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News Release from: Tata Technologies iKS
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
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CAD/PLM training goes online
Online engineering training portal is claimed to offer the best value in CAD/PLM software training anywhere on the planet.
Tata Technologies iKS has launched a new, greatly enhanced version of its online engineering training portal, i get it According to Kevin Noe, President of iKS: "More than 73,000 engineering professionals from over 50 countries are already using i get it"
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 28 Sep 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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"We have listened to their feedback and prioritised their most important requests".
"The many improvements in the new release will help engineers be even more productive and better supported as they access i get it's robust library of comprehensive and up-to-date CAD/PLM training courseware".
iKS reckons that i get it is the industry's first learning/knowledge management web application featuring free, global 24/7 chat and phone support for improved customer support.
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The rapid growth in the i get it user base (an increase of over 60% in the past 8 months) is due at least partly to the site's social networking/community features.
However, recognising the needs of its 5000-plus corporate customers, the new release of i get it makes it possible for any company to toggle between "training only" or "training plus social networking" as their portal preference.
Overwhelmingly, i get it users have requested formal certificates to confirm successful completion of their chosen courses.
In the new release, all new customers will have the ability to complete a certificate assessment free of charge, and have a certificate automatically created and stored in their online "transcript".
Certificates carry the i get it user's name, date, name of assessment, and unique serial number.
All training bundles now include the certificate and standard assessments including NX, Catia, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, AutoCAD, Inventor and Pro/E Wildfire.
i get it has invested significantly in the Google Search Appliance in order to make i get it's technical information more searchable.
With the latest release, users can search i get it's vast library of technical topics by course, document and tech tip.
Over 530 courses, tens of thousands of documents and thousands of tech tips can now be instantly searched.
Extensive effort has gone into making the upcoming interface free from distractions, with clear menu options, easier navigation, and faster interaction to help users get to where they want to go in the i get it application.
The latest release of i get it features a streamlined purchasing process with just three simple steps.
"The new release of i get it provides even more value for our users", says David Fedler, Chief Strategist at iKS.
"The enhancements in features and functionality, added to the proven quality of our courses and annual subscriptions that start at just $25, mean that i get it continues to be by far the best value in CAD/PLM software training anywhere on the planet".
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