Lambton College Selects InfoCast for e-Learning; Partnership Provides Education Online Through Advanced Portal Technology
PR NEWSWIRE - August 13, 2001 09:58
TUCSON, Ariz., Aug 13, 2001 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- InfoCast Corporation, (OTC Bulletin Board: IFCC) a provider of leading-edge e-Learning and call center technology, announced today that an agreement has been signed with Lambton College to provide a comprehensive e-Learning solution to enhance the college's continuing and professional education offerings.
By blending a range of 'best-of-breed" online courses in areas such as, desktop computing, business skills, and information technology with a sophisticated e-Learning portal technology, the InfoCast e-Learning solution will enable Lambton College to provide quality online learning programs to their students, continuing education enrollment and business and industry customers.
"We consider e-Learning to be an essential strategic initiative for colleges, by addressing the needs of a new generation of students who desire the flexibility of both online and classroom instructional offerings," said Mark Abraham, Manager Contract Education, Lambton College. "Through InfoCast's solution, we are able to meet the exploding demand for professional development and certification training."
Lambton College enjoys a rich tradition with a high rate of employer and student satisfaction, as well as, a high employability of students. The integration of InfoCast's online training courses offered through a custom-branded e-Learning portal will help the college continue to achieve its high standard of excellence, and keep current with the rapidly changing needs of today's top employers.
"We praise Lambton College for its strong commitment to students demonstrated by empowering them with a comprehensive offering of quality education programs for professional development and certification. The strength of these courses will prepare them for desirable careers in today's New Economy," said Bill Lowe, CEO of InfoCast. "By selecting InfoCast's e-Learning solution, the college has ensured that students will now have access to the latest desktop computer skills, information technology and business management training courses with the added convenience of online accessibility."
The InfoCast information technology course content offerings include Microsoft certification programs such as MCSE and MCSD, as well as desktop computer skills (MOUS certification), database technology, programming, internet technology, networking, operating systems courses. The InfoCast business training courses include business skills, management, call center and interpersonal skills series as well as a range of human resources and regulatory titles.
The InfoCast e-Learning portal provides educational organizations with a robust and scalable Internet-based e-Learning offering that eliminates the organization's need to build their own complex, resource-intensive in-house solution. The portal includes a comprehensive learning management system with role-based administrative access, self-serve registration and enrollment, course cataloging, and direct access to online e-Learning products.
All of the systems, software, and technical support infrastructure is provided by InfoCast in an Application Service Provider (ASP) hosted model, enabling the solution to be fully scalable and secure.
About Lambton College
For over 30 years, Lambton College has delivered community-based, high-quality, and distinctive education and training to enable its students to succeed in a rapidly changing world. More information about Lambton College may be found on the Web at www.lambton.on.ca. |
