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Skillsoft Acquires Element K for $110 Million

Corporate eLearning Strategies and Development

The acquisition adds to SkillSoft's existing offerings in learning content and learning platform technology through the addition of Element K's complementary offerings in e-learning content, virtual labs, ILT print materials and custom development services."

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Phew! Reflecting on #ASTD10

Learning Visions

Talking content As always, it was great to connect with Thomas Stone (@ThomasStone) of ElementK and hear what they’re up to with off-the-shelf content and LMSs. I like his approach to training, “We create leadership packages – tools and resources for managers based on situational needs.” (He And I mean that most sincerely.

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Content – Change the Narrative

eLearning 24-7

At one time, it was the biggest brand out there, and a vendor who bought up other well-known content providers such as NetG and ElementK. Actually, let me re-state that, because back in the day, ElementK published Microsoft Office content that was highly engaging and interactive and IMO the best Office content I had ever seen.

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The LMS Debate rides again

Clark Quinn

Yes, Dave Wilkins of Learn.com and Tom Stone of Element K have already argued that the label is still needed in the marketplace, but I’m really trying to shift the way people think about what their role is, and to me using the label LMS is a major barrier to shifting out of the comfort zone.

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Manager Training Online Courses

Tony Karrer

Thus far I've looked at Element K, SkillSoft, Vital Learning, Ninth House, and Achieve Global. I received an inquiry from someone I know, and I'm hoping people who read this blog can make suggestions. I'm looking for vendors who supply off-the-shelf training for basic manager skills such as, time management and delegation.

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ERP LMSs – Do you really need one?

eLearning 24-7

The only other power was Skillsoft, who went an acquisition spree (RIP NetG and Element K). Learn.com started out as an LMS (yuck) but saw the future and moved to selling courses and content. We are talking in the stone age for the industry. Frankly, the money was in the content, the system a here you go.

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Top 5 K–12 EdTech Solution Companies in 2023

Hurix Digital

Apart from e-learning platforms, Hurix Digital also offers assessment and proctoring solutions to help educational institutions evaluate the students’ genuine academic progress and proficiency level.