http://www.trainingrama.com en-us http://www.trainingrama.com N/A info@trainingrama.com Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:31:43 PDT 20 http://www.trainingrama.com/news/17/RapideL-i-overcomes-crucial-challenges-in-project-management.html RapideL-i, the web-based rapid e-Learning content authoring solution has overcome some crucial challenges in courseware development and project management. It has been felt by the content development community that there is a pressing need for efficient project management. Also, cyclic review processes are time consuming wherein effective tracking and issue resolutions are the toughest challenges. This has been a major hindrance in courseware development projects where the time-to-market for eLearning is short. RapideL-i has been enabled with a powerful review mechanism that helps in managing such project management challenges effortlessly. The review mechanism of RapideL-i allows reviewers to post issues on the published courses, assign issues to respective stakeholders and track and manage these issues. Hence project managers and SMEs can monitor, track, and provide feedback on courses at the screen level down to the asset level. RapideL-i ensures complete control over the development quality, facilitates SME communication with the development team, aids analysis and tracking of issues, saves communication time and helps to deliver in-time with desired quality. The best part of this feature is that a reviewer need not own a subscription to the tool. The course creator can send an external link to the reviewer, using which, the reviewer can post his comments and issues to the course. The companies experience in creating over 15000 hours of eLearning has helped them to identify some very grave challenges in eLearning development and they have made every effort to overcome these challenges. RapideL-i has been enabled with an extremely powerful mechanism for review and project management. Internal studies show that RapideL-i cuts iteration cycles by nearly 70%, saves over 50-60% development time and cuts SME review time by over 40% thereby providing a truly "rapid" development mechanism with an extremely high return on investment.To register for a free trial subscription, please visit www.rapidel.com Brainvisa Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.trainingrama.com/news/15/Brainvisa-launches-RapideL-i-the-internet-based-rapid-eLearning-tool.html Brainvisa | Jersey City | Atlanta | Seattle | Pune | London | Sydney 26-Nov-2007>> Brainvisa announced today, the launch of their new web- based rapid eLearning tool- RapideL-iRapideL-i is an internet-based, rapid eLearning content authoring platform which allows a true server based collaborative development at anytime, from anywhere. Multiple users can now log on together and work simultaneously to create engaging eLearning at the speed of business. The new version is set to deliver an intuitive end user-experience coupled with a global support plan.   RapideL-i allows creation of interactive and engaging eLearning in Flash or HTML with the help of its ever-increasing library of instructionally sound templates.  Subject matter experts, Instructional Designers, Graphic Designers, Professors, Trainers or anyone with content familiarity can now create eLearning and focus only on content while RapideL-i takes care of the speed of development, instructional value of the content, deployment options of the course and ROI on every dollar spent!   RapideL-i is extremely cost-effective and comes with a central Assets repository, a rich reporting framework, an online review mechanism and the ability to share courses to work effectively in a collaborative environment. The course output can be easily published for SCORM 1.2, SCORM 2004 or CD based deployment. The application also spells boon for an organization’s branding needs with its customizing capabilities. "The new version is in line with our mission to provide easy to access and easy to use platforms for an ever-growing community of e-Learning developers worldwide. This version will allow true server based collaborative development at anytime, from anywhere. We are excited to launch this new offering and we are sure that users will immensely benefit from our promises," says Regy Pillai, Product Manager RapideL. To register for a free trial, visit www.rapidel.com About Brainvisa (An Indecomm Global Services Company): Based out of US, UK, Australia and India, Brainvisa is one of the fastest growing learning solutions companies. Incorporated in 2000, it has been consistently growing at a rate of over 100% and today is a 400+ people company with two state-of-the-art development centers in India. Brainvisa offers end-to-end blended learning solutions which includes Consulting & Training Needs Analysis, Design and Development, Deployment and Maintenance. Brainvisa has helped Fortune 1000 clients to achieve competitive advantage through increased sales, improved productivity, reduced time to market, improved employee retention and reduced training time. Brainvisa's team consists of professionals in the fields of learning consulting, HR consulting, instructional design, graphic design, and multimedia programming. This well honed team has developed over 15000 hours of eLearning, over 1500 hours of ILT and over 300 calendar days of blended learning for the clientele spread across US, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. Brainvisa's Technology solutions helps their clients centrally manage the Human Capital performance, track current competency levels, gaps thereby reduce gaps and enhance productivity. The company has to its credit, accolades won from