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Turn Box Office Movies Into Educational Opportunities: Beneficial Film Guides Becomes Verified by the Online Therapy Institute
Beneficial Film Guides (BFG) is committed to providing qualitative and entertaining continuing, community and student education, training, human growth and development, and consultation to mental health, counseling, substance abuse and human resource professionals. - September 24, 2010 - Online Therapy Institute
Grammar the Fun Way: Babbel Offers New Lessons
30 to 40 new grammar-themed lessons for Spanish, French, Italian and German; Complete Beginner’s Courses for Swedish and Portuguese - September 23, 2010 - Babbel.com
Skills to Achieve Offering New Solution to Get North Americans Back to Work
With the North American economy coming back – slowly and the threat of a double dip many job seekers are looking for resources that will get them back to work. After 2 years of research, development and testing, Corey Harlock has launched Skills to Achieve. Skills to Achieve is a... - September 22, 2010 - Skills to Achieve
YourCause Provides Solution for High School Volunteer Curriculum
YourCause, which offers major organizations with innovative web-based social responsibility solutions, creates a volunteer-focused online community for Episcopal School of Dallas. - September 22, 2010 - YourCause, LLC
Care2Learn Adds Easy-to-Use Competency Assessment Tool to Its Maverick LMS
New competency assessment tool in Care2Learn learning management system lets Enterprise clients assess, measure and record staff competencies from a central location - September 22, 2010 - Care2Learn.com
Education Online Services Corporation and Langston University Announce Launch of Online Degree Program
Education Online Services Corporation and Langston University announce the launch of undergraduate degree program - September 21, 2010 - Education Online Services Corp
CommLab India Develops More Than 500 Highly Interactive Courses Using Authoring Tools
With a growing demand for eLearning solutions that can be developed within less time and affordable budgets, CommLab India increased its focus on rapid eLearning development. Today, the company specializes in eLearning content development and has over ten years of experience in providing corporate training solutions to organizations worldwide. - September 18, 2010 - CommLab India
Education Online Services Corporation and Tougaloo College Announce Launch of Online Degree Program
Education Online Services Corporation and Tougaloo College, OK announce the launch of undergraduate online degree program - September 17, 2010 - Education Online Services Corp
The UOC Forms Part of the Slow Food University Network
An agreement has been signed by Dr. Imma Tubella, UOC President, and Carlo Petrini, President of Slow Food, which will allow the university’s Food Systems, Culture and Society Area to participate in this movement which aims to preserve traditional foods by promoting a new model that respects... - September 16, 2010 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
Online Conflict Resolution the Focus of the Latest Issue of IDP
The resolution of conflicts arising on the web is the focus of issue number 10 of the journal. It offers analysis of the different rules with which the relationships occurring on the internet are structured and fostered. It also studies the impact of information and communication technologies on... - September 16, 2010 - UOC - Open University of Catalonia
Upside Learning Signs Global Strategic Partnership Agreement with 50 Lessons
Upside Learning, a recognized leader in training outsourcing, custom eLearning development & LMS solutions, has entered into a partnership agreement with 50 Lessons, the world’s leading producer of business learning content, to provide business learning resources to its customers worldwide. - September 16, 2010 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
CommLab India Completes 10 Successful Years in eLearning Industry
CommLab India on Wednesday, 1 September completes ten years of success in the eLearning industry. It was established in 2000 in Hyderabad, to address organization's requirement to train their employees. Over the last ten years the company has developed custom courses for more than 30 Fortune 500 companies across the world. The company has plans to establish local presence in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Singapore and Australia. - September 13, 2010 - CommLab India
The Association of Mortgage Educators Releases NMLS-Approved SAFE Act Online Mortgage Continuing Education Courses
Courses will allow mortgage professionals to fulfill their NMLS mandated continuing education requirements online. - September 12, 2010 - Hondros Learning
Blueprint LSAT Prep Releases New Online LSAT Course Blueprint: The Movie 2.0
Blueprint Test Preparation announces the release of its new online LSAT course, Blueprint: The Movie 2.0. Fully animated and filmed in high definition, the online course represents a significant leap forward in the field of online education in general and LSAT preparation in particular. Matt Riley and Trent Teti, founders of Blueprint, provide the instruction throughout the course. - September 10, 2010 - Blueprint Test Preparation
The SIP School™ Gains Recognition from Acme Packet
The SIP School™ gains recognition from Acme Packet - September 09, 2010 - The SIP School
Moodle Founder and Lead Developer to Present at EDUCAUSE 2010
Appearing at National IT Conference with Baltimore-based Moodle partner, Moodlerooms, Martin Dougiamas will Present Benefits of Moodle 2.0 and Discuss the Future of Online Learning Systems - September 07, 2010 - Moodlerooms
Career Step Named Among Utah’s Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies
Career Step has been named as one of the fastest growing companies in Utah for the second consecutive year by Utah Business magazine’s Fast 50 awards program. - September 06, 2010 - Career Step
Upside Learning Doubles Its Client Base for UpsideLMS, Its Multi Award-Winning Learning Management System
Upside Learning, a recognized leader in training outsourcing, custom eLearning development & LMS solutions, has witnessed its client base double over the last one year for its multi award-winning, flagship Learning Management System, UpsideLMS. - September 05, 2010 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Corporate Online Training Made Easy for Users by Perfect Resources: perfectresource.net
Perfect Resources brings training to your employees on the SAP HR system - September 04, 2010 - Perfect Resources
Career Step Places Among Top 50 Education Companies on the Inc. 5000 for Third Consecutive Year
Career Step has placed within the top 50 education companies of the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for the third consecutive year. - September 04, 2010 - Career Step
Career Step Named as One of 2011 Military Friendly Schools
Career Step Has Been Named to the 2011 Military Friendly Schools List Published by G.I. Jobs Magazine for the Flexibility the Company's Online Programs Offer, Its Streamlined Training, and Its Military Tuition Discounts and MyCAA Participation. - September 03, 2010 - Career Step
Bermuda Scientific Announces New Release 3.0 for Coral Presenter & Coral Educate
Coral’s unique internationalization and localization capabilities make a truly global solution for cross-continental learning and training. - September 03, 2010 - Bermuda Scientific
Silicon Valley Institute of IT (SVIIT) Unveils Its New Live Online Instructor-Led IT Training
Customers Receive More Training Options with Instructor-led Training Delivered Live over the Internet Silicon Valley Institute of IT (SVIIT), one of the world’s best IT training Institution, announced today that all of its centers in North America now offer live instructor-facilitated... - September 02, 2010 - SVIIT
Learning House is Named to the Inc. 5000 List
The Learning House, Inc., an online education solutions partner, ranked No. 1,966 on the 2010 Inc. 5000 list. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Despite the fact that most of this... - September 01, 2010 - The Learning House, Inc.
Upside Learning Releases a New Point-of-View Paper on Mobile Learning
Upside Learning, a recognized leader in training outsourcing, LMS solutions, custom eLearning & mobile learning, has published a brand new Point-of-View Paper, Mobile Learning - Here and Now, which is available for complimentary download on the company’s website. - August 28, 2010 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Book.Defy Announces New Streamlined Site to Better Serve the Textbook Needs of College Students
Buying textbooks for college students is a pain. It costs a lot of time, energy and money, and the worst part, when buying textbooks from the campus store, the costs are exorbitantly high. The average student can save by buying books from the non-campus bookstores, but can realize larger savings buying online. Online searches are difficult and time consuming, however a new website, Book.Defy, a free service, simplifies this by showing visitors where to find the best textbook deals. - August 25, 2010 - BookDefy
Career Step Launches New Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Career Step Has Launched a New Pharmacy Technician Training Program to Help Students Quickly Prepare for Careers in this Rapidly Growing Healthcare Field. - August 19, 2010 - Career Step
Expanding Online Education
The Learning House, Inc. welcomes seven new clients in second quarter. - August 19, 2010 - The Learning House, Inc.
Markhoff & Mittman Attorneys Offer Course on Disability Law
Brian Mittman, Managing Partner of Markhoff & Mittman and author of the bestselling book 5 Deadly Sins That Will Derail Your NY Worker's Comp Case along with Scott Daniels, Associate Social Security Disability attorney at M&M, offer an online course entitled How To Handle a Federal Disability Case as part of Lawline.com's online continuing education program. - August 17, 2010 - Markhoff & Mittman PC
DoJiggy Announces Back-to-School “$100-Off” Special for School Organizations
Online fundraising software provider, DoJiggy, announces a Back-to-School special discount of "$100 off" any online fundraising software for schools and school groups from August 16 through September 30, 2010. - August 16, 2010 - DoJiggy
How to Prepare for the Essay Tests in Non-Scheduled College Entrance Exams for 2011 - Yu Hwang Wu
As the percentage of new college students selected by non-scheduled exams has increased every year, the trend will continue for the 2011 entry. - August 14, 2010 - Yu Hwang Wu Korean language Academy
Innovative Language Learning Makes Going Back to School Easy and Fun
JapanesePod101.com maker offers deep discount to make summer studies more interesting, less expensive - August 12, 2010 - Innovative Language Learning
VectorLearning a Finalist for the Tampa Bay Small Business of the Year Award
VectorLearning, Inc., the leading provider of online education for the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industries with RedVector and the long-term healthcare industry with Care2Learn, has been named a finalist for the prestigious 2010 Small Business of the Year Award in the 51-250 employees category. - August 07, 2010 - RedVector
VSCHOOLZ Releases Affordable and Customizable K-12 Virtual Solution for the Homeschool Market
VSCHOOLZ enters the homeschool market - August 06, 2010 - VSCHOOLZ, Inc.
Nisai Virtual Academy Recognised as World Leader in Personalised Learning
The UK based online learning provider, Nisai Virtual Academy, was recognised as a world leader in personalised learning recently by a high profile panel of international experts at the IMS Global Learning Impact Awards in California. - August 06, 2010 - Nisai Virtual Academy
VectorLearning Celebrates 10 Years of Online Education
RedVector, the leader in online continuing education for the design and construction fields, and its subsidiary Care2Learn, the top provider of online CE for the post-acute healthcare sector, have more than just a parent company in common. Just over ten years ago, one engineer in the design and... - August 04, 2010 - RedVector
BAMentor, LLC Receives Endorsement from IIBA® as an Education Provider
After successfully operating since early 2009, BAMentor has officially received the designation of Endorsed Education Provider (EEP), awarded by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA®). - July 27, 2010 - BAMentor, LLC
ACHS Hires Fayne Griffiths as ACHS Director of Student Financial Services and Registrar
Fayne Griffiths, MBA, has been hired as Director of Student Financial Services and Registrar for the American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS). ACHS is based in the John’s Landing area of Portland, Oregon, and is one of the first accredited, fully online colleges offering degrees,... - July 24, 2010 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
Grade Results Announces National Expansion and Introduces Franchise Organization
Online Learning is Rising Trend, Future of Education – Grade Results, an online instructional company offering interactive, on-demand learning services, today announced the formation of a national franchise organization and the subsequent roll-out of a nationwide expansion. - July 24, 2010 - Grade Results
Career Step CFO Recognized in Utah CFO of the Year Award Program
Career Step CFO, John Hiatt, was named as one of the Utah Magazine CFOs of the Year. - July 22, 2010 - Career Step
Moodlerooms and DubMeNow Release joule™ Mobile Application
Moodlerooms, Inc., provider managed open-source e Learning solutions, in partnership with DubMeNow, a leading developer of modern communication applications, has released joule™ Mobile, an application that will extend the online classroom and deliver on-the-go access to joule™,... - July 10, 2010 - Moodlerooms
Babbel Presents New Online Language Courses
New beginner’s courses for Brazilian Portuguese and Swedish, Advanced English for learners with previous knowledge - July 10, 2010 - Babbel.com
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Midway College Goes Online
The MBA degree at Midway College is slated to launch 100% online in the fall of 2010 to extend the on-campus offering. The online MBA program, which attracts people from various business areas and with diverse academic backgrounds, is an accelerated degree recognized by employers as a necessary accessory to positions in organizational leadership and business management. - July 08, 2010 - The Learning House, Inc.
'Founding Fathers' Take the Lead in New Sites from JapanesePod101.com Maker Innovative Language Learning
Innovative Language Learning Offers Special Benefits to First 101 Portuguese, Thai, Cantonese, and Polish Site Subscribers. - July 07, 2010 - Innovative Language Learning
ACHS Launches New Course Topics in Holistic Nutrition, a Critical Review of Non-Traditional Nutrition Topics
American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) is proud to announce the launch of Topics in Holistic Nutrition (NUT 309) September, 20, 2010. The newest addition to ACHS’s innovative holistic nutrition curriculum, Topics in Holistic Nutrition is a critical review of popular media topics and... - July 03, 2010 - American College of Healthcare Sciences
Marshall ACM Selects Upside Learning’s Award-Winning LMS to Manage Training Requirement for Its Global Customers
Upside Learning, a recognized leader in training outsourcing, custom eLearning development & LMS solutions, announced today that Marshall ACM has selected UpsideLMS, Upside Learning’s multi-award winning, flagship Learning Management System, to provide and manage training programmes for its clients around the globe. - June 26, 2010 - Upside Learning Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
SMARTHINKING Launches New Strategic Branding Process
SMARTHINKING, Inc. (www.smarthinking.com), the market leader in providing online tutoring and academic support to students, has announced that it has selected Wendt Partners, a strategic brand consultancy headquartered in Arlington, Va., to guide the company through a strategic brand development... - June 23, 2010 - SMARTHINKING
Going Global with E-Learning
viaLearning Launches Global E-Learning Programs Riding Challenges of Implementing Worldwide Web-based Training. - June 20, 2010 - viaLearning
Blue Ocean Strategy Online Training Program; Online Learning for Individuals and Corporate Teams
Blue Ocean Strategy – The Easy Way is an e-learning program and is conducted 100% online. It is designed to make BOS theory and its tools, frameworks, and methodologies accessible to anyone who wants to learn the principles of BOS. - June 19, 2010 - strategizeblue
Care2Learn Will be On-Site at PT 2010 with Online Training Solutions by and for Healthcare Professionals
Care2Learn, Inc., the leader in online continuing education and training for post-acute healthcare providers, will be at the PT 2010, the Annual Conference and Exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Conference attendees can stop by Booth 1223 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, MA, June 16 – 19 to explore Care2Learn’s latest online training options. - June 18, 2010 - Care2Learn.com