http://www.accessplanit.comRSS Feed of all AccessPlanIT Blog PostsRSSviaXmlTextWriter v1.0en-gbhttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/05/2013/Course-booking-software-helps-universities-and-colleges-attract-part-time-and-CPD-students--With an increasing number of international students applying to conduct further study in the UK and more and more potential UK students taking the learning whilst working option parttime study and CPD is a lucrative market for many well established universities and colleges Are you in a position to maximise this opportunitynbsp How do you go about attracting these students promoting your courses and selling your university or college benefits to make it their most attractive choice Here are THREWed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/05/2013/How-Training-Management-Software-supports-Globalised-Uniformity Localised businesses are very rapidly becoming a thing ofthe past as companies take full advantage of progress in communications andinfrastructure to enter new markets and create new opportunities Whilst theseopportunities are seen as positive by many globalisation does have a sting inits tail creating new challenges for business leaders How can you stay aheadof the gamePrenhall highlight the 3 main challenges for Human Resource Departments as1 Having the right skills where they are needed2 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/04/2013/Employee-engagement--Smart-organisations-utilise-training-management-systems-to-help-gain-a-competitive-advantageIts a wellknown fact that an engaged workforce can reap benefits for an organisation Due to this I found it particularly astonishing to read details of employee engagement levels being a t a record low One would presume that in this economic climate every employer would be keen to gain maximum ROI in all areas surely this includes the workforcenbsp What can we do to help reverse this trend and get the best return from our most important assetsWorkplace Savings and Benefits News highlighted reseTue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/03/2013/Short-Course-Management-Systems-for-Colleges-and-UniversitiesThe UK short course market is extensive with numerous niche opportunities many supported by the year on year increase in international students and delegates The UK Council for International Student Affairs UKCISA recently reported a 2 growth in nonUK students in Higher Education during 2012 and this seems set to continue in 2013With a minimum cost of 9000 per year to attend university full time no wonder the debate continues on the merits of vocational qualification vs university educationnbsp Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/03/2013/Clever-use-of-technology--how-accessplanit-s-learning-management-software-can-be-used-and-abusedTechnology simply cant sit still Ideas are built on existing ideas and the more technology we create the easier it becomes to develop our existing technology It is an endless journey The first computer was essentially a superfast counting machine and to a certain extent still is most computer processes are based on a particular arrangement of 1s and 0s And yet humans have taken this machine and in the modern day used it to do everything from making coffee to recommending restaurantsWith technolTue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/02/2013/Utilise-training-software-to-cut-costs-and-build-businessAttendees that flocked to the Learning Technologies show 2013 held at the Olympia in London in January wanted to discover the best ways to reduce and contain the costs associated with running a training business or inhouse learning and development team in the current economic climate One of the most effective ways of reducing the costs is to ensure your processes are as streamlined and efficient and accurate as possible For many businesses the only way of achieving this is to introduce new softwWed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/02/2013/How-social-media-has-adapted-itself-for-the-learning-world-Its been an interesting journey for Social Media thus far Thinking back to the heydays of Bebo MySpace and Friendster no one would have predicted its importance in the modern world not to mention its integration into the business worldEven three years ago social media sites were banned from many workplaces whereas now their use is widely encouraged if used in a business capacityIn 2013 we are all connected by social media and the concepts and mechanisms of it have evolved beyond the poking likinWed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/02/2013/2013--year-of-the-blogger---10-ways-blogging-can-maximise-website-traffic-for-your-companyDriving traffic to your companys website has never been so important With every company out there from startup to multinational having a website competition for Google placement is fierce and it is only the most engaging and popular sites that attract trafficA website cannot market itself and without an effective marketing strategy even the best laid out websites can stay desertedIn recent years companies have been looking to content marketing particularly blogging to attract traffic and encouraMon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/02/2013/Remove-human-error--Integrate-Outlook-for-a-real-time-calendarWeve all been there Theres a point during some working days usually between three and four or just before lunchtime where the lines all seem to blur and even the most organised and motivated worker makes a simple mistakeFast forward to the next day where that mistake has caused a centrewide disruption and the blame falls squarely at your door We know that everyone makes mistakes so for years weve built systems to pick up the slack and make sure everything runs more smoothlyIn the modern workplacMon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/01/2013/Can-t-make-the-Learning-and-Technologies-Show-2013--Don-t-worry-On Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 January Europes leading showcase of technology supported workplace learning will take place at Londons Olympia Training management system expert accessplanit will be exhibiting and presenting a seminar session during the show and if youre coming along make sure you pay us a visit Cant make itWhile its difficult to create a complete substitute for attending the twoday show theres no need to miss out completely The good news is that accessplanit is running a series oThu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/01/2013/Three-key-questions-accessplanit-will-tackle-in-Learning-Technologies-sessionVery shortly training administration software expert accessplanit will be exhibiting at Europes leading Learning and Development conference the 14th annual Learning Technologies exhibitionAcross the two days 29 and 30 January Londons Olympia will play host to more than 5000 visitors who will take advantage of priceless networking opportunities and absorb cutting edge information from their choice of over 120 free seminarsHere at accessplanit were particularly excited to be hosting a seminar at Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/01/2013/Software-provides-useful-antidote-for-admin-heavy-JanuaryFor the vast majority January is a difficult month From the poor weather to the countrywide resignation to dieting after the Christmas indulgence there are plenty of reasons why its not the most anticipated time of the year For business one particular struggle is the return to work and the requirement to face all the that can wait until the New Year administrative headachesLuckily for training companies solutions are availableCut out the unnecessary administrationSophisticated training administrThu, 17 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/01/2013/Going-to-the-Learning-and-Technologies-Show-2013--Six-top-tips-on-getting-the-most-from-your-visit-For some time annual conference and exhibition events have been delivering the ideal hunting ground for service providers looking to showcase their latest services and products to their target market and for opportunistic business people to interact with likeminded individuals and buy into the latest ideas and concepts to support them in