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e2train net matched pair as a prestigious SCORM Adopter

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e2train the Cirencester based e-learning company have recently been awarded the prestigious SCORM Adopter status for both their Kallidus® Learning Management System (LMS) and Authoring System.

e2train the Cirencester based e-learning company have recently been awarded the prestigious SCORM Adopter status for both their Kallidus® Learning Management System (LMS) and Authoring System. Rob Caul, Managing Director of e2train said, "we have carried out research and as far as we know, we are the only organisation worldwide that has obtained this unique status for both an LMS and Authoring Tool"

ADL the organisation responsible for awarding SCORM status have to ensure learning material and systems meet the demanding IT criteria required by organisations such as The US Department of Defense and NATO. Both Kallidus® products had to meet tough functionality requirements such as being accessible from multiple locations, adaptable to organisational and individual needs and interoperable across multiple tools and platforms.

This new status of SCORM Adopter comes at a time when e2train have also launched a minor upgrade release to both their LMS and Authoring Tool. For the LMS this means the ability to download and work offline on both the Kallidus and SCORM compliant content. There is also a new module to monitor and report on all accreditation, certification and qualification processes required by the user organisation.

The Authoring Tool now boasts a substantial 180-page catalogue of ready-made page templates, graphics, buttons, evaluation forms and question formats to make authoring with Kallidus even easier and quicker. In addition the package supports Windows Media Player and .asf formats as well as full packaging of content for SCORM 1.2 compliance.

Rob Caul said "at e2train we continually listen to our customers, and make a strong and purposeful commitment to the industry and to demanding e-learning standards, ensuring that we remain a key player in a rapidly consolidating market"


Editor's notes:

Founded in 2000 from the training division of Audiosoft Limited, e2train is a leading provider of learning systems and solutions to major organisations around the world. Its products include Kallidus® Learning Management System and Kallidus® Authoring system, as well as reselling products from Impatica and leading content providers such as Thomson NETg, Xebec and Harvard. e2train also provide bespoke content, integration and hosting services.

Organisations already benefiting from the Kallidus® systems include: RAF, South Wales Police, Hartpury College, The Charity Commission, Carmarthenshire County Council, Coventry Building Society, Nationwide Trust and Rank Hovis.

About SCORM Adopters

SCORM Adopters are organisations that practice the adoption of SCORM related specifications and practices through the design and development of SCORM Version 1.2 (or higher) conformant products and services as evidenced by using the SCORM Version 1.2 Conformance Test Suite Version 1.2 (or Higher). SCORM Adopters are also considered to be ADL Partners. For more information about ADL visit www.adlnet.org