http://www.accessplanit.comRSS Feed of the latest Access PlanIT NewsRSSviaXmlTextWriter v1.0en-gbhttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-shortlisted-for-Lancashire-business-BIBA-awardsThe BIBA’s organised by North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce have fast become one of the most prestigious business awards in the North West, giving companies the opportunity to showcase achievements and benchmark success. The awards were created to recognise and reward excellence and to encourage a new generation of business leaders in Lancashire, with a focus on business values, vision, strength, and a will to build lasting success. Now in their 12th year, those entering oThu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-launch-new-look-websiteThe updated site  features an easy flow navigation, engaging relevant content and of course a fresh new look bringing it in line with the many changes at this fast growing software company.New visitor numbers to the accessplanit website are consistently high with many visitors taking an in-depth look at how course management software and learning management systems can dramatically reduce time, costs and provide detailed intelligence for future planning.  However web analytics also revThu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Training-software-house-accessplanit-continue-recruitment-driveDue to continued product demand and project development, a position is now available for an additional software developer with the skills and aptitude to genuinely make a difference to this rapidly expanding company with a growing reputation as a provider of training management software systems with unparalleled functionality.  The development team work very closely with all other areas of the business including business analysis, project management and technical support so good communicatiFri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Mace-Business-School--QA-SessionMace Business School answer questions on the use of accessplanit’s Course Manager software to support consistency throughout the supply chain.Mace Business School provides learning and support services to key businesses in the Mace supply chain.   Its aim is to work closely with suppliers, offering a range of accredited management training courses, to maintain standards and compliance and improve performance within the supply chain for Mace clients.   Mace has an impressiTue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Learning-Management-System-LearnTech-seminar-voted--one-to-watchHeld on day two of the exhibition, Head of Sales Andrew Flook was joined by Jo White from the University of the Arts London and Steve Wilson from Delta KN in Theatre 4 to deliver live case studies with Q&A. Jo shared her experience of working in partnership with the team at accessplanit and demonstrated on-line booking, shopping cart experience and e-commerce integration – system features which have helped the University to dramatically reduce administration costs and increase course revenueTue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-Enhance-Course-Booking-and-Reduce-Learning-Compliance-Risk-at-London-Leisure-CollegeLondon Leisure College (LLC) is a partnership between Greenwich Community College and GLL, a leading Leisure Trust. London Leisure College offer a range of courses designed to cater for learners wishing to enter into or progress in the sport and leisure industry as well as providing bespoke courses to employers, helping to raise professional standards across the leisure industry.The College’s success and increasing demand drove the need to automate administration and offer an on-line ecommerce bMon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit--finalist-in-Red-Rose-Awards-2013Hot on the heels of the ITEuropa finals which were announcement last week, accessplanit has successfully reached the finals in the Lancashire Business Red Rose Awards.With 21 categories covering various sector and business sizes, accessplanit shortlisted for the Best On-line Business Award is one of only 150 companies in Lancashire to secure a place in the Red Rose Awards final.Managing Director Dave Evans explains; “The Red Rose judging focused on our strategic business growth during 2012, and Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Learner-Lunch-Webinar-programme-commences-Monday-11th-February--your-opportunity-to-sample-our-learning-and-training-management-software-solutionDon't miss the opportunity to sample a taste from our five course webinar menu.  The five webinars will take place every lunchtime, week commencing 11th February and will provide user experience on system features which provide added value to businesses - areas with proven benefits to our existing clients.The learning and training management software webinars will give you a 'small taste' of our 'sampler menu' and covering topics such as implementing on-line booking, making the most of yourThu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-named-a-finalist-in-the-European-IT--Software-Excellence-Awards-2013One of only 64 companies from 15 countries across Europe, learning and training management software specialists, accessplanit has been named a finalist for the European IT & Software Excellence Awards 2013 - the leading pan-European awards for Independent Software Vendors (ISV’s), Solution Providers and Systems Integrators and their vendor and distributor partners.The European IT & Software Excellence Awards are the only pan-European awards which recognise the crucial role that ISVs, SolMon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-invite-show-attendees-to-QA-clients-at-LearnTech-seminarOn Wednesday 30th January at 11am in Theatre 4 learning and training providers will have the opportunity to listen to two live customer case studies. Jo White from the renowned University of the Arts London and Steve Wilson from international pharmaceutical and healthcare training specialists Delta Kn will explore the business case for choosing an LMS platform and provide insight into the resulting measurable benefits.The ‘Drive down costs and improve you ROI – LMS customers tell you how’ seminaMon, 28 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/University-of-the-Arts-and-Delta-Kn-join-accessplanit-to-explore-adding-value-at-Learning-Technologies-seminarThe seminar will explore how two very different organisations use the accessplanit training management software to maximise business potential and secure a competitive advantage in their individual markets. Dave Evans, accessplanit MD explains: “We wanted to take a very different approach to the seminar this year.  Each accessplanit client has specific needs and requirements which are often business critical to their organisation.  In almost every case, we work with clients to custoWed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/A-Healthy-Start-to-2013Lancaster based training management software company accessplanit is ready and prepared to embrace the New Year.  Whilst many larger companies downsized in 2012, accessplanit took the opportunity to expand its employee base in some of the crucial areas like technical development, marketing and sales. Managing Director Dave Evans explains: “We set ourselves a difficult business challenge.  It’s been a fine balance of achieving sales growth whilst ensuring that we have the right quaThu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/A-Christmas-Game-from-accessplanitThe team at accessplanit would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. And, instead of a Christmas card this year we challenge you to try our Polar Push game. Click on the image to play Polar Push.  Good luck!Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Course-automation-changes-business-focus-at-The-University-of-Arts-LondonThe University of the Arts London, world renowned for art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts, dramatically changed their course booking systems for short courses in 2009.  Three years on, the benefits speak for themselves.Jo White, at the University explains: “The accessplanit Course Manager system has dramatically changed our business, providing us with an integrated system that streamlines processes, reduces manual administration and allows the business to focus on new opThu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-launch-an-online-customer-portal-and-helpdesk-ticketing-systemEasy access to first class customer service is a key priority for accessplanit, the UK based training software providers who differentiate themselves through their ability to provide intuitive robust administration systems for larger training companies and organisations.System queries can be dealt with quickly and efficiently using the new on-line customer portal with a helpdesk ticketing system.  Customers can find the portal on http://support.accessplanit.com and will be given access detaWed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Customer-Survey-ResultsLast month we undertook a customer survey and would like to thank everyone who took part in this.  The results were mixed, but on the whole extremely positive, and more importantly, has given us an opportunity to take immediate action to resolve issues and improve specific areas highlighted by clients.  For example, helpdesk feedback was very positive, with the team scoring over 90% on speed, politeness and knowledge, although several customers had concerns regarding issue resolution aWed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Join-us-at-Learning-Technologies-2013Learning Technologies exhibition is Europe’s premier showcase of technology supported workplace learning.   This year there will be even more to see and do as the Learning and Skills exhibition will be running alongside Learning Technologies at Olympia.   The combination of the two events has created the biggest show in the entire learning sector with more than 120 free seminars to attend and two halls packed with the latest learning technologies, innovation and best practiceWed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-move-offices-to-accommodate-continued-growthDave Evans, recently promoted to Managing Director at accessplanit explains, “We’ve had an incredibly successful year so far, experiencing rapid growth, whilst maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers.  The recruitment of first class software developers is fundamental to our growth strategy, ensuring we have the ability to meet market demand, delivering intuitive and innovative software solutions.” Dave, Andrew, Stephen and Laurie Andrew Baxter joins accessplanit aWed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/eLearning-helps-retailers-keep-up-with-employee-training-front-runnersFollowing in the footsteps of other well-known brands such as KFC and Starbucks, Morrisons is offering its employees the chance to enroll in a three-year degree course. Foundation degrees in retail management, in conjunction with the Bradford University School of Management and Hull University, will be available to current employees, who will divide their time equally between studying and working in their current position at Morrisons. The supermarket chain has long preferred to train employees Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/New-MS-Exchange-Integration-function-removes-the-need-to-manage-separate-calendarsWe are delighted to introduce the latest feature to our Course Manager and Learning Management Systems.  The exchange integration function gives users the ability to add or amend diary entries in either the MS Outlook calendar or within Course Manager and LMS.  