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NETg and Oracle Partner to Promote Open Content Standards for Online Learning

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NETg, a global leader in technology-based training, and Oracle Corporation have partnered to make available 282 new IT courses supporting Oracle's industry standards-based Reusable Content Objects (RCO) format. These courses, which will be deployed via the Oracle Online Learning Application (OLA), are designed to provide professionals worldwide with a comprehensive online learning experience. The partnership aims to promote open content standards, such as RCOs, in the online learning industry, and NETg has championed the "encapsulated learning" method through its Learning Object(TM) course architecture.

Key Takeaways:

  • NETg and Oracle have partnered to make available 282 new IT courses supporting Oracle's RCO format, which will be deployed via the Oracle OLA.
  • The courses will provide professionals worldwide with a comprehensive online learning experience, and are designed to easily allow content to be organized into custom training paths.
  • The partnership aims to promote open content standards, such as RCOs, in the online learning industry.
  • NETg's course structure combined with its pure Java Web-delivered training architecture, InterNETg, is complementary to the Oracle RCO efforts.
  • The partnership has been successful, with customers of both companies valuing the RCO methodology for its ability to distribute consistent, individualized training to employees without disrupting their work routines.
  • NETg's 282 leading IT training titles reinforce Oracle's vision for Internet-based learning.
  • The partnership has been beneficial for both companies, with NETg's president and CEO, Gary Lopez, stating that Oracle Education is a leading innovator in implementing online training on a global basis.
  • Oracle's senior vice president of Education, Klaus Andersen, stated that NETg has demonstrated a strong commitment to delivering exceptional interactive courseware and has been a significant contributor to the success of Oracle OLA.

Statistics:

  • NETg developed 282 new IT courses supporting Oracle's RCO format.
  • 600 training titles are provided by NETg, serving over 2,000 customers worldwide.
  • Oracle Corporation has annual revenues of over $7.5 billion.
  • The company offers its database, tools and application products along with related consulting, education and support services, in more than 140 countries around the world.

Sources:

  • NETg press release, "NETg Announces 282 New IT Courses Supporting Oracle's Reusable Content Objects (RCO) Format" (BUSINESS WIRE, Nov. 12, 1998)
  • Oracle Corporation press release, "Oracle and NETg Partner to Deliver Industry-Leading Online Learning Solution" (BusinessWire, Nov. 12, 1998)
  • Oracle Corporation website, http://www.oracle.com
  • NETg website, http://www.netg.com

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