becoming more effective in their job The Learning and Technologies Show is no different and this year the hosts promise to put on another incredible eventThe coTue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/01/2013/Beating-the-January-blues-with-training-management-softwareWeve all been there Going back to work after an indulgent Christmas and New Year is always tough A bad case the January blues can leave employees feeling demotivated and sluggish especially if nothing has been done to improve the operational efficiency of the business and it becomes evident that last years problems will persist into the New Year Trainers and learning and inhouse teams also not only face the challenge of motivating their own staff but the delegates on their courses But did you knFri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/12/2012/Learning-from-mistakes--Reduce-risk-with-training-software-in-2013An unfortunate inevitability of life is that there will always be risks No matter how wellprepared you are the universe will present you with an infinite number of probabilities and while that means everything might play out exactly how youd like it to some of those probabilities might make you very upset indeedThankfully there are ways to reduce risks so that you neednt worry When it comes to designing and delivering training programmes one particularly useful safety net can be the use of trainThu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/12/2012/A-year-at-accessplanit---our--albeit--brief-review-of-2012The past 12 months have flown past for us at accessplanit We have kept ourselves busy taking on new business moving into a great new purpose built office space in Lancaster checking in with previous clients conducting a customer survey and launching a new helpdesk While its impossible to relay all of the news and updates that happened in 2012 we can offer you some of the highlights Hopefully some of these youll remember If any sound interesting dont hesitate to give us a call all details as usuTue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/12/2012/Software-allows-trainers-to-automate-and-deliver-results-driven-marketingBy making the move from mobile phones to fast food the founder of Carphone Warehouse Charles Dunstone has demonstrated that its possible to transfer business skills into completely new areas The question is are training businesses tuned into thisDunstone will be bringing the fashionable American burger chain Five Guys to Britain Trainers can also exploit their skillset by branching out into other areas but they need to ensure that their business is run in a way that frees them up to do so In todTue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/12/2012/Focus-On--SMS-softwareText messaging is such a common form or communication today and it is no longer restricted to social use between friends and family Theres more to text messaging that bizarre abbreviations and dubious uses of the English language People receive text messages for a number of different reasons whether it be the hospital reminding them about their next appointment the bus company sending an eticket or news and sport updates Believe it or not text messages have been around for 20 years and are thereTue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/12/2012/The-world-s-getting-smaller--so-utilise-tech-and-reach-out-to-new-clientsSince the birth of the internet the world has become a smaller place Whether you own a small startup training firm or a large multinational learning and development business leveraging online to become a global player or a bigger global player should be in your sightsThe world has shrunk and it is now possible for UK training businesses to pick up clients and win business all over the world The popularity and increased sophistication of eLearning packages videoconferencing and online webinars maFri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/12/2012/Four-steps-to-improve-online-presence-and-watch-your-business-grow-Your website will be the first port of call for the majority of potential customers and therefore it is important that it grabs their attention and makes an impact Think of yourself as an online retailer and make your website easy to use and engaging Then translate the hits to your website into business by allowing customers to book courses online there and then This blog will outline the FOUR crucial steps that trainers need to take to direct people towards their website and capture their businThu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/12/2012/Software-allows-trainers-to-automate-and-deliver-results-driven-marketingBy making the move from mobile phones to fast food the founder of Carphone Warehouse Charles Dunstone has demonstrated that its possible to transfer business skills into completely new areas The question is are training businesses tuned into thisDunstone will be bringing the fashionable American burger chain Five Guys to Britain Trainers can also exploit their skillset by branching out into other areas but they need to ensure that their business is run in a way that frees them up to do so In todThu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/11/2012/Training-strategy-for-2013---is-software-a-feature-Treat your training business or inhouse learning and development team to a Christmas present that will keep on giving throughout next year and beyond Unlock the benefits of new technology roll out an effective digital strategy for learning and watch the performance of your business reach record heights in 2013 Sound good Then read onOutlined below are four key ways in which training management software can be used to roll out an effective digital training strategy nbspUsing software to manage anFri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/11/2012/Use-training-management-software-to-hit-the-ground-running-in-2013As the end of the year nudges closer we take a look ahead to 2013 and ask how both training companies and learning and development departments can use software to regulate their spending in the coming yearProviding the Mayans forgot to carry the one it wont be too long until we come hurtling into 2013 by which time businesses will have set up plans for the coming year Itll be a big year for both the training and development departments of businesses and training companies so now is a great time Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/11/2012/eLearning--Will-it-be-the-recession-s-positive-legacy-News that the UKs GDP rose by 1 in its third quarter has increased hopes that the recession may finally be over Of course the Olympic and Paralympic Games as well as the Diamond Jubilee may have inflated the figures somewhat but it is hard to deny that the fastest growth rate in the last five years does provide a chink of the light at the tunnel for businesses We thought now would be a good time to look at the lasting power of products and services borne out of negative economic growth For exampFri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/11/2012/Could-eLearning-software-generate--learning-champions--across-the-business-A centralised training department within an organisation is all well and good but its reach is unlikely to extend across the entire business Can the head of learning and development capture the hearts and minds of every employee with carefully crafted training programmesThe problem with such a centralised approach is that it can be too generic lacking the bespoke training materials that employees and managers from all different parts of the business need for their variety of roles and specialismWed, 21 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/11/2012/Trainers-must-make-their-online-service-customer-friendlyFor over a decade now consumers have been taking to their computers to shop and more and more the internet is taking over the bricks and mortar of high street shops as the preferred method of purchasenbspThe temptation to have items delivered straight to your door with a far greater selection and price range often including online discounts is a difficult one for shoppers to ignore How do online retailers fare on customer service What can trainers offering online booking and payment