Demand for Computer Skills drives low-cost blended learning solutions
Today's businesses need their staff to be IT literate to compete effectively. This pressing need has led to increased demand by companies for IT competency standards such as ECDL (the European Computer Driving Licence), which tests all-round IT knowledge for business applications. This drive for IT standards has prompted gtslearning to develop a complete blended-learning solution for its ECDL portfolio. This new initiative has been conceived to help educators cost-effectively deliver large scale training programmes.
gtslearning, a London-based education solutions provider, has today announced the launch of a new blended-learning solution for ECDL study using Microsoft Office 2003, XP or 2000.
A key component is access to a comprehensive online learning and support site for an unlimited number of students. This resource includes full course content for each ECDL module, offering anytime, anywhere learning. Interactive tests and exercises, plus complete instructor support and downloads are also included.
The “Starter Kit” also comprises 20 copies of gtslearning’s best-selling Navigator Series book and 2 keys giving access to gtslearning’s 24x7 live mentoring for ECDL, provided by qualified technicians. Further books and live mentoring keys are available to order. The package is offered at a competitive price on a 12-month license basis.
Robin Adda, Managing Director of gtslearning, commented:
“We are aware of a growing need for high-quality IT skills education for computer users. ECDL is a great measure of user competence that can be easily adopted by any organization.
“Over the past few months, we have experienced market demand for a low-cost way of implementing ECDL in large-scale training projects and have responded with this new blended-learning package.
“By providing the student with online learning, a self study book, a live mentor 24x7 and practice tests, plus instructor resources, this solution has all the key tools needed for the student to enjoy a complete learning experience, and the instructor to support a true blended learning delivery.” he added.
Find more information about the ECDL blended-learning package on gtslearning's website.