Nike E-Learning Initiative Goes to GeoLearning

GeoLearning has announced that they have been selected to provide hosted learning management system and courseware conversion for Nike Americas Division.

GeoLearning, Inc., a the US based developer of e-learning systems and Web-based training solutions, announced today that its ASP-delivered e-learning platform has been selected to power online training for Nike, Inc., the world’s leading designer and marketer of athletic footwear, equipment and accessories.

Employees from Nike’s Americas Division, who represent the geographic regions of Canada, Mexico, Central America and South America, will access web-based modules for product, business skills, sales and computer skills training using GeoLearning’s GeoExpress learning management system.

NIKE, Inc., based in Beaverton, Oregon, USA is the world’s leading designer and marketer of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Bauer NIKE Hockey Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of hockey equipment, and Cole Haan®, which markets a line of high-quality men’s and women’s dress and casual shoes.

“Nike’s choice of GeoLearning to power its product and career development training demonstrates how a geographically dispersed organization can address its critical business needs using our hosted solution,” said Frank Russell, president and CEO of GeoLearning. “GeoLearning’s ASP-delivered platform was developed with implementation speed, scalability and ease-of-use in mind. These are fundamental benefits of our system, and exactly what Nike was looking for.”

GeoLearning’s custom courseware development division will also convert more than 50 courses for Web delivery on the new Nike system. The GeoLearning LMS will track and report information such as the specific courses taken by a particular student, each student’s performance in the courses, and the courses actually completed. With this data managers and supervisors can track employee progress and assess mastery.

GeoLearning, Inc. provides ASP-delivered learning management systems and e-learning content for organizations around the world, including Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies and educational institutions. With no hardware or software to install, the company claims their Geo Learning Center™ and GeoExpress™ platforms can be implemented in days, giving clients the power to launch AICC and SCORM-compliant courseware, deliver synchronous events, track learner progress and measure learning results.

March 28th, 2002