Any changes are updated instantly and synchronised between the calendars, giving greater diary efficiency and reducing the opportunity for error or double booking.  Dave Evans, accessplanit's Managing Director expFri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Focus-on-Course-and-schedule-management-softwareCourse and schedule management software can provide welcome relief for trainers or learning and development managers struggling to cope with a busy schedule and heavy workload.  How much of your department’s efforts are dedicated to the creation, management, and updating of events? And more importantly, how frequently do they go awry?When it comes to training and development, time and effort should be channelled towards designing and delivering powerful learning programmes, not the managemeFri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Managing-compliance-the-easy-way-at-the-Royal-Brompton--Harefield-NHS-Foundation-TrustThe largest specialist heart and lung centre in the UK and amongst one of the largest in Europe, the Royal Brompton is known for highly skilled staff, many of whom are experts in their chosen fields.  Learning and Development is key to the success of the trust, and with over 3,000 staff completing 19,000 classroom based and e-learning training events annually, it is essential the course management, training and reporting is timely and accurate. Prior to 2009, the Trust managed courses usMon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Focus-on-email-marketingImagine that you have been tasked with organising a training session or briefing event for 1,000 employees. There was a time when the only course of action was to punch all your addresses into outlook, send out a massive spreadsheet, consolidate the hundreds of returned spreadsheets into one bank of usable information on who is attending, and wonder where the day went. The shortcut here lies within training management software, and more specifically, within email marketing software, which is an Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Monday--refresher-webinars-aim-to-help-clients-maximise-system-benefitsFollowing the success of the recent August series of webinars, designed to support training management software clients, we are delighted to announce a new schedule of events during November and December. The webinars will take place on four consecutive Mondays in the lead up to Christmas.The sessions, which will be undertaken by a member of the client support team, will drill down into specific areas of accessplanit’s training management software, helping clients to fully utilise the system funWed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Preparing-for-ChristmasWe would like to advise customers early with regard to accessplanit office closing hours over the Christmas period. Our last day of business will be Christmas Eve the 24th December 2012. Then, following a break over Christmas, the team will be back in the New Year on Wednesday 2nd January 2013. Thank you for your support.Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Focus-on-Customer-Relationship-Management-CRM-softwareWhen developing long-lasting and fruitful relationships with clients there is no room for error in the management of sales leads, customers and future prospects.This is particularly important for trainers whose products and services vary greatly, from online sales training to intense three-week leadership development programmes.Are you pitching the right material to the right people?Keeping track of what contact you have had with potential customers is essential to keep pitches relevant and avoiThu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Dont-go-it-alone-What-does-software-support-really-look-likeWhen you think about it, the pace at which technology develops and becomes more capable and sophisticated, is mind-bogglingly fast. Do you know anyone without a mobile phone, or who has never heard of Twitter or Facebook?Exactly.It moves so fast, in fact, that the vast majority of us can’t keep up. Wouldn’t it be useful to have someone there, at every upgrade, showing us how to maximise use and, of course, financial return.In order to fully exploit the benefits of the latest training software trWed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/New-External-Training-FunctionalityLearning and development comes in all shapes, sizes and variations and can take place in a host of different learning environments. But, whatever the course or location, one thing remains constant – the need to record all information in one repository, ensuring instant access to accurate up to date reporting. The new ‘external training’ functionality in the accessplanit LMS has the flexibility to record all external courses or awards, linking these to specific awarding bodies with the ability Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Focus-on-Reporting-softwareTraining companies that use reporting software within a learning management system can gain insights into the effectiveness of their business, as well as provide feedback to in-house learning and development teams on the progress of employees on training programmes. This not only allows trainers to improve the service they are offering, but also ensure their clients full appreciate the value of their work. And, when operating in such a competitive environment, are training businesses that are unMon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Marketing-Manager-joins-the-accessplanit-team Training management software company accessplanit has recently recruited a Marketing Manager to join their growing team.  Audrey Clark, a chartered marketer listed in the How-Do’s Top 100 Marketers North West, joins accessplanit from Morecambe based international property services company OCS. Dave Evans, Commercial Director at accessplanit explains; “Demand for our systems has intensified during 2012 putting the entire team under pressure.  Audrey’s appointment brings additionalMon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/news-test-holidayhshshsshhshshsMon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Focus-on-Online-bookingTime to modernise - Three key features of online booking software Are you the owner of a training company? Does your website gets hundreds of hits every day? How many of these actually convert into clients?  Not as many as you hoped? The reason for this may not be because the courses you are offering are sub-standard. Instead it could be because people are put off by the fact that they can’t book instantly, there and then, on your website. What’s the solution? Answer: an online course bookiThu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Focus-on-Learning-Management-SoftwareUnlock the potential of learning software for maximum ROIThe Learning Management System (LMS) has long been synonymous with companies and training teams with forward-thinking attitudes and a desire to embrace the modern, tech-savvy world of learning. Moving forward, that won’t change, though the sophistication and functionality of these systems will. In truth, the name doesn’t really do this particular piece of training software justice in terms of transformational capability. A Learning ManagemThu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Retailer-utilises-training-software-in-build-up-to-Christmas-periodThe learning and development team at DocMorris, Ireland's largest pharmacy retail group, are utilising accessplanit training management software to ensure pharmacy store staff receive the most appropriate training in the lead up to Christmas.The group, which is responsible for 73 pharmacies and 950 employees across Ireland, is using the Course Manager software to co-ordinate all of its training programmes.  The training, which has been designed to provide staff with detailed product knowledThu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Software-goes-under-the-spotlight-in-new-focus-on-seriesTraining management software developer, accessplanit, has created a new series of ‘focus on’ articles for their website to keep clients up to date with software capabilities and to also keep anyone else in the world of learning and development ‘in the know’ when it comes to training software.The series has already kicked off with two ‘focus on’ articles:1.    Online booking software – read more here2.    Learning Management System – read more hereThe articles will tThu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Learning-tech-and-what-to-do-next-Find-the-right-training-software-package-for-your-workforceFor in-house training teams, making the decision over which training management software package to opt for when more and more providers and pitching for their interest, is becoming increasingly tough.When it comes to technology, nothing stops still for a moment. So, how do you and your team know you’re getting the best package and working with the best possible software house?Well, the team you decide to work with is ultimately a question of choice, but when it comes to what’s on offer, we can Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Higher-education-learning-software-Integrate-an-eLearning-platform-before-the-new-term-rush-beginsAs a leading education centre how much effort do you put into constantly striving to offer the latest and greatest learning methods on the market? Staying up to date with the latest tools and processes for learning has two hugely positive impacts:1.    Tech: By staying up to date you are basically looking at new tech tools to learn with. You are using technology as an integral part of the learning process, and this actively prepares your students and learners for the developments Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/How-software-is-helping-universities-attract-students-from-the-UK-and-beyondThe results are in and they’re off…to university that is. The overall pass rate for students taking their A-level exams rose to 98% this year, which is a staggering show of achievement, but with the continued increasing results year-on-year it’s becoming harder to accommodate the demand for course places. With this latest result and the ever increasing number of international students applying to conduct further study, it has also been revealed that the number of international students is also sThu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/New-case-study-gives-retail-training-teams-software-capability-insightTo help retailers better understand the kind of benefits that they can expect from an investment in training software, accesplanit has created a case study on one of its retail clients.The Musgrave Group is the retail group that owns the likes of Budgens and Mace, and with 55,000 staff it needed a training system and online booking system that allowed it to be both effective and efficient in the training it provided staff.The case study focuses on the key challenges that the retail group was facWed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Do-the-maths-Training-software-that-gets-you-up-to-speed-with-financesThe day-to-day running of a training company can often be so hectic that certain elements of business management are, regrettably, neglected. Often, training experts have the creative flare to generate exciting new ways for delegates to get more from their learning, and will happily burn the midnight oil to get the training content right. It’s far less likely that those same individuals (you know who you are) will invest the same time and emotion into managing their finances. The thought of haviWed, 29 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/The-FIVE-steps-to-successful-training-software-integrationOne of the most common triggers of a workplace