SkillSoft Helps Students Earn Credits with More Than 3,000 Courses
NASHUA, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 10, 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
expansion of its articulation agreement with University
of Phoenix. The University recently evaluated and approved over
1,400 additional SkillSoft courses to be eligible for college credits,
bringing the total number of eligible courses with the University to
more than 3,400. Employees at organizations that use these SkillSoft
courses can now not only satisfy their professional training
requirements, but also work toward a goal of completing an associate’s
or bachelor’s degree in the process through the University of Phoenix.
“SkillSoft’s strong track record with the University of Phoenix is proof
of technology-enabled learning’s pervasiveness,” said John Ambrose,
senior vice president of Strategy, Corporate Development and Emerging
Business for SkillSoft. “In an era where online education and training
is becoming more popular, it makes perfect sense to grow our partnership
because it will help more employees develop in their careers.”
SkillSoft’s customers also benefit because they can leverage their
investment in SkillSoft’s products to support not only the professional
development of their employees, but also to offer a pathway toward
earning credit towards an associate’s or bachelor’s degree for those who
choose to pursue such degrees through the University of Phoenix. The
credit recommendation guide provided by the University of Phoenix
represents a list of courses eligible for credit in the Prior Learning
Assessment (PLA) program. University of Phoenix has aligned many titles
from SkillSoft’s Business Skills library with its Communication Arts and
Social Sciences programs, while also selecting titles from SkillSoft’s
IT and Desktop libraries, which have been targeted towards the Science
Technology and Basic Computer Applications curricula. In addition to
these specific curricula, SkillSoft’s courses can also be used as
electives toward numerous programs offered by the University.
“SkillSoft has been a great partner over the years,” says Bob Elz,
Global Vice President Apollo Group, parent company of the University of
Phoenix which has more than 200 campus locations throughout the country.
“Through this agreement, we not only recognize the high regard in which
we hold SkillSoft courses, but also our commitment to providing ongoing
value to students as they move closer to completing their associate’s or
bachelor’s degrees.”
To learn more about the updated credit recommendation guide, view it on
SkillSoft’s web site:
http://www.skillsoft.com/about/credit_programs/academic_credit_programs/documents/UoP.pdf
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®
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 Ayer, 603-821-3211
Donna_Ayer@SkillSoft.com
or
Lois
Paul & Partners
Frank Tutalo, 781-782-5761
ftutalo@lpp.com
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