New Expertus On-Demand Webcast Reveals How to Outsource Learning Operations With Confidence

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwire - May 21, 2009) - Expertus (www.expertus.com), a global provider of services that optimize the business impact of learning, today announced that an on-demand webcast, "Learning Operations on a Shrinking Budget" is now available at Brainshark at: http://bit.ly/k7G2A. The online webcast is an audio and PowerPoint presentation based on Expertus' recent white paper, "A Guide to Successful SmartSourcing: Learning Operations on a Shrinking Budget, 7 Ways to Ensure You Achieve More with Less," available at http://www.trainingefficiency.com (direct link: http://www.trainingefficiency.com/system/files/Learning-Operations-Shrinking-Budget_Expertus_WP.pdf).

Two seasoned Expertus executives, John Schneble and Kathleen Waid, lead the presentation, lending two decades of experience and expertise to the topics. The presentation is produced by Expertus, which was recently named a Top 20 learning outsourcing provider by Training Outsourcing, Inc.

"This webcast defines the concept and benefits of SmartSourcing -- what it is and how it can dramatically impact your organization," said Ramesh Ramani, Founder and CEO of Expertus. "Training budgets have been decimated by the shaky economy and everyone is looking for ways to do even more with less training budget. This presentation addresses these issues and much more."

Schneble and Waid share applicable tips and tools for learning leaders who are interested in how to approach, research and understand outsourcing. The webcast offers tips and worksheets regarding outsourcing learning operations, including how to differentiate between Body Shops, Business Process Outsourcers (BPOs) and Business Process Outsourcers (BPOs) with learning industry expertise. The webcast offers a guide to successful SmartSourcing and an outline of what to investigate when researching potential partners.

For the white paper, please visit http://www.trainingefficiency.com/system/files/Learning-Operations-Shrinking-Budget_Expertus_WP.pdf today to download a complimentary copy. Visit www.trainingefficiency.com for additional resources. To view the webcast, go to http://bit.ly/k7G2A.

Expertus offers learning services, strategies and solutions to organizations of all sizes focused on aligning training with business objectives. Services include, but are not limited to, learning management consulting, SmartSourcing™ services and learning technology services. Some recently retained clients include Autodesk, Baker Petrolite and SuperValu. Visit www.expertus.com for full explanations of Expertus' suite of offerings.

For more information on Expertus, log on to http://www.expertus.com or call 877-827-8160.

About Expertus

Expertus is the leading global provider of services that optimize the business impact of learning. For more than a decade, the firm's 500+ learning management professionals have defined and implemented plans, processes and technologies that transform training organizations -- creating measurable value for the world's most successful corporations. Clients include ADP, Cisco, ConocoPhillips, EMC, Honeywell and Lockheed Martin. Every day at these and other companies, more than a million employees, customers and business partners are educated as a result of Expertus' innovative business strategies, outsourcing services and technology-rich solutions.

Based in Silicon Valley, Expertus serves its clients from offices in the US, UK and India. For more information, visit www.expertus.com, or call toll-free 1-877-827-8160.

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