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Recorded Webinars

Effectively Deploying Learning Content in Highly Regulated Environments - The United Airlines Case Study
United Airlines delivers thousands of compliance courses globally to its employees, partners and vendors. The training needs to be effective, and work on both old and new hardware without fail. Over time, various business units had collected a mix of custom and off-the-shelf authoring tools. However, maintenance with new FAA, TSA, and other regulations was time intensive. In 2008, United embarked on a program deploying a Learning Content Management System for the enterprise-wide development, management, and maintenance of key initiatives. Attend this Webinar to learn how United overcame business challenges in a highly regulated environment and lessons learned that you may be able to apply to your organization (recorded Dec. 8, 2009)
The McDonald's LCMS (Learning Content Management) Story
Learn how McDonald's aligned its learning content strategy, people and process change, and technology. Featuring: Steve Lange, McDonald's Global Learning Solutions Manager - Worldwide Training, Learning & Development (recorded Nov. 4, 2009)
Case Study Webcast: Transforming Federal Learning - Seen Through the Eyes of the Innovators
This webrecording provides an exploration of learning and training transformations through the eyes of the innovative organizations paving the way. Case study presentations are based upon the Canadian Air Force (AFIILE) and the U.S. Custom and Border Protection. (Recorded on April 14, 2009)
Case Study Webcast: Xerox Goes Green, Learning Content Reuse and Repurposing
Xerox discusses how they reduce costs and development time by reusing and recycling content; how they designed training with increasing value over time, and how 'green' innovations at Xerox may translate to your organization. (recorded Feb. 12, 2009)
Meeting the Demand for Learning On-Demand- featuring Bersin & Associates
During this Webcast, Chris Howard, Bersin & Associate's principal analyst and Director of Research, details what's required to support an on-demand model including:
• Organizational Changes
• Tools & Resources
• Best-Practice Models
Chris also examines how to leverage existing content and the types of standards and templates that work best.
5 Steps to Jumpstart Learning, featuring The Chapman Alliance
Based on his 'How to Jumpstart Learning Toolkit' and learning best practices research, leading analyst Bryan Chapman will explain the value of evolving from a traditional training approach to a dynamic 'Learning Culture' and the 5 straight forward steps it takes to get there. You'll learn how to:
• Define & build your business case for a Learning Culture
• Create a platform strategy
• Map learning technologies to your specific needs
• Measure your success and ROI
Creating a One-Stop Learning Environment
Learn how easy and affordable it is for organizations with high demands and limited resources to create a full spectrum on-demand training & learning community. During this webrecording, we demonstrate how OutStart TrainingEdge.com blends award-winning LMS & LCMS with the power of Social Knowledge Sharing into an "all-in-one" training and learning solution. (recorded April 8, 2009)
Introduction to Learning Content Management Systems and OutStart LCMS
As demand for LCMS increases, numerous questions arise… What are the differences between a LCMS and a LMS? Will my existing LMS integrate with a best-of-breed LCMS or do I require a suite? What key capabilities should a LCMS offer? Can I substantiate the investment in an LCMS? What are the key standards? View this Webcast for answers to these questions and more.
Using an LCMS for Learning at Work
This webinar involves two case studies (AgustaWestland and PA Consulting) focused on using a Learning Content Management System (LCMS). Both examine the learning and development function in a large enterprise and how it was transformed by using an LCMS. (Recorded on Oct. 10, 2008)
Case Study Webcast: NextGen's Roadmap to a Flourishing Customer Training Program
Understanding how small-to-medium sized training departments thrive under intense pressure and limited resources can help any organization better address their own issues. During this Webrecording, NextGen uncovers the business results achieved through their effective use of learning technology, namely OutStart TrainingEdge.com (formerly OutStart Studio) Special guest speaker, Tara Schulz, Manager, eLearning Department, Client Services Division of NextGen
OutStart and Oracle Present: Learning Matters- Your Competitive Advantage is Within
OutStart and Oracle review the benefits realized by consolidating your learning platform;best practices in learning content creation, management, maintenance and delivery; and lessons learned by organizations adopting unified learning content and learning platform solutions (recorded Nov. 20, 2008)

