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DEC-JAN 2013

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BEST OF Best Leadership Development Program Category Winner (tie): Skillsoft Leadership S killSof Leadership Advantage is a leading-edge leadership skills training and development program solution designed by experts to make learning quick and engaging. From frst-time and frontline managers to managers in the executive suite, SkillSof Leadership Advantage delivers learning solutions at every level in two hours or less, for easy integration into busy work schedules. Learning tracks within the Leadership Advantage have been thoughtfully organized to provide current and high-potential leaders with a diverse collection of training resources developed specifcally for leadership and management skills development. Multiple modes of learning instruction accommodate a variety of learning styles and preferences, and each track takes only two hours to complete. Also, learners can leave programs and return to fnish when it's convenient for them, while individual learning modules are designed to ft valuable leadership insights into only a few minutes of time — a perfect ft for executive calendars. WHAT SKILLSOFT SAYS: "Being selected the Best Leadership De- velopment winner and Best IT Content winner by the Elearning! readers is a great honor for all of us at Skillsof," says John Ambrose, senior vice president, Strategy, Corporate Development and Emerging Business. 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 KEY CUSTOMERS: >> BTL Group >> Harvard Pilgrim Health Care >> GlobalFoundries WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY: >> "Quick and to the point … great for executives" >> "Easy, quick, very interactive" >> "Ofers high-quality content that's extremely well organized" AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (SEE PAGE 30): >> Harvard Business Publishing ManageMentor COMPANY HISTORY: Government Elearning! December 2012 / January 2013 25

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