Lecotra's new tool for mobile publishing makes it possible for developers to use both the desktop version and Lectora Online to create courses and training accessible on learners' mobile devices, including the iPhone and iPad.

According to the recent 2011 eLearning Guild research report -œMobile Learning: Landscaping and Trends-, companies planning to implement mLearning (mobile learning) have increased from 38.5% in 2007 to 51% in 2011. With companies planning to expand their reach to learners through mobile devices, Lectora authoring software makes it easy to create and deliver eLearning content to smartphones and tablets to reach learners anytime and any place.

Lectora and Lectora Online eLearning authoring software enable those without programming knowledge to easily create eLearning courses and quickly and easily deploy them to mobile devices.

In an effort to make development even simpler, Lectora and Lectora Online eLearning authoring software offer free iPad templates for eLearning courses and training. Now, users can jump-start their mobile-learning development in Lectora with polished and professional templates that they can customize according to their eLearning content and requirements.

Lectora eLearning authoring software has also announced new Instructional Design Training for the Everyday Developer, which will be in New York City on 16 December 2011. Led by expert instructors, attendees acquire a thorough understanding of instructional design principles to help them develop highly effective eLearning courses and training.

"We are pleased to now offer our new Instructional Design course in New York City, so our users from all over the nation have a convenient location to acquire the skills they need to deliver high-impact eLearning content using Lectora", says Tanya Seidel, Vice President of Product Management and Training at Trivantis Corporation. "In addition to the Instructional Design course, users can also take advantage of three additional Lectora training courses to maximize their development skills and learn valuable tips and tricks in Lectora - all in one location."

In addition to the Instructional Design course, attendees can also register for Lectora Fundamentals, Lectora Intermediate, and Lectora Tools Training for a full four days of thorough instruction in creating effective eLearning content with Lectora eLearning software directly from expert trainers at the New York City ExecuTrain location:

13 December 2011 - Lectora Fundamentals

14 December 2011 - Lectora Intermediate

15 December 2011 - Lectora Tools

16 December 2011 - Instructional Design for the Everyday Developer

For more information about Instructional Design Training for the Everyday Developer and Lectora Training, including brand-new locations and dates, please visit Lectora Training.