Want to squeeze in some learning for your team before the end of the year, but worried you’re out of time? Have no fear! OpenSesame has you covered. There’s still time for learning in 2013. Use up the rest of 2013’s learning budget to ensure your 2014 budget is secure. No need to fall victim to a “use it or lose it” policy this year; no matter how much you have left to spend, you can find quality training on OpenSesame’s elearning marketplace. It’s quick and easy to deploy elearning to your team using OpenSesame. ... [more]
A healthy office = happy employees and increased productivity. Keep your workplace healthy this flu season, and avoid productivity loss due to an excess of sick days. We have officially entered the 2013-2014 flu season, so protect yourself and your employees as soon as possible! ... [more]
With the rapid expansion of the online training industry, it seems like there is a new LMS or content provider announced every day. Many seek to fill a perceived content gap in the market—offering only tech courses or focusing on the healthcare sector—but few seek to address additional customer pain points. A recent survey by Latitude learning discovered a lack of content options isn’t the only pain point for elearning buyers. ... [more]
Hiring a remote workforce offers many benefits for both the company and the employees--reduced overhead costs and more schedule flexibility for employees are key examples. However, without the benefit of regular face-to-face interaction with other employees or a supervisor, training and retaining remote workers can be a challenge. We interviewed Ashley Verrill, via Skype, to learn about how Apple overcomes this challenge with their At-Home Apple Advisor's Program. ... [more]
So you want to be a programmer? Once you’ve decided whether to teach yourself or embark on a more formal course of study, you will have to choose which language you want to learn first. As a followup to OpenSesame intern Daniel Chen’s post on TechRepublic outlining the best programming languages to learn on your own time, we asked developers what language they think is best for beginners and why. ... [more]
There is no argument digital literacy is a necessary skill for the majority of jobs in today’s economy. Photoshop, social media and a knowledge of HTML are becoming staples of the modern workplace in the same way Microsoft Office and email have been for the past two decades. However, it remains to be seen as to whether computer programming skills will join the ranks of Word, Excel and Twitter as required competencies. ... [more]
Want to build your sales knowledge and skills? Look no further than the following sales training from OpenSesame. Whether you’re just starting out in sales or are a seasoned pro, continuing your sales education is critical; the world of sales is always changing-- you don’t want to be left behind. BYO “build your own” sales curriculum with these bundles and courses and take charge of your sales training today! ... [more]
Ensuring your office is compliant with current federal laws and regulations means not only a happier, more productive workplace, but can save you from costly violation fines. OpenSesame makes it easy and affordable to meet your compliance obligations, such as these ten compliance courses for under $10.00. ... [more]
When is the last time you purchased a product wearing a blindfold? I’m guessing never. From mp3 music to baby clothes, and everything in between, buyers have the advantage to browse online catalogues and purchase almost anything...without having to leave their work desk or couch. ... [more]
Learn to write action-oriented messages and avoid the costly back-and-forth correspondence that commonly occurs from unclear emails. In business, employees rely on information to make decisions that affect all levels of operations within their organizations. When written communication is poorly organized and unclear, rates of error and interdependence increase and unnecessary challenges surface. ... [more]
