SCHAUMBURG, IL — (Marketwire) — 03/05/13 — , a global leader in IT training, announces today the launch of a new subscription-based, unlimited-access online training platform that delivers comprehensive IT training at all levels. For $49 per month, TrainSignal-s new education-as-a-service platform provides access to over a hundred training courses covering certification prep to advanced training for seasoned IT professionals. With its new platform, TrainSignal will play an essential role in educating a workforce for the IT jobs of today.
“We-ve been providing students and professionals around the world with high-quality IT training courses for more than a decade,” said Scott Skinger, CEO and Founder of TrainSignal. “Today we are putting IT pros and novices in complete control of their career destinies with on-demand access to the material they need to succeed on the job.”
According to , IT jobs are expected to grow by 22 percent through 2020. Hiring managers are looking for cloud-savvy, cross-dimensional IT professionals that can manage the demands of a changing market. As the business landscape evolves and organizations invest heavily in cloud computing, enterprise technology and big data, TrainSignal-s new platform gives IT professionals the resources and skills they need to succeed.
In an industry where classroom courses and seminars start at $500 and range into the thousands, TrainSignal delivers students unlimited access to training material at a relatively low flat-rate fee. Whether on-the-job or mid-commute, TrainSignal students can access the information they need, when they need it, on or offline.
From the seasoned IT expert to the first-time student, TrainSignal-s new platform builds upon its highly regarded philosophy of scenario-based learning with several core features including:
Complete access to over one hundred of the top IT training courses including Microsoft, VMware, Cisco, Citrix and CompTIA training courses;
Industry leading and award winning instructors with expertise as Microsoft MVPs, VMware vExperts, Citrix CTPs, certified experts in Cisco and CompTIA and more;
Guaranteed up-to-date training material that reflects the latest trends and certifications;
Course tracking and an offline video player so users can keep learning with or without a reliable Internet connection;
Access to practice exams for some of the most popular IT certification exams.
In advance of the launch of its new platform, TrainSignal conducted a nationwide survey of over 2,000 IT professionals revealing a critical demand for accessible training — with 69 percent of respondents stating that they reference training material on-the-job at least once a month. Along with this demand, 68 percent prefer online or video training courses over traditional classroom or textbook methods. Training is essential for a successful career in IT, with 95 percent of respondents claiming that ongoing IT training is a must for career advancement.
With over $30 million in sales shipping to 147 countries to date, TrainSignal is transforming its business model to fill a gap in IT education. As the technology industry continues to grow, the demand for a trained IT workforce will continue to rise. By introducing a convenient online training solution, TrainSignal is poised to educate IT professionals for years to come.
Founded in 2002, TrainSignal provides SaaS subscription-based “Total Experience” training that gives individuals the tools and confidence to tackle real-world challenges, pass their certification exams and succeed in today-s competitive global IT market. TrainSignal offers a wide range of courses covering Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix, CompTIA, VMware, and Microsoft Office.
A privately-held company, TrainSignal is based in Schaumburg, IL. For more information about TrainSignal, please visit .
Peter Sadler and Charlotte Crawford
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415-625-8555
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