NETD.L Regulatory News (NETD)

19 May 2008 09:08



NetDimensions and Active Mind Solutions wins tender for UK Government Funded Program 

Hong Kong, 19 May 2008 NetDimensions, a global provider of performance, knowledge and learning management systems, together with their affiliate partner Active Mind Solutions, has been selected by the Artemis Children's Workforce Induction Project, supported by six local authority areas in the West Midlands: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Sandwell, Dudley, Herefordshire and Warwickshire. 

The Artemis Project, is supported by e learning content, designed to provide a sound induction of learning and development for the "one children's workforce", that aims to provide an easily accessible induction program for all people working with children, young people and their families which, in turn, will underpin the UK Government's national framework as set out in the Every Child Matters: Change for Children (2004) and Youth Matters: Next Steps (2006) initiatives. 

The NetDimensions Enterprise Knowledge Platform (EKP) learning management system will be used to deliver and track the program, and will support a broad and diverse set of users that includes social care practitioners, teachers, fire-fighters, health visitors, child minders, private nurseries, private foster care givers, private schools, children's entertainers and independent, leisure centers, volunteers and volunteer organizations.

Users will be registered and assessed using EKP and upon completion of the program will receive an Artemis certificate that will be recognized, acknowledged and transferable across the children and young people's workforce.

While the initial focus will be for 'new starters' the user base is ultimately expected to be around 350,000 across the project area, with other areas around the country already showing interest.

Rachel Faulkner, Project Manager of the Artemis project, which is led by Stoke on Trent,  said "We recognized that we had a challenge with the wide geographical spread of staff in the project areas and quickly concluded that e-learning provided the means of achieving our project goals. As we further examined various Learning Management Systems to deliver the e-learning and related courses, we found that EKP best met our needs for functionality, flexibility, overall accessibility and user friendliness."

Added Mike Higgins, NetDimensions Sales Director EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), "NetDimensions is honored to be associated with a program that aims to improve the lives of children, young people and their families. 

"The aim of Artemis is to support the integrated approach embodied in the 'Common Core of Knowledge and Skills' scheme introduced by the government so that all those in the children's workforce - across the public, private, voluntary and community sectors - can share an understanding of issues, and be supported in working more closely together. The selection of EKP is a ringing confirmation that our platform best meets the needs and best embraces the spirit of the Artemis Project." 

About NetDimensions

Established in 1999 and listed on the London Stock Exchange AIM (NETD), NetDimensions is a global provider of learning, knowledge and performance 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.

About Active Mind Solutions

Established in 2005, staff at Active Mind Solutions bring with them, backgrounds with years of experience in the public and private sectors, combining operational and project management skills in both technical and non-technical areas. 

A strong mix of sector know how and technical ability has helped Active Mind Solutions win more and more business as organizations look for the added value in selecting a provider of e-learning content and a learning management system.

A rising star in the learning solutions sector, Active Mind Solutions now have clients all over the UK and have developed international technology partnerships that are all supported by the EKP platform. 

Having implemented and supported several learning management systems over the years, active mind solutions now only promote EKP as their LMS of choice.

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