What is AB 1825 and who needs to comply with it? In 2004, California mandated that all persons in a management position supervising more than 50 employees be required to take a sexual harassment course (AB-1825) to provide training in proper workplace behavior. Governor Schwarzenegger signed this law in effect as a preventative measure to… Read more »
Today, we are proud to announce that we have made three major new hires to continue expanding our product development and customer support teams. Dave Depper, Edward Irby and Alexandra Hernandez will join the OpenSesame team to focus on improving site usability, expanding the functionality of the OpenSesame API and providing excellent customer service. Since… Read more »
Computer hardware and software educates us, entertains us, and supports our businesses. From server farms running the “cloud” to ubiquitous mobile devices, technology forms the infrastructure of our society and our economy. As a result, the demand for information technology professionals who can keep systems running smoothly grows every day. Whether you’re seeking a… Read more »
There is no better time for you to become a certified network professional. Most businesses are expanding to offer their services online, increasing their reliance on the internal network to keep things running smoothly. Cisco, the largest networking equipment manufacturer in the world, has developed a valuable and respected certification program. This guide will give… Read more »
In 2011, 67 American workers died on the job from electrocutions. Most of these deaths could have been prevented by better work practices, such as identifying and controlling hazards in the workplace, or implementing a standardized training program designed to instruct employees in best practices. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a… Read more »
Part of being an adult is occasionally having to do things you hate. Some of these things are innately unpleasant. You have to take out the trash, go to the dentist, complete projects at work you detest and clean up after your dog at the park. But, some of the things we hate are not… Read more »
OpenSesame is the world’s marketplace for buying and selling online training courses. Whether you’re looking for a course for yourself or for your entire team, OpenSesame offers more than 20,000 courses in topics from compliance and safety to information technology and soft skills. You can find the courses you need to train your team efficiently… Read more »
Thousands of courses, instantly ™ Regulation Compliance Employee Development Business Growth Skills, Compliance & Safety by Syntrio Get 20 courses for $20 Soft skills topics including leadership and sales Compliance training such as harassment prevention Safety essentials like bloodborne pathogens Starting at $20 Top management courses Six Sigma Yellow Belt Selling to Decision-Makers Engaging… Read more »
Today the OpenSesame team is thrilled to announce our latest strategic partnership: We’re working with NIIT, the global provider of managed training services, to provide NIIT customers with online training courses from the OpenSesame marketplace. Known worldwide as a leader in learning outsourcing, with a presence in more than 44 countries, NIIT provides relevant training… Read more »
Thousands of courses, instantly ™ Regulation Compliance Employee Development Business Growth Turn Around Performance Problemsby The Inside Coach Coach employees to resolve performance problems Identify performance issues Create actionable improvement plans Coach employees toward success Starting at $25.60 Top compliance courses Drug-Free Workplace Harassment Prevention WorkplaceViolence Top management courses Time Management Manage for… Read more »
In his classic analysis of the success of top-performing companies, Good to Great, Jim Collins writes, “To build a successful organization and team, you must get the right people on the bus.” The interviewing process plays a critical role in finding the right passengers. Hiring and training a new employee involves a significant investment of… Read more »
Today, we are proud to announce a new partnership with NetDimensions, the global provider of performance, knowledge, and learning management systems. This partnership will enable NetDimensions’ millions of users to search for, purchase, and deploy training courses from the OpenSesame marketplace within the NetDimensions Talent Suite, instantly. OpenSesame and NetDimensions will integrate our platforms to… Read more »
You don’t have to be a software engineer to succeed as an elearning developer. eLearning authoring tools give anyone the ability to make high quality online courses. But with so many tools on the market, how do you know where to start? This is our guide to choosing the right authoring tool for you. Articulate… Read more »
OpenSesame is the world’s marketplace for buying and selling online training courses. Whether you’re looking for a course for yourself or for your entire team, OpenSesame offers more than 20,000 courses in topics from compliance and safety to information technology and soft skills. You can find the courses you need to learn new skills and… Read more »
The tense job market and rocky economy is driving rapid change in the corporate training sector. It’s not good enough to boost employee productivity – you have to develop satisfied employees to improve retention and keep your training investment in-house. Organizations are pushing hard to build these satisfied, productive and effective workforces, and that means… Read more »
Thousands of courses, instantly ™ Regulation Compliance Employee Development Business Growth AB 1825: Harassment Training by Syntrio Sexual harassment training courses to comply with AB 1825 Required in CA for companies with 50+ employees Online course meets California state requirements Take training anytime and pick up where you left off As low as $10… Read more »
OpenSesame is excited to announce the addition of Wiley’s For Dummies series of online training courses to the elearning marketplace. Wiley’s best-selling “For Dummies” brand creates videos, books and eLearning courses to make any learner an expert in topics of personal and professional interest from Microsoft Office to digital photography. The instantly recognizable yellow-and-black branding… Read more »
It goes without saying that the combination of highly combustible chemicals and complicated maintenance upkeep makes oil refineries very dangerous work environments. If you take into consideration the high potential for leakage from piping, it is all the more clear that precautions must be made to deal with maintenance, repairing issues, and handling repercussions. While… Read more »
Every year, Jane Hart compiles her Top 100 Tools for Learning. In the spirit of helping her build an extensive list informed by new ideas and approaches to existing technologies, I’ve compiled a list of online learning tools I use as a student and marketing intern with OpenSesame. JSTOR – As a student, sources… Read more »
OpenSesame Senior Vice President and General Manager Joshua Blank was recently featured on a podcast with Learning 2012’s Elliot Masie. In response to questions about shifts in the elearning industry and OpenSesame’s adjustment to accommodate these developments, Josh touched on the growth of online training needs, as well as the growing trend towards choosing ‘pay-per-use’… Read more »