facilities oTue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/10/2012/Q-n-A--Royal-Brompton-and-Harefield-NHS-TrustAs the largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and among one of the largest in Europe the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust is known for its highly skilled staff many of whom are experts in their chosen fields Learning and Development is key to the success of the trust which until 2009 managed courses using a standard system which was not only inflexible but also incredibly time consuming After a rigorous supplier search the trust appointed accessplanit to provide a learning manaWed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/10/2012/eLearning-technology---equipping-young-people-for-the-workplaceAt this years Labour party conference Ed Miliband passionately outlined plans to give businesses in the UK 1631bn to improve apprenticeship schemes and involve them in the development of new qualifications to better equip school leavers This got us thinking Any initiative focused on the training of young people for business is likely to go down well with those employers looking for ways to recruit the best young talent and develop it The crux of any apprenticeship programme is learning and it wiFri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/10/2012/The-power-of-training-software---motivate-employees-to-learn--It is all very well enrolling employees onto an all singing all dancing training course but it will only be worthwhile if employees are motivated to learn Luckily training software has developed in such a way that it now includes plenty of features to encourage and motivate those undergoing training to succeed and become more valuable assets for the business nbspBy setting goals and performance targets with training management software trainers can inspire employees and empower them to take contTue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/10/2012/How-can-training-software-support-learning-and-development-marketing-campaigns-There are many ways that training companies and learning and development teams can showcase their course programmes but many are not doing enough to draw attention to the valuable services they offer In order to successfully promote services and grow their business trainers and learning teams will need to behave like marketing departments This means grabbing peoples attention by using social media email marketing and engaging and interactive training materials So what role can training managemenThu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/10/2012/Why-trainers-must-adopt-the-mindset-of-online-retailersIn order to grow their business trainers must sell their products and services in the same way that successful online retailers do What is essential is that training companies understand the customer journey which has become more complex and convoluted since the Digital Age Nowadays people may see a tweet which directs them to a site where they make a split decision about making a purchase The majority of todays customers dont have the patience to pick up the phone to get more information about Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/10/2012/Forward-thinking-retailers-use-eLearning-to-maximise-busy-Christmas-periodColder nights darker mornings and every kind of gadget and toy you can think of being launched into the marketplace It must be as Chrissie Hynde once said Christmas time or at least it is for retailers as they gear up for the busiest period of their yearThose that dont get their fair share of the Christmas turkey are unlikely to report an increase of sales and revenue at the end of the financial year What can you do to ensure your staff have the edge over retailing rivals this Christmas and helMon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/09/2012/The-evolution-of-learning-and-development---are-you-at-the-cutting-edge-We all learn every day without even thinking about it whether we are taking a new route to work or using a new mobile phone Now for the exciting part Tapping into peoples capacity for subliminal learning via technology is becoming increasingly important for inhouse training teams as well as training providersTechnology is constantly adapting and evolving allowing us to immerse ourselves in information from different sources We are under constant pressure to adapt with the pace of technology and Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/09/2012/Back-to-basics--Where-could-eLearning-fit-into-your-business-Almost every journey of exploration starts with the internet and more and more often eLearning is being heralded as an effective way of delivering training to staff Is eLearning as effective as facetoface training sessions or is it just part of the digital tsunami sweeping the nationIn order to address this question properly it is important to reiterate what eLearning is and why it has such a prominent place in the training environmentnbsp What is eLearningnbspnbspnbsp eLearning has been adoptedThu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/09/2012/Energise-and-engage-retail-employees-with-technology-driven-learning-contentA retail environment provides a great arena in which to reap the benefits of technologygenerated learning content This is because historically classroom based training in customer service has been quite formal and templated in its creation with this being the case how can retailers expect their workforce to get truly energised and excited by the learning on offerOften held offsite in conference centres it may have also been difficult for participants to get to Another drawback especially in theWed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/09/2012/Could-eLearning-be-the-tonic-for-boosting-customer-service-standards-Today good customer service is not an added extra or a nice to have its a necessity Consumers simply vote with their feet if theyre subjected to poor oneonone service Put plainly its essentialTake this as a potential scenario A small to medium sized business 200strong experiences sales drops over the course of two months The board is struggling to understand why until a member witnesses the levels of customer service your staff are providing There isnt anything strikingly wrong with their questiMon, 03 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/08/2012/The-importance-of-a-fully-customised-learning-management-systemWhether its a new car a summer holiday or a train ticket to Scotland these days you can customise pretty much anything you buy Companies are adding more and more choice to the products and services they offer so that we the consumer feel as though were getting something extra special And because I like certain tyres on my car a villa in walking distance to the beach and train seat with a power point for my laptop the worlds a better place for itThis culture of customisation hasnt stopped in theTue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/07/2012/Survey-says--How-to-utilise-training-software-to-determine-what-employees-WANT-to-learnIn challenging economic times the need for motivated and welltrained employees has kept the training industry booming but in order to maintain development in a costeffective pattern organisations must initially understand how and what employees want to learnCommunicating to your entire workforce and asking them about their learning preferences can be done with the click of a few buttons and the right software By using Training Management Software the process of surveying employees is automated aMon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/07/2012/What-is-stopping-you-making-the-classroom-to-eLearning-shift-Learning how its changed over the yearsBack in the day you had the blackboard at the front of the classroom with chalk and board rubbers These were then replaced with the revolutionary white board and markers which at the time were the height of technological advancementAs with all advancements they soon slowed down and were eventually overtaken by interactive whiteboards which encouraged more independent study and promoted presentation skills Today the future is again even brighter with some