available to benefactors of the programme at no cost.
Brightwave, the E-Learning Development Company of the Year* and a key sponsor for Learning Technologies 2010 (27-28 January), today announces its seminar presentations spanning both days of the trade exhibition and conference.
Enabling people to perform to their best potential is arguably the most important task in any organisation. What role can e-learning play in making performance management happen? Kineo will address this question in a seminar at this year’s Learning Technologies.
NetDimensions, a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems, announced today that the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association (FNGLA) has successfully implemented the Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP) learning management system (LMS) to enhance its professional certification program.
Kineo's VP of Learning Design, Cammy Bean will be presenting in the E-learning Guild's upcoming Online Forums 'Building Effective Interactivity into Your e-learning'.
LINE Communications, the leading supplier of learning and communications solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with CERTPOINT Systems™, a leading international provider of integrated enterprise learning solutions.
Blue Eskimo, the specialist recruitment company for training, learning and e-learning professionals, is hosting a free-of-charge seminar at Learning and Skills 2010, reporting on the findings from its recent salary and work survey of the UK's learning industry.
Kineo is proud to be sponsoring the 2010 Learning Technologies event to be held on 27-28 January at London Olympia 2. Kineo will also be unveiling the latest developments in bespoke e-learning design and its Enterprise Moodle LMS solution.
After winning a Red Herring 100 Asia Award in 2008, Upside Learning has been selected as a finalist for the 2009 Red Herring Global 100 Award.
LINE Communications, the UK’s market leading provider of learning and communications solutions, has concluded an agreement to assist with the development and implementation of Jaguar Land Rover's global dealer learning strategy.
NetDimensions, a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems, announced today that Cyntergy has implemented the Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP) LMS to deliver its IT Training and e-learning services.
In a world of rapidly developing competition, organisations need to re-invent their training style and effectiveness if they are to keep their talents and competencies up-to-speed, believes Giunti Labs, the global vendor of learning content management solutions (learn eXact LCMS) and digital repository platforms (HarvestRoad Hive).
Upside Learning ranked as one of the 500 Fastest Growing Technology Company on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2009
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is helping teens get fit through the creation of a new, innovative e-learning resource, developed in partnership with Kineo. The UK government has set a target of one hour of physical exercise every day for 11-16 year-olds.
Learning Light identifies key learning technology trends in the USA, from attending Elliot Masie’s Learning 2009 conference, held in Florida in November.
The national Safeguarding Children e-Academy, a leading UK provider of online child protection training, has achieved a major milestone after signing up the 100,000th learner for one of its signature online courses.
Skills issues among those delivering learning and development within organisations are a bigger block to adoption of new learning technologies than either board-level management or learner acceptance. This finding emerged from a roundtable discussion event organised by LINE, a leading provider of learning and communications solutions, on the theme of 'Transforming learning with technology in a new era'.
Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), a leader in innovative learning, won a
coveted Brandon Hall gold award for excellence in the Best Custom Content
category. A total of 248 entries were originally submitted and were evaluated
by independent judges around the world.
The IITT is delighted to announce that their brand new website, with a new modernised style, is now live. The Training Professional is a comprehensive resource for training professionals and potential buyers of quality training services and suppliers - meeting the demands of the Learning & Development sector.
Healthcare professionals across the UK are being offered a slimming course. The early Christmas present comes courtesy of the West Yorkshire-based Lean Healthcare Academy, leaders in the field of training, implementation and sustaining improvement activities across the whole health economy.
ALISON, a world-leading free learning for the workplace website launched its new-look website today. The website includes many new social networking features, faster registration, a more intuitive study area and new free tools to make learning, teaching or training on ALISON an even better experience than before.
Learning Light's definitive report into the UK e-learning sector in 2009 not only highlights Sheffield as the UK's 'e-learning capital' but also states that the sector is 'flowering'.
The Tata Interactive Learning Forum (TLF), a unique meeting of learning
leaders, was a huge success-the Corporate Track saw a significant turnout
with nearly 50 Chief Learning Officers and Vice Presidents from Fortune 500
companies sharing their unique insights and strategies for business success
in a recessionary environment.
PEARSON VUE has announced that it will be supporting the Learning Technologies 2010 event, for the third time, at Olympia 2 on the 27-28 January, with both an exhibition stand and a free seminar.
Pearson VUE will be represented in Paris for the 9th iLearning Forum, which is to be held at Le Palais des Congrès on the 18-19 January 2010, and will demonstrate testing solutions to delegates from more than 40 countries.
The annual International Coaching Federation (ICF) conference is taking place this month in Orlando. We've been counting down the days and Sally Vanson is now there soaking up both sunshine and worldwide coaching news for us.
The former CEO of ASK Learning Pty Ltd., Steve Hill, recently joined global learning leader, Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) as Vice President – Asia Pacific.
Upside Learning, sponsored the inaugural annual CLO Summit 09 a premier platform for promoting Organizational Learning & Development.
Finding yourself in need of inspiration to keep your learners awake and focused in your courses? Kineo’s new free guide shares 10 ways to get learners sitting up and engaged in e-learning.