Brandon Hall for its solutions. Kineo, a UK based eLearning consultancy and research firm recently evaluated Brainvisa's RapideL Enhance as a part of their latest research on rapid eLearning tools. The review is available at http://www.kineo.co.uk/rapid-e-learning/raidel-7.html     Brainvisa Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.trainingrama.com/news/14/Training-service-for-business-mums-launches-in-UK.html By Kevin Baxter, Times OnlineMothers hoping for a better work-life balance are being assisted by a new company that offers support and vocational training to set up a business from home. Lotus Courses, a web-based company aimed specifically at women, provides access to a growing network of like-minded women who are leaving their jobs and starting new enterprises. More women are choosing to work from home and have now become a powerful force within British business, with a combined turnover of ?4.4 billion, according to a survey carried out by Yellow Pages in conjunction with the London School of Economics. Lotus Courses founder, businesswoman Leigh Hunt, said: "It’s our mission to arm women with the confidence and skills to run their own home based business and, more specifically, businesses that can work in harmony with family and personal commitments." Courses range from aromatherapy to fundamental business skills. For further information go to www.lotuscourses.com and for free advice for mothers wanting to start their own business go to http://www.bizmums.co.uk/ Lotus Education Ltd Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.trainingrama.com/news/13/Global-Recognition-for-Harbinger-Group---Training-Industry-Inc-Recognizes-Vikas-Joshi-as-a-Learning-Technology-Thought-Leader.html Pune, June 22, 2007:   Harbinger Group, a global software company headquartered in Pune, added another feather in its cap when Vikas Joshi, its Chairman and Managing Director, was recognized as a Thought Leader in Learning Technology in a global Who’s Who published by US-based TrainingIndustry.com.   “Our goal is to create an intelligence center that provides best-in-class business strategies, practices, and processes to facilitate mutually beneficial partnerships between training suppliers and corporate executives. We value the contributions by our Who's Who Thought Leaders to this goal”, said Dr. Jim Hanlin, Chief Marketing Officer of Training Industry, Inc.   Vikas Joshi’s leadership at Harbinger has resulted in groundbreaking product innovations in the e-learning industry. One of his patent-pending inventions led to Raptivity, the world’s first rapid interactivity builder, which makes learning interactive, engaging and fun. Other products propelled by his vision include Elicitus, the award-winning e-learning authoring tool, and the Offline Content Player, a scalable platform for offline e-learning. Under his leadership, Harbinger has also emerged as a software services provider to several technology companies including Microsoft. Vikas holds a B.Tech. from IIT, Bombay and an MS from Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY.   “Harbinger Group’s e-Learning software products are making a difference to educators and learners in over 30 countries. I feel honored that TrainingIndustry.com, an organization committed to creating awareness about best practices in the industry, chose to recognize our work,” said Vikas Joshi.   This announcement comes close on the heels of Harbinger’s recent recognition in eLearning technology by prestigious organizations including the eLearning Guild (USA), Training Outsourcing (USA), and eLearning Age (UK).   About Training Industry, Inc. Training Industry, Inc is a Cary, North Carolina based company with a mission to create a more efficient marketplace for learning. Training Industry Inc. provides a variety of services to buyers, suppliers, and professionals in the training industry under: TrainingIndustry Consulting, TrainingIndustry Conferences, TrainingIndustry Webinars, and TrainingIndustry.com Learning Communities. TrainingIndustry.com provides a place where industry executives access information and intelligence in focused areas of training, where one can find the leading learning products and services providers that can deliver needed solutions. The leading consulting, customer, and supplier thought leaders for each Learning Community are given special Who's Who recognition. For more information, please contact info@trainingindustry.com or visit the website www.trainingindustry.com.      About Harbinger Group   Founded in 1990, the Harbinger Group is a global provider of software products and services. The Harbinger mission is to enhance business performance through learning technology. The two group companies are Harbinger Knowledge Products and Harbinger Systems. The Harbinger philosophy is to create value for its clients through a culture of continuous learning, respect for the individual, and innovation.   For more information, visit www.raptivity.com     Media Contact:   Seema Chaudhary Director, Business Development Tel: 425.861.8400 Fax: 425.671.2641 PO Box 2827, Redmond, WA 98073 seema@harbingersgroup.com     Harbinger Knowledge Products Fri, 22 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.trainingrama.com/news/12/Raptivity-Strengthens-Asia-Pacific-Presence---Signs-up-with-In-Learn-Station-Leading-eLearning-Services-and-Consultancy-in-Malaysia-.html June 12, 2007 Harbinger Knowledge Products, the creator of Raptivity, the award winning rapid interactivity builder continues to expand its global operations by growing its reseller network in Asia Pacific. After Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Philippines, Harbinger has recently signed up with In-Learn Station, a leading eLearning consultancy in Malaysia. “Raptivity is an amazing interactivity building tool. We are in the area of providing eLearning services and consultancy in Malaysia so we understand the need of interactive eLearning. Raptivity has a strong instructional design base. We therefore believe that Raptivity is the answer to the rapid interactive eLearning creation need of instructional designers, subject matter experts, trainers, and those in teaching and training fields. We are excited to sell Raptivity in Malaysia,” said Mustafa Md Hanafiah, Managing Director, In-Learn Station.             