Themen

Lectora

New Features Released in Version X.5

Cincinnati, OH (USA), September 2011 - The new features and updates of eLearning software Lectora X.5 include 22 new characters, 15 poses to choose from, and over 300 photographs of real people for greater interactivity and excitement. The latest release also features new Flash games and enhanced 508 compliance and customization options. » MORE

Appointment

Roy Evans New Learning Consultant of LINE Defence

Sheffield (UK), September 2011 - LINE Communications, provider of learning and development solutions to the defence sector, has appointed Roy Evans as Defence Learning Consultant. Roy joins the Defence team and will add new military context and currency as LINE seek to address the challenges in optimising training post the Strategic Defence & Security Review (SDSR). » MORE

Shape up on Skills

Core Learning Services Fuels UK's Power Sector Workers

London (UK), September 2011 - The National Skills Academy for Power (the Skills Academy), aided by Core Learning Services (CLS), a consultancy providing eLearning-related products and services, is introducing online learning materials as part of its strategy of skills development within power companies. » MORE

Workforce Management

Cornerstone Signs Purchase Agreement with U.S. Treasury

Santa Monica, CA (USA), September 2011 - Cornerstone OnDemand has announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has selected the company's integrated learning and talent- management software solution, including platforms for learning management, performance management, succession planning, and enterprise social networking, to support its workforce management and leadership development needs. » MORE

Totara LMS

New Appointments for Europe and North America

Wellington (NZ), September 2011 - Totara Learning Solutions has announced the appointment of Andy Kirk as Totara Channel Manager for Europe and Willem Boom as Vice President - Partner Solutions for Totara Learning Solutions in North America. » MORE

TrainingEdge

Incorporating Informal, Social, and Mobile Learning

Boston, MA (USA), September 2011 - OutStart has announced the immediate availability of OutStart TrainingEdge.com 2011 Edition, the latest version of its affordable learning and knowledge suite that blends learning management, content development and management, social business software, and mobile capabilities. » MORE

Leadership Development

What Is Doing Nothing Costing Your Business?

London (UK), September 2011 - "It will be too expensive." "Far too disruptive!" "We don't have the time." These are probably the top three excuses training professionals come up against when trying to make the case against learning and development programmes. But the answer to all of them is "Well, how much time and money will you waste, and how much disruption will you experience by doing nothing?" » MORE

Partnership

eCom Scotland Signs Agreement with BiP Solutions

Dunfermline, Scotland (UK), September 2011 - eCom Scotland has announced a new partnership agreement with BiP Solutions. The partnership will focus on the launch of the new Procurement Advice and support Service (PASS) eLearning Academy, which is already gaining momentum and interest. » MORE

IT Skills

Challenge to NEETS and Other Unemployed People

Kings Langley (UK), September 2011 - Quasar, producers of the "Anytime" online video learning materials, which provide practical, on-going advice and guidance for those using Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010, is offering help to anyone in the UK who feels that they could get a job if they had adequate IT skills. » MORE

Business Analytics

Deloitte Launches Collaborative Online Community

New York, NY (USA), September 2011 - Deloitte has launched a social-media website for industry insiders to offer analytic insights and share knowledge, best practices, and problem resolution. Updated regularly, the website is designed to foster a collaborative environment connecting specialists, clients, researchers, academics, media people, and other interested parties. » MORE