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Success Story

Cobent Continues Impressive Growth in 2009

London (UK), January 2010 - Cobent, a software provider for compliance training and learning-management solutions, grew substantially in 2009. Howard Sears, CEO of Cobent, comments, "Cobent's results show a significant increase in performance and profits - with revenues almost doubled and profits of over five times last year's numbers." » MORE

Learning Practioners

New Branding and Qualification for UK

Newcastle Emlyn (UK), January 2010 - The Learning Practitioners' Association (LPA), has launched new branding to identify the Association as a distinct and unique body within the learning and development sector. It has also announced a new qualification, a BTEC level 5 Professional Certificate in Learning Practice Management. » MORE

3D Technology

QA Launches Innovative PRINCE2® eLearning

London (UK), January 2010 - QA has launched a new range of eLearning, focusing on its PRINCE2 project-management courses. Developed by in-house experts, the eLearning includes 'as live' role play and a wide range of supporting interactive learning tools. It is fully accredited by the APMG. » MORE

Labour Market

Rise in Contract Positions versus Permanent Roles

Bromsgrove (UK), January 2010 - Blue Eskimo, a recruitment company for training, learning, and eLearning professionals, has reported an increase in the proportion of temporary contract roles versus permanent roles in the UK's learning industry. In 2009, Blue Eskimo placed 35% more contractors than in 2008. » MORE

New Partnerships

Edvantage Group Signs Two Agreements

Oslo (NO), January 2010 - Edvantage group, an eLearning company and managed learning services provider, has secured two new strategic partnerships. One is with Saba, a provider of people management and collaboration software and services. The other is with Ossidian Technologies, a provider of eLearning for the telecom industry. » MORE

3D Authoring

Thinking Worlds Scoops up Hat-trick of Awards

London (UK), December 2009 - Thinking Worlds was honored with three separate international awards within the space of one week during November 2009. Thinking Worlds is the world's leading 3D simulation-authoring tool and engine and has been used to develop over fifty serious games. The system is unique within the simulations market as it was built specifically for designers and learning specialists. Thinking Worlds allows non-technical users to create their own, rich 3D simulations and games in a fraction of the time and a fraction of the cost of other 3D engines. » MORE

Talent Management

Is Software as a Service (SaaS) the Right Choice?

Mountain View, CA (USA), December 2009 - (by Erik Finch, Talent Development Specialist, SumTotal Systems) SumTotal currently sees growing interest in SaaS for learning and talent development. While it will never be the right option for all, the next few years are likely to witness a gradual migration to an SaaS-based model. Erik Finch of SumTotal outlines the benefits of SaaS for learning and talent development and examines issues that companies should consider before adopting it. » MORE

Military Learning

Defence Systems Approach to Training

London (UK), December 2009 - LINE Communications, a provider of learning and communications solutions, announces the rollout of an eLearning programme for UK military personnel across all three services, the Royal Navy (RN), Army, and Royal Air Force (RAF) about the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT). » MORE

eLearning Survey

What Participants Tell Kineo about eLearning Challenges

Brighton (UK), December 2009 - Kineo has taken a look at the responses of the first part of their eLearning Best Practices survey. Over 200 individuals have responded, and the second part is now open for responses. This is a summary of some of the key trends and challenges raised in responses. For each challenge, Kineo proposes links to advice on the issue. » MORE