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Online Learning Research for the GCC 2013-2014
Nowadays, Online Learning is one of the fastest growing sectors in the education market, worth $4-5 billion a year already and poised for further growth. To investigate the current status of online-Learning adoption in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and further GCC region XpertLearning conducted their annual survey. The survey is one of a few dedicated only to online -Learning, and is conducted through a series of questions asked to a live audience using electronic voting systems. The key objective of the survey was to obtain an overview of companies in the GCC that already use online-Learning platforms and courses and those that were investigating using this learning modality. XpertLearning, as one of the leading content and learning solution providers in the Middle East and brought together the HR and L&D Professionals from over 80 organizations. The Learning Customer Advisory Forum Event, known as Learning CAFE ME was held at Pullman Hotel, Dubai U.A.E. and was the venue of this year’s survey for the second time running. What is the biggest issue on your list for 2014?
Do you have issues finding staff?
Are there issues replacing management?
Do you think it is lack of talent in the region?
Do you think this is a lack of skills?
Are you struggling with succession planning?
How are you addressing the skills/knowledge gap?
Do you think this is a lack of knowledge experience?
Is your training budget being:
How do you measure learning effectiveness for classroom training and for technology enabled learning?
How do these metrics contribute to overall Learning & Development, or HR strategy?
What percentage of your training initiatives have you moved from classroom training to technology enabled learning in the past 5 years?
How often have Business Line Managers understood correlation between effective learning delivery and improved business performance?
Do you see e-learning playing an increasing role in your learning and development strategy?
Do you think the word e-learning will still be used in 5 years?
How important is video for learning and development?
Do you use social networks for learning?
How important is formal qualifications from universities and institutions?
For further information about XpertLearning or details of research based statistics about the online learning industry in the Middle East please contact [email protected].
XpertLearning employees run the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2014
This year we had 3 Xperts taking to the road in the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, with some fierce competition breaking out between veteran participant Paul Michael Gledhill and first-time runner Sonalin Pereira in the 10k. Continue reading “XpertLearning employees run the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2014”
CAFE-ME 2013- Bigger and Better than Ever!
XpertLearning hosted their 8th annual CAFE-ME (Customer Advisory Forum Event) at Grosvenor House Hotel in Dubai Marina on 19th November 2013. The day consisted of case studies from some of the region’s leading organisations, product updates from SkillSoft COO Jerry Nine, as well as a fantastic drumming session hosted by Dubai Drums to celebrate our 10th anniversary. The event culminated with an awards ceremony, recognizing our clients’ achievements in online learning.
Paul Michael Gledhill said “It was superb to see so many professionals engaged in yet another Learning CAFE-ME event. It was a great divergence of global and regional learning perspectives, and as usual the case studies appear to offer the best practice for everyone looking to, or engaged in, the provision of online learning and performance solutions. Technology is moving at such a rapid pace and we gather each year to discuss what affordances we can gain as L&D and Human Capital professionals”
Congratulations go to all our Award Winners:
Effective Learning in Emerging Business Award – Fly Dubai
Inspiring Leadership Development Award – Emaar Hospitality
Enhanced Learning with Services Award – RTA
Learning Champion of the Year Award – Nibras Al Riyami at Takatuf Oman Oil
Best Marketing – Dubai Duty Free
Online Learning Design and implementation – Dubai Airports
Best Management of Learning through Change – Oman LNG
Program of the Year Award � Emirates Airline
Empowering Learning Cultures in the Enterprise Award – Emirates NBD
Some feedback from the event:
“A wonderful and insightful day” Tabitha Joseph, Emaar Hospitality
“Excellent service and lots of new ideas and information” Shebna Rahiman, Al Futtaim
“The best thing about the event was engaging with different people from different companies to share knowledge, experience and achievements” Oman LNG
“One of the most valuable events that I have attended in the region” Manea A. Al Shamesi, ADAC
For more events and more information about XpertLearning please click here
XpertLearning’s eLearning Partner Skillsoft Sweeps Up The Awards!
