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How AI can assist in curation

In a recent podcast hosted by Rachel Cooke of the Brandon Hall Group, Diane Haines, VP of Marketing for OpenSesame and Stephen Sklarew, CEO/Co-Founder of Synaptiq, discussed curation and machine learning. Both Diane and Stephen come from extensive backgrounds in data usage and offered some great insights into how AI can assist in curation. How… Read more »

Earthquake safety and preparedness

Are you prepared for an earthquake?

Earthquakes come with or without warning, causing mass destruction and even death. If one were to hit, would you know what to do to stay safe? Would you know how to make life easier after a major quake? With the recent earthquakes in California and Nevada, we thought it would be smart to share some… Read more »

OpenSesame Announces Expanded Partnership with TalentQuest to Deepen Leadership Training Offering

OpenSesame Announces Expanded Partnership with TalentQuest to Deepen Leadership Training Offering

Behavioral science-based leadership development program enables Global 2000 companies to build better leaders for the future  Portland, OR – 11 July 2019 – OpenSesame, the elearning innovator, announced TalentQuest has been added to its popular OpenSesame Plus subscription to broaden its curated library of supervisory and leadership training courses. As enterprise organizations grow and evolve,… Read more »

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Diversity: Going beyond the headcount

Stating The Obvious Diversity. It can mean different things to different people. One thing is for sure though, it’s a must-have for businesses these days. It’s a no-brainer that diversity brings more viewpoints and solutions into the workplace, but it also goes beyond your current workplace. Thanks to communication technologies, business interactions have become more… Read more »

5 tips for using chat bots in marketing and sales

5 ways chatbots can improve marketing & sales

In a world engulfed in advertisements, it’s critical to find new and creative ways to understand your prospects and customers without bombarding them with information. One solution is chatbots. While chatbots are known for their customer service use cases, they can add value to your marketing and sales efforts as well. Here are 5 ways… Read more »

Chatbots improving business productivity

Chatbot technology: Not just for the Jetsons anymore

It’s a childhood Saturday morning, and you’re curled up, cereal bowl in hand, watching The Jetsons and their depiction of the future. Rosey the Robot Maid is every kid’s dream. A robot to assist with everyday life? “Now that is the future,” we think. And while these adolescent dreams have not come to fruition completely,… Read more »

OpenSesame announces expanded partnership with Mind Channel

OpenSesame Announces Expanded Partnership with Mind Channel to Broaden Multilingual Microlearning Course Offering

Modern, multilingual microlearning content provides critical business skills training to Global 2000 workforces Portland, OR – 28 June 2019 – OpenSesame, the elearning innovator, announced the addition of Mind Channel to its popular OpenSesame Plus subscription to expand its offering of multilingual and microlearning courses. As microlearning has gained in popularity due to its easy… Read more »

Why Are Companies Using Google Suite?

Why Are Companies Using Google Suite?

Aim for Growth What tools come to mind when you think of business productivity applications? The majority of the population will come up with two: Google Suite and Microsoft Office 365. If you had to guess which one is utilized more, most would pick Office 365. That is in fact correct, however that doesn’t mean… Read more »

Understanding the Bi-Modal Application of Immersive Learning

Understanding the bi-modal application of immersive learning

Extended Reality (xR), a blanket term for immersive learning technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality, is being increasingly used in corporate training and across a variety of industries. Although the technology itself is more than 50 years old, recent major breakthroughs have accelerated its adoption and application. Extended Reality has proven… Read more »

How can we learn to learn?

How can we learn to learn?

Several articles on the internet claim that Learnability is one of the most desirable traits in the modern workplace. With technology morphing every imaginable industry, an employee’s ability to learn, unlearn and relearn critical skills can determine how fast she grows on the job. But when, where and how does learning occur? Neuroscientists, biologists, and… Read more »

OpenSesame and SAP SuccessFactors

OpenSesame joins SAP PartnerEdge Program to enhance learning ecosystem for SAP SuccessFactors customers

Expanded integration with SAP SuccessFactors and OpenSesame will accelerate deployment of enterprise talent development programs PORTLAND, OR – 11 June 2019 – OpenSesame, the elearning innovator providing the world’s most comprehensive online catalog of curated elearning courses, today announced their membership in the SAP PartnerEdge program to further enhance the learning experience for SAP SuccessFactors… Read more »

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Machines as Curators

In a recent OpenSesame webinar David Wentworth, Principal Learning Analyst at Brandon Hall Group, and Diane Haines, VP of Marketing for OpenSesame, revealed best practices on how to get started with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to curate courses for your learners. The biggest challenge with curation is that it is still an overwhelming… Read more »

What AWS certification is right for you

How do I become AWS certified?

Before understanding how to becomeAmazon Web Services (AWS) certified, it’s important to understand what certification is right for you to take and how the process works. AWS offers three tiers of certification broken up into three categories, along with a separate specialty section. The three tiers and categories are explained below. Tiers Foundational: Six months… Read more »

What AWS certification is right for you

Which AWS certification is right for your team?

Amazon Web Services is a cloud platform offering more than 165 services from data centers all over the globe used by start-ups, big corporations, individuals, and government agencies. AWS offers certification as virtual badge of honor, literally. However, there are many ways to break up the types of certification you can receive which is why… Read more »

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OpenSesame Raises $28 Million in Growth Equity Led by FTV Capital

eLearning Leader Expands Machine Learning Curation to Revolutionize How Employees Are Trained Portland, Oregon — May 29, 2019 —  OpenSesame, the elearning innovator providing the world’s most comprehensive online catalog of curated employee training courses, today announced it raised a $28 million growth equity round led by FTV Capital. OpenSesame will use the proceeds to… Read more »

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Navigating Your IT Security Certifications, Part 2

Welcome back. Previously we discussed some of the basic certifications you will need to jump start your journey into the IT Security field and open many opportunities for you. But what if you want to take it to the next level. Perhaps you are aspiring for a Director of Security or CISO role. What certifications… Read more »

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Navigating Your IT Security Certification, Part 1

You don’t have to read many news articles to know that internet security is on everyone’s mind. Major corporations are also taking notice: Gartner is forecasting worldwide enterprise security spending to total $96.3 billion in 2018, an increase of 8 percent from 2017. It is no wonder with 50% of respondents reporting an increase in… Read more »

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OpenSesame announces expanded partnership with UL to broaden workplace health, safety, and compliance course offerings

Global, industry-specific training helps organizations minimize risk and keep employees safe on the job Portland, OR – May 17, 2019 – OpenSesame, the elearning innovator, announced the addition of UL to its popular OpenSesame Plus subscription to expand its global offering of curated safety and compliance training critical to enterprise organizations. Today’s highly technical and… Read more »

OpenSesame Announces Partnership with Mindscaling to Expand Leadership Training Offering

OpenSesame Announces Partnership with Mindscaling to Expand Leadership Training Offering

Actionable learning experiences built with best-selling business authors and speakers inspire tomorrow’s leaders   Portland, OR – 25 April 2019 – OpenSesame, the elearning innovator, announced the addition of Mindscaling to its popular OpenSesame Plus subscription to expand its world-class offering of curated leadership training critical to enterprise organizations. In today’s complex, increasingly global ecosystem… Read more »