Whitepapers

Bersin & Associates: Learning On-Demand: A New Role for Enterprise Learning (455.25 KB)
Bersin & Associates believes that learning on-demand sets the stage for a new role for corporate learning and development (L&D) organizations that allows a more rapid and flexible approach to enhancing corporate performance. This research bulletin provides an overview of learning on demand, and differentiates it from other training processes and technology.
Bryan Chapman's Creating a "Learning" Culture: Jumpstart Toolkit (1.82 MB)
Making the transition from a traditional training approach to a "learning" culture can be a daunting task, but well worth the effort. This toolkit contains worksheets and interactive tools that will help you define the landscape of your desired learning environment, build a business case for learning, create a strategy, systematically work through the technology selection process, and evaluate the results of your transition.
Bersin: The Learning Content Maturity Model: Developing a Framework for Integrated Training and Knowledge Management (287.09 KB)
Bersin's Learning Content Maturity Model provides a framework for training professionals to assess their organizations' capacities for developing and managing learning content. In addition, it can be used to determine if, when and how training professionals should seek to evolve their organizations.
Chapman Alliance: LCMS, not just a Technology: It’s a Strategy! (144.66 KB)
Learn how organizations leverage an LCMS to meet organizational objectives such as developing new lines of business, mergers & acquisitions, training partners & customers, and sharing content across lines of business. This paper includes case studies as well as tips from organizations who have achieved their corporate goals.

Case Studies

U.S. Navy Leads 'Revolution in Training' Initiative (743.48 KB)
AgustaWestland: Training UK Armed Forces Around the World (108.21 KB)
Arming Calgary Police Service with OutStart LCMS (173.96 KB)
American Management Association Launches Blended Learning with OutStart LCMS (836.93 KB)
American Management Association Launches Blended Learning with OutStart LCMS
Kadaster Registers eLearning Success with OutStart LCMS (439.52 KB)
Kadaster Registers eLearning Success with OutStart LCMS
OutStart LCMS - Helps Lufthansa Go the Extra Mile (249.85 KB)
OutStart LCMS Helps Lufthansa Go the Extra Mile

Datasheets

OutStart LCMS (408.61 KB)
OutStart offers the industry’s most comprehensive and adaptable LCMS solution. From development to streamlined maintenance, management and delivery of modular learning, OutStart LCMS automates the complete learning content life cycle to help organizations achieve their key business goals.

OutStart TrainingEdge.com (411.26 KB)
A (SaaS) complete learning system supporting both formal and informal learning. The integrated system includes a full-function LMS, LCMS and support for social (Web 2.0) informal learning and collaboration.
OutStart TrainingEdge.com LMS (407.44 KB)
OutStart TrainingEdge.com LMS provides cost-effective training administration available as a SaaS offering, hosted or on-premise deployment.

OutStart Trainer (204.06 KB)
is the fastest and easiest desktop authoring tool for e-learning.
OutStart SoftSim (263.39 KB)
enables quick, easy development of interactive browser-based simulations, product documentation, and tutorials on applications.

Podcasts

Podcast: The Changing World of Learning Featuring Elliott Masie and Massood Zarrabian, CEO, OutStart
Recorded March 13, 2008. Elliott and Massood discuss: 1) how learning is changing and how technology is following suit to meet new requirements, 2) OutStart's roadmap for the future, and 3) how changes in the economy will affect learning
Podcast: Formal & Informal Learning, featuring Don Taylor and Massood Zarrabian, CEO, OutStart
Recorded October 10th 2008, Don Taylor, Learning and Skills Group Chairman and Massood Zarrabian, OutStart CEO discusses: 1) Training & Development departments and their key to organizational success 2) The state of the learning industry 3) Technological approaches 4) Business social software platforms and informal learning
Podcast: eLearn Chat - Interview with Angie Hubert discussing LCMS

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