Skillsoft today announced that it has been recognized by Elearning! magazine in five categories as part of the readers 2013 Best of Elearning! Awards, the exclusive readers’ choice awards program for elearning products and services. Elearning! Media Group, the industry voice of the enterprise learning and workforce technology market, conducts a search for the Best of Elearning! companies annually through reader nominations and selections. This recognition further exemplifies Skillsoft’s role as a pioneer in the field of learning with a long history of innovation. Skillsoft delivers cloud-based solutions for its customers worldwide, ranging from global enterprises, government, and education to mid-sized and small businesses. Skillsoft was honored at the awards ceremony of the Enterprise Learning! Conference & Expo on August 26 in Anaheim, Calif.
Awards won by Skillsoft include Best IT Content overall for the Skillsoft IT Library and four Awards of Excellence distinctions: Skillport in the Best Learning Management System category, Skillsoft Leadership Advantage in the Best Leadership Training category, Skillsoft Business Catalog in the Best Soft Skills Training category and Skillsoft Compliance Modules in the Best Compliance/Certification category.
“Being selected the overall Best IT Content winner by Elearning! readers is a tremendous honor for all of us at Skillsoft,” said John Ambrose, senior vice president, strategy, corporate development and emerging business, Skillsoft. “This top recognition coupled with four additional distinctions is a true testament to Skillsoft’s dedication to providing a diverse platform of innovative learning solutions to enable leaders to deliver engaging learning opportunities. We are incredibly proud to be recognized for our work by those who utilize our solutions in regular hands-on strategy.
In its ninth year, 30 companies across 25 categories have been named best-in-class by learning professionals and executives. This year’s ballot included 85 different products. Each honoree will be featured in the 2013 Best of Elearning! Awards issues of Elearning! and Government Elearning! magazines.
“With a large number of competitive nominations, it is a true testament to Skillsoft’s product and service excellence to be to be named the Best IT Content category winner again this year,” said Catherine Upton, publisher, Elearning! Media Group. “Skillsoft’s recognition across five unique categories demonstrates its robust product offering and successful implementation across a varied customer base, further supporting its position as an industry leader.”
About Skillsoft
Skillsoft is a pioneer in the field of learning with a long history of innovation. Skillsoft provides cloud based learning solutions for its customers worldwide, ranging from global enterprises, government, and education to mid-sized and small businesses. Skillsoft’s customer support teams draw on a wealth of in-house experience and a comprehensive learning e-library to develop off-the-shelf and custom learning programs tailored to cost-effectively meet customer needs. Skillsoft’s courses, books and videos have been developed by industry leading learning experts to ensure that they maximize business skills, performance, and talent development.
Skillsoft currently serves over 6,000 customers and more than 19,000,000 learners around the world. Skillsoft is on the web at www.Skillsoft.com.
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XpertLearning receives eLearning leadership award
The Asian Learning Leadership Awards are presented by ‘Asian Confederation of Business’ with CMO Asia as its Strategic Partner and ‘Stars of the Industry Group’ as a research partner. The Awards are presented to individuals and institutions who have surpassed several levels of its excellence and set an example of being a role model in showing exemplary leadership. The Asian Learning Leadership Awards recognizes those who are building their Institutions through Leadership and Innovation.
Paul Michael Gledhill, co-founder of XpertLearning, was honoured to accept the E-Learning Leadership Award at the ceremony held at the Moevenpick Jumeirah Beach in Dubai last week, and says “It’s wonderful to get recognised by any awarding body, especially one that is not based in our region. The leadership in eLearning award pays tribute to the entire team at XpertLearning who strive to maintain the latest innovation from our industry to deliver to our customers.”
Skillsoft Introduces Virtual Practice-Labs for Hands-On, Secure IT Training
We are excited to announce the availability of Skillsoft Virtual Practice-Labs! Presented in response to customer demand for virtual lab learning, this new technology-enabled learning solution provides IT professionals with hands-on experience Continue reading “Skillsoft Introduces Virtual Practice-Labs for Hands-On, Secure IT Training”
Bring Award-Winning Training to Your Organization
We’re proud to announce that 71% of the CLO Learning Elite are Skillsoft clients and 9 out of the top 10 are Skillsoft clients! Continue reading “Bring Award-Winning Training to Your Organization”
XpertLearning hosts ROI Workshop for IT professionals at ITA – Oman
Xpertlearning conducted a Return on Investment workshop for IT professionals from Information Technology Authority (ITA) On 22 and 23 May 2013. ITA Oman is bestowed with the responsibility of offering leadership to the digital Oman strategy of the government. Continue reading “XpertLearning hosts ROI Workshop for IT professionals at ITA – Oman”