WBT Systems announces integration between TopClass and netFORUM

February 18, 2016 - WBT Systems today announced the availability of a standard, two-way integration between TopClass Learning Management System and Abila netFORUM association management system. Abila netFORUM clients can now implement world-class learning solutions through a secure, off-the-shelf integration with the #1 Association Learning Management System, TopClass.

The flexibility of TopClass LMS provides powerful learning solutions for associations and extended enterprise, through an off-the-shelf integration with both netFORUM Pro™ and netFORUM Enterprise™. The two-way, real-time integration allows associations to increase non-dues education and certification revenue by providing a seamless, engaging, and personalized learning experience that ensures learners keep coming back to take more training. The robust and configurable integration allows associations to easily align TopClass LMS with their internal processes and information needs.

The new integration bridge means that netFORUM users will now be able to benefit from the power and flexibility of TopClass, which was named #1 Association LMS in 2015.

"The development of this off-the-shelf integration to netFORUM is a measure of WBT Systems commitment to helping our association customers implement standard, integrated, world-class technology solutions that contribute to the success of their education and certification programs", commented Gilles Defer, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

WBT Systems will participate in the 2016 Abila User and Developer Conference in Austin, Texas, March 3-5. The three-day event will bring together more than 1,000 leaders from both the association and nonprofit sectors to network, share best practices, and learn about the latest industry trends to help improve decision making and better engage members and constituents. WBT Systems will be exhibiting at Booth #411.


Key Features of TopClass LMS integration with Abila netFORUM
TopClass learning management system is designed with ease of use in mind for all types of users and the robust two-way integration with both netFORUM Pro™ and netFORUM Enterprise™ provides the following key benefits for our joint customers:

Seamless and Engaging Experience
Single-sign-on and highly-customizable layouts and branding ensure that when users log in the member area of the website, they are automatically signed into TopClass and enjoy a professional, consistently branded experience across both the website and the Association LMS.

Personalized Learner Experience
Member profile information, group structures, and much more are synchronized from Abila netFORUM to TopClass LMS, enabling the use of AMS-based data to personalize the learner experience.

Real-time insights for the entire Association
Abila netFORUM always has a complete, accurate and up-to-date picture of member training details as course completions, CE credits awarded, etc. are synchronized in real-time from TopClass LMS to Abila netFORUM.

Streamlined Processes and Reporting
The integration allows maximum automation via simple configuration, ensuring no re-keying of data is required. It also simplifies the complexities around tracking, notifications, and reporting. In addition, it supports configurable workflows to easily align with the Association's processes, ensuring the required information is available in the right system.

Proven, Robust, and Adaptable Solutions
The combination of stable, well proven modular core products, mature APIs, and very experienced teams allows us to offer adaptable solutions that easily grow as our customers' businesses evolve.

About WBT Systems
WBT Systems is a leading provider of learning solutions across the globe, helping Associations and non-profit organizations to build and improve their education and certification programs since 1995. WBT's award-winning Association LMS, TopClass, the flexible learning platform, is an intuitive, complete and proven Learning Management System that evolves with our customers' organizations. TopClass has over 5 million users and is used in 20 languages across 23 countries. Many of WBT Systems' customers have grown with the company over our 20 years in business, due to our experienced team, excellent implementation track record and flexibility in all we do: approach, product, pricing and services. WBT Systems also provides off-the-shelf, standard integrations for TopClass learning management system with several Association Management Systems, including iMIS and Personify360. For more information, please visit www.wbtsystems.com.