Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc.

[KMSI]

Title: Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc.

Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc.     May Newsletter    Dear Subscriber, When we founded Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. (KMSI), we had a vision of what could be done to reinvigorate the learning technology marketplace. Our founding team brought over 100 years of hands-on experience with nearly all of the "leading" learning technology platforms and e-learning development suites. Our plan was simple; identify the major areas for improvement in both technologies and processes and use that information to create a company and a platform that could avoid all of the pitfalls that have plagued the e-learning industry. Our solution is a technology platform called KMx. This platform, our associated pricing model and implementation processes have forever solved the key pitfalls that have plagued the e-learning industry. KMx Enterprise is sold for one low price, regardless of the purchasing organizations size. KMx can be installed and integrated in a matter of days, not months or years like many of our competitors. KMx provides the tools required to develop e-learning materials without the need for programmers or complex development software. KMx realizes the vision of the SCORM standards through its' ability to produce truly shareable, highly granular, and reusable content. Our sales process is premised on one simple theme "try KMx and become a believer in e-learning and learning technology, again". KMSI to Present at the Tata Learning Forum Spring, 13 May 2005 â Chicago, IL Many organizations are currently committed to the implementation of a blended learning solution as a core to their enterprise learning strategy. The ROI associated with this approach is becoming well documented. The challenge faced by most organizations is developing and executing a plan that results in the promised ROI. This presentation addresses lessons-learned associated with the use of integrated Advanced Distributed Learning platforms to facilitate the implementation of a blended learning solution. A blended learning program planning process will be presented, along with examples of decisions that are typically made during the implementation process. This presentation will focus on the full spectrum of blended learning, including: traditional and virtual classroom-based instructor-led training; asynchronous training; on-the-job performance support and just-in-time learning; evaluations, testing and certifications; and associated access to knowledge and learning content objects through embedded search engines. Session 4 (2:15 PM â 3:00 PM) - Using Advanced Distributed Learning Platforms to Accelerate the Implementation of Effective Blended Learning Solutions Speaker: Bob Danna, EVP, KMSI More information KMSI Sponsors the Enterprise Training Summit 2005, 22-24 May 2005 - La Quinta, CA The Enterprise Training Summit, formerly the eLearning Summit, will bring to the executiveâs world the amalgamation of eLearning and organizational training, resulting in a dynamic and knowledge based summit. As we move forward in 2005, eLearning will begin to consolidate and initiatives will focus on a complete enterprise training infrastructure, blended learning and robust content that improves timeâto-market and solves compliance related issues. Hence the summit focuses on the technological and academic training of employees while encompassing organizational growth and profitability. More information KMSI to Present and Exhibit at the Training Directors Forum, 22-25 May 2005 - Phoenix, AZ For more than 20 years, Training Directors' Forum has satisfied a unique need: Providing an environment where senior training, learning and knowledge executives can explore the weighty issues they face. If you are charged with designing and managing an intelligent and cost effective response to the challenges facing a learning organization, this is your event. Session 706 (Wednesday, 10:45 AM â 11:45 AM) - Using LCMS/LMS Platforms to Accelerate the Implementation of Effective Blended Learning Solutions Speaker: Bob Danna, EVP, KMSI More information E-Learning ROI Seminars Over the past 10 weeks, KMSI has sponsored a series of 10 web-seminars focused on various aspects of increasing e-learning return on investment. Each seminar featured a guest speaker with specific expertise in a particular technology area or industry. During the 10 week period, over 1,100 participants attended one or more of these sessions. Each session included live video/audio, presentation materials, surveys and a chat room for participants to interact with each other. Each of the 12 sessions were recorded and are available for replay at http://www.beducated.com until our next series commences in the fall of 2005. Learn more Rapid Prototyping of Courseware The major factor underlying the considerable initial costs of e-learning development is the time required of programmers, instructional designers, authors, and subject matter experts. The subject matter expert occupies a critical role in the success or failure of any instructional design project. Ideally the subject matter expert can save the developers vital production time by providing annotated and structured documentation that captures how concepts and skills fit together in a given piece of curriculum. Although subject area knowledge acquisition has long been recognized as the "long pole in the tent" during development of courseware, the process for collecting the vital content data has been based primarily on unstructured interviews and focus groups which often result in unclearly specified requirements. KMSI provides an approach to rapid courseware prototyping that will reduce the time required of programmers, instructional designers, authors, and subject matter experts, while making that time spent more focused and useful for the courseware design and development process. Learn more Special Offer for THINQ Training Server(R) Clients KMSI is pleased to announce its "Corporate University - Today Program for THINQ Training Server clients" special offer. This special offer lets corporations and Government agencies that have procured hosted learning management system services from THINQ Learning Solutions, Inc. migrate to KMx for as low as $6,329 per year! Through July 31st, 2005, organizations that have procured hosted learning management services from THINQ Learning Solutions, Inc. can migrate to KMx and receive a 33% discount. Other competitive products may also apply. Contact KMSI's sales office at (866) 501-5674 to confirm service qualification or to learn more about this special offer. Explains KMSI President Jack E. Lee, "The Corporate University - Today Program for THINQ Training Server clients special offer was created following the announcement that Saba Software, Inc. would acquire rival THINQ Learning Solutions, Inc. The Corporate University - Today Program will enable THINQ Training Server clients to move forward with their initiatives without the worries of product uncertainty, availability of software support and maintenance and the inevitable technology conflicts that arise when competitors merge." Leading industry research analysts have stated that the THINQ product will likely be orphaned. These same analysts have also recommended that organizations using THINQ 4.x make plans to migrate now, because support for it will end in May 2006. These and other industry reports have caused many of THINQâs customers to contact KMSI concerned that their THINQ Training Server platform has become obsolete. Thinq Training Server  is a registered trademark of Thinq Learning Solutions, Inc. More information   Knowledge Management Solutions, Inc. 839 Elkridge Landing Road Suite 205 Linthicum, MD 21090   Phone: (866) 501-5674 Fax: (410) 859-3414 Web site: http://www.kmsi.us E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]         Powered by List Builder Click here to change or remove your subscription

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