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NetDimensions (Holdings) Limited
15 July 2009
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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."
Enquiries
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| NetDimensions | Robert Torio | +852-2122-4500 |
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| Arden Partners plc | Fred Walsh | +44-20-7398-1651 |
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| (Nomad & Broker) | Matthew Armitt | fred.walsh@arden-partners.com |
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| Walbrook PR Ltd | Paul McManus | +44-20-7933-8787 |
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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
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