moan (normally on a Monday morning) is the severe limitation of outdated systems or software. Why can’t they just do what we want it, when we want?Yet, even with this being the case some businesses refuse to update the software they use to help staff complete day-to-day tasks. Why? Well, often it’s down to an assumption that updating software or integrating a new piece of software into an existing system will be a huge challenge. The common barriersTue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/The-FIVE-steps-to-successful-training-software-integrationOne of the most common triggers of a workplace moan (normally on a Monday morning) is the severe limitation of outdated systems or software. Why can’t they just do what we want it, when we want?Yet, even with this being the case some businesses refuse to update the software they use to help staff complete day-to-day tasks. Why? Well, often it’s down to an assumption that updating software or integrating a new piece of software into an existing system will be a huge challenge. The common barriersMon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/New-software-training-session-dates-launched-for-accessplanit-clientsClients benefiting from the training management software will be able to attend online sessions that focus on areas ranging from getting the most from the resource management features to using training software to effectively automate tasks in the finance department and marketing team. Dave Evans, commercial director at accessplanit, said the sessions in July had been so successful that it would be a wasted opportunity not to continue. He explained: “The sessions were well-attended and genuinWed, 08 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplan-LMS-is-the-choice-for-Retail-Marketing-Groups-eLearning-deliveryTo support the on-going training and development of its field-based staff, the Retail Marketing Group has opted for the accessplanit LMS and will deliver eLearning content to employees via the learning management system.The move has come after a careful selection process, and eventually the group decided the accessplanit software was the right choice for the on-going development of staff.  Cheryl Lindsay, human resource manager at the group, explained: “We are a field marketing agency whichTue, 31 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Use-training-software-to-offer-discounts-without-throwing-money-awaySo you want to improve the marketing of your training company and increase the rates of return for your training services. That’s a given. But how?I can’t remember the last time I ate in Pizza Express and didn’t use a voucher. I can’t remember when I wasn’t asked for a clubcard when I shopped at Tesco, or for that matter, when my inbox wasn’t rammed full of fantastic money-off deals from holidays to mountain bikes. Growing in popularity within the training industry is the use of discounts and ofThu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Menter-Training-opt-for-unique-suite-of-Course-Manager-featuresCardiff-based Menter Training has committed to streamlining its administrative work and provide its customers with an online booking facility, following an agreement with accessplanit to use its course management software, Course Manager.The health and safety training provider will also be making use of Course Manager’s marketing-based features, which include a Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) system and email marketing software. Being modular, the training firm had the option of choosing whiFri, 20 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-add-two-new-team-members-to-evergrowing-workforceA climb in demand from a range of new clients has prompted training management software house, accessplanit, to appoint a project manager and a junior software developer.Sanjana Chandrakant joins accessplanit as project manager and main tasks will include supporting the client implementation process as well as working on internal development. The software development team also has a new addition. Chris Hotchkiss joins as a junior software developer and will form part of the team that is constantThu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Software-training-sessions-launched-for-accessplanit-customers Training management software house accessplanit has launched a range of free web-based training programmes to help its customers get the most return on investment from its products and services. The course booking software provider already offers complete support to its customers and training is provided when clients sign up for new products, but this helps accessplanit to go even further. “We want to support all our customers who invest in our software and this is onFri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Learning-Management-System-to-shift-Micros-System-training-online Micros Systems, the point of sale specialists and global leader in the hospitality and retail sector, has started to work with training management software provider accessplanit to deliver eLearning to its clients. The Micros Systems software training was traditionally delivered face-to-face. Through the accessplanit Learning Management System (LMS), the software provider can transfer learning online and provide it in modular form. One particular aspect of the accessplanit LMS that impresWed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Technology-and-learning-Engage-the-entire-workforce-to-change-perception During times of austerity, change is, unfortunately for some, par for the course. It’s inevitable because as industries and markets readjust to the external environment, so too do companies and the people within those companies. The learning and development function of any business has not sailed through the recession unscathed, because a growing number are turning towards automated systems to help them administrate learning more effectively. What does this mean? Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Retail-giant-Comet-opts-for-accessplanit-eLearning-authoring-toolWith nearly 250 stores across the UK, Comet  will be creating high quality and engaging learning packages for its employees. Dave Evans, commercial director at learning management software house accessplanit, explained: “This is a great name for the business to be associated with. Comet has a huge workforce both in central offices and in its 243 stores scattered across the UK and we are proud to be involved in its delivery of eLearning content.” Composica is the  full-featured ,  Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Get-digital-10-ideas-to-help-training-companies-get-more-from-their-bloggingDon’t forget, you can download our latest whitepaper report on blogging and article writing by clicking here now. If you’re one step ahead and have already made an effort to put pen to paper and write blogs as part of your marketing strategy, that’s great. To help you out, we’ve been thinking long and hard about the different technology that could be getting your content working for you. So, here are the top 10 that we believe are crucial to any blogging and content marketing strategy today…Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Latest-training-software-feature-upgrades-include-course-travel-calculatorThese latest developments extend the document generation functionality that you are currently using and help course managers to calculate the distance your trainers need to travel to facilitate programmes. The new features will also allow you to automatically create invoices. Whereas once users of accessplanit’s market-leading software would have to supply us with a template to convert into a PDF document, the latest development means you can carry this out yourself – more control to you. “TThu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/The-8-ways-trainers-can-optimise-their-website-to-attract-online-bookingSo, if you carry out health and safety training and are based in Manchester, it would be appropriate to be ranked on search engines for phrases like: ‘safety training Manchester’ or ‘health and safety training Manchester’. If someone is motivated enough to type those words into Google, they are more than likely a potential customer. The rise of online course booking , which we have written about extensively in the past few weeks, has made it far more important for training companies to be drivThu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/New-developer-on-board-to-ensure-constant-innovation-at-accessplanitAs a recent graduate of the accessplanit graduate developer scheme, Rick will strengthen the development side of the training management system business, and support the objective to continually innovate and update software for clients and prospects.Rick recently graduated from the University of Central Lancashire. Moving forward, accessplanit has plans to further strengthen the development team by recruiting another graduate developer as well as a project manager.The software development team cWed, 06 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Launched-New-contentfocused-accessplanit-website-goes-live The new site remains at www.accessplanit.com and will have the same keen focus on providing insightful content in the shape of news, blogs and whitepapers for the learning and development industry. Visitors to the site will be able to read more about the growing team at accessplanit , as well as get access to concise and informative pages on the specific products and services that the training management system provider has developed and introduced to the market. Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Yorkshire-Ambulance-Service-Choose-Course-ManagerFollowing a significant and thorough search for a training management system provider that could administrate training and development for the Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust, accessplanit’s Course Manager product was selected and implemented.The Commercial Training department, which provides high quality HSE approved first aid training services to their local community either within their excellent training facilities or at their clients’ premises, required support with day-to-day traininFri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Exclusive-Wednesday-Webinar-sessions-launched-for-training-companiesWednesday Webinar is the new feature being launched by training management software company accessplanit, in an effort to give its customer base as well as other training businesses clear insight into various pieces of training management software. Each Wednesday the accessplanit team will tackle different issues that trainers face on a regular basis and look at the various ways that technology can help to tackle those challenges.Dave Evans, commercial director at accessplanit, explained: “Just Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/A-trainers-guide-to-implementing-new-training-management-softwareSelecting the training management software that suits the needs of your training company is the first challenge – but the good news is the majority of software houses will provide flexible arrangements so that the functionality you implement is bespoke to the challenges you face. The next challenge is implementation , and the reason this is a challenge is because it is signals the start of a new way of ‘getting things done’, and the end of the old-fashioned (and inefficient) way. To help you witThu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Learning-Management-System-with-eCommerce-wins-Fusion-ExperienceFusion Experience deliver online courses to the financial sector as part of their total business offering, and have