Raptivity allows trainers and subject matter experts to create interactive eLearning content quickly and at a reduced cost. With interactive content, learning experiences become memorable and drop-out levels go down.   “As the recognized leader of rapid interactivity building tools in more than 30 countries, Raptivity continues to extend its remarkable venture into the Asia Pacific market. Considering the huge global market for interaction building tools, we are expanding our global operations by entering new untapped global markets through various strategic partnerships,” said Vikas Joshi, Chairman and Managing Director, Harbinger Group.   Raptivity provides a pre-built library of rapidly-customizable interaction models. These interaction models are based on the best practices in instructional design. Users can customize them to create any number of variations. The content published by Raptivity is a single flash file so it fits right into hundreds of eLearning tools and can be used anywhere. With its patent-pending technology and open architecture, Raptivity is at the forefront of rapid interactivity technology.       About Harbinger Knowledge Products   Harbinger Knowledge Products, the creator of Raptivity, specializes in developing highly interactive eLearning content and tools. Recently, TrainingOutsourcing.com recognized Harbinger in global top 20 specialized learning process providers. Harbinger was also short-listed for eLearning Awards 2006 by e.learning age, UK, in the ‘Most innovative new product in e-learning’ category. Raptivity recently won the eLearning Guild Platinum Award for highest user satisfaction in simulation tools category. Raptivity also won the Gold Award under games tools category.   For more information on Raptivity, visit www.raptivity.com.   About In-Learn Station   In-Learn Station provides services for design and development of e-Learning content. It has a strong customer-based that includes MAYBANK Group, Malaysia National Insurance, Mayban Fortis, Takaful Nasional, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Finance and many others. The company also provides e-Learning consultancy and services such as business case analysis, awareness program and identification of e-Learning content. In line with the K-Management and K-Economy, In-Learn Station has also embarked on providing mobile learning content and services.     For more information, visit www.inlearnstation.com.   Media Contact:   Seema Chaudhary Director, Business Development Tel: 425.861.8400 Fax: 425.671.2641 POBox 2827, Redmond, WA 98073seema@harbingersgroup.com Harbinger Knowledge Products Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.trainingrama.com/news/11/Raptivity-Strengthens-European-Presence---Italy-and-Norway-VARs-signed-soon-after-UK-Germany-Denmark-and-The-Netherlands.html April 04, 2007 Harbinger Knowledge Products, the creator of Raptivity, the award winning rapid interactivity builder continues to expand its global operations by growing its reseller network in Europe. Harbinger recently signed up with CT2 Srl, a recognized eLearning leader in Italy, and Braincraft, a Norwegian eLearning specialist. Both these companies have now added Raptivity to their partner program. “Raptivity will significantly expand and improve the quality of interactivity in e-learning everywhere. Raptivity provides us with the irresistible proposition of an optimal price-performance ratio. CT2 global strategy is aimed to supply the Italian market with high quality products and Raptivity fits perfectly in that,” said Carlo Tognoni, Managing Director, CT2 Srl.   Raptivity allows trainers and subject matter experts to create engaging interactive eLearning content quickly and at a reduced cost. With interactive content, learning experiences become memorable and drop-out levels go down.    “Raptivity will give us a competitive advantage in the Norwegian market. We can now also provide our customers with an advanced toolkit which enables them to create interactivities by themselves in addition to our existing specialised services. We eagerly look forward to marketing Raptivity in Norway,” said Johnny Rivli, Managing Director, Braincraft AS.   “As the recognized leader of rapid interactivity building tools in more than 28 countries, Raptivity continues to extend its remarkable foray into the huge European market. We are glad that Raptivity will be expanding its reach to various establishments like business enterprises, large and medium sized companies, education sector and government bodies across the European continent. All our strategic partnerships bring us the exciting confirmation of the immense popularity that Raptivity is garnering world-wide,” said Vikas Joshi, Chairman and Managing Director, Harbinger Group.   Raptivity provides a pre-built library of rapidly-customizable interaction models. These interaction models are based on the best practices in instructional design. Users can customize them to create any number of variations. The content published by Raptivity is a single flash file so it fits right into hundreds of eLearning tools and can be used anywhere. With its patent-pending technology and open architecture, Raptivity is at the forefront of rapid interactivity technology.       