BRIGHTON, England, May 22, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Futuremedia Learning, a leading e-learning provider and a division of Futuremedia plc (OTCBB:FMDAY) announced today that it has been awarded a contract with Network Rail, owner and operator of Britain's rail infrastructure, to produce an e-learning program on competition law. The program is for employees in the Contracts and Procurement division of Network Rail, and builds on the successful relationship with this client, and Futuremedia Learning's track record in this critical compliance area.
The e-learning course incorporates pre and post assessment; sandwiching a series of modules covering critical elements of competition law. Futuremedia Learning will be working alongside the Network Rail Learning Management System (LMS) project team to enable time-limited certification upon successful completion of the course. This certification will be renewable on an annual basis.
Andrea Miles, Managing Director at Futuremedia Learning commented, "Meeting business-critical compliance requirements such as this one truly shows the power of e-learning as a tool for delivering consistent, message-controlled learning. We are very pleased that our expertise in this area has been recognised by this win. We're looking forward to continuing and deepening our relationship with Network Rail."
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About Network Rail
Network Rail is the owner and operator of Britain's rail infrastructure. The company looks after all aspects of the railway infrastructure, including the tracks, signalling systems, viaducts, tunnels, bridges and stations and is the fastest growing network in Europe.
About Futuremedia
Futuremedia plc (OTCBB:FMDAY) is a global media company providing online learning, design, exhibition and event services to public and private sector organizations. Established in 1982, Futuremedia helps its clients to communicate their values, product and brand information to employees, customers and industry, and believes that learning is a key component in the communication mix. Futuremedia divisions are Futuremedia Learning and Button Group. Button has been providing design, exhibition and event services around the world for more than 30 years. For more information, visit www.futuremedia.co.uk.