Edvantage group, a pioneer of e-learning solutions, announces that Aker Kvaerner, a leading global provider of engineering and construction services, technology products and integrated solutions, has renewed its partnership with the company for an additional 3 years. With this agreement, Edvantage group will be strategic partner for delivering e-learning products, services and technology to Aker Kvaerner Academy.
“A strategic goal for the Academy is to enable individuals and teams to create opportunities and grow our business resources. Competence and leadership development are key differentiators that put us ahead of the competition. We want to attract, develop and retain the best people in the business. E-learning is one of the key elements in our learning strategy. In the past two years, Edvantage group has made e-learning work for us with customised solutions to meet our needs” says Hege Dillner, Head of Aker Kvaerner Academy.
“Through our learning portal, everyone in the company has access to learning resources, such as project management, health, safety and environment programs, induction program for new employees and many more. We have certified almost 40,000 employees through Edvantage group’s Learning Gateway. As a global company with 23,000 employees in more than 30 countries, an e-learning solution was key to achieving these results so effectively,” concludes Dillner.
“We are delighted that Aker Kvaerner has chosen to extend its relationship with us," says Thomas Berglund, CEO of Edvantage group. "We are proud to be given this opportunity and we are proud to be selected by a company that puts learning and skill development at the top of its agenda.”
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Contacts
Aker Kvaerner
Hege Dillner, Head of Aker Kvaerner Academy
Tel. 90735661/67527314
Edvantage Group
CEO Thomas Berglund
Tel. 92 82 45 82 / 23281100
About Aker Kvaerner
Aker Kvaerner is a leading global provider of engineering and construction services, technology products and integrated solutions. The business within Aker Kvaerner comprises several industries, including Oil & Gas, Refining & Chemicals, Mining & Metals and Power Generation.
The parent company in the group is Aker Kværner ASA. Aker Kvaerner has aggregated annual revenues of approximately NOK 50 billion and employs approximately 23 000 people in about 30 countries.
Aker Kvaerner is part of Aker (www.akerasa.com), a group of premier companies with a focus on energy, maritime and marine-resources industries. The Aker companies share a common set of values and long traditions of industrial innovation. As an industrial owner with a 40.1 percent holding in Aker Kvaerner, Aker ASA takes an active role in the development of its holdings.
About Edvantage group
Edvantage group, an e-learning pioneer and solution provider, provides products and services to help organisations implement effective learning programs. The company develops e-learning systems and software, provides over 10,000 online training courses, and has its own team of teaching experts that creates tailor-made e-learning content. Working side-by-side with customers, Edvantage group emphasises service and support to ensure that e-learning is successfully integrated into the organisation. The company is based in Oslo, Norway, and has offices throughout the Nordic countries, Benelux and the UK. For more information, please visit www.edvantagegroup.com.
