Brighton, UK – 19 January 2010 - Edvantage group, one of Europe’s largest providers of e-learning solutions and KnowledgePool, the UK’s leading managed
learning provider, and, have brought their capabilities together to offer clients a comprehensive range of blended learning
solutions with a combined Managed Learning Service offering.
Both organisations already offer a range of Managed Learning Services to an impressive list of blue-chip clients including:
Fujitsu, Lloyds Banking Group, Network Rail, Orange, Post Office and The Insolvency Service.
KnowledgePool’s comprehensive training administration capabilities and unrivalled network of traditional training suppliers
will be integrated with the hosted e-learning platform provided by Edvantage group. This new venture means that clients will
be able to access thousands of traditional training offerings from hundreds of training providers along with a full range
of e-learning options in an effective blended approach. Both organisations provide clients with advice, guidance and consultancy
on blended learning and this partnership further extends this service.
Al Bird, Learning Consultancy Director at KnowledgePool, says: “In our mission to secure the best value and return for all
our clients’ learning investments, we must offer convenient access to cost effective content in a variety of formal and informal
learning formats. This partnership brings to life a true ‘one-stop-shop’ for managed learning, combining Edvantage group’s
flexibility and excellent track-record in online learning with KnowledgePool’s mature training outsourcing capabilities and
innovative approach to continuous improvement.”
Andrea Miles, Managing Director of Edvantage group, UK, explains: “This partnership is a logical next step for us. During
our ten years, we have seen increased demand for Managed Learning Services and our relationship with KnowledgePool and indeed
our other strategic partners, places us in a strong position to respond to this demand. It is important that there is good
commercial and cultural fit when selecting partners and we are looking forward to working with the KnowledgePool team.”
This extended service is now available to both organisations’ customers.
Background notes:
About KnowledgePool
KnowledgePool is the UK market leader in managed learning and works relentlessly to help clients get the most value from their
training investments. The company is recognised as one of the Top 20 in the global training outsourcing industry by TrainingIndustry.com
for the last three years. For more information, please visit www.knowledgepool.com
Alternatively, please call Amanda Dawson (PR contact) on 020-8953 8863 or e-mail her at amanda@daws.com.
About Edvantage group
Edvantage group is a Managed Learning Service company providing a single-source for corporate learning solutions. The company
combines industry expertise, learning systems and software, content and customised services, to help clients develop employee
skills, and improve performance. Edvantage group serves local, multinational and global organisations from offices throughout
the Nordic countries, Benelux and the UK. For more information, please visit www.edvantagegroup.com
Alternatively, please call Lucy Perry (PR contact) on 01273 829 833 or e-mail her at lucy.perry@edvantagegroup.com
