6/28/2006
Global Knowledge Named to TrainingOutsourcing.com's Top 20 Companies in the Training Outsourcing Industry
CARY, N.C. - June 28, 2006 - Global Knowledge, the largest privately held provider of training and enterprise learning services for information technology (IT) and management professionals, has been named to TrainingOutsourcing.com's 2006 list of the Top 20 companies in the training outsourcing industry for the third consecutive year.
Global Knowledge's selection to the list was based on multiple criteria. In total, seventy-five companies were considered with each being measured against 22 learning processes and 13 business capability areas. Each company selected demonstrated strength and experience in several areas of learning services, such as content development, training administration, program delivery, and learning technology. In addition to the assessment, the "2006 TOP 20 Companies in the Training Outsourcing Industry" were evaluated on experience managing multi-year training engagements, capability to deliver multiple training services, revenue generated from training services, geographic reach, and overall breadth of resources.
"Recognition for this prestigious industry award for the third consecutive year is strong validation for our commitment to excellence in providing strategic outsourced training programs," said Michael Fox, senior vice president for Global Knowledge. "As the training outsourcing industry continues to grow, we are committed to delivering unmatched training outsourcing solutions in partnership with a wide variety of commercial and government partners. Leveraging our expertise across all aspects of design, development, demand generation and delivery we create quantifiable paths to improved performance and increased knowledge for customers around the globe."
TrainingOutsourcing.com is a Web-based knowledge community dedicated to the training outsourcing industry. The site is a forum where executives and outsourcing suppliers can collaborate to improve quality of service, enhance economic viability in the industry, facilitate business partnerships, and provide job opportunities for training professionals.
"Year after year, Global Knowledge has expanded its service capabilities and successfully delivered solutions for employee and customer training initiatives. The company has clearly established itself as a leader in the learning outsourcing services industry," said Doug Harward, TrainingOutsourcing.com. "As evidenced by their selection for the Top 20 list for three consecutive years, Global Knowledge has the leadership, talent and resources to provide comprehensive services from learning strategy and technology integration to portfolio management and administrative services."
This announcement follows Global Knowledge's recent award as Cisco Systems' prestigious Learning Solutions Partner of the Year. Global Knowledge was one of only eight global honorees selected from a list of more than 2,800 Cisco Certified Channel Partners worldwide for outstanding performance in 2005.
In March 2006, the company also completed its acquisition of Azlan Training. The merger established Global Knowledge as Europe's largest IT training provider, and as a result of the transaction, Global Knowledge became the largest Cisco Learning Solutions Partner worldwide and the largest Microsoft Certified Partner for learning solutions in Europe.
For more information, please call 1-800-316-7423 or visit www.globalknowledge.com. For access to the TrainingOutsourcing.com press release, please visit www.TrainingOutsourcing.com.
About Global Knowledge
Global Knowledge is the largest privately held provider of training and
enterprise learning services for information technology (IT) and management
professionals. The company offers a broad array of hands-on IT, project
management, and professional skills training featuring proprietary core and
custom curriculum, as well as content from leading companies, including Cisco,
Microsoft, Nortel, Oracle, and Red Hat. Delivered in classrooms, at private
facilities, or over the Internet, Global Knowledge has helped Fortune 500
companies, organizations and government agencies leverage learning to turn
knowledge into productivity for employees, customers, and channel partners.
Founded in 1995, Global Knowledge employs more than 1,100 people worldwide and
is headquartered in Cary, N.C. The company is owned by New York-based investment
firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson, and Stowe. For more information visit
www.globalknowledge.com.
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Largemouth Communications, Inc.
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brandon@largemouthpr.com
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