LINE Communications, a leading provider of learning and communications solutions, is pleased to announce the roll-out of an e-learning programme for UK military personnel across all three services, Royal Navy (RN), Army, and Royal Air Force (RAF) about the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT).
Standards, tools and techniques for competency and skills based learning content personalisation are beginning to emerge – which is just as well because they can help organisations perform better in the increasingly competitive global labour marketplace and world economy.
Kirklees CHS is a pioneer in the field of Lean - and well ahead of the game in beginning to meet its PCSP obligations.
Upside Learning, in association with Skill-Pill, offers world class mobile learning content to deliver expert advice from leading business organizations directly to mobile phones.
Winners have been announced in the 2009 Lean Healthcare Academy Awards for Excellence.
LINE, a leading provider of learning and communications solutions is to speak at Online Educa Berlin 2009 on the topics of training transformation and minimalist learning design. The talks, given by LINE’s Sean Nugent and Steve Barden, focus on ways in which organisations under pressure from current economic conditions can provide training that is higher quality, more cost-effective and which takes less time to deliver. LINE is an active member of The European Learning Industry Group (ELIG), and these themes are aligned with ELIG’s agenda of using new knowledge and learning technologies to boost renewal of European economies as they emerge from recession.
The iSQI is a leading provider of certification examinations all over the world. Focusing on IT professions, iSQI plays a large role in certifying the know-how of professionals in 40 countries on six continents.
Built end-to-end on a 100% native XML platform, Xyleme's solution ensures global scalability, future-proofed content and an end to vendor lock-in
Giunti Labs, a leading global vendor of learning content management solutions (learn eXact LCMS) and digital repository platforms (HarvestRoad Hive), is supporting the Faculty of Education Sciences at the University of Genoa in the provision of its Master’s in E-learning degree programme.
LINE Communications, one of Europe’s leading learning and communications companies, has been awarded two major international accolades at the 2009 Brandon Hall awards. Based in California, The Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards is in its 15th year and recognises the best in innovative learning content, technology and initiatives in workplace learning. LINE won two gold awards: one for Best Custom Content for a military programme called Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) and the other for Best Blended Learning Programme for work carried out with IKEA called Discovering the IKEA Concept. LINE faced stiff competition with this years awards attracting over 300 entries from 20 different countries.
LINE Communications has been awarded two major accolades at the recent e-learning awards in London. The first was awarded in the category of Excellence in the Production of Learning Content for a Learning Centre and Foundation Skills programme developed for Ford of Europe. The programme, designed to engage 21,000 learners within Ford's dealerships across Europe, was translated into 23 European languages. It has secured significant business results for Ford since its launch in early 2008.
Information Transfer and Care Management Group have won the 2009 E-Learning Award for the 'Best e-learning project securing widespread adoption'. The win means that Information Transfer has now won this award category in three of the four years since it was introduced.
Giunti Labs, a leading global vendor of learning content management solutions (learn eXact LCMS) and digital repository platforms (HarvestRoad Hive), has its latest, state-of-the-art learning content solutions on show at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) Modern Learning Symposium Event (MLS).
Transport for London (TfL) has chosen e2train’s Kallidus LMS to replace an existing system and extend the reach of their e-learning programmes. The system is currently used by 7,000 TfL employees but is ultimately scheduled to roll out across the whole of the TfL network.
Kineo and Canon won a silver award at the prestigious E-learning Age Awards in London in November 2009. The award was for a fast paced e-learning project for sales staff delivered using Moodle, the open source Learning Management System.
UpsideLMS Version 4.0 ships with an in-built, integrated authoring module for rapid content development. The authoring module presents an innovative way of rapid authoring using a number of templates which provides a complete WYSIWYG editing experience to the content authors. The rapid authoring module comes with a number of templates, in multiple skins and themes, including templates for interactivies and quizzes as well.
Florida Virtual School (FLVS), an established leader in developing and providing virtual K-12 education solutions, announced today at the 2009 Virtual School Symposium a strategic partnership with Giunti Labs, a leading global provider of learning content management and digital repository solutions, to create a state-of-the-art Learning Content Management System (LCMS).
Is the social web the learning tool of the future? Or does using Facebook and other social networking tools just harm us in the long run? This question will be discussed at Online Educa Berlin 2009 by psychologist Dr Aric Sigman together with leading e-learning experts. With his critical views of new media, the social media opponent is causing an international sensation. 'The debate promises to be one of the highlights of Online Educa Berlin', says project manager Astrid Jaeger.
Conversation topics include: social & collaborative learning, learning portals, web conferencing for training, and muti-generational learning
Includes Productivity Enhancement Options like Efficient Group Collaboration, Global Settings and Many More
Giunti Labs, a leading global vendor of learning content management solutions (learn eXact LCMS) and digital repository platforms (Hive), has signed a partner agreement with Saffron Interactive.
Kineo is hosting a workshop on "Strategies for Delivering Effective eLearning in Trying Times" in New York on November 20th, 2009.
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