VerticalNet e-Business Training provides special discount for online training to government agencies

VerticalNet's People Tools is pleased to announce the availability of interactive practice-centered web-based training licenses for Microsoft Office 2000 Products. A wide variety of topics include: Word 2000, Excel 2000, Access 2000, PowerPoint 2000, and Outlook 2000. Titles are also available for Office 97 as well as Windows 98 and Windows 2000. The licenses are available for bulk purchase by government and government contracting agencies for a limited time.

Offer allows training of large populations
Recognizing that local, state and federal government agencies have particular volume issues with regards to training procurement, VerticalNet's PeopleTools developed a special training offer designed to increase effective usage of Microsoft Office products. As employees enter or re-enter the workforce, many arrive with limited knowledge and understanding of how to operate products central to their job's day to day task. Just as we have seen the business sector scramble to meet their burgeoning needs for skilled workers, we also are seeing a need for government agencies to maintain skilled workers as well.

A shortage of skilled workers is not the only challenge facing government agencies today. Many agencies are utilizing temporary workers, resulting in the need to train them quickly and affordably. In addition, agencies providing welfare to work programs and other skill development services can benefit from affordable online courses as part of their overall work force development program.

Licenses available to both local, state and federal agencies and contractors
Licenses are being offered to all levels of government, including organizations such as state universities, schools, and independent school districts, as well as organizations that train government organizations.

Licenses are good for 12 months. The discounted licenses are priced based on number of licenses purchased and range from $2 per license up to $15 dollars per license depending on order size. To access the course, VerticalNet PeopleTools provides a link from the organizations' web site, desktop, or Intranet to a co-branded site where the user can select and launch the course.

Added Bonus
There is an added bonus to those procuring these courses through VerticalNet's PeopleTools. The system, where the user selects and launches the course, known as the Training Intelligence Portal (or TIP for short), also allows agencies to keep a record of its employees who procure training and provides reports on training utilization for financial purposes. This documentation feature is important to ensuring your employees are trained and retrained in a timely, cost-effective manner.

Edited by Bob Arguero, Managing Editor, GovCon