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Year of the Cloud in training

19 Jan 2012

by: Margaret Snell

2012 might be the year of the cloud in training according to Vicky Jones, head of technology at blended learning provider REDTRAY, which believes the adoption of the cloud for training in business is at a tipping point.

The company is inviting people to experience its virtual classroom solution, CloudRooms, for themselves at its ‘Cloud Lounge’ at the 2012 Learning Technologies exhibition at London Olympia on 25^th and 26^th January.

According to Jon Shepstone, managing director at REDTRAY, the cloud-based training solution allows learners to practice new skills in a virtual environment.

Shepstone said: “It’s proven people learn new skills best when applying them in practical situations. CloudRooms lets students put into practice what they’ve just learnt and they can then hone their skills and ultimately be better at their job, or pass the certification they need.”

Jones said: “There’s no denying the outlook of training and learning technologies is changing. It’s not only about e-learning or learning management systems anymore. Our recent study into the adoption of live online learning proves that by revealing that 60% of companies in the UK are looking to implement cloud-based training solutions. At our ‘Cloud Lounge’ we want to show people what the future of learning holds.”

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