About Harbinger Knowledge Products   Harbinger Knowledge Products, the creator of Raptivity, specializes in developing highly interactive eLearning content and tools. Recently, TrainingOutsourcing.com recognized Harbinger in global top 20 specialized learning process providers. Harbinger was also short-listed for eLearning Awards 2006 by e.learning age, UK, in the ‘Most innovative new product in e-learning’ category. Raptivity recently won the eLearning Guild Platinum Award for highest user satisfaction in simulation tools category. Raptivity also won the Gold Award under games tools category.   For more information on Raptivity, visit www.raptivity.com.   About Braincraft   Braincraft is a Norwegian e-learning specialist, providing creative e-learning solutions to large and medium sized companies. Braincraft focuses on making e-learning where content, interactivity and technology are well balanced. The thrust of Braincraft’s services is in enabling customers to reuse the knowledge they possess internally and convert it into an interactive learning experience.   For more information, visit www.braincraft.no.   About CT2 Srl   CT2 Srl is widely recognized as eLearning leader in Italy. The company supplies e-learning solutions that cover all business needs of companies, schools and universities and government agencies, ranging from authoring tools to LMS platforms, and extending to training, consultancy and custom course creation.    For more information, visit http://www.ct2.it.   Media Contact:   Seema Chaudhary Director, Business Development Tel: 425.861.8400 Fax: 425.671.2641 PO Box 2827, Redmond, WA 98073 seema@harbingersgroup.com Harbinger Knowledge Products Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.trainingrama.com/news/10/Raptivity-wins-eLearning-Guild-Platinum-Award-Recognized-for-Highest-User-Satisfaction-in-Simulatio.html February 7, 2007 The eLearning Guild announced today the winners of the new eLearning Guild Members Choice Awards for Immersive Learning Simulations (ILS). Raptivity, the world’s first rapid interactivity builder for e-learning, won the Platinum Award under Simulation Tools category. Raptivity also won the Gold Award under Games Tools category. The awards are announced in conjunction with the publication of the Guild's premier Guild Research 360-degree Report on Immersive Learning Simulations (ILS) which focuses on the demand for, and demands of, simulations, scenarios, and serious games for learning. "We wanted these awards to have a lot of credibility, and not just represent the opinions of a handful of people," said Steve Wexler, the Guild's director of research and emerging technologies. "More than 4,600 eLearning Guild members have told use which tools they use and have told us what they think of these tools and the awards were based on the opinions of these e-Learning professionals - professionals that are passionate about e-Learning." “Harbinger Group is delighted to be the recipient of these prestigious awards,” said Vikas Joshi, Chairman and Managing Director of Harbinger Group. “With over 23800 members worldwide, the eLearning Guild’s endorsement of user satisfaction with Raptivity is valuable to us. We trust this recognition will encourage eLearning practitioners to adopt Raptivity for designing simulations, games and other interactive learning content. According to the Guild, the Guild Members Choice Awards represent market share and satisfaction across all industries, company sizes, number of learners impacted, and job level of respondents.About The eLearning Guild The eLearning Guild is a global Community of Practice for e-Learning professionals and provides learning opportunities, networking services, resources, and publications for over 23,800 members. The Guild represents a diverse group of designers, developers, managers, directors, and executives focused on training and learning services. The eLearning Guild is a subsidiary of Focuszone Media, Inc, based in Santa Rosa, California. Please call +1.707.566.8990 or visit http://www.eLearningGuild.com for more information. Harbinger Knowledge Products Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.trainingrama.com/news/1/Develop-your-presentation-skills-with-comedy.html THUR OCT19: One day workshop in Brighton 'Self-presentation with spontaneity, humour and panache' For all professionals doing presentations or public speaking, whether to an audience, in a meeting, or one to one - comedy methods help develop confidence and natural self expression. Includes individual coaching. £65/ £55 for multiple bookings; bursary place available www.positivecomedy.com/presentation_workshop.htm Our website is currently being updated and enhanced with lots of useful downloadable resources - see link below... Gerry ThompsonPositive Comedy Learninghttp://www.positivecomedy.com/+44 0 1273 463611+44 0 7986 561860 Positive Comedy Learning Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.trainingrama.com/news/2/Skills-progress-will-need-time-off-to-learn.html Unionlearn director Liz Smith will tomorrow (5th October) address the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) national conference entitled Learning Champions: Opening up Opportunities in the Community and at Work.Skills progress will need time off to learnUnionlearn director Liz Smith will tomorrow (5th October) address the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) national conference entitled Learning Champions: Opening up