opted for the accessplanit Learning Management System to support the provision of this learning."This business and technology solutions company targeted a learning management system provider with the ability to offer a packaged eCommerce LMS solution. Accessplanit was the obvious choice”, said Dave Evans, commercial director at training management software company, accessplanit. FuTue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Training-specialist-selects-global-learning-automation-with-Course-ManagerTraining and marketing materials provider, Knowledge Point, has selected to work with accessplanit’s training management software Course Manager to bolster the efficiency of its delivery of the ‘train the trainer’ programmes which are run internally.From its state of the art production site in Reader, Knowledge Point works with specialised training firms all the way up to major blue chip organisations. It has partnered with accessplanit because of its expertise in the learning and development fiMon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/St-Peters-Hospice-teams-up-with-accessplanit-to-streamline-learningSt Peter’s Hospice in Bristol has opted for accessplanit’s Course Manager software to enable individuals within its widely-respected education department to search and book courses online, whether that is classroom-based or online.Following a review in 2011, the hospice that cares for local people with life-limiting illnesses, decided it wanted to partner with a training administration software company that could easily and efficiently streamline the processes within learning and development.TheThu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/New-Whitepaper-The-new-approach-to-effective-marketing-for-training-companies Training management software house, accessplanit, is releasing a March 2012 whitepaper report targeted at supporting its target market, training and course providers, market themselves more effectively. Content, but not as you know it: The new approach to effective marketing for training companies details the new marketing methods for training companies and course providers, and also offers tips and insights into how to get the most from digital tools like social media and email marketing.DaTue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Two-new-recruits-further-strengthen-accessplanit-team Training administration software house, accessplanit, has strengthened its support team and development division by recruiting two new team members: Matt Goddard and Jonathan Phillpotts.Matt joins the customer support and implementation team at accessplanit to offer value to existing clients and ensure these businesses are getting the full benefits of accessplanit’s training management software.Jonathan joins the company as business development manager, and both appointments have been welMon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Selhust-Consulting-reduce-back-office-admin-with-Course-Manager Selhurst Consulting, the training company that delivers the CIPD qualification to HR professionals, has joined a growing list or trainers and course providers by adopting training management software Course Manager, designed and developed by accessplanit, into the business.The training company, which was among the first to deliver the new CIPD qualifications in the world, intends to use the Course Manager software to manage its back office administration and reporting for their course offeringTue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-training-management-software-keeps-ESPA-training-healthyKeen to maintain a high level of customer service across the organisation, health and beauty company ESPA has selected training management software from accessplanit to help it manage staff training and development in the most effective and efficient way.ESPA not only own health spas, but provide associated treatments as well, and ensuring staff are up to date with very latest products and services, is pivotal to organisational success. ESPA wanted a system to help them organise and administrateThu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-surgery-opens-to-trainers-and-course-providers The developers of the award-winning Course Manager software will be available to answer questions on how best to deal with everyday administration issues within the training industry, how to better communicate with clients, and also how to market to new business. Essentially, the surgery will be open to help the industry better organise itself and streamline often laborious but essential processes. Why send in a question to the accessplanit team? With years of software development experience,Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Create-Elearning-In-Just-30-Minutes Following the success of elearning webinars in 2011, accessplanit are delighted to announce more dates for 2012. The webinar sessions called Discover how to create e-learning in just 30 minutes will identify clear ways for trainers to build interactive content with rich audio and visuals, as well as convert existing training materials including PowerPoint and Word. Attendees will also get the chance to generate their own e-learning programmes immediately with their complimentary 30-Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-grows-software-and-support-teams-with-new-recruitsJenna joins the support and implementation team, and a significant part of her role will be to deliver accessplanit software to new customers, and offer all the necessary support. John is an addition to the software development team, and will be directly involved with the team responsible for generating cutting edge software for the training and course provider industry. Soon, you will be able to read a question and answer session with both Jenna and John, to learn more about accessplanit’s laMon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Ashbury-Training-to-streamline-operations-with-Course-ManagerLondon-based Ashbury Training will benefit from software that will effectively manage the delivery of their courses, by launching an online booking system and drastically cutting the level of administration required. The training company, which has achieved Gold Standard Accreditation for four years in a row, and has been recognised as a UK top 50 IT Training Company, will also use the Course Manager software to sharpen its reporting capability, and therefore drive up overall business performanMon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-looks-ahead-to-2012 Now that January is well under-way and the festive break feels like a distant memory, it’s important to concentrate on what is coming up, rather than what has already passed – though, when you’ve had an incredible year as we did in 2011, it’s 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 year. Later this month accessplanit will have a large presence in both tTue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Were-on-the-move Last year was an incredible year for us at accessplanit, and thanks to our ever-growing client-base we have made the decision to move to larger offices.We made the move in January, and although we’ll be operating from a new space, you’ll see no change to the services we are providing and will be providing in the future. We haven’t moved that far either, our new home is The Storey in Lancaster. Importantly for us, The Storey is a larger space and provides the right working environment to allow Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Course-Manager-helps-training-company-meet-key-industry-challengesMaersk Training has utilised the accessplanit Course Manager software to cope with three key business challenges: reduce day-to-day administration and course scheduling, manage the booking system from offline to online, and to ensure that all members of staff are up to date with their mandatory training. For ease, accessplanit has integrated the Course Manager system into the Maersk Training website so that online booking could take place immediately, with minimal disruption. The survival, sTue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-to-present-seminar-at-Learning-Technologies-2012accessplanit, the software development house for training companies and course booking providers, will tackle one of the most pertinent issues in the e-learning and learning management system (LMS) arena today when it presents Learning Commerce and the Extended Enterprise at this year’s Learning Technologies Conference and Exhibition.The seminar will take place on Day 1 of the conference and exhibition from 2.45pm (Theatre 3), and will challenge how and why traditional LMS will simply not allowiSun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Course-Manager-allows-Industry-Training-Services-to-reduce-administration-costs-and-bolster-marketing-strategyThe training company provides courses on topics such as first aid, fire training, operating in confined spaces and working at heights. The Course Manager software will enable the provider to be more efficient when it comes to booking places on its programmes with the online booking facility. Dave Evans, commercial director at accessplanit, explained: “Industry Training Services has an important role to play in the health and safety sector in Northern Ireland and we’re delighted to be able to sFri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-to-exhibit-and-host-seminar-at-Learning-Technologies The Learning Technologies Conference and Exhibition, now in its 13th year, will take place on 25 January and 26 January at London’s Olympia, and is Europe’s leading IT-supported workplace learning showcase. Across the two days there will be more than 220 exhibitors and 120 free seminars enticing visitors to the event. Make sure you visit the accessplanit stand (67) on one of the event days.Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-on-course-for-growth-2012At 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 interest. One such business is Lancashire’s accessplanit, the software house working directly with training companies, course providers, and in-house training departments within organiThu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Merry-ChristmasThe past 12 months have been incredible for all at accessplanit, and if we have worked with you in any way during 2011 we would like to thank you for all your support. Christmas is just around the corner so accessplanit will be closing its offices on Friday 23 December, and will open up again on Tuesday 3 January. In case of emergency, the team can be contacted by emailing support@accessplanit.com. Merry Christmas from all at accessplanit, and happy New Year.Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Retail-giant-gives-staff-access-to-online-booking-via-Course-Manger-softwareThe group’s store employees will be able to book their training online and select a training venue closest to them. This will result in a reduction in administrative work for the business. Musgrave will also have instant access to details on which courses are filling up faster than others, giving the business ‘at a glance’ intelligence on the training programmes it is offering staff. Also reducing the administration work is the automatic confirmation emails that Course Manager will send to thosFri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Key-appointment-will-help-accessplanit-team-grow-into-2012Rob Gilmour has joined the business as Operations Manager, and will be responsible for the delivery of new software, as well as development, implementation and the support teams. Rob has over 25 year experience in the software industry and accessplanit welcomes him to the team. Dave Evans, Commercial Director at the software house, said: “We are, of course, delighted to add Rob to the team here at accessplanit. His experience and expertise will help us continue our rapid growth plans during 2012Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Digital-trainers-opt-for-online-course-booking-with-Course-Manager Digital media training specialists, Big Wave Training, has implemented  online course booking via the accessplanit Course Manager system. The Ireland-based training business has joined a large number of  training providers by moving to online course booking, and in turn has managed to streamline training administration - making its services accessible to a far wider and diverse audience. Course Manager will help the company plans to streamline its entire administration in terms of Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-announce-2011-successIn spite of the uncertain climate at present, accessplanit has reported continued growth and success throughout 2011 with new contract wins and the completion of several high-profile projects, both in the UK and abroad. accessplanit helps implement innovative, web-based solutions to streamline costs and encourage more productive automated processes.  As training companies feel the pinch, many are turning to e-learning and e-commerce solutions to improve their online operations. Dave EvansMon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Sport-training-provider-cuts-admin-costs-with-Course-ManagerThe Academy for Active Learning has started to use the accessplanit Course Manager software to market, sell and administer its classroom based training programmes in an effort to reduce the burden of administration and accelerate the acquisition of new business to support growth plans. The Course Manager software is also set up to help the business deliver its web-based exams. The Academy for Active Learning will also use accessplanit’s advanced Composica software to create e-learning courses.Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Training-Zone-published-accessplanit-article-on-LMSDave Evans, commercial director at accessplanit is currently being features on the homepage of training industry news and feature website, TrainingZone.co.uk. Training Zone is the industry leader for the latest updates from the training world, and this week has carried an article entitled The six hidden benefits of a learning management system, which was written by accessplanit’s Dave Evans. He explained: “The topic for the article is related to our latest whitepaper report, which looks at ROI Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Delta-Kn-to-deliver-elearning-via-accessplanit-LMSSpecialist healthcare learning agency, Delta Kn, will now be able to deliver its elearning programmes via an advanced learning management system (LMS), after accessplanit collaborated with them to customize the system specifically for their healthcare and pharmaceutical industry audience. Delta Kn will be able to manage the entire elearning programmes that they offer clients via the award-winning accessplan Learning Management System, and benefit from streamlined reporting and individual pWed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Sliding-Doors-training-article-to-be-published-by-accessplanitTraining management system provider, accessplanit, is to help training providers to better understand the benefits of incorporating technology into everyday operations by creating a ‘sliding doors’ style article.The article will parallel track an owner of a training business, with scenario one documenting dealing with a new client without the help of technology, and scenario two detailing how the day pans out with the help of technological support.Dave Evans, commercial director at accessplanit,Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/A-19-billion-growth-spurt-expected-for-elearningThe e-learning industry is set to rise significantly by 2015, according to research by Ambient Insight Research, which has shown that the worldwide market for e-learning products was $32.1 billion (£20.5 billion) last year and is expected to increase to $49.9 billion by 2015.How-to videos, step-by-step interactive guides and multi-media inserts proved to be some of the most successful products in terms of sales figures. The surge in uncapped, business-strength broadband connectivity has alsThu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Payment-functionality-upgrade-for-accessplanit-clientsFollowing a software development, training companies and course providers working with accessplanit are now able to accept online course bookings and payments for courses and training programmes via realex, Bucks.net and SagePay. Today, companies that use the accessplanit Course Manager software can opt for any of the following payment gateways: WorldPay, PayPal, Realex, Bucks.net, SagePay, PSI Gate. Within the Course Manager system, companies can also offer their clients voucher payments, whiThu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Open-University-leads-the-way-in-digital-ageClear evidence to suggest that course providers should be marketing their programmes online and to a digitally-minded audience has been uncovered by the Open University, which has become a global leaders in terms of the number of downloads its lectures have from students. The audio recordings allow students to stay up to date with their learning via mobile devices such as iPads and smart phones, the BBC report added. Dave Evans, commercial director at course manager software provider accesspWed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Course-Manager-incorporated-at-NLP-SchoolThe NLP School has incorporated accessplanit’s Course Manager software to enable it to manage bookings for its courses online, streamline administration and cut costs.In general, the course provider will be able to be more organised and effective with the Course Manager software.The NLP School will also be far more efficient in terms of customer relations, because the software includes a customer relationship management (CRM) function to help employees at the school better manage communications Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/How-can-the-franchise-sector-benefit-from-learning-technologyThis week marks the start of the National Franchise Exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham. This event will see over 150 franchised brands gather together under one roof with over 40 seminars on offer and exclusive support from the British Franchise Association. Franchises are one of the UK’s continuously growing sectors, with a turnover of £12.4 billion last year. The sector has weathered the recession very well and has often proved a more successful route than launching a new, independent bMon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Report-urges-training-course-providers-to-get-digitalThe research by Cisco reported that British students are currently the second most internet-connected group in world via their mobile phones.Schools, colleges and universities targeting British students should ensure that their marketing strategies involve digital channels, and this research reinforced this issue, said Dave Evans, commercial director at accessplanit. He said: “When it comes to course marketing, providers need to go where their audience is, and clearly the British student populatMon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Online-learning-to-power-entire-sectorSome 93,900 employees have access to e-Learning programmes and are being targeted online, according to the website report on elearningage.co.uk. Dave Evans, commercial director at accessplanit, explained: “Great to see an entire sector embracing a digital platform for learning, there is no doubt that employees will be better off for it. This is interesting because it shows a complete acceptance of technological benefits, from communicating via social media to online learning."Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/FREE-whitepaper-report-on-LMS-hidden-benefits-launchedAs expert LMS developers, the provider is keen to use the whitepaper report to highlight where those working in the training industry could get more from an existing LMS, of identify key reasons to invest in one. The whitepaper report, An investigation into the hidden benefits of LMS, and how to earn significant ROI, offers practical ideas on using an LMS and also highlights the uniqueness of the award-winning accessplanit LMS. Downloaders of the free report will also be able to read a case stuFri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Technological-advances-halt-training-cull In response to savage budget cuts imposed by central government, many public sector organisations have had to think of some ingenious way to make their money stretch that little bit further. And, although training and development has been one of the areas hardest hit by the cuts, a degree of creative thinking coupled with some technological advances in communication tools, have allowed talent management to hold onto its place at the public sector table. The forward thinking organisations have fThu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Online-learning-company-chooses-accessplanit-softwareK2K intends to make use of the Course Manager customer relationship manager (CRM) tool to better manage its existing and potential clients, as well as deliver news and information to its database via the accessplanit email marketing tool that sits within Course Manager. Dave Evans, commercial director at accessplanit, explained: “One of the key points that helps us stand out in a competitive market, is the Course Manager’s diverse range of services. From email marketing to the CRM, and from itThu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Top-10-Email-Marketing-Tips-For-Training-Companies Email Marketing is powerful tool for promoting and selling training courses, however, there are many ways to get it wrong and if you do, the consequences are severe. Here are 10 top tips to ensuring you only send out fantastic and valuable email marketing campaigns that get results: 1) Subject Line There are three main things that people look for when deciding whether to open an email not. They are 1) Name of sender - do I know and trust them? 2) Value - Have I received something of vaTue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Global-course-provider-select-accessplanits-Course-ManagerThe incident investigation development programme provider, Kelvin Topset, has switched from Salesforce to the accessplanit Course Manager software in an effort to become more efficient with the administration, marketing and management of the courses it offers across the world.Kelvin Topset will benefit from an online booking system and eCommerce functionalities within the accessplanit Course Manager software.Further, the global course provider will also be in a far stronger position when it comeMon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Training-technology-saves-fire-brigade-700000-per-yearThe fire brigade’s effectiveness relies heavily on having well-trained and qualified staff, and the e-Learning programme will allow the organisation to be far more effective at ensuring this is consistently the case.Instead of having one training programme for the entire force, moving forward the fire brigade will be able to cater for its varied staff training needs by producing up to 450 different versions of its training programme to all employees.Dave Evans, commercial director at accessplaniSun, 11 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Technology-has-role-to-play-in-college-war-for-talentDebt, drinking, late nights and studying are traditionally all words synonymous with university, but, whether we like it or not, changes are taking place across the higher education sector that will ensure that words like profit and business are also included alongside the aforementioned. Legislation means that universities in England can charge up to £9,000 in tuition fees to students, and with this freedom to charge will come a fresh war for talent. But what does this mean for the rest ofFri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/What-is-eLearning-e-Learning is a term used to describe or training, courseware, guided learning reference material or assessment that is accessed electronically via a computer or mobile device.  