Futuremedia Company Awarded Learning Contract With Peugeot
- Selected as E-learning Delivery Partner for Three Years -
BRIGHTON, England, June 14 -- ebc Limited, a member of the Futuremedia group of companies , today announced it has been selected as the exclusive e-learning delivery partner for Peugeot UK Network Training which has responsibility for all training provision to the UK Peugeot franchised dealer network.
The decision was reached following an extensive selection process, during which ebc demonstrated its experience within the automotive industry and its proven production approach. Under the agreement, ebc will create online training courses for Peugeot Network Training for the next three years.
Commenting on the contract, Gareth Foden, Director - Network Training at Peugeot Motor Company plc, said, "Working closely with our training partners is a key aspect of delivering successful training programs to our customers. ebc's ability to identify clients' needs, combined with its excellent track record within the automotive industry makes them the perfect partner to deliver the next stage of our e-learning courses."
Graham Mackie, Chief Executive Officer of ebc Limited, said, "We are pleased that Peugeot has indicated its trust and confidence in our approach, and we look forward to delivering successful, innovative programs for Peugeot in the coming years."
About Futuremedia:
The Futuremedia group of companies is comprised of Futuremedia plc, Open Training, ebc Limited and Button plc. Futuremedia is a learning communications company providing learning, benefits and communications services to public and private sector organizations. Backed by two decades of experience, the company's content and services offerings include learning consultancy, learning management systems, custom made learning programs and an extensive library of published courseware titles. Futuremedia is also recognized as a pioneer and leader in the development and delivery of a range of fully managed, outsourced employee benefit programs for large organizations. In addition, Button has 35 years of experience in providing brand communications services to large international organizations. For more information, visit www.futuremedia.co.uk.
About ebc:
ebc is a leading UK learning company, providing bespoke, flexible and cost-effective e-learning and blended learning solutions. Founded in 1992, ebc's e-learning programs communicate complex and detailed information to staff across a range of organizations, blending state-of-the-art media and learning technology with traditional tools. For more information, visit www.ebc.co.uk.
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