Opportunities in the Community and at Work. This is the first national event dedicated to discussing the experiences and work of Learning Champions and will showcase their work, which has resulted in the transformation of lives through learning. Liz Smith's audience will be a key group of business, education, and training professionals. She will share with them the successes of unionlearn's work with employers and unions in encouraging over 100,000 people into learning. Liz will speak about learning in the workplace and the increasingly important role of the union learning rep (ULR) and will say: "Ever since trade unions were established they have seen the workplace not just as a place for equipping workers with skills for the job but providing an opportunity to extend wider learning opportunities to meet the lifelong personal and social needs of the workforce. "Unions would like to see a statutory entitlement introduced for all employees to paid educational leave. We would also like to see many more learning agreements between unions and employers to help to deliver such an entitlement. That is why we have called for training to become a core bargaining issue in union recognised workplaces- just like pay and conditions. "The ULR profile is becoming increasingly different than that of the union rep as a whole according to a forthcoming unionlearn ULR survey. Over half of ULRs who have never been a union rep before are women."__________________________________________Wanda Wyporska unionlearn Media OfficerCongress House, Great Russell StreetLondon WC1B 3LST: 020 7079 6950M: 07795 844 728F: 020 7079 6921www.unionlearn.org.uk Trade unions are part of the global campaign for social and economic justice. Show your support by joining the world record attempt to 'stand up against poverty' on 15-16 October and wear your 'white band' on 17 October. For more information, go to www.tuc.org.uk/standup Unionlearn Wed, 04 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.trainingrama.com/news/3/MaraStar-Communications-Customer-Takes-a-Break-with-ToonUps-from-MaraStar.html MaraStar training animations designed for companies all over the world, including KIB enterprises communicate information on topics including absenteeism, teamwork and adapting to work environment changes. The result of showing the ToonUps in KIB’s break room has been an increased level of employee interest in company issues and events, as well as a noticeable camaraderie among team members that travels out of the break room and back to their job. KIB Office Manager, Dana Wilson, stated that, “The break room is the ideal venue for the employees to be reminded of important company policies while relaxing with co-workers.” Wayne, PA (PRWEB) September 13, 2006 -- KIB Enterprises, an Indiana based electronics company, takes MaraStar Communications’ Toon Up application to a new level, incorporating organizational communication into daily life. A national MaraStar Communications client, KIB Enterprises enjoys a whole new way of delivering their ToonUps to their company employees. KIB now plays Toon Ups on a Power Point presentation that runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week in the company’s break rooms. This unique approach has brought a constant stream of communications to KIB’s 70 plant employees using close circuit TV. And no need to install new technology for employees to enjoy Toonups in their break room. ToonUps can readily and easily be delivered to the breakroom through a spare or even older computer model. The ToonUps are 30-60 second customized animations, designed to deliver company messages, as well as train and motivate employees. The technology can be delivered using Power Point presentations, emails, intranets and Learning Management Systems. The animations designed specifically for KIB enterprises communicate information on topics including absenteeism, teamwork and adapting to work environment changes. The result of showing the ToonUps in KIB’s break room has been an increased level of employee interest in company issues and events, as well as a noticeable camaraderie among team members that travels out of the break room and back to their job. KIB Office Manager, Dana Wilson, stated that, “The break room is the ideal venue for the employees to be reminded of important company policies while relaxing with co-workers.” Soon, Dana Wilson expects the MaraStar Communications ToonUp printable posters will be included in the break room as well, continually reinforcing the same topics. MaraStar Communications leaders are so happy to hear ToonUps has made it into the breakroom. It’s an ideal application that we thought about years ago, and now it’s happening. They plan to introduce the break room loop communication method to their current and future clients. The idea of delivering enjoyable, fun and upbeat workplace reminders to workers while they relax on a break makes sense to the Toon Ups creators. For more information on MaraStar and Toon Ups, visit http://www.marastar.com/ or call 866-866-6877. ABOUT MaraStar Communications MaraStar Communications produces animated business cartoons for training, motivating, and communicating with your call center employees. MaraStar's animations can be sent via email, used in PowerPoint, posted to an intranet site, used in Online Training or CBT, or incorporated into break room training and messages. MaraStar's animated programs also include posters, learning materials, and a variety of online options. To learn more about MaraStar's ToonUp Your Call Center package, visit us at http://www.marastar.com/web/tuycc.aspx/. MaraStar Communications Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT