PTT has been named as an ‘Accredited e-Learning Provider’ by the Institute of IT Training for its “commitment to high quality and process improvement in the provision of IT training”.

PTT is a UK-based company which delivers e-learning and learning management solutions, primarily for the telecommunications and ICT sectors. Recently, PTT has also applied its fourteen years of training design experience to addressing the requirements of organisations who have a training requirement in other technical subjects.

PTT‘s Managing Director, Bob Nott commented “In this fast changing world, technical staff with the full range of knowledge and skills necessary are at a premium. We have built up a worldwide reputation for producing training solutions that address skills shortages with relevant and engaging e-learning. The accreditation by the Institute of IT Training is very important to the PTT team as it provides independent and respected confirmation of our commitment to high standards in all aspects of e-learning design and delivery.”

PTT‘s dyskans Learning Management System (LMS) has today been certified as a SCORM v1.2 LMS by the ADL Certification Testing Centre at Wisconsin USA. Product certification was the final step in a series to conform with the SCORM v1.2 specifications.

SCORM* is an internationally recognised collection of standards and specifications which has the aim of ensuring interoperability, accessibility and reusability of Web-based learning content. SCORM is administered by the independent Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL) Initiative based in the USA.

dyskans provides a cost-effective, proven solution for training delivery based on an e-learning or blended learning approach.

dyskans has a comprehensive set of training facilities including online tutoring and training analysis tools. Certification of dyskans confirms its ability to provide access to e-learning courses from different providers assuming their conformance to SCORM.

* The “SCORM v1.2 Compliant” logo indicates that the dyskans LMS has been independently tested and certified by an ADL-designated certification organization to comply with SCORM v1.2. Successful test results for a product constitute AS IS compliance with SCORM v1.2 using the designated tests. Compliance evaluation using SCORM v1.2 tests developed by ADL or others does not constitute or imply endorsement or assurance by ADL or others of product utility, quality, or reliability in use or technical accuracy of content.

The UK-based knowledge solutions company, PTT, has recently completed the design and production of an interactive, multimedia demonstration for DANTE.
DANTE is the international organisation which has built and manages GÉANT2, the most advanced research and education network in the world, which operates at speeds of 10 Gbps – up to 10,000 times faster than a 1 Mbps home broadband connection.

Using a combination of very high bandwidth optical fibre links and innovative networking technology, GÉANT2 offers a range of user-focused services which are essential for collaborative research by European partners in areas such as climate change, life sciences, grid computing, radio astronomy and sustainable development.

“Creating GÉANT2 has been a huge technical challenge and explaining the technology behind it is crucial to ensure our existing and potential users get the most from the network.” said Ruth Kirkman, DANTE’s Public Relations Manager “PTT created an engaging learning solution that will educate and inform researchers all across Europe.”
The multimedia demonstration, which DANTE required on CDROM and online, makes extensive use of interactive simulations to explain and describe the operation, features and benefits of GÉANT2. DANTE will use the demonstration to promote the use of the advanced network amongst Europe’s academic and research communities, distributing it throughout its 34 connected countries. It will also be used extensively by the European Commission and at international conferences.

DANTE chose PTT to design the demonstration in part because of its 13 years experience of devising e-learning for the telecommunications industry.
Bob Nott, PTT‘s Managing Director, said “We are very proud to have been selected by DANTE to produce this demonstration. GÉANT2 is an exciting example of the application of advanced technology. The project matched our skills exactly as we specialise in explaining complex technical subjects in a clear engaging way.”

PTT is an independent UK company which has been designing e-presentations and e-learning since 1993.