TrainUp.com and Industry News

ASTD is now ATD

Thu, 08 May 2014 05:00:00 GMT

ASTD embraces change and is now ATD The American Society of Training and Development president and CEO Tony Bingham made a major announcement at the 2014 ASTD International Conference. ASTD changed its name and is now ATD which stands for Association for Talent Development.

Here’s the new logo and color scheme which didn’t go unnoticed at the conference where www.trainup.com was exhibiting because ATD changed most of the banners and signs at the Washington Convention Center overnight.

ATD says we can expect the change to take at least a year to really sync in. They will start by updating their website then communities of practice, newsletters, magazines and social media starting in June.

So what’s the impact on member and customers? ATD ‘s official word is “We are working to make this a seamless transition for you. Your membership benefits will not change. Our education courses remain focused on your professional development. The CPLP credential continues to be the premier credential for the profession.” ATD is basically saying things are business as usual.
So why change from ASTD?

ASTD was first known as the American Society of Training Directors. ASTD’s founders had a vision to raise the standard and prestige of the training profession and to promote the growth of those responsible for training others. ASTD has been very successful over the last 70 years however the scope of the learning field has grown beyond the original vision and this change has actually been quite overdue. I fully expect ATD to remain the leader in its space as well as bring new innovation, development opportunities, communities of practice and vital statistics to all those involved in learning and talent development.

You can visit www.astdnews.org for more information.

TrainUp.com Adds IBM Training Categories

Sun, 08 Dec 2013 06:00:00 GMT

TrainUp.com has expanded its IT training resources to include IBM Training.

IBM continues to be one of the largest and most recognizable IT brands in the world. Therefore, proper training in IBM software and hardware remains an important necessity in the IT industry.

TrainUp.com is now a premiere, one-stop resource for instructor-led, on-site/private, online and virtual training in IBM. Training seekers will now find courses in IBM Power Systems, DB2, IBM Storage, IBM Clarity, SPSS, InfoSphere, Storage, IBM Mainframe, Cognos, Sterling, File Net, WebSphere and more.

IBM Training can be found on the new IBM training page here - http://www.trainup.com/IBM-Training/2653

TrainUp.com’s Business and Technology Takes Another Giant Leap

Sun, 08 Dec 2013 06:00:00 GMT

"This is a long time coming," said TrainUp.com CEO Jeremy Tillman shortly after the first day of business at the company’s new headquarters in McKinney, Texas. The move was one of two major developments in Q4 for the web’s largest training marketplace.

TrainUp also hired Russ McClelland as the company's new Chief Technology Officer. McClelland has 20 years of experience of working in IT management, product development and application architecture for companies like Perot Systems, Tenet Healthcare and RealPage. He joined TrainUp to further enhance the company's ability to create training solutions for businesses of all sizes.

“I’m excited about joining TrainUp and getting an opportunity to couple my passion for software engineering with my passion for growing people.”

The move to McKinney’s Green Building on 4500 West Eldorado Parkway is perhaps the most noticeable example of TrainUp’s growth and success. Now based on the third floor of the 61,000 square foot facility, the new space showcases a comforting, open area that provides employees a collaborative environment.

“We have a phenomenal team of people at TrainUp and this new space not only gives us a chance to function more effectively as a team, but it’s also a solid representation of our core values of creativity, family and integrity,” Tillman said.

TrainUp.com continues to expand its career development and training solutions for individuals and businesses, including the design of a world class external training manager and enterprise LMS. They also represent over 500 industry leading training organizations in areas like Human Resources, IT, business, management, leadership and finance.

For more information contact:

Scott Murray
smurray@trainup.com
1-866-540-9677

TrainUp.com Launches Training Insights Blog

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT

TrainUp.com has launched a new training blog as part of its continued effort to be a career development resource for professionals and organizations. The Training Insights Blog will feature important articles on topics that are as diverse as the services that TrainUp provides.

Readers will find a variety of relevant blogs on human resources, business trends, leadership advice, job searching tips, technology features and of course, training insights. The blog launched with a 2013 success strategy and a unique take on the impact millennials will have on the workplace.

As with every blog, readers will be able to share every article and post comments. CEO Jeremy Tillman, who will frequently contribute to the blog, envisions more than just a comments section to go with every post. “Every blogger wants to see comments, especially the ones with positive feedback,” he said, “We also view our comments section as another opportunity to have a conversation, to share knowledge and learn something.”

Tillman says it will be a priority to regularly respond and engage with people who post comments. “We are a shared knowledge, people-driven organization. The Training Insights Blog is an extension of that,” he said.

As the it continues to grow, Training Insights will eventually feature guest blog posts from thought leaders, experts and professionals. It’s yet another step that will further enhance the company’s stature as a professional development and knowledge sharing resource.

Scott Murray
Social Learning Evangelist
www.TrainUp.com
1-866-540-9677
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Microsoft Excel is not your enemy

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 06:00:00 GMT

Many businesses use Microsoft Office as their primary productivity software. Most employees receive basic Microsoft Office training while they're in school, so companies don't have to teach workers how to use the applications. Unfortunately, some people prefer to stay away from Excel. The software is extremely convenient for data storage and analysis, but some staffers are hesitant to use any of Excel's advanced features.

The primary function of the spreadsheet application is creating spreadsheets. Users can easily organize reams of figures into large tables and databases with Excel. The software can perform complicated equations and predict trends so that employees don't have to manually calculate information.

Excel is capable of much more than data-entry and basic math. The Houston Chronicle writes that businesses have found creative ways to integrate Microsoft's application with many basic practices. According to the news source, tables can be used to create schedules instead of comparing numbers. Additionally, customer information can be stored in a spreadsheet so that workers can always find important contact information.

If you're not comfortable with using the application for any task beyond data-entry, you should seek out Excel training. Online courses and seminars can teach you how to use the software like a professional.

Redeem Microsoft SATV Training Vouchers at TrainUp

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT

TrainUp.com has made it easy for all SATV eligible customers to redeem software assurance training vouchers by partnering with Microsoft Learning to provide access to our robust network of Microsoft Gold Learning Certified Partners for Learning Solutions CPLS.

To find out which courses are eligible for SATV redemption, simply start with a keyword search at the top right of this page, browse our SATV eligible course list at http://www.trainup.com/satvredemption. Or, contact one of your dedicated SATV support representatives and they will walk you through the entire process. 866-540-9677 SATV@TrainUp.com

TrainUp.com offers you access to SATV eligible courses by industry leading experts in one central portal.

TrainUp Goes Social and Hires Scott Murray

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:00:00 GMT

TrainUp.com has recently launched our Facebook, Twitter (@trainuptweets) and Pinterest pages with Linkedin and Google+ pages in development.

However, this isn't just another move to simply promote our brand through social media. Instead, TrainUp.com will also offer businesses and individuals new resources for learning and personal development.

We've hired Scott Murray to connect people to TrainUp.com's social presence and share our vision for social learning. Mr. Murray's experience includes promoting great causes and companies, including North Texas Public Broadcasting (KERA). "We brought Scott on board to not only manage TrainUp.com's social presence but to also help evangelize the real benefits of social learning to our customers and the entire industry," said TrainUp.com CEO Jeremy Tillman.

Mr. Murray has over 12 years experience in advertising, messaging and content production and he plans to put those skills to use as TrainUp.com's Social Learning Evangelist. "The environment here at TrainUp is very people driven and so am I. That's just one of many reasons that it's such a great opportunity to get to talk to people about the comprehensive educational resource that TrainUp.com provides companies and their employees," he said.

TrainUp.com also has several proprietary social learning and social business concepts in development, including www.TrainingConversations.com and www.KnowledgeFlo.com.

Both sites will redefine the social learning space and help companies better access and manage the "flo" of knowledge throughout their organizations.

TrainUp.com's presence as a social media community builder and online resource continues in February 2013 when we will launch our Training Insights blog and podcast.

TrainUp Names Ben Posey as Chief Operating Officer

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 05:00:00 GMT

TrainUp Names Ben Posey as Chief Operating Officer

Ben Posey brings over 15 years of sales, operations and business development experience

Plano, TX - October 18, 2012 - TrainUp.com, the web’s largest training marketplace, has announced the hiring of Ben Posey as Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Posey will oversee the management of client strategies, as well as internal business processes, goals and operations.

TrainUp Founder and CEO, Jeremy Tillman sees Posey’s experience and work ethic to be an immediate boost to the success of the company. “Ben is a take charge, dynamic individual that excels at team development. He builds and trains teams that exceed revenue goals,” he said.

Mr. Posey began his IT career with New Horizons Computer Learning Center in 1997. After helping to build a successful sales team, he was named General Manager and Vice President of the Dallas, Texas branch in 2008. His consistent sales growth and award winning results led to his promotion to Regional Vice President in 2011. He now brings that successful track record to TrainUp. “TrainUp has so much to offer the business community and to those who want to enhance their knowledge in a particular field,” he said. “It’s exciting to be part of that as we develop better ways to serve our clients.”

Mr. Posey’s successful track record in sales and client relationships will allow him to challenge his new team to anticipate and meet customer needs.

About TrainUp
TrainUp is career development and business training company offering more than 300,000 instructor-led training events and 7,000 online courses through hundreds of industry leading training providers. TrainUp also specializes in creating custom learning, performance and talent management solutions for organizations of all sizes. You can find out more by visiting their website at www.TrainUp.com.

For more information contact
Scott Murray
Social Learning Evangelist
smurray@TrainUp.com
1-866-540-9677

E-learning and Virtual Live Training Specials

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMT

TrainUp.com, the web's leading training portal, is one of the few places you can purchase e-learning on-demand – without a contract - for as few as one learner!

To help celebrate the launch of our updated website, we are offering a range of incredible e-learning deals, including:

2-for-1 special on any single Skillsoft e-learning course
Purchase Skillsoft e-learning for a group of 5 or more learners and get an additional 20%-50% off the already discount group price
25% off Live Virtual training - get certified for less with courses from Microsoft, Cisco, CompTIA or project management

Call us toll-free today to get started: 1-866-540-9677

Individual E-learning 2-for-1 special
Sign up for any individual $74.95 Skillsoft online course and we will add another course of the same price at no charge

Group e-learning specials
Purchase Skillsoft e-learning for a group of 5 or more learners and get 20%-50% off list price

Virtual Live Learning Certification Specials
25% off all virtual live Skillsoft courses

Live Learning brings world-class technical experts right to your desktop or laptop where they deliver an unparalleled overall learning experience. It's the ultimate classroom!

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CompTIA Certifications
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TrainUp.com Enhances User Experience

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Upgraded, faster portal addresses training industry’s needs

PLANO, Tex. (Aug. 14, 2012) – TrainUp.com, the web’s largest training marketplace, today launched advanced search features, more intuitive navigation and streamlined registration within its web portal (http://www.trainup.com). These latest enhancements in the site’s evolution reflect the company’s on-going commitment to customer satisfaction and providing the best resource in the training industry.

The clearly optimized website is the result of TrainUp.com’s focus on having users select the right training course quickly, resulting in organizations efficiently and cost-effectively achieving their training and development goals. A wealth of product information is featured, along with intuitive browsing and high-speed searching.

Jeremy Tillman, TrainUp.com’s Founder and CEO, commented, "Servicing our clients effectively is a top priority, and the new website will provide specific results, faster than ever. We are confident they will enjoy this new site."

Tillman went on to say, "This next evolution also allows TrainUp.com to rapidly achieve our expansion goals of adding 100 new training providers during the next year, from within the U.S. and internationally, helping us better adapt to new training methods and upcoming mobile learning revolution."

The expanded navigation provides more user-friendly browsing, and immediate identification of specific courses meeting an organization’s training needs. Users search by clicking on simple, well-defined menus and buttons. This instinctive navigation was purposefully designed to mirror today’s popular websites.

"Today’s employers need to quickly find training courses that perfectly meet their employees' needs. This advanced navigation and search makes TrainUp.com the best resource in the industry," said Dan Cox, CEO of Cox eLearning Consultants, after reviewing the site.

TrainUp.com continues to innovate and develop new technology. Future services include a web-based system for managing training remotely, two versions of a learning management system, and a social training knowledge portal.

About TrainUp.com Founded in 2004, TrainUp.com is the web’s largest training marketplace, providing more than 300,000 instructor-led training events, and access to more than 7,000 online courses. Its comprehensive directory contains 150 training categories, including human resources, information technology, business skills, Microsoft® Office and leadership development. TrainUp.com gives chief learning officers and training managers the convenience of swiftly finding, sourcing, purchasing and managing courses, all in one location. TrainUp.com is a certified minority-owned business and Texas H.U.B.-certified business.

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