Updated CourseMill learning management system from Trainer1

Trainer1, one of the UK’s leading independent e-learning specialists is offering the latest release Trivantis’ CourseMill: version 4.1, a SCORM-conformant learning management system (LMS) designed for organisations whose enterprise-wide e-learning initiatives have, up to now, been blocked by the high cost of LMS software and installation. This is the first significant update of the CourseMill product since November 2003.

Neil Lasher, managing director of Trainer1 commented: “CourseMill 4.1 represents a major step forward in learning management. The product runs in Java on the server side but without the need for a client side applet.

“This latest version offers advantages over its predecessors in that there are better cataloguing and ‘search for courses’ facilities. Moreover, courses now run in ‘sessions’; it has user calendars, allowing you to see what programs learners have been using; it includes a ‘classroom booking system’; copes with multiple instructors on one course, and the product handles SCORM, AICC and non-compliant courses.

“It also allows courses to run in ‘SCORM disconnected’ mode,” Lasher added. “This allows users to sign up for a course, download it, work on the course off-line and, when they next connect to the internet, their scores are automatically uploaded to the learning management system.

“Among the benefits of using CourseMill 4.1 is that its front end – which the user sees – is fully editable via Lectora, allowing complete customisation and ‘branding’ of the interface.

“It also allows you to set up separate learning management systems – for separate departments, divisions or even companies within a group. This enables you to keep data for employees in these sectors separate but also allows you to combine data as required,” explained Lasher.

”And, impressively, CourseMill can be installed and operating within a single business day on a standard Microsoft-based server environment,” he said. “At just £10,000 it is worthwhile investigating if you want a new LMS.”

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About CourseMill 4.1

CourseMill Learning Management System allows the delivery, management, and tracking of online learning across your organisation. CourseMill is up and running in a day and delivers immediate results. CourseMill Learning Management System 4.1 offers such features as:
• Automated student enrolment
• Single click course upload
• Quick installation
• Customisable interface
• Blended learning support
• Smart bookmarking
• Custom reporting
• Status, scores, interactions, and gradebook reporting
• Instant importing
• Helpful administration tools
• Instant messaging
• Live chat
• Internal email
• Minimal system requirements
• Centralised environment
• Convenient search and sortable lists
• Simple document posting and sharing
• Bulk enrolment
• Extensive database compliance

About Trainer1

Trainer1 is one of the UK’s leading independent e-learning specialists, creating sophisticated courseware for learning. It works in a number of areas including:
• Creating custom-built e-learning solutions
• Supplying e-learning consultancy to make clients self-sufficient in servicing their e-learning needs – especially in terms of embedded and workflow learning
• Operating as a ‘tools warehouse’ for tools used by Trainer1’s clients

It has lengthy experience in computer delivered learning. In particular, Trainer1 develops, supplies and supports:
• Authoring tools - for the creation of content, meeting SCORM, AICC, LRN, XML, and QTI standards.
• Learning and Knowledge Management tools - for the management and distribution of content, including accreditation and reporting of data within existing databases.
• Delivery systems for workflow learning - CSL™.
• Tools and libraries to create multimedia content, including image editors, easy to use Flash production tools, libraries of sound, graphics and animation.
• Specialised training events to assist trainers become self sufficient in e-learning design and production.
• Development services in the creation and maintenance of learning content.

Trainer1’s client list includes international major corporations such as ABN AMRO, Kraft Foods, Deutsche Post (DHL) and Mitsubishi Corporation, along with clients including DCLG (formerly the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) in the UK, the Department for International Development, and the UK’s Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability, along with many municipal authorities.

Trainer1 is privately owned and remains a small, friendly company providing high quality product combined with personal service to Blue Chip Companies, as well as small and medium sized enterprises. Trainer1 is a member of many e-learning organisations, and Neil Lasher, Trainer1’s managing director is a committee member of the ELN and President (in 2006) of the Global Network of ASTD UK. He also works with standards bodies to ensure technology is meeting the needs of users worldwide, as well as the guidelines determined by the governing groups in the e-learning industry.

Further information from:
Neil Lasher, Trainer1, 00 44 (0) 20 7264 4844
Bob Little, Bob Little Press & PR, 00 44 (0) 1727 860405

www.trainer1.com