Plateau Systems Launches Web Seminars On Corporate Learning

Industry experts from Plateau, CognitiveArts, Documentum, Fujitsu Consulting and Southern Co. will discuss best training practices for Healthcare, Manufacturing, Energy and Retail Industries

ARLINGTON, VA - August 28, 2002 - Plateau Systems, a provider of enterprise-class software that manages all of an organization's learning and knowledge, today announced a new Web seminar series designed to highlight the value of consolidating enterprise learning on one platform. The series of free, one-hour sessions will be webcast over the Internet in September and October, and will focus on learning strategies for the healthcare, energy, manufacturing and retail industries. Each of these industries faces unique training challenges that Learning Management Systems (LMS) help solve. Addressing critical issues such as employee productivity, distance learning, regulatory compliance and quality control, the series of four web seminars will provide best practices and case studies for organizations looking to gain a competitive edge in today's marketplace.

Plateau has designed interactive sessions with participation from several of its key partners, including CognitiveArts, Documentum and Fujitsu Consulting. Plateau customer Southern Co. also will participate. Viewers are invited to register for any of the four web seminars through WebEx OnStage Events at this address: us1.webex.com/webexevents Look on this page for the event you want to join and click on Enroll. Times and descriptions of the four sessions are as follows:

Managing Online Training for HIPAA Regulations - Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1 p.m.
The deadline to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is fast approaching. If your organization manages patient records, you have until April 14, 2003 to train your workforce on new government rules relating to security, confidentiality and integrity of all patient health information. Finding the right HIPAA training material for your organization is critical, but there are additional factors to consider: How will you manage the creation, delivery and tracking of HIPAA compliance training? How will you ensure all employees are correctly trained, and all records on that training are secure and auditable? The one-hour seminar, hosted by executives from Plateau and Fujitsu Consulting, will highlight enterprise strategies to meet these objectives, including blended learning and the comprehensive tracking of HIPAA compliance.
Automating Learning at Manufacturing Facilities - Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1 p.m. EST
Two things are fundamental to any organization involved in manufacturing: Procedure and Quality Control. This seminar, hosted by Plateau, Documentum and Fujitsu Consulting, will help your organization understand how to develop enterprise learning and content management initiatives that improve quality control and link training directly to the processes that drive manufacturing business. Other points will include automating training and training revisions for Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents and integrating the learning management system with enterprise content management systems.
Training Challenges in the Energy Industry - Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1 p.m. EST
Energy companies and utilities face two main challenges when training their employees and contractors: 1) their workforce is usually dispersed in multiple substations across wide geographical areas, and 2) their training programs must go through a rigorous, exhaustive process of validation and auditing by federal regulatory agencies. Drawing on real-world examples, experts from Plateau and Southern Co. will discuss learning solutions tailored for the energy industry, such as delivering distance learning, complying with new Pipeline Operator Qualification (POQ) laws, consolidating online and offline training efforts into one platform, and incorporating data from subsidiaries or old systems.
Retail Industry Training Systems and Content - Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1 p.m. EST
In the highly competitive retail sector, companies must differentiate themselves with superior customer service and a highly productive workforce. They must also deal with high turnover and training demands that change rapidly. This seminar will highlight proven methods for delivering and managing both Web-based and classroom learning, when to re-use or dispose of online content, and how to implement learning management systems in ways that address particular corporate needs. Case studies from Plateau and CognitiveArts will focus on developing training content specific to the retail industry and managing it in a way that maximizes productivity and reduces employee turnover.

About Plateau: Plateau's enterprise-class software manages all of an organization's learning and knowledge on one scalable platform. Plateau 4 Learning Management System (LMS) is built on Web-based J2EE/EJB architecture, and is the engine behind the largest e-Learning initiatives in the corporate, non-profit and government markets. Plateau 4 LMS automates the management and delivery of online and classroom learning, organizational knowledge and competencies for clients including the American Red Cross, Motorola, Union Pacific and the U.S. Air Force. Plateau is listed as a leader in LMS evaluations from Gartner Inc. and META Group. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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