SkillSoft PLC selected as one of top seven training products

The "Coaching with Confidence" series includes six e-learning courses and a blended learning tool kit focusing on various aspects of coaching in a business environment.

"Each year the editorial staff of Human Resource Executive identifies those training and e-learning products that provide real value to the HR community. Specifically, we look for innovative solutions that help HR professionals to successfully contribute to their organization's business goals," said David Shadovitz, editor of Human Resource Executive.

"SkillSoft's "Coaching with Confidence" clearly met these criteria and deserves to be recognized for its contribution to the HR community." Product innovation, HR value, ease of use, and delivery on the product's promise were among the selection criteria.

The "Coaching with Confidence" courses consist of approximately 31.5 hours of learning and include pre- and post-assessments, a variety of job and learning aids, RolePlays, and extensive resource lists for further study. The accompanying blended learning toolkit features discussion guides, observation and assessment tools, coaching guides, team exercises, PowerPoint summaries for classroom and meeting activities, and suggested classes.

"We believe the "Coach with Confidence" e-learning courses exemplify the best in e-learning - sound instructional design, depth of information, and currency and relevance of information," said Lee Ritze, vice president of marketing and professional services for SkillSoft. "The blended learning toolkit was created specifically to help training professionals and business managers reinforce and extend the learning that takes place in formal training activities and more closely relate skills to employees' job experience."