Plateau Systems, a leading provider of talent management software, services and solutions designed to increase workforce productivity, and CourseAvenue, a leader in Learning Content Authoring Systems, are pleased to provide Plateau's iContent clients a smooth path to Section 508 compliant e-learning content. CourseAvenue's Accessibility Player reduces the complications of accessibility interpretation by embedding the standards' requirements directly into the e-learning course player. The ongoing strategic partnership between Plateau and CourseAvenue now provides iContent clients with easy access to this important new technology.
Government and corporate clients around the globe are using iContent to make custom and pre-packaged learning and training materials available to their users. Through this additional offering, these clients can provide their learners with accessible training materials using their existing iContent training credits or through other established purchasing mechanisms.
"Critical content can now be accessed and integrated into our clients' training programs while side-stepping time consuming, often complex procurement processes," stated Lee Wright, Plateau's Director of iContent. "This is an area that has been a challenge for many organizations, so we're excited to be able to provide them with a fast and easy way to build and deploy Section 508 compliant eLearning."
CourseAvenue's Accessibility Player provides a foundation for adherence to many of the details in the standards. Essential to true Section 508 compliance, they also provide professional services that ensure the remaining portions of code are being followed, the piece of the puzzle that lies in the course developer's hands. CourseAvenue has worked closely with Criterion 508 Solutions, Inc., an independent third party auditor who utilizes an extensive array of assistive software and hardware, and one of the industry's most rigorous testing methodologies to ensure the CourseAvenue 508 player meets all the requirements of the code.
"Attempting to meld instructional design, accessibility standards, and screen reader functionality with a wide array of content and assessment elements has resulted in a number of costly mistakes," warns CourseAvenue CEO Joe Gorup. "As opposed to relying on each and every developer to interpret and apply the standards, important standards are built into our player."
Plateau and CourseAvenue continue to work closely to provide effective e-learning solution for their clients by providing both the technology and purchasing mechanisms needed for accessible content development. To learn how you can include new Section 508 compliant e-learning courses in your training program, or re-purpose existing content, contact lee.wright@Plateau.com or info@CourseAvenue.com today.
About Plateau
Plateau is a leading provider of talent management software, content and services designed to increase workforce productivity and drive business success. Plateau's award-winning software is powering talent management initiatives across some of the world's most successful organizations, including the American Red Cross, General Electric, the Internal Revenue Service, Capital One Services and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Industry analysts at Bersin & Associates, Forrester Research and other leading information and technology research and advisory firms continue to recognize Plateau's leadership in delivering best-in-class functionality, technology and customer satisfaction. Plateau is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia and has offices across the United States, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.plateau.com.
About CourseAvenue
Since 2002 CourseAvenue has been simplifying the process of creating and distributing e-learning content through a unique online and on-demand platform allowing users to quickly build and publish standards-based e-learning courses. CourseAvenue's revolutionary eLearning solution allows collaborative, synchronous content development which improves learning and business productivity across an organization, addressing the needs of both global enterprises and small businesses. To learn more about CourseAvenue, please visit www.courseavenue.com.