scThu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/07/2012/Using-tech-to-stay-touch--How-the-80-20-rule-can-apply-to-training-In 1906 an Italian economist called Vilfredo Pareto stated that 80 of the land was owned by 20 of the population In recent years this ratio has been applied to sales because its commonly thought that 80 of your sales are generated from 20 of clients With far fewer costs associated with retaining custom and building on that custom it becomes clear why nurturing the clients you do have is imperative So after you have completed your training how do you find out what your client thought Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/07/2012/Q-n-A--Retail-group-answers-questions-six-months-after-selecting-Course-ManagerAt the tail end of 2011 Irish retail group Musgrave Group which manages 670 stores including Budgens and Mace opted for the accessplanit Course Manager Software to support instore training of employees The retail group wanted greater control over which training programmes were becoming oversubscribed and wanted to hand booking control back to their employees with online course booking software Now six months down the track accessplanit has had a chance to talk with Musgrave about the impact thThu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/07/2012/Beep-beep--using-SMS-text-messaging-for-instant-audience-captureThey may have spawned the most annoying sounds in the world and there is every chance they will eventually stop humans from interacting facetoface all together but one thing you cant deny is that everyone has a mobile phone Here are some key texting facts that have come out of a report in the US recently by marketer Allen Crawley in one day alone over 58bn messages are sent and received Whats even more surprising is that nearly all 97 are opened More than eight out of ten 83 of those texts are Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/06/2012/Euro-2012--The-impact-of-technology-in-football-s-development--and-why-training-is-close-behindIt was a traumatic evening Penaltiesagain After a traumatic time in Kiev that saw England suffer defeat at the hands of the Italians in the European Championships quarterfinal its now time for the autopsy what on earth went wrongHelping this necessary process is technology Teams can call upon video replays and accurate stat reporting to see exactly which areas of weakness let them down This kind of intelligent investigative work is only possible because of technology In the trainingThu, 28 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/06/2012/Stepping-into-the-digital-world---why-did-you-make-the-software-switch-The TEN most popular reasons the trainers decide to implement training software any of these resonate with you and your training company For some its to save money for others its to save valuable time Sometimes its just because businesses want to embrace the digital world Whatever the reason more and more training companies are facing up to the fact that sophisticated Course Registration Softwarenbspis available today that can transform the daily operation of the business for the better of couTue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/06/2012/When-trainers-scale-up--How-software-can-help-you-cope-with-business-upsurge- When trainers scale up How software can help you cope with business upsurge Picture this your relatively small but successful training company has just won a massive pitch to work with the technology giant Apple who was listed as the worlds most valuable company last week by Forbes magazine Right so youre thinking how many employees are we talking The figure is a modest 65000 and your task is to provide a suite of learning and development across the board A nice headache to Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/06/2012/accessplanit-insight--The-training-software-development-cycleDeveloping the kind of software and technological tools that allow training companies to streamline their processes and reduce back office administrative tasks and in turn free up their time to create then deliver great learning content is no easy taskAs a training management software business were always being tasked to come up with the solutions to challenges that companies in the learning and development industry are facing administration overload not managing customers effectively wanting toThu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/06/2012/Feature-of-the-month--accessplanit-clients-enjoy-credit-control-automation-enhancements-Specialist software for training companies provider accessplanit has includes financial assistance features with automated credit control within training management software Sales training companies help businesses to boost their profit and revenue while leadership training experts show company executives how they can get more from the workforce and motivate individuals effectively Invoicing debt collection and managing cash flow These do not tend to appear on a trainers list of skills and experThu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/06/2012/Three-months-to-go--People-management-challenges-the-Olympic-Committee-could-still-faceMuch has been said about the athletes and their preparation levels Much has also been said about the building of new stadia to house the biggest sporting event in the world but little has been mentioned to date about the gigantic people management task that the Olympic Committee has been facing in the run up to the London 2012 GamesThe committee face some classic people management challenges namelyNeed to upskill a large number of individualsWorking with a large number across a large geographicaFri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/05/2012/Training-company-implements-online-booking--what-happens-now-Training management software provider accessplanit completes its series of insights into online booking with a look at how trainers can get the very best from their system once it has been implemented Welcome to the world of eCommerce Your training company has launched itself into the global market with an online booking system yesterday you sold training programmes to anyone who calls into the office today you are exposed to anyone using the internet Sounds great but the journey into the worldFri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/05/2012/Online-booking--How-trainers-can-benefit-PLUS-what-to-consider-at-at-launchMore and more training companies are opting for online booking to liberate themselves from the administrative shackles that have always been synonymous with the training industryThere seems little point in explaining what online booking is It has become such a popular functionality in modern day society that youd be pushed to find any chain retailer that doesnt offer its customers the chance to buy online More often than not its actively encouraged with loyalty schemes and costcutting options ThMon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/05/2012/Get-with-the-times--Modernising-the-learning-and-development-functionLearning and development remains one of the key focus points of the modern day HR function The mutual benefits of training employees and upskilling have been well documented Retention rates rise motivation is bolstered and productivity heads in the exactly the same direction Today the question is this what role is technology playing in developing this critical feature of HR and perhaps more importantly what do the forward thinking departments actually look like in 2012Many have implemented elemeMon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/05/2012/Training-software-provider-accessplanit-announces--strong-start-to-Olympic-year-Training software house accessplanit looks back over the first few months of a busy and successful 2012 The first quarter of 2012 as predicted at the end of 2011 was a busy and successful period of growth and new business for training management software house accessplanit With new recruits settling into their roles within the business new offices and a range of new clients coming on board between January and April 2012 the first quarter has exceeded expectation according to Dave Evans commerciaTue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/04/2012/Why-is-blogging-such-a-crucial-ingredient-in-training-marketing-mix-The vast majority of training companies have grasped the fact that content is an incredibly valuable ingredient when it comes to developing a marketing strategy that wins new business and fresh leads As we clearly outline in our current whitepaper report which you can download here content can come in many different forms though online blogging is probably the most recognisable Why is blogging so important Blogging is the most informal of the content types and allows the writer the freedom to Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/04/2012/Honest-feedback--Why-the-traditional-happy-sheet-is-so-last-yearOK so sometimes it might be hard to take but we all know the truth If you want to improve at something and be sure that you are performing at your very best you need to accept some good oldfashioned honest feedback once in a whileWhile training content is crucial its nothing without expert delivery which is why trainers need to be constantly fishing for feedback from those around them its the one way they can be sure they are hitting the right spots when training and squeezing on those painpointThu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/04/2012/Boost-client-base-with-discount-strategies-for-training-decision-makersSometimes all customers need is a gentle nudge and although most of us associate deals with the local supermarket there is something to be said for training providers who are proactive enough to make discount strategies work for them Every training company has absolute faith in their products and services if they dont theres little point in them being in business They know that their training content will transform the performance of individuals at work and that if companies were to only give tThu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/03/2012/Head-in-the-clouds--What-cloud-computing-means-to-the-training-industryYou may well have heard the expression but never really stuck around too long to find out what it means when it comes to training management software Well now is your chance because this article looks at what cloud computing is and how it should be impacting your training or course provision business Just as the satellite navigation system condemned the road map to the boot of the car and the iPod has ensured that CD collections are becoming less and less common cloud computing allows businesseFri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/03/2012/Five-ways-trainers-can-ensure-a-high-standard-in-customer-service-Effective customer service should be a must for all trainers and course providers and getting it right could be easier than you think Sophisticated training management software has the functionality to support any business with a keen eye on customer service so read on to find out how Weve all done it you call up a customer service line to be confronted with a ten minute queue and then a barrage of irrelevant questions You finally get to the end and the line goes dead You call back only to be puTue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/03/2012/Training-Management-Software-Surgery--Does-growth-have-to-run-in-parallel-with-admin- I head up a growing training business and while growth is always welcome especially in challenging economic times it brings its own problems One of these problems is around administration because bringing on a new client means heaps of paperwork and often an extra pair of hands in the office to cope with the added workload Is there any way we can reduce the admin burden and grow in size at the same time Or is it always the case that the two move in parallel to one another Managing Director of sMon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/03/2012/How-online-surveys-could-open-new-doors-for-training-companies While training management software may be useful in reducing the amount of admin that trainers have to deal with it can also be a crucial part of the marketing function too Online surveys are growing in popularity and heres why trainers should be tuned into them and some useful tips on generating content Once running surveys to identify market trends and reveal interesting patterns of behaviour was the exclusive right of major corporations The corporate giants that not only had a voice that peoWed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/03/2012/Google--and-the-training-world---what-is-it-and-how-can-it-benefit-a-training-management-system-strategy-Its now been some time since the launch of Google and while there has been significant numbers setting up accounts theres still some debate about whether it will take hold in quite the same way as Facebook and Twitter What certainly isnt in doubt however is how much emphasis the tech giant Google is placing on it as a key driver for their business So even if youre not entirely convinced of its value Google is so this is a platform well worth investing some time and working into your training maMon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/02/2012/Meet-Jenna-Culshaw--accessplanit-s-latest-recruitShortly after they have got themselves settled in to their new surroundings new recruits to accessplanit are being tasked with some pretty tough questions to answer In this short Q and A you can get to know our latest addition Jenna Culshaw who has joined the support team Jenna talks about music that sounds like RAWRR getting stuck in at accessplanit and futile efforts to resist the iPhones brilliance 1 Can you tell us some more about your new role at accessplanit Im based in support but will beWed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/02/2012/Five-reasons-training-providers-should-be-using-TwitterLike it or not social media channels are here to stay and training providers should by now have some sort of strategy in place to ensure that they are getting the most from their channels of choice While there is plenty of choice when it comes to social media certain platforms lend themselves to the training industry and Twitter is one such channel For many Twitter is for celebrities and people with far too much to say for themselves but for the savvy marketers its a social media option that exMon, 13 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/01/2012/accessplanit-looks-ahead-to-2012Growth product development user groups and exhibitions accessplanit looks ahead to 2012Now that January is well underway and the festive break feels like a distant memory its important to concentrate on what is coming up rather than what has already passed though when youve had an incredible year as we did in 2011 its sometimes tempting to occasionally glance back This year however is shaping up to be just as impressive with growth and product development top of the list for the rest of the yeaMon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/01/2012/Six-top-tips-on-getting-the-most-from-your-visit-to-Learning-Technologies- For some time annual conference and exhibition events have been delivering the ideal hunting ground for service providers looking to showcase their latest services and products to their target market and for opportunistic business people to interact with likeminded individuals and buy into the latest ideas and concepts to support them in becoming more effective in their job The Learning and Technologies Show is no different and this year the hosts promise to put on another incredible event TheThu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/12/2011/Bucking-the-trend--accessplanit-on-course-for-recruitment-and-expansion-into-2012-At a time when job cuts pay freezes and economic turmoil have become the topical norm for newspaper headlines some businesses have refused to allow the challenging environment to hamper growth and have endeavoured to unearth new ways to develop products deliver them to the market and persistently generate new interestOne such business is Lancashires accessplanit the software house working directly with training companies course providers and inhouse training departments within organisations The Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/12/2011/10-things-killed-by-technology--in-the-training-industry--New ideas innovation creativity and of course technology will always attract a suspicious eye from those who are simply content with the way things are already being done whether thats at work or at home Modernisations supporters however are more often than not perfectly capable of drowning out these apprehensive cries and today technology is continuing to reshape the way the worldnbspmoves forward every single day Though while we bask in the glory of all things tech it is suitable sometimes to Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/12/2011/accessplanit-talks-to-University-of-Arts-London-18-months-after-integrating-Course-Manager-While were very good at keeping you well up to date with new clients each time they sign up to work with us here at accessplanit were not so good at reporting on progress Needless to say our cutting edge software delivers every time for our clients though once in a while we realise it would be good to share development with everyone else So with this in mind we have caught up with the University of Arts London you may remember reading our case study on them click here if not and got a better ideWed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/10/2011/Now-e-learning-emerges-as-smart-choice-in-phone-custom-warFollowing the death of Steve Jobs the war for smartphone custom took a respectful and wellearned break from its assault onto global markets However the battle is back on and with news this week emerging that Samsung has managed to pull ahead of Apple in sale numbers shows that there is no time to waste The question is what can these businesses do to stay ahead of the pack especially coming into the crucial festive period Well interestingly there is a clear link here to online training because ChFri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/10/2011/What-training-managers-can-learn-from-fashion-s-latest-online-ventureIt should come as no surprise that the fashion industry is at the forefront when it comes to integrating technology into business fashion relies on being extremely responsive and reacting to new levels of demand and technology offers complete support in this arena Thats why I was interested but not shocked to read about the latest venture by Debenhams The retailer has launched a range of virtual popup shops across the UK and those interested just turn up download an app to their iPad or iPhone Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/10/2011/Online-booking-offers-training-providers-access-to-the-new-24/7-audienceIn a world where everything is 24 hours from the news to food shopping and from sport to entertainment I often wonder why more businesses arent prepared to take the leap and be open for every single second of the year Then it dawns on me we all have personal lives and perhaps like to have some sort of boundary between the working hours and the nonworking ones Its no great surprise and Im not unearthing any great news when I say that the biggest influencer over this 24 hour culture is technology Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/10/2011/Marketing-goes-social-and-generates-perfect-arguement-for-online-bookingOnline social networks are proving the perfect space for brand messaging as marketers shift their strategies and up their ad spend on these social sites As advertisers harness all the potential that social media can offer is your training company lacking a little online oomphnbspThe entertainment and food and drink sectors seem particularly keen to tap this online resource as they are now buying the bulk of adverts on Facebook In fact the volume of ad impressions bought by companies in these secWed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/10/2011/Everyone-s-connected--Blackberry-breakdown-highlights-popularity-of-tech-platforms-Since when does Blackberry messenger and email service going down make headline news Well now it would seem because yesterday Monday when Blackberrys functions took a wellearned break there was sudden and widespread uproar You know when something carries weight in the news because it comes at you from all angles and yesterday the news wires were alive with the news that people across the world were for a very short period in the grand scheme of things anyway disconnected Technology has reshaped Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/10/2011/Thanks-Steve--Apple-touches-the-global-brands--and-sends-clear-message-to-training-worldFor a business that relies on cutting edge technology to ensure that we stay ahead of the game and front of mind for our clients it would be impossible not to mention the passing of Steve Jobs this week He captained the team that actually changed the way we communicate such is the power of technology todayIf the digital age had to have a central midfield maestro the one brand that pushes industry forward and keeps the general public eager for more it would have to be Apple Research this week hasFri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/10/2011/As-recruitment-goes-social--how-can-training-get-web-savvy-Were pleased to report a recent new hire here at accessplanit a brilliant new software developer wholl be joining our team in the coming weeksnbsp Whats interesting about this particular new recruit is that we found him via social networking site Twitter Obviously recruitment through online methods is not a new revelation recruiters and job hunters have been using websites and online job boards for years However social media is increasingly playing a role in how companies recruit their staff SoFri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/09/2011/Banks-respond-top-tech-demand--so-where-is-the-training-industry-While the banking industry may not seem the logical starting point for lessons in building business and sustainable growth oddly enough I think the training world could learn a thing or two particularly where technology is concernedAccording to a recent report from Cable and Wireless Worldwide since the start of the credit crunch customer demands relating to online banking customer service and trust have increased More and more users are demanding immediate and direct control of their money andWed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/09/2011/The-car-in-front-is-getting-social--and-training-is-getting-left-behindToyota has really leapt on the social media juggernaut recently by teaming up with cloud computing provider Salesforcecom to create a social network thats specifically designed for Toyota drivers and their cars and this for me is highend use of social media and technology at the moment Its all about creating a network a safe place for a community to congregate share ideas and learn more about a companys products and services And this lends itself incredibly well to the training worldnbspSo readWed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/09/2011/What-your-training-business-can-learn-from-haute-couture-Embracing new technology is essential for any industry to progress and with technology and webbased services advancing and expanding so rapidly it would be foolish not to jump on its potentialnbspThis week saw the world of highend designer fashion enter the digital age Leading fashion brand Burberry recognised the power influence and scope of the Twittersphere and has really used it to its advantagenbspThe fashion industry is fastpaced constantly changing and evolving so it makes sense for it tWed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/09/2011/As-the-kids-learn-programming--is-your-business-tech-ready-Noone should ever take criticism lightly especially when it is connected with technology and especially when that criticism comes from Googles head honcho Eric Schmidt Schmidt has claimed that Britains school IT curriculum is in need of a long overdue overhaul saying that it was throwing away its computer heritage by teaching kids how to use software without giving them any insight into how its created In light of these remarks employers and the government have joined together in launching the BFri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/09/2011/Google-s-plans-to-harness-the-power-of-e-learning-Without wanting to heap too much praise on Google this week it is interesting to see the