This could be in the form of a virtual classroom, an online module, assessment or a discussion and is based upon the premise that it is easily flexible and accessible and provides on-demand training and support. All kinds of organisations use e-Learning,  from private sector to non profit, governments and educaWed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/7-Reasons-why-training-providers-should-consider-eLearningLast year I blogged about why Training companies are adopting eLearning. There are reasons other than their clients demanding it. Reflecting on my conversations with Training Providers over the last six months, I’ve made a list of the top 7 reasons for them to adopt eLearning1. Client Demand: The provider’s clients have started demanding eLearning solutions (naturally training providers want to retain them). This is a pure survival and growth reason which I blogged about earlier. UndoubtedlTue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/8-Tips-for-online-Booking-SuccessIf you are an training company who has recently switched your course booking and payment process from offline to online, then you’ll know that sometimes it takes a little getting used to – both for you and for your attendees. At first administrators can be a little tentative and reluctant to becoming exclusively online. And attendees? Well, they will continue to use the booking and payment methods that they have traditionally associated with the provider, no matter how imperfect and unsatisfactoSun, 04 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Canada-training-company-signs-up-to-accessplan-LMSThe training company has increased efficiency as well as improving its marketing abilities by signing up to the eCommerce LMS system. Using the integrated customer relationship management (CRM) system, Tamlo will also be far more effective in monitoring leads and sales enquiries, said Dave Evans, commercial director at accessplanit. He explained: “The eCommerce LMS is unique in the way it allows training companies to market, sell and deliver elearning content, and we’re delighted that our produFri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Training-tips-and-advice--online-hub-launchThe article base, created and populated by the experts at training management software company accessplanit, will offer ‘how to’ information as well as informative videos on various topics related to the training industry. If you would like to find out more information, or even notify accessplanit of your interest in the article base, just click here and send us an email. We will be in touch with all the details that you require.Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Exclusive-accessplanit-clientonly-master-class-launchThe training and course provider IT specialist will launch a series of free online master classes to help its existing clients to develop their own understanding of its software to ensure maximum benefits and returns are being identified. The five sessions will begin with a product update that will train all delegates up on the latest functionalities of the accessplanit software, then the second session will focus on course management.  Session three will cover the CRM function with tips anThu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/New-case-study-focuses-on-efficient-course-booking This latest case study outlines how Northamptonshire Police shifted from taking payments over the phone for its courses, then logging them in A4 diaries, to having one streamlined and efficient system to handle every booking. Mike Johnson of Northamptonshire Police, explained in the case study: “The old process was extremely labour intensive and antiquated, excessive paperwork, limited visibility of bookings made/amended with significant room for error and double bookings. The overall customer Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Technology-turns-audience-of-88-into-millionsThe BBC reported that Ascot United, which is used to around 80 supporters for a home game, could be in front of “millions” for the Facebook broadcast. Dave Evans, commercial director at accessplanit, added: “This gives you an idea of the clout that Facebook has, it can transform marketing from small to huge in a matter of minutes. But this is not just about Facebook, new software is available to boost business marketing today, and the sooner companies realise its power, the better.”  The gaThu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Event-management-firm-boost-marketing-with-Course-Manager-softwareThe system will allow the business to boost efficiency by accepting online booking from visitors and also offer multiple options in terms of the way that the roadshow is marketed to key audience. One key feature of Course Manager is its email marketing software, which will allow Sutherland Smith to track and monitor interest in marketing material.Dave Evans, commercial director at accessplanit, explained: “Marketing for roadshow events may not be a typical client for us, but it does illustrate jThu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Rand-Training-drives-up-efficiency-and-savings-with-Course-ManagerThe training business, which has accreditations with IOSH, NEBOSH and City & Guilds to deliver various safety-related training, is using the Course Manager software developed by accessplanit. Rand Training will also build its business via the Course Manager software, utilising the email marketing software which allows businesses to track and monitor email campaigns and drive leads. Get in touch with accessplanit today to find out how we can help drive up efficiency at your business. Just cFri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Social-media-launch-by-accessplanitThe marketing team at accessplanit will be updating its profiles on a daily basis, offering its audience regular links to articles, blogs, videos and news stories that it creates. The channels will also provide followers with the opportunity to stay in touch with the industry, as accessplanit plans to send out the very latest news that is impacting the training software, HR software and e-learning arenas. You can join us on our social media platforms by clicking on each channel: Facebook, TwiFri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Linkedin-growth-reflect-rise-in-techusers-across-globeLinkedin, the business networking site that allows users to upload and share professional profiles online, has reported a 120% rise in revenue in its first results since becoming a public company in May, as well as a rise in membership numbers, which are clear indicators that a growing number of people across the globe are severing their ties with traditional methods and joining the online revolution. According to reports, membership base is up 61% on the same quarter last year. Chief executive Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Free-elearning-webinar-dates-unveiled-by-accessplanitThe webinar session called Discover how to create e-learning in just 30 minutes will identify clear ways for trainers to build interactive content with rich audio and visuals, as well as convert existing training materials including PowerPoint and Word.Attendees will also get the chance to generate their own e-learning programmes immediately with their complimentary 30-day trial of Composica, accessplanit's e-learning authoring tool.  Interested readers should click hereand register inMon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Tesco-accept-society-is-becoming-more-tech-savvyThe retailer will trial the service in four stores, but expects to expand it across almost 3,000 UK sites, according to a report on the Telegraph website.Dave Evans, commercial director at training management software developer accessplanit, commented on the move: “This is just another sign that businesses, both large and small, are having to cope with the changing behaviour of society. Great for retail, but we’d like to see more training companies take this approach and appreciate the factTue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Energy-Training-Hub-goes-online-with-accessplanitThe system, Course Manager, has also been set up to automate the administration element of the training provider’s operations, which is a function that will keep employee costs to a minimum. Marketing is also a crucial part of the Course Manager software, and Energy Training Hub plans to utilise the email marketing function of the technology in order to drive new leads, and also the customer relationship management (CRM) tool to track enquiries.If you would like to speak with accessplanit about Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Email-is-consumer-channel-of-choice-but-training-trails-behindAccording to new research published on the Econsultancy website, an overwhelming 86% of respondents to the survey claimed that email was preferable for offers, while 80% said email was their channel of choice for product and service updates.These figures sit in stark contrast to the accessplanit research results from a Linkedin survey that revealed around a quarter of training companies still do not have the most basic of online forms for course booking.Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/New-appointment-Software-developer-brings-20-years-experienceJohn has more than 20 years of experience in software development and his appointment is further evidence of constant organisational growth and continual development at accessplanit. He has already become an integral part of the team.Outside of accessplanit, John has a keen interest in sailing and occasional rally navigator. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Coliste-BhFiann-College-automate-with-accesssplanitLanguage course provider Coláiste BhFiann College has automated course booking, payment, administration and reporting, with the help of the accessplanit Course Manager system.BhFiann College encourages fluency and confidence in speaking Irish through its courses, and with over 2,000 students attending each year, was looking for an automation solution to ensure accuracy and management efficiency when students signed up to available courses.Commercal director at accessplanit, Dave Evans, saidMon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Changeboard-magazine-launch-features-accessplanitThe first issue of the HR web portal Changeboard’s digital magazine features comment from Dave Evans, commercial director at accessplanit, alongside a case study article on accessplanit client Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust.Read the comments of Evans in Get on track with training on page 48 of the digital magazine by clicking here. Evans said: “accessplanit is of course happy to be involved in any editorial that a well-known website like Changeboard produces, the final copy ofFri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/New-accessplanit-whitepaper-topic-revealedThe new whitepaper will cover off ten different areas that can be automated and streamlined, from invoicing to generating certificates and updating web pages. The idea for the report has come from accessplanit noticing a real interest among training executives for new software, but a lack of understanding around where it can be utilised effectively. If you would like to download the whitepaper when published, click here and you will be sent details.Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Accessplanit-integration-with-Police-DORS-announced Course Manager is used by Police Forces and Safety Camera Partnerships to streamline the process for booking speed awareness courses by allowing members of the public to book and pay for speed awareness courses directly over the internet. DORs is part of PentiP, which is a new national system that will establish a consistent approach to the issuing and management of fixed penalty notices and penalty notices for disorder throughout England and Wales. The Driver Offender Retraining system (DOWed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Accessplanit-named-as-one-to-watch-in-2011Vistors named accessplanit when asked, what new, up & coming or niche acts would you describe as "the ones to watch in 2011"? The exit polls once again showed that accessplanit’s fresh approach to e-learning and award-winning LMS solutions gave visitors plenty to think about. Dave Evans, Commercial Director commented “The feedback we received at Learning Technologies was fantastic, particularly from those companies looking to implement learning commerce. Innovation is and always haTue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/FREE-one-to-one-LD-efficiency-consultation-at-Learning-Technologies-2011 With the latest version of accessplanit’s  learning management system already proving a hit with existing clients, accessplanit will be on hand at stand 66 to demonstrate the heightened functionality of this innovative software for those less familiar with the product. Intended to ‘future-proof’ clients from technological advances, the inspiration for this recent product upgrade came from client suggestions and surveys allowing accessplanit to create a piece of software with utmost clientThu, 20 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Learning-Technologies-2011accessplanit will be exhibiting at Learning Technologies 2011 on 26-27th January 2010 at Olympia 2, London.Visitors will be able to learn more about the services offered by accessplanit and will be able to take a closer look at the latest release of our products: Accessplan LMS Course Manager Composica Attend our seminar on Day 1, Wednesday 26th January 2011 at 15:30 in Theatre 5, when we will be sharingbest practice examples on how training companies can make the most of the latFri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Avnet-Select-Course-ManagerAvnet Technology Solutions is one of the world's largest distributors of electronic components, computer products, technology services and solutions in the world with more than 300 locations serving over 70 countries. The company markets, distributes and optimises the supply-chain and provides design-chain services for the products of the world's leading electronic component suppliers, enterprise computer manufacturers and embedded subsystem providers. For the fiscal year ended July 3, 2010, AvnMon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/JIBS-Select-Course-ManagerAccessplanit continues to grow its customer base as The Jersey International Business School (JIBS) becomes the latest client to implement Course Manager.The Jersey International Business School (JIBS) opened in January 2010, bringing together an unprecedented breadth of training providers, courses, programmes and professional qualifications.JIBS was created in response to the Island’s need for a definitive educational hub delivering quality learning solutions for the finance industry and the wiTue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-updates-its-corporate-identityThe new company logo and fresh colour scheme has been designed to project our personality and create a common thread throughout our marketing and communications activity. Accessplanit Commercial Director, Dave Evans comments: “we have spent many weeks examining different concepts with our design agency and are delighted with the results. The distinctive colours and theme will become instantly recognisable, driving forward our ambition to become the UK’s pre-eminent provider of software soluFri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/accessplanit-webinarsIf you would  like to learn more about accessPlanit's solutions, then why not sign up for one of our forthcoming ?Attending a webinar a great way to get a taste of using our solutions, whilst taking only a short time out of your day.  In just 30 minutes, you will see the fundamental features of our solutions and pick up some invaluable tips along the way. Learn how to create e-learning in just 30 minutes Thursday 11th November 1pm - 1.30pmTuesday 16th Novemmber 1pm - 1.30pmMore inforWed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Meet-us-at-College-Marketing-Network-Annual-ConferenceSunday 28th November - Tuesday 30th November 2010AccessPlanit will be exhibiting at the College Marketing Network Annual Conference on 28-30th November 2010,held at the Hilton Hotel, Warwick.The College Marketing Network Annual Conference brings together marketing staff from many of the countries leading colleges & FE Establishements.College Marketing Network Annual Conference 2010  Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Visit-us-at-the-ALP-Annual-Conference-2010Wednesday 14th July - Thursday 15th July 2011 AccessPlanit will be exhibiting at the Association of Learning Providers Annual Conference on 14th-15th July at the Riverbank Plaza Hotel, London. ALP's Annual Conference 2010 will be one of the first set-piece events for the employability and skills sector after the upcoming General Election. Chaired over both days by the BBC Breakfast presenter Susanna Reid,  a range of high-profile speakers will be attending  this prestigious venue Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/AccessPlanit-Lead-The-Way-In-Customer-ServiceAccessPlanit, one of the UKs leading providers of Learning management systems and course booking software, has unveiled the key scores from its most recent customer satisfaction survey and its happy faces all around. The Lancaster-based company quizzed its customers on a variety of statements regarding their business solutions and the feedback has produced some impressive findings that pays dividends for the company who have constantly strived to provide the best in customer service. An overwhMon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/FREE-WEBINAR-Discover-how-to-create-elearning-in-just-30-minutesAttend AccessPlanit's 'free' webinar and discover how to easily create your own e-learning in minutes. During the 30 minute webinar you will learn how to Build interactive content with rich audio and visuals Create and insert assessments Convert existing training materials including PowerPoint and Word Insert web 2.0 functionality including blogs, youtube and ratings You can then start creating you own e-learning immediately with your complimentary 30-day trail of ComposicaFri, 28 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/AccessPlanit-Wins-Bronze-Brandon-Hall-Learning-Technology-AwardAccessPlanit's entry, Accessplan LMS, won the Bronze Award in the Best Advance in Learning Management Technology for External Training category. The unique xLMS (external facing) module allows clients to implement a range of tools designed to increase sales, attendance or distribution of customer, franchisee, sales agent or ‘for profit’ training initiatives.  AccessPlanit’s on-demand learning management system combines ecommerce, finance, customer relationship management, email marketing toTue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Yoga-Campus-Select-Course-ManagerYoga Campus are a not for profit educational body, established in 2003 by The Life Centre, one of the UK’s top yoga centres, to train members of the yoga community.  They offer one of the UK’s top yoga teacher training courses (accredited by British Wheel of Yoga) and provide specialist training in teaching yoga for pregnancy, children and families.  They also offer specialist training in yoga therapy as well as a range of other courses, workshops and events for all levels of students.Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Lagoon-Watersports-Select-Course-ManagerLagoon Watersports, based in Brighton are one of countries leading watersports centres providing a wide range of training and events. The current centre in Brighton was built in 1994 and they have grown from operating with 12 windsurf boards to becoming one of the most dynamic and thriving watersports centres in the UK. Lagoon also operate from locations in Hove and Barcelona.Lagoon Watersports have selected AccessPlanit’s Course Manager solution to power their online eCommerce enabled course boThu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Learning-Technologies-2010Visitors will be able to learn more about the services offered by AccessPlanit and will be able to take a closer look at the latest release of our products: Accessplan LMS Course Manager Composica The Learning Technologies exhibition, now in its eleventh year, is Europe's leading showcase of organisational learning and the technology used to support learning at work. With more than 130 exhibitors, 60 free seminars and over 3,000 visitors, a visit to Learning Technologies 2010 will give Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Royal-Brompton--Harefield-NHS-Select-Accessplan-LMSAccessPlanit has created a new Learning Management System (LMS) for the world renowned Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust that increases efficiency and drastically reduces the cost of administration at the hospital.The learning and development department of the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust currently processes over 15,000 course bookings per year creating a huge administrative burden. Their NHS standard issue Oracle LMS proved to be slow and inflexible and wasted valuable time on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Christmas-ClosingWe will be closing for Christmas on Thursday, 24th at 1:00pm We will be open in the New Year on Monday, 4th January from 9:00am as normal. We wish all our customers and suppliers a very Happy Christmas and look forward to speaking to you in the New Year. The AccessPlanit TeamThu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/AccessPlanit-go-from-strength-to-strength2009 has been a bitter-sweet year for AccessPlanit; the effects of the recession were felt as early as January 2009 and that set the scene for the rest of the year. Business has been tough across the whole IT software industry, with many potential clients delaying decisions to make capital expenditure. Despite the recession our sales team have been even busier than in previous years as our reputation and brand became more widely known. We have been awarded many new business contracts with cFri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Omnipro-Opt-for-Course-ManagerSpecialising in both technical and CPD training, Omnipro offer a comprehensive range of course and seminars and required a leading-edge and intuitive system to manage course registrations, day to day administration, finance and customer relationship management. Furthermore the platform is integrated with Omipro's corporate website which facilitates real-time course