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NewProducts: Content E-TRAINING ‘FOR DUMMIES’ BRAND Splash Media LP, has partnered with Wiley to create and produce a library of online training videos for Wiley’s “For Dummies” brand. The initial content will consist of several brief learning-based videos covering the technical areas of blogging, social networking, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel, Macs and OSX, PCs, laptops and Windows. Splash Media has developed the programming and tools to create and publish customized corporate and consumer training videos and media, along with online networks to boost national and international companies’ communications and elearning efforts. For additional information, visit the Website http://www.splash media.com. NEW E-LEARNING SUITE Adobe eLearning Suite software offers a new content-authoring solution for learning professionals, educators and trainers to create rich learning experiences that can be delivered via the Web, desktop, mobile devices and learning management systems. Adobe Captivate 4, is the latest version of Adobe’s e-learning software for creating professional e-learning content and courseware that combines simulations, scenario-based training, quizzing, rich media and interactivity. To further boost engagement, learning professionals can use system and custom variables to provide learners with a personalized learning experience. Using the new SCORM package, designers can also combine Adobe Captivate 4, Flash CS4, Dreamweaver CS4 and Adobe Presenter content into a single course, which further simplifies course creation. For more information about the Adobe eLearning Suite, visit www.adobe.com/products/elearningsuite. For Adobe Captivate 4, visit www.adobe.com/products/captivate. PROJECT MANAGEMENT IS ONLINE PROGRAM TOPIC Villanova University is making history by offering the first online programs to cover the new Project Management Body of Knowledge (“PMBOK Guide – Fourth Edition”) from the Project Management Institute (PMI). The university’s redesigned courses give project managers a competitive edge in today’s uncertain economy, enabling them to get a head start in mastering the updated industry standards that will be featured on the “Project Management Professional” (PMP) certification exam starting in July. Villanova’s Master Certificate in Applied Project Management and Master Certificate in IS/IT Project Management impart the knowledge and credentials project managers need to get ahead in today’s demanding business environment. All program participants will come away with enhanced skills and expanded expertise, while those seeking industry certification will benefit from new test-prep questions designed to help them pass the PMP and “Certified Associate in Project Management” (CAPM) exams. For more information, visit the Website www.VillanovaU.com. ONLINE HAZMAT TRAINING FOR LEARNING ANYWHERE The first multi-media, online hazmat fleet training program in the U.S. that meets 44 February/March 2009 Elearning! http://www.splashmedia.com http://www.splashmedia.com http://www.VillanovaU.com http://www.adobe.com/products/elearningsuite http://www.adobe.com/products/captivate

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Elearning - February/March 2009 Contents Editor’s Note News Social Networking Popular Learning Needs Technology On Competency Management IT Employment Drops Trendlines Deals Learning Roles in Talent Management Informal E-Learning and Web 2.0 Cover Story: Learning Your Way to Profits Collaboration Trends, Strategies 12 Wishes for LMSs, LCMSs Tips: Recession-Proofing Your Job Case Study: Military Training Case Study: City of Arlington, Va. New Products Pop Quiz Last Word

Elearning - February/March 2009

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