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ILX Group plc launches 'PRINCE2® Live' virtual classroom training

..New interactive platform that combines the benefits of e-learning and classroom interaction in real time from anywhere in the world...

Tuesday 9th March 2010 - ILX Group plc, the best practice training company, today announced that it has launched PRINCE2® Live, a new online portal which provides learners with the interaction and experience of a classroom course, delivered through a web browser. The virtual classroom training is now available for those wishing to undertake a PRINCE2® Foundation or Practitioner qualification from anywhere in the world. 

Eddie Kilkelly, Chief Operating Officer of the ILX Group plc

PRINCE2® Live is delivered through ILX’s secure portal technology which gives access to a calendar of scheduled live instructor-led video broadcasts and post-session interactive activities and quizzes to reinforce what candidates have learned online. The virtual classroom sessions are delivered in modular way so that they can be taken in one hour blocks.

Eddie Kilkelly, Chief Operating Officer of the ILX Group plc commented, “The launch of PRINCE2 Live has come about due to international demands for greater access and flexibility of learning, and a growing trend to support groups wanting to collaborate despite geography. Our new platform also incorporates emerging mobile technologies such as Apple and Google phones as part of the blended mix. We believe that PRINCE2 Live delivers world class learning in a format that is flexible, cost effective and innovative.”

To date, ILX Group has trained over 35,000 people in PRINCE2® across 16 countries worldwide and is recognised as a world class provider of PRINCE2® and management training.
Kilkelly added, “PRINCE2 is the internationally recognised framework for managing projects and is designed to be applied regardless of culture, geography or size. With many organisations now focused on getting ready for improved market conditions, PRINCE 2 is ideally suited for those responsibilities in project management, programme management and staff that have a defined role in a project.”

In summary ILX’s PRINCE2® Live delivers:
• A simple learning path with a real time collaborative environment
• Live audio visual interaction with the tutor which is supported by presentations and activities
• Ongoing support through breakout sessions with the trainer to reinforce the classroom like experience, group discussions to encourage collaboration, and exam simulations to help candidate prepare for exams
• A flexible approach to learning that allows classroom interaction and best of online learning
• A scalable training solution to meet individuals and group needs
• A more environmental friendly way to deliver training for organisations with multi-geographic locations
• Course is accredited by the APM Group (APMG)

For further details can be or for general enquiries please contact sales@ilxgroup.com or call on 01270 611600

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NOTES TO EDITOR

PRINCE2® is a process-based approach for project management, providing an easily tailored and scalable project management methodology for the management of all types of projects. The method is the de-facto standard for project management in the UK and is practiced worldwide.

About ILX Group plc
ILX Group plc (ILX), founded in 1988, provides flexible training services through a blend of traditional classroom, workshops, innovative multimedia e-learning and implementation consultancy involving real life case studies and scenarios.  Courses are provided in programme and project management, IT service management and business finance and are aligned to the best practice of the Office of Government Commerce and the Association for Project Management, primarily in PRINCE2™, MSP™, ITIL® All of its training materials and quality systems are accredited by The APM Group, ISEB, CMI, APM and EXIN as appropriate.
 
ILX has over 4,000 clients across 16 countries and these include BP, Ernst & Young, HM Prison Service, Home Office, NatWest, Norwich Union, Royal Bank of Scotland, Staffordshire County Council, T Mobile and Vodafone.  The company, which has offices in London, Cheshire, Berkshire and the US, was quoted on AIM in 2000.  For further information visit www.ilxgroup.com

PRINCE2™ is a Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce. MSP™ is a Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce. ITIL® is a Registered Trade Mark of the Office of Government Commerce in the United Kingdom and other countries.

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