Press Release - New Horizons Selects QuickCert/ Specialized Solutions
AS VIDEO-BASED EXPERT-LED CONTENT PROVIDER
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4/13/05
Contact: Heather Nasca Dulin – 727.669.1415
ANAHEIM, CA, April 13, 2005 – New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEWH), the world’s largest independent IT training provider, today announced it has selected QuickCert, a Specialized Solutions Company, the leading provider of multi-media, self-paced training as its vendor of choice for video-based expert-led content.
As part of its continued commitment to bringing the best integrated learning products to market, New Horizons will integrate the self-paced multi-media courses that feature industry known instructors into its suite of learning solutions that range from classroom led training, to live online instructor led training, Mentored Learning, self-paced eLearning and online referenceware. The QuickCert content maps to a variety of IT certifications and disciplines including Microsoft Certifications, CompTIA and Cisco.
“New Horizons continues to innovate with new products and delivery methods,” said John Golden, vice president of products and programs at New Horizons. “We have selected the QuickCert/Specialized Solutions multi-media expert led courses as the best solution for integration into our Mentored Learning program which offers flexible, mentored learning in centers that adapts to the individual student’s schedule and learning goals. The ability to have industry known and respected experts creating and delivering the content in a multi-media format helps give those students a feel for real world application.”
“It is exciting for us to partner with the worldwide leader in IT training and to be selected as the vendor of choice for the multi-media expert led courses that are so effective within the Mentored Learning environment,” said Carrie Cameron, CEO of Specialized Solutions. “We look forward to helping New Horizons achieve its goals and continue to serve its customers by bringing best of breed content to market.”
Element K, New Horizons’ premier content learning provider, will manage the process of integrating the QuickCert/SSI content into the over all Mentored Learning program and will provide support products such as live practice labs and eLearning tutorials that will make the program a robust integrated experience. In addition, Element K will provide the infrastructure for deploying and managing this program in all of New Horizons’ centers worldwide.
“We are delighted to be able to continue to service the evolving needs of the New Horizons network by partnering with best of breed providers like QuickCert, who have a unique product line that supports the New Horizons Mentored Learning methodology, as well as integrating seamlessly into the broader suite of Element K offerings,” said Joan Hill, VP at Element K.
About New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
Anaheim, California-based New Horizons Computer Learning Centers was named the world's largest independent IT training company by IDC in 2003. New Horizons is a subsidiary of New Horizons Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEWH). Through its Integrated Learning offering, New Horizons provides customer-focused computer training choices with a wide variety of tools and resources that reinforce the learning experience. With more than 250 centers in 50 countries, New Horizons sets the pace for innovative training programs that meet the changing needs of the industry. Featuring the largest sales force in the IT training industry, New Horizons has over 2,100 account executives, 2,400 instructors and 2,100 classrooms. For more information, visit www.newhorizons.com.
About Element K
Element K® is a provider of e-Learning, instructor-led courseware, professional services and how-to journals for technology and business skills. Element K offers more than 1600 online courses, 1200 courseware and 37 journals titles. The company serves the learning needs of leading corporations, educational institutions, government agencies and individuals around the world. The company has provided professional training to more than 8,000 corporate clients in a variety of businesses. Its online training solutions feature collaborative, instructor-facilitated online courses, self-paced tutorials, vLabs® hands-on exercises on remote hardware, professional certifications, a comprehensive reference library and KnowledgeHub®, a hosted learning management platform. For more information on Element K's offerings, visit www.elementk.com.
About QuickCert
QuickCert, A Specialized Solutions Company, is the world’s premier developer of multimedia based, interactive self-paced training programs for individuals, training centers and corporations. QuickCert's ability to develop high quality, cost effective and customized training solutions is unparalleled throughout the learning industry. QuickCert is headquartered in Clearwater, FL. For more information, contact Heather Dulin.
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