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BEST OF Best I.T. Content Category Winner: Skillsoft IT Library S killsof ofers I.T. certifcation courseware and supporting e-learning resources for more than 100 professional I.T. certifcations. Its I.T. certifcation training solution catalog includes popular certifcations like Microsof MCIPT, MCSA and MCSE; Cisco CCNA, CCDA and CCDP; and certifcations from other leading vendors such as Oracle, IBM, EMC and Sun. Skillsof's I.T. certifcation courseware is supplemented by a full range of e-learning assets including: >> Te Skillsof ITPro online reference collection, featuring books from trusted publishers such as MIT Press, Microsof Press and McGraw-Hill. Tis searchable online collection complements Skillsof's I.T. certifcation courseware by providing an instant, on-demand resource for investigating specifc topics or fnding answers to specifc questions. Te ITPro collection is a more efcient and reliable I.T. information source than the alternative of performing Web searches. >> Practice certifcation exams and practice labs. >> Live, instructor-led virtual classroom instruction on a range of I.T. certifcation topics. >> Online mentoring from an experienced mentoring staf. Te Skillsof mentoring team collectively holds more than 1,000 certifcations and accreditations. Learners can leverage this resource by using online chat or e-mail to ask questions or confrm understanding. Tis array of IT certifcation courseware and supporting e-learning assets can be integrated into convenient learning portals known as Skillsof KnowledgeCenters centered around specifc technology vendors like Microsof, Oracle or Cisco and around critical I.T. topics like IT Security or Enterprise Solutions. WHAT SKILLSOFT SAYS: "Our team is dedicated to providing a diverse platform of innovative learning solutions for company leaders and IT professionals to make learning quick and engaging, so we are extremely proud to be recognized for our work by those who use our solutions the most," says John Ambrose, senior vice president, Strategy, Corporate Development and Emerging Business. KEY CUSTOMERS: >> BP Lubricants Americas >> Wellpoint >> American Heart Association WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY: >> "Clear, consise, easy to use" >> "Easy to incorporate into an enterprise LMS" COMPANY HISTORY: Chuck Moran founded Skillsof in 1998 with Warburg Pincus's venture capital backing of more than $20 million. Te company went public in January 2000, raising $40 million; it raised $88 million in a secondary ofering in July 2001. Skillsof merged with SmartForce in September 2002 in a deal valued at more than $500 million. On May 14, 2007, Skillsof completed the acquisition of NETg from Te Tomson Corp. In May 2010, Skillsof was acquired by SSI Investments III Ltd., a company formed by funds sponsored by each of Berkshire Partners LLC, Advent International Corp. and Bain Capital Partners, LLC. Te transaction was valued at approximately $1.2 billion. Earlier this year, Skillsof acquired TirdForce Group PLC and MindLeaders. Moran continues as CEO, president and chairman of the board. Te company now serves more than 5,000 customers and more than 13 million learners worldwide. CONTACT INFORMATION: SkillSof 107 Northeastern Blvd. Nashua, NH 03062 603-324-3000 or (877) 545-5763 www.skillsof.com AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE (SEE PAGE 30): >> Lynda.com Sofware Library >> Safari Books Online Government Elearning! December 2012 / January 2013 23