Nonacademic Distributed Education Providers & Resources

Corporate Training University

CSS Internet News
On-line Learning Series of Courses: "Courses will be delivered over the 'Net so costs can be kept reasonable, usually between five and fifteen dollars. Basic courses take about 14 days to complete, more advanced courses can be up to 30 days."

DiaLogos
Premier Center of Excellence for Distributed Information Systems
"DiaLogos develops and delivers distributed systems through education, implementation, mentoring,and collaborative teamwork. Our portfolio is based on technologies that guarantee our clients application portability, ease of legacy asset integration, and interoperability across heterogeneous systems." Partnerships in Distance Learning Instructional Systems, Inc.

Digital Think
"Founded in March, 1996, DigitalThink has two missions: to assist companies in training their employees and customers, and to enable individuals to conveniently learn what they want, when they want.

"Our courses create an online community of students, tutors, and instructors. DigitalThink classes are far more interactive than textbooks and much more convenient than brick-and-mortar, fixed-time classroom instruction. "

Management Simulations, Inc.
"Management Simulations, Inc. provides an intensified learning environment that instills years of management expertise in a matter of days, using real-life situations without real-life consequences."

The Masie Center
"The MASIE Center is an international thinktank located in Saratoga Springs, NY. The Center is dedicated to exploring the intersection of learning and technology. We are focused on these key areas:

• How do people learn to use technology?
• How can technology be used to help people learn?
• New models for providing learning across distance and time!
• New roles for training and learning professionals!

"The MASIE Center provides its services to major corporations and technology providers throughout the world. The Center provides research, perspectives, training, learning products and consulting on these key issues. The MASIE Center was formed to provide a clear-thinking leadership hub for the next generation of learning and technology solutions."

Powerism
"Powersim helps organizations develop strategies and tactics through its simulation software and consulting expertise. The Powersim solution keeps them on track and intact when facing situations."

Ziff Davis University
ZDU has at least 10 free online courses and many others are available for a low flat annual fee.