Technology Offer

E-learning platform & Knowledge Management IT Systems with e-courses
Reference: IRCPK2003TO67
Organization: Cracow University of Technology
IRC Name: IRC South Poland  
Country: Poland
Entry Date: Thu, April 03, 2003
Last Update:  
Deadline: Fri, April 02, 2004
Abstract:

A Polish innovative company based in Krakow is looking for partners interested in further development and research of their products. The company has developed a unique intranet and internet based e-learning platform, testing software and Knowledge Management/Development System. Being HR Traning Company they can design any e-learning course in virtually every language version. The company is seeking for a distributor, partner or venture capital.

Description:

e-learning
The e-learning platform has been constructed by top rank specialists in the field of IT and HR. Every function is designed so as to satisfy the needs of small businesses and large multinational corporations. This platform consists of 3 integrated parts: the user unit, the administrator unit and a unit allowing for the self creation of e-learning courses with the use of such sources as: html, flash, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Power Point files.
The interactive e-learning courses are based on company specific knowledge and branch case studies. They are a unique tool in company training programs. The e-learning courses can lower the training costs in medium-sized companies down to 20 Euro per person.
e-HR
They are creating fully functional electronic tools aimed at helping the client's Human Resources Department. The highly developed e-HR systems are tools for the management of knowledge within an organization, giving enormous potential for the precise and systematic use of intellectual property. The joining of e-HR with the distribution of knowledge in one customized e-learning process is the basis for creating an intellectual organization.
The tool is based on an internal system and allows both employees and superiors to better prepare for meetings and plan their professional development. In accordance with the ideas of professional development as indicated by the user, the system presents a list of potential courses available in a given year, selects readings that will allow one to develop certain abilities and defines the fields of the so-called "On-the-job-training". The tool fully deals with the application of particular employees to a given training session. It prepares reports, reduces bureaucracy, keeps archives of files, optimizes the time spent on a given issue.
e-testing
They have worked-out electronic testing platform choosing the level of difficulty depending on the level of the user's knowledge. Tool can be used in assessment centres, recruitment process, language knowledge assessment, evaluation of training etc. System guaranties immediate and trustworthy results as well as detailed reports of test process.

Innovative Aspects:
1. Building & Managing courses without IT knowledge
2. An 8-hour courses can be developed in 4-5 hours
3. Integration with existing databases in companies (SAP, SQL, PHP, etc)
4. Complex reporting system allowing to plan blended learning actions
5. Artificial Intelligence algorythms for language testing (automatic question selection and learning plan creation)
6. Knowledge Management based on defined set of competencies and skills
7. Audio and Video compression
8. Each system is tailor-made and adaptable into individual needs (opened architecture)

Main Advantages:
1. Ability to train up to 10.000 employees in different geographical locations in 7 days
2. Training cost as low as 20 Euro per user
3. On-line progress reports
4. Quick course implementation and design without IT knowledge
5. Ability to combine e-learning courses with conventional courses (blended learning)
6. Attractive form of learning (sound, interactiveness)
7. Individual pace of learning

Technology Keywords:
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology/Informatics
  • Internet Technologies
  • Knowledge Management, Process Management
  • e-Government
  • E-Learning
  • E-Publishing, Digital Content
  • Socio-economic development models, economic aspects
  • Education and Training
  • Information and media, society
  • Technology, Society and Employment
  • Infrastructures for social sciences and humanities
  • Citizens participation
Current Stage of Development: Already on the market
Exploitation of RTD Results: PRIVATE RESEARCH
Intellectual Property Rights: Patent(s) applied for but not yet granted

Comments The company is owner of their ideas, programs and technologies.
Patents are applied first in Poland but not yet granted.
European patents will be applied within 1 year.
Organisation/Company Type: Research institute/University
Organisation/Company Size: 11-50
Brief Market Application Codes:
  • Information processing, information systems
  • INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Comments
Detailed Market Application Codes (VEIC): Keywords
  • Systems software
  • Operating systems and utilities
  • Program development tools/languages
  • Communications/networking
  • Other system software
  • Business and office
  • Education
  • Integrated software
  • Software services
  • Programming services/systems engineering
Highlights
1. Training Companies
2. Medium and Large multinational companies
3. Language Training Institutes
4. Schools and Universities
5. Education portals
6. Recruitment & Selection
7. Government institutions
8. Public educational sector
Collaboration Type:
  • Technical Co-operation
  • Joint venture agreement
  • License agreement
  • Financial resources

Comments
The company is seeking for other e-learning providers, companies interested in implementing e-learning, academy, research organisations, potential distributors, partners seeking SME for UE projects participation, goverment, other companies looking for subcontractor in producing e-learning courses. Also the company is interested in testing new applications and adaptation their technology to specific needs. The company is seeking a partner with strong financial position.
Preferred Countries for diffusion: ALL
Additional Information:  
Contact Name: Suwala
Contact First name: Piotr
Phone: +48 12 628 28 45
Fax: +48 12 632 47 95
Email: mailto:psuwala@transfer.edu.pl