Element K Recognized as Official Provider of Microsoft Official E-Learning

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Global learning solutions provider Element K has expanded its long-standing relationship with Microsoft and is now recognized as its Official Provider of Microsoft Official E-Learning. This designation enables Element K to provide worldwide sales and distribution of the Microsoft Official E-Learning courses and virtual labs, supporting both direct and reseller channels.

Paul Krause, President and CEO of Element K, said, "We're delighted that Microsoft has selected us as their go-to-market partner for e-learning worldwide. As a natural evolution of our long-time relationship with Microsoft, Element K and Microsoft are positioned to provide a high-quality, next-generation portfolio of Microsoft E-Learning solutions that will help individuals and corporations worldwide to better deploy and use Microsoft technologies."

As part of this relationship, Element K will be responsible for the development of Microsoft Official E-Learning courses and remote virtual labs, providing clients with a comprehensive and evergreen suite of Microsoft-related learning content. In addition, through these offerings, combined with other learning services, Element K will support key Microsoft programs with Microsoft E-Learning benefits, including Software Assurance, IT Academies, MSDN and TechNet.

Microsoft is committed to developing great software. The real-world application of skills is essential for customers who create solutions, solve problems, and manage life activities using Microsoft technology. Microsoft helps customers and partners realize their full potential through training and skills development on Microsoft technologies.

"People are eager to get the most value from their software. With the opportunities that new web technologies make available, software customers can take e-learning training courses any time, any place, and on any device that meets their needs," said Lutz Ziob, General Manager, Microsoft Learning. "By extending our relationship with Element K, we will be able to provide more customers with better access to Microsoft Official E-Learning than ever before."

About Element K

With nearly 30 years in training and development, Element K provides learning solutions that enable organizations to develop employees, support partners, and educate customers.  

Our clients build learning programs using a broad collection of e-Learning, e-Reference, classroom materials, and blended solutions to drive business results. Content ranges from management skills, to information technology and workplace compliance. For proprietary learning needs, Element K partners with clients to design and develop custom learning programs.

Element K enables delivery through custom branded learning portals with our KnowledgeHub LMS, hosts e-Learning via our ContentHub Integration Server and offers worldwide classroom materials fulfillment and support services.

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