NETD.L Regulatory News (NETD)

15 Jul 2009 07:00



NetDimensions (Holdings) Limited (AIM: NETD)

("NetDimensions")

Metropolitan Housing Partnership to deliver blended learning with NetDimensions' EKP

15 July, 2009, Hong Kong - NetDimensions, a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems, announces that Metropolitan Housing Partnership (MHP) is implementing the Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP) learning management system (LMS) to deliver blended learning programs.

A family of not-for-profit organizations providing housing, regeneration, community and support services, MHP is a diverse business with employees in various geographical locations, business disciplines and types of workplaces. 

This presents many challenges to MHP's Learning & Development team in terms of delivering a program that provides employees with consistent level of support whilst ensuring their individual needs are met.  EKP will enable MHP to create blended learning, both working with and underpinning face-to-face training. 

Jenny Wright, Learning & Development Adviser at MHP, says: "EKP will help us create consistency and common understanding across the business units, reduce the time spent away from the workplace and introduce blended learning that is stimulating and interactive.

"Although the online offering will not totally replace face-to-face learning, it will enable the Learning & Development team to make the best use of resources available in these tough economic times."

Stronger reporting and tracking features

During the LMS selection process, MHP focused on prioritising what was important in terms of immediate application and future development. "What made EKP stand out was its ability to produce complex reports that could be tailored to specific needs and the future scope for mapping competencies and job profiles to the range of learning we have available," notes Jenny.

"MHP operates in a highly regulated environment, so part of the appeal of EKP was that we can track who has completed what training and, where appropriate, what they scored in related exams. When combined with its impressive reporting capability, EKP is a valuable tool for MHP as a business."

EKP to reduce costs and expand MHP's learning offering

MHP will replace expensive classroom-based training with equally effective online training programs. "If face-to-face training is still necessary, it can be supplemented by online learning to cover the basics. This means more time can be spent focusing on the complex issues in the classroom so MHP will get better value for money," adds Jenny.

EKP will also enable MHP to widen its learning and development offering. "For example, where low numbers of attendees may mean specific programs are run infrequently as a classroom-based course, this is not an issue when the course is delivered online," Jenny explains.

Pat Macpherson, NetDimensions' Account Manager for Europe, Middle East and Africa Regions, says: "We are pleased that EKP will also be able to support MHP's medium and long-term learning and development strategies. 

"NetDimensions will work together with MHP to integrate EKP with their Oracle HR system, as well as develop EKP so that it will enable business unit managers to map achievements and create reports to monitor their teams, as well as enhance individual, team and business unit capabilities."

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About Metropolitan Housing Partnership

Metropolitan Housing Partnership (MHP) is a family of successful not-for-profit organisations providing housing, regeneration, community and support services. One of the most progressive and respected social businesses in the United Kingdom, MHP consists of seven member organisations which work together to make a difference to communities in London, Cambridgeshire, the Midlands and South Yorkshire. For more information, visit www.mhp-online.co.uk

About NetDimensions

Established in 1999, NetDimensions (London Stock Exchange, AIM: NETD) is a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems. The company's key products include the Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP), the Enterprise Assessment Platform (EAP) and the Enterprise Content Platform (ECP).

NetDimensions products and services help companies deliver and manage corporate training, career development, assessment and certification programs, and help clients around the world address growing regulatory compliance needs.

Recognized as one of the top-rated learning technology suppliers in overall customer satisfaction, NetDimensions has been chosen by multinational organizations worldwide including HSBC, ING and Cathay Pacific.

NetDimensions is certified ISO 9001:2000 compliant by BSI Management Systems.

Enterprise Knowledge Platform and EKP are trademarks of NetDimensions Ltd. For more information, visit www.netdimensions.com