innovative techfirm in the papers for reasons other than a new product launch This time around the search engine is taking inspiration from its status as a global ultrasuccessful content provider to improve its own internal development strategyAny training professionals out there with both feet still firmly in the nondigital world take notenbsp Googles search engine processes one billion searches daily whileFri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/09/2011/e-book-technology-shows-HR-providers-the-way-forwardThe traditional image of the bookworm has changed No longer content with the shelves of the library or the local bookstore theyre now searching online for the latest ebooks and buying in ever greater numbers In fact like most other industries the publishing industry has completely transformed itself since the advent of the internet And why shouldnt it the way that its target market behaves has changed as a growing number of readers have shifted the way they carry out the ageold hobby Publishing Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/09/2011/Could-E-Learning-be-the-safety-net-retailers-have-been-looking-for-Electrical goods retailer Dixons has seen some dwindling sales statistics this year and has claimed theyre suffering from a fragile trading environment Compared with last years figures likeforlike sales in the UK and Irish Republic fell by 9 and by 10 on a total sales basis but for companies that thrive on the bringing the latest technology to the general public Im surprised they havent jumped on the opportunity to maximise ELearning and develop instore understanding of productsAdmittedly due tThu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/09/2011/UK-riots--Children-of-the--technological--revolution-can-never-be-silencedNow that it seems the rioting behaviour that consumed the UK public for days on end is finally behind us its time to reflect The government has to show that it is taking action and for the home secretary this meant calling in the leaders of social networking sites and telecommunication firms to discuss how they will stop the scaling up of violent action in such a short space of time should the problem ever occur again What shortsightedness It simply highlights how out of touch some ministers andFri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/09/2011/Blackpool-successfully-blends-technology-with-traditionLiving and working in Lancashire its great to see the newly revamped Blackpool Tower reopen this week with what look like some incredible new features that will attract even more tourists to this iconic British town It has seemed as though Blackpools appeal has waned over the past few years but hopefully this move can inject some new life into the area Just like the football teams short but sweet stay in the top division this great attractions rebirth will keep Blackpool in the publics mind Its Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/08/2011/New-generation-of-customers-are-embracing-technology--are-you-If ever there was a time that you would hear the old adage things were different in my day it will be today because new research has been released showing that today children are more likely to read text messages and emails than they are a fictional bookAnd whether you like it or not this research covered around 18000 school children and is clearly a fair reflection on the future generation Whats more while this kind of survey is an excuse for the older generation to grumble and complain about hWed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/08/2011/BA-show-how-to-keep-it-personal-with-new-technologyIn our latest whitepaper there is one section that covers some of the misconceptions associated with introducing new and innovative technology and digital ideas into business One of those was that the allimportant personal touch was being lost because technology was making it easier and easier for companies to channel their customers online rather than deal with them facetoface Im not sure that any company would introduce technology if it was going to alienate customers they would surely only evTue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/08/2011/UK-riots--What-can-training-learn-from-technology-use-Social media though technology as a whole has had a bit of rough press this week Much of the rioting that escalated from Tottenham in London right the way up to Manchester and beyond was made possible by the likes of Facebook Twitter and handheld mobile devices Would the social scars be as deep if technology was not so readily available Well perhapsEach day however I work with training companies that are looking to embrace new technology and use it to benefit their business and profit levels so Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/08/2011/BA-utilises-digital-platform-to-reach-out-to-key-audienceBritish Airways has some serious bridges to build between itself and the British public From high profile pay freezes to benefit cuts and from industrial action to flight delays the flagship carrier has not been a firm favourite for some time However news that emerged last week has certainly helped its public profile because BA is to recruit 800 new pilots by 2016 and provide funding so the flying talent is not exclusively generated from the social elite What a nice idea But it wasnt the idea thMon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/08/2011/Technology-builds-bridges-between-fans-and-football--despite-resistanceDespite technology and sport being whether they like it or not joint at the hip these days the opening day of the football league a day for fresh starts and new beginnings proved to be something of a false start in terms of football technology All business today just like sport has links with technology organisational leaders have progressed and developed the way they operate and provide their services whether thats in the shape of email marketing via specialist software that tracks the success Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/08/2011/Whitehall-and-Edinburgh-Fringe-make-progress-with-new-technologySeeing the traditional establishment and the old way of doing things shift to the new and innovative always catches my eye and when you work in the technology business its always something worth talking about The Times reliable as ever for the technology stories has picked up on two establishments this week that probably havent been too ITfriendly over the years but have now shown the type of progression that all of us here at accessplanit would like to see the training industry adopt or shouldTue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/08/2011/iPhone-automation-could-prove-positive-for-workersAnyone who was trying to ignore the technological revolution can try no more Its futile As the news filtered in that the gadget of the past few years the iPhone is to be manufactured by robots in part at least I could almost hear the small corner of ITresisting traditionalists throwing down their weapons and reluctantly wandering across to the other side the war is over and the battle is wonThere is a serious side to the story of a million robots replacing human workers who are carrying out mundWed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/08/2011/Trainers-could-learn-from-struggling-Gap-s-IT-focused-strategyI wrote a couple of weeks ago about some of the misconceptions associated with technology that still linger with intent around the training industry and one of the key points that many struggle to come to grips with is around cost And I think perhaps this is just as much our fault as the provider of the technology as you the training providerWhen we market technology we always bang on about the cost savings you can streamline admin teams and save huge amounts is a firm favourite However much lesTue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/07/2011/Man-Booker-Prize-highlights-changing-behaviour-of-consumerAnother indication that technology is not only reshaping the way things get done these days but also the way that we behave was welldocumented this week in the nominations for the annual Man Booker prize storyNominees have been announced and like most information these days they can be found with a quick search of the internet The competitions digital links go further than the shortlist appearing online though In what has been dubbed the first Kindle Summer the shortlist has been announced with Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/07/2011/Training-companies-must-take-note-of-manufacturing-successThere will be some sore yet no doubt buoyant and optimistic heads wandering around the British manufacturing industry this week Closing a new client deal is always something to celebrate but when the contract is worth something in the region of 40 billion its time to blow the dust off that Champagne bottle thats been tormenting nbspyou for years patiently waiting for the good news that never seemed to arriveWhats interesting for me about the American Airlines deal that has been struck is the objSat, 23 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/07/2011/Technology-signals-positive-change--so-stay-on-trackNetwork Rail has believe it or not been in the news for more than one reason this week The reason its trending as they say on Twitter for many people this week is because of the potential industrial action that could place after it gaps in pay between men and women were exposed Bad news But the other perhaps less known reason its hitting the headlines is down to the fact that Network Rail has decided to yank itself into the 21 Century and completely modernise the way it manages the railwaysThe iThu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/07/2011/Training-software---the-good-news-is-finally-creeping-outIt seems that the good news stories are finally getting out after Cable amp Wireless announced that it had made more than 1631m cost savings since introducing IT to support staff learning within the business An incredible sum of money to save for any business and a great advert for the industry that were working inWe hear the good stories all the time our clients simply wouldnt work with us if we werent saving them money But our research has shown that the vast majority of companies are still noThu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/07/2011/Blended-approach-to-IT-should-satisfy-the-training-puristsThe technological age has once again been accused of tradition bashing this time handwriting after The Times reported longhand is to make way for typing in Indiana schools and while there may be stronger consequences for children not learning to write effectively than for training managers not to have an online booking form this is one struggle that I can relate toIn the article End of the line for pens as schools embrace digital age champions of handwriting are wheeled out to support the necessWed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/02/2011/Learning-Commerce-On-The-RiseOver the past year or so we have had many organisations contact us as they are looking to transfer existing classroom based courses into e learning or by supplementing classroom courses with elearning The difficulty all these organisation have faced is finding a solution that will enable them to upload sell and deliver elearning through their website without requiring a huge investment or specialist technical knowledgenbspnbsp This demand led to us creating a new edition of the LMS nbspnbsp acceThu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/01/2011/Composica-wins--I-didn-t-know-it-was-possible--awardComposica accessplanits rapid elearning authoring tool has won an elearning 247 awardnbspin the category I didnt know it was possibleComposica was selected as the winner for its unique functionality set which includesSocial Learning Content Authoring ToolProject blog comments amp RSS feeds keeping authors connectedRLOsGame based learningDynamic Task lists task reports and audit trailsAssessment tool built inSCORM 200412 compliantBlogs can be embedded into coursescontentRatingsMashups Google charFri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/09/2010/Training-Management-Software---do-more-with-less-The definition of efficiency savings is providing and maintaining your existing level of services at lower cost nbspAccessPlanits Training Management Software will ensure you do more with less and will increase your efficiency savings throughSignificantly reduced administrative burden and cost achieved through automation Convenient 247 customer access for booking and online payment Increased conversion rate through your website resulting in increased sales Reduced cost of bookings Automated billMon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/07/2010/Key-points-to-consider-when-selecting-an-e-learning-toolThere are thousands of elearning solutions online alloffering a quick fix solution to your software problems Whether you arelooking for health and safety elearning courses or information technologycourses for programmes such as Word or Excel you will find plenty of coursesonline but which one is the right one for you At AccessPlanIT we have been scouring the web and testing the best tools online to give you somefeedback on what elearning software products will work for you The team know thatcustThu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/07/2010/Keeping-You-re-Customers-HappyFollowing the hugely positive results of our recent customer service survey weve taken it upon ourselves to share some of the secrets to our successCustomer support is essential to keeping your business going and your customers loyal While every company has their own way of showing it there are always the essential rules to keeping your clients and customers super happy with the services you provide If you are looking to improve your customer support or looking to start a new business and need tMon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/06/2010/Four-Strategies-To-Help-SMB-s-Leverage-eLearningBelow is a terrific article from Elearning Magazine for SMB and Franchise Owners who want to rapidly leapfrog their competitors via affordable SaaS Solutions Take note as your organization can become a performance leaderOnDemand Learning and Performance Solutions Can Improve Your Ability to Tackle Learning Challenges Small and midsize businesses SMBs are joining the elearning and performance revolution in rapid succession The streamlined approach to elearning offered by softwareasaservice SaaS mWed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/05/2010/Key-Benefits-of-an-Online-Course-Booking-SystemIts the 21 st century an era of wireless connectivity touchscreen technology and automation is at its peak Yet many companies still fail to recognise the benefits of such technologies that when embraced within your business are proven to streamline operations and improve efficiency throughout Online booking systems are becoming increasingly prevalent in todays society across various industries the training sector in particular provides a whole host of online booking benefits for companies and coWed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/05/2010/E-learning-bridges-the-gap-between-the-classroom-and-the-workplaceElearning is dead long live Elearning We say this because Elearning has become so prevalent in todays society it has overwhelmingly bridged the gap between workbased learning and traditional classroom courses to offer the ultimate learning experience What in essence is thought of as Elearning or Social Learning is actually being practised each and every day through facetoface teachingThere are several ways in which this has happenednbspnbsp Social Media ToolsSites such as Youtube Facebook and TwSun, 23 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/blog/post/05/2010/Cloud-Computing-Continues-To-Prosper-In-the-UKCloud computing is a particular trending topic in the technology world at present and its little wonder why More and more businesses across the UK are cottoning on to its benefits as the technology which currently accounts for around 75 of the 1638 billion UK software market becomes increasingly mainstreamAround half a billion pounds is spent on cloud computing each year by UK companies of all shapes and sizes and researchers believe this figure will double within two years meaning more consumeWed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT