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Global Mentoring Solutions Selected by Pearson Custom Learning Solutions to Deliver Real-Time Labs for Hewlett Packard Training Initiative.


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COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 15, 2004

Global Mentoring Solutions, leading provider of Web-based learning support solutions for government, corporate and education, has been selected by Pearson Custom Learning Solutions, a division of Pearson Plc, to deliver its Real-Time Labs(SM) for HP's education services MCSE See Microsoft certification.

MCSE - Microsoft Certified System Engineer
 Blended Learning Blended Learning is the combination of multiple approaches to learning. Blended learning can be accomplished through the use of 'blended' virtual and physical resources. A typical example of this would be a combination of technology-based materials and face-to-face sessions used  Solutions.

As a Microsoft global partner, HP's education services trains a substantial number of the 15,000 MCSEs certified annually. Under this latest initiative, Global Mentoring's Real-Time Labs will provide a hands-on, virtual learning environment where HP's instructors and systems engineers can build and reinforce skills on live technology as they retrain re·train  
tr. & intr.v. re·trained, re·train·ing, re·trains
To train or undergo training again.



re·train
 and re-certify for Windows Server See Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003, Windows Home Server, Windows 2000 and Windows NT.  2003.

"This project could grow very large, very fast making Global Mentoring's scalability and speed to implementation key factors in working with them," said Jeff Schultz Jeff Schultz (born February 25,1986 in Calgary, Alberta) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman drafted by the Washington Capitals in the first round, 27th overall in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. , Director of Learning Solutions for Pearson Custom Learning Solutions. "Moreover, their interface is comprehensive yet easy to use, and labs map directly to Microsoft Official Curriculum giving learners the relevant experience and reinforcement needed to succeed."

Global Mentoring's Real-Time Labs provide remote access to a secure and fail-safe environment for learning on real hardware and software without compromising the safety of a company's own infrastructure. This enables students to learn by doing - without risk and without the need to invest in additional resources. Real-Time Labs replicate the client company's unique business environment, helping learners build skills relevant to specific job roles. Fully scalable for quick volume ramp-up or training rollouts, Real-Time Labs can be deployed independently or seamlessly integrated with most live e-learning platforms.

"Global Mentoring's ability to deliver relevant and scalable learning support solutions to global organizations such as Hewlett Packard is what drives our vision and the reason we continue to be the preferred provider in the market," said Global Mentoring CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Wayne Goldstein. "At Global Mentoring, we share Pearson's vision for a blended, interactive learning environment that is enhanced and reinforced through hands-on application. We're pleased to be working with them in supporting HP's training initiative."

About Global Mentoring

Based in Columbia, Maryland Columbia is a census-designated place and planned community in Howard County, Maryland, United States. It is a suburb of Baltimore, and, to a lesser degree, Washington, DC. It began with the idea that a city could enhance its residents' quality of life. , Global Mentoring Solutions provides real-time, Web-based training support solutions for government, corporate and education. The company's Real-Time Mentoring(SM) and Real-Time Labs(SM) provide anytime, anywhere learner support and reinforcement, and help reduce training costs and enhance individual and organizational performance Organizational performance comprises the actual output or results of an organization as measured against its intended outputs (or goals and objectives).

Specialists in many fields are concerned with organizational performance including strategic planners, operations,
. Global Mentoring's ability to deliver relevant, scalable learning solutions that are both comprehensive and simple to use is what makes us the preferred provider for today's global organizations. For more information, call 877-314-4872 or visit www.globalmentoring.com.

About Pearson Custom Learning Solutions

Pearson Custom Learning Solutions is a division of Pearson Education. Educating 100 million people worldwide, Pearson Education is the global leader in integrated education publishing. With such renowned brands as Pearson Prentice Hall, Pearson Longman, Pearson Scott Foresman, Pearson Addison Wesley, Pearson NCS (Network Call Signaling) CableLabs version of MGCP. See MGCP/MEGACO.

NCS - Network Computing System: Apollo's RPC system used by DEC and Hewlett-Packard.The protocol has been adopted by OSF.
, and many others, Pearson Education provides quality content, assessment tools, and educational services in all available media, spanning the learning curve from birth through college and beyond.

Pearson Education is also the global leader in online learning with nearly 2,000 textbook companion Web sites, the InformIT Website for technology professionals, and the Family Education Network, the award winning online resource for parents, teachers, and children.

Pearson Education is part of Pearson (NYSE NYSE

See: New York Stock Exchange
:PSO PSO - Oracle Parallel Server ), the international media company. In addition to Pearson Education, Pearson's primary operations include the Financial Times Group and the Penguin Group.

For more information on Pearson Education, visit www.pearsoned.com
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