calendars, listings, availability, online booking and ecommerce 24x7, 365 days a year. In early 2010 Omnipro will be launching a Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Acacia-Training-and-Development-Choose-Course-Manager AccessPlanit, the creator of the innovative online course booking solution – Course Manager, has added South West-based training provider Acacia Training and Development Ltd to its fast-expanding list of clients. Acacia Training and Development Ltd has evolved from three separate training organisations: Horizon Training based in Taunton, Somerset; CETS Training based in Plymouth, Devon; and Ethos PTC based in Newton Abbot, Devon. The three centres combined have considerable experience in a Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/AccessPlanit-develop-eLearning-content-for-LA-FitnessThe first module has been developed for fitness club staff to help drive retail sales within the fitness centres. Employees will work through the new, 20 minute e-learning module developing a greater understanding of sales techniques and the product ranges."E-Learning will allow us to be more directive with the training that we deliver as a business. The new e-learning programme enables us to communicate with frontline staff at a national level both quickly&nbsTue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/IC-Training-Implement-Course-ManagerBased in Aberdeen, IC Training is a Learning & Development company providing training services to the International Industry IC Training were looking for a solution that that would enable them to automate the day to day administration. They were also looking for a solution that would enable them to implement online services including online booking and payment. Following a careful study of the marketplace IC Training chose AccessPlanit as the solution provider best placed to manage their rapTue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/AccessPlanit-enjoy-success-at-World-of-Learning-2009The World of Learning is where the learning and development professional has an opportunity to see for the first time many new and innovative ideas and meet potential new suppliers that could help make a positive impact to business learning.It was an ideal platform for AccessPlanit to show off its range of professional software tools which attracted a lot of attention from many visitors, many of whom were impressed with the functionality of our range of products andSat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/University-of-the-Arts-London-choose-AccessPlanitUniversity of the Arts London is Europe's largest university for art, design, fashion, communication and the performing arts. It is a vibrant world centre for innovation, comprising six internationally renowned colleges:Camberwell College of Arts Central Saint Martin’s College of Art and Design Chelsea College of Art and Design London College of Communication London College of Fashion Wimbledon College of ArtThe six colleagues between them run over 2000 individual courseMon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/World-of-Learning-2009Held at the Nation Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, on 30th September and 1st October the World of Learning Conference & Exhibition is the essential event for all senior learning decision makers and buyers. The World of Learning provides you with more than just an opportunity to source new suppliers. Featuring ground-breaking feature areas and educational seminars and workshops, visitors will come away from the event with essential knowledge and new ideas to enhance their business learningFri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Free-Webinar-Implementing-an-Online-Couse-Booking-System Whether you're a corporate training provider, internal training department or educational institution, Course Manager will transform the way you think about course management. AccessPlanit's software automates the online registration process enabling you to focus on strategic decisions, rather than repetitive and manual tasks. Join us for a complimentary online seminar, and in 30 minutes you'll learn how to: Create a real time online booking and payment portal Streamline administration andThu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/FAST-Sign-up-to-Course-ManagerEstablished in 1982, First Aid and Safety Training (FAST) is a sector-leader in independent consultancy and training provision in first aid at work and health & safety courses. FAST offer their clients a full range of HSE approved and bespoke training courses from their head office in Enfield.FAST were using a competitors product but contacted AccessPlanIT when it became clear that the solution wasn’t going to meet their long term needs. Following an intensive selection process Course ManageMon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Hiremech-lift-off-with-Course-ManagerAccessPlanIT are delighted to welcome on board Hiremech, a London based company who specialise in all aspects of materials handling equipment. As well as supplying and servicing various types of forklift trucks they also offer a large array of forklift driver training courses. Hiremech are part of the government “Train to Gain” initiative and so provide free government funded forklift training. As a member of this they receive a large volume of training bookings. Hiremech were managing their Fri, 05 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/AccessPlanit-Announce-First-Overseas-Client Based in South Africa, Foster Melliar have a great track record when it comes to providing education in the ITIL and ITSM space. Clients that utilise these training courses come from various different sectors, including financial services, retailing, telecommunications, mining and government. Following an intensive selection process that included suppliers from all over the world, Course Manager was selected and implemented to assist with their continued growth. Russell Steyn, Managing DFri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/AccessPlanit-Launch-New-WebsiteAccessPlanit has a comprehensive set of solutions for training professionals whether working in house or commericially. The new website provides us with a fresh look and feel, improved usability and navigation, and showcases the product benefits and functionality more concisely. We hope you like the new site, we welcome any feedback, please email any comments (good and bad) to enquiries@accessplanit.comFri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/TCSL-sign-up-to-Course-ManagerBased in Staines, Tax Computer System Limited are a supplier of a leading software product called Alphatax. Alphatax offers a complete suite of Corporation tax compliance applications and is currently used by over 90% of the largest accountancy firms in both the UK and Ireland as well as many other leading companies. To support these applications TCSL offer a range of popular public training courses. TCSL had been administrating their training courses manually, aided only by spreadsheets. TMon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/AccessPlanIT-Partners-With-ComposicaAccessPlanIT is delighted to announce a new partnership with Composica to offer Composica 4.0 in the United Kingdom. AccessPlanIT is a well established and innovative provider of cutting edge web based training solutions. AccessPlanIT works closely with over 1,600 organisations of both large and medium sizes, including corporate companies local authorities and partnerships, to deploy cost effective technology solutions that significantly improve business information, efficiency and performancWed, 07 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Learning-Technologies-Exhibition--January-2009The Learning Technologies exhibition, now in its tenth year, is Europe's premier showcase of organisational learning and performance improvement technology.Only at Learning Technologies will you be able to see the major suppliers of learning services, systems, technology and methods, attend over 50 free seminars, and of course network with your peers. Wednesday 28th & Thursday 29th January 2009 - 10.00am - 5.00pm daily Olympia 2, London Over 120 exhibitors AccessPlanit&nbsFri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/Mace-Business-School-Selects-Accessplan-Course-ManagerMace Business School, the leading suppliers of learning and development solutions to the Construction industry are the latest training provider to have implemented AccessPlanIT’s Course Manager solution. "We were looking for a system that could fit our unique requirement. We are an external training company that use internal trainers and were looking for something that was versatile enough to be able to suit all our needs. Course Manager has completely streamlined all of our processes and by Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/London-Corporate-Training-Selects-Course-ManagerLCT, the UK’s leader in management training and corporate consultancy are the latest company to sign up to Accessplan Course Manager. LCT will be using Course Manager to manage their day to day training centre operations. Further details will follow shortly. For more information on AccessPlanIT products please contact Dave Evans on 01524 389841 or email dave@AccessPlanIT.comTue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/AccessPlanit-Announce-Exhibition-ScheduleAccessPlanIT are pleased to announce that they will be attending the following UK based events:19th and 20th November 2008: World of Learning Exhibition - Birmingham NEC - Stand C90Please navigate to http://www.learnevents.com/index.php for further details.28th and 29th January 2009: Learning Technologies Conference and Exhibition – Stand 115Please navigate to http://www.learningtechnologies.co.uk/index.cfm for further details.For more information on these events or for further details on the AcThu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/AccessPlanit-Announce-Exhibition-ScheduleAccessPlanIT are pleased to announce that they will be attending the following UK based events: 19th and 20th November 2008: World of Learning Exhibition - Birmingham NEC - Stand C90 Please navigate to http://www.learnevents.com/index.php for further details. 28th and 29th January 2009: Learning Technologies Conference and Exhibition – Stand 115 Please navigate to http://www.learningtechnologies.co.uk/index.cfm for further details. For more information on these events or for furthSun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/HOST-signs-up-with-Accessplan-Course-ManagerCourses are run at their training centre or at client premises and can be tailored to meet specific needs. For several years the company used a system based on a Microsoft Access database to cover most of their core business processes for course management, bookings and certification. The company decided that a new system was required to provide a solid foundation for the future. In particular there was a need to improve performance, extend functionality and provide better quality information Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.accessplanit.com/news-article/JHC-Select-Accessplan-LMS JHC will also be using the integrated course booking tool to manage their external client training. The booking tool will allow clients to view the available training and book courses online. Accessplan LMS will enable JHC to manage their course bookings and resources and will automate many of the labour intensive admin activities including issuing joining instructions, generate course attendance certificates, collating course evaluation results. Being a web based system JHC were able to rapiMon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT