Offers Broad Array of Learning Assets Necessary for Project Management Certifications
NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 1, 2009--
SkillSoft
PLC (Nasdaq: SKIL), a leading SaaS provider of on demand e-learning and
performance support solutions for global enterprises, government,
education and small to medium-sized businesses, today announced the
availability of 28 online project
management courses and a wide variety of other learning assets that
support Project Management Institute’s Project
Management Professional (PMP) Fourth Edition exam, which takes
effect today. SkillSoft offers project management professionals a
convenient, affordable way to gain the essential skills required to lead
and direct project teams – without having to pay for costly travel.
For a limited time SkillSoft is offering free access to a sampling of
their project management specific learning assets at http://www.skillsoft.com/solutions/project_management.asp.
SkillSoft’s myriad of focused resources help deepen the understanding of
project management skills and ensure students are well-prepared for PMP
and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exams. They include:
SkillSoft is a PMI Charter-Global Registered Education Provider, meaning
it is recognized as a trusted provider of project management courses.
PMI administers a globally recognized professional credential program
that promotes professional development and maintains an ISO 9001
certification in Quality Management Systems. It is the certifying body
and the leading membership organization for the project management
profession, with more than 260,000 members in 171 countries. There are
multiple levels of certification including: Certified
Associate in Project Management (CAPM), PMP and Program
Management Professional (PgMP). SkillSoft’s courseware also
satisfies certification requirements known as Professional
Development Units (PDUs), which are used to maintain certification
over time.
“Effective project management is important for all organizations, with
or without certification, so they can get the most return from resources
and effectively manage projects to tight budgets and key deadlines,”
said John Ambrose, Senior Vice President of Strategy, Corporate
Development & Emerging Business, SkillSoft. “We at SkillSoft have shown
continued commitment to project management and this is underscored by
being first to market with such a wide range of learning assets aligned
with the new edition.”
SkillSoft offers a wide range of products and services to customize the
learning experience directly to project management students. SkillSoft’s
awarding-winning Project Management Professional (PMP) Blended Learning
services are fully customized to a company’s specific certification
needs. Programs are managed by SkillSoft Blended Learning Consultants,
who keep participants motivated and on-track toward certification, as
demonstrated by the program’s first-time pass rate above 90 percent.
PMI, which has five levels of certification with Project Management
Professional (PMP) considered the standard of all Project Management
certifications, recently released their Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) – Fourth
Edition. This guide will prepare individuals for the upcoming
Project Management Professional (PMP) Fourth Edition exam. On June 30,
2009, PMI retired the PMP exam that was aligned with the Third Edition.
About SkillSoft
SkillSoft PLC (Nasdaq: SKIL) is a leading SaaS provider of on-demand
e-learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises,
government, education and small to medium-sized businesses. SkillSoft
enables business organizations to maximize business performance through
a combination of comprehensive e-learning content, online information
resources, flexible learning technologies and support services.
Content offerings include business, IT, desktop, and compliance
courseware collections, as well as complementary content assets such as
Leadership Development Channel™ video products, KnowledgeCenter™
portals, virtual instructor-led training services and online mentoring
services. SkillSoft’s Books24x7® product offering includes access to
more than 20,000 digitized IT and business books, as well as book
summaries and executive reports. Technology offerings include the
SkillPort® learning management system, Search & Learn(R), and SkillSoft®
Dialogue™ virtual classroom.
SkillSoft courseware content described herein is for information
purposes only and is subject to change without notice. SkillSoft has no
obligation or commitment to develop or deliver any future release,
upgrade, feature, enhancement or function described in this press
release except as specifically set forth in a written agreement.
SkillSoft, the SkillSoft logo, SkillPort, Search & -Learn,
SkillChoice, Books24x7, ITPro, BusinessPro, OfficeEssentials,
GovEssentials, EngineeringPro, FinancePro, AnalystPerspectives,
ExecSummaries, ExecBlueprints, Express Guide and Dialogue are trademarks
or registered trademarks of SkillSoft PLC in the United States and
certain other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners, countries.
Source: SkillSoft PLC
SkillSoft
Donna Keenan, 603-821-3211
Donna_Keenan@SkillSoft.com
or
Lois
Paul & Partners
Frank Tutalo, 781-782-5761
ftutalo@lpp.com
