Are you a buyer or seller with questions? Not sure where to turn? While we are always available to help by contacting support@opensesame.com, on Live Chat during regular business hours-or by calling 503-808-1268, we understand that sometimes you need a quick and easy answer. Which is why we compiled a list of some of our most commonly asked buyers’ and sellers' questions on OpenSesame. Commonly Asked Buyer Questions: How long do I have access to a course? You have 12 months to launch the course and 12 months to finish it. ... [more]
OpenSesame is an online marketplace for training courses, with more than 20,000 courses from 250 different sellers. With OpenSesame, buyers can shop for courses from different sellers, preview courses, and read reviews before making a purchase. OpenSesame offers unprecendented flexibility in buying and using online training courses. Buying Courses on OpenSesame There are two easy ways to purchase courses from OpenSesame: eCommerce: Shop our elearning marketplace and purchase licenses for only the courses you need. ... [more]
There is no predicting the potential costs a workplace accident can create for your company. Beyond the financial obligations, you want to ensure that your employees are comfortable and able to work efficiently without having to worry about their safety. Fortunately, many of these workplace accidents can be avoided if the proper safety and communication precautions are taken into account. ... [more]
OpenSesame’s newest feature is course bundles, or “playlists” of training courses purchased as a group. Top sellers throughout the OpenSesame elearning marketplace are using this new feature to create curated groups of courses. The course bundle sales format is useful for providing a complete, competency-based curriculum. For example, if your marketing analytics company is switching to Excel 2010 from an older version of the program, your employees are going to want to have every detail of the new version at their disposal. ... [more]
The Christmas lights have been put away for a while and we’re opening the windows instead of turning up the heat, but the summer is no time to ignore fire hazards in the workplace. Some of the most common reasons fires start in the summer are cooking indoors, grilling outside, 4th of July fireworks, air conditioning units short-circuiting, and smoking. ... [more]
Introducing Vado, Inc. OpenSesame is excited to announce the addition of Vado Inc. courses to our elearning marketplace. Vado, Inc. co-founders Kim Egan and Cindy Pascale have arrived at unique conclusions about how to translate an organization’s desire to enable employees to improve their skills into real results. Both Kim and Cindy come from an HR background, one they feel perfectly marries with elearning success. “Good intentions become useless without thoughtful implementation,” Kim says. “We set out to eradicate this waste by developing a unique type of elearning course.” ... [more]
"Inventory is waste." That’s the well-known slogan of the just in time inventory control model, but it doesn’t just apply to widgets or office supplies. An unused inventory of elearning courses is just as wasteful. Many companies get their elearning in bulk: Enticed or forced to sign long-term contracts or purchase big subscriptions, they spend money upfront without an accurate picture of how much of their learning budget goes to waste. For example, one of our customers purchased 50 courses for 2,500 employees at an annual cost of $125,000. ... [more]
For managers, training is often a short term project - providing employees with the skills they need in the short term to accomplish new projects and improve productivity. But investing in training and development is not just a way to improve employee performance - it’s a great way to boost employee engagement, satisfaction and retention. ... [more]
In today’s world, from the biggest companies to the mom-and-pop shops down the street, finding employees with basic financial skills is a challenge. At OpenSesame, we’re pleased to feature a new set of elearning courses from the Retail Owners Institute that meets this need with humor and creative instruction. ROI owners and retail experts Pat Johnson and Dick Outcalt are industry-recognized leaders in providing training, coaching and resources to the managers and owners of retail businesses. ... [more]
There is not just one reason why enterprises make the elearning leap. Some companies are looking for a way to train remote employees, others need a way to accommodate scheduling conflicts. Others still are just fed up with the old way of doing things and are looking for a more efficient, transparent way to share information. Knowing change is necessary doesn’t make it any easier! ... [more]
