Learnkey Training Solutions

E-learning is the most cost effective method of ensuring that key staff gain and retain the technical skills necessary to keep the business running smoothly.

LearnKey has over 1000 sessions on courses that fit a variety of training needs. Each course grows your understanding of complex topics and contributes to an effective learning experience. Whether you learn by seeing, hearing or doing, LearnKey Expert Learning Solutions are tailored to fit your learning style and mirror the classroom.

All Courseware

Study Resources MasterExams (Test prep software)

A test prep tool from LearnKey that will help IT certification candidates put the finishing touches on their comprehension and confidence as a final step before sitting for the exam. The MasterExam supplements the training and hands-on experience needed to pass the certification exam.

Text Books

Supplement your CD-ROM or Online training sessions, LearnKey has coupled with Labyrinth Publishing to provide easy-to-follow, easy-to-understand text books to be used as references or to jump-start your understanding and comprehension of computer concepts at an affordable price.

Exam Guides

Give you complete coverage of all the material inside this comprehensive, up-to-date resource. With full treatment of all the exam objectives, this valuable, all-inclusive tool contains helpful exam tips, sample questions, and real-world scenarios.

Student Workbooks view sample

Are arranged in the exact order as the LearnKey instruction, the student workbook allows students to follow along, ensuring they identify with all concepts taught. The student workbook also includes activities like fill in the blank, word find, crossword puzzles, projects and more to supplement learning and aid in content retention.

Teacher Workbooks view sample

These too are arranged in the exact order as the LearnKey instruction, the teacher workbook includes suggested lesson plans for 4 - 8 week programs for teachers using LearnKey training in the classroom. In addition to comprehensive details, background information, answers and explanations for instructors, this workbook also includes answer sheets for all workbook activities.

Course Delivery Options

OnlineExpert (Internet)

OnlineExpert is LearnKey's next-generation course delivery infrastructure and e-learning platform. This dynamic Web-based system combines the benefits of traditional classroom instruction and the advantages of computer-based training in a flexible delivery format. OnlineExpert provides anytime, anywhere learning, allowing you to study at work, at home during evenings or weekends, even from a hotel room while travelling.

NetworkExpert (Intranet)

LearnