TORONTO and BOSTON, Nov. 10, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Embanet ULC, a leading online higher education partner, has teamed up with IDL Systems, a learning solutions provider for the academic and corporate markets, to launch uniquely designed Professional Certificate programs. The partnership will include the involvement of several accredited universities to enhance access to professional development for working adults nationwide.
"As the economic recession continues and unemployment rises, professionals will be forced to upgrade and strengthen their skill sets for career advancement or to transition to new industries," says Don Hutchinson, CEO of IDL Systems. "Our self-paced, online, adaptive delivery systems are designed to directly meet the needs of working adults facing limitations on their time and budget."
The Professional Certificate programs are delivered online utilizing the IDL adaptive learning technology which adapts to suit the learning styles of each student. The methodology has been proven in over 12 different disciplines and results in up to 90% completion rates.
Embanet brings its expertise in marketing and enrollment services to provide prospective students with access to the extensive roster of certificate programs. The Professional Certificate programs are shorter and cost-effective alternatives to a degree program and are offered in disciplines such as Project Management, Health Care, Executive Management and Lean Manufacturing.
Both IDL and Embanet continue their pioneering role in online education to provide unique certificate programs. For more information on the educational programs or partnerships, please contact Catalina Serrano at 617-236-5700 x416 or catalina@idlsystems.com.
Embanet (www.embanet.com ) is an integrated, full service provider of online learning services to schools, colleges and universities. In addition to safeguarding the academic integrity of these institutions, Embanet's mission is to maximize student enrollment and graduation by providing capital and expertise in program development, marketing, admissions and student services. Embanet's services allow its partners to focus on their core expertise of building their reputation as leading institutions in higher education.
IDL Systems, Inc. (www.idlsystems.com) is an online learning solutions provider founded in 1998 by Dr. Nishikant Sonwalkar (Sc.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology). Intelligent Distance Learning Systems offers the assembly and delivery of web-based courses using adaptive learning, a system that changes to match the unique learning styles of each student, enabling the computer to become a personalized tutor. The result is a dramatic improvement in engagement, leading to 90% completion rates for degree and certificate programs. IDL is client-focused and student-centric, providing over 100 courses and 12 certificate and degree programs to the higher education and corporate training markets. Find out more by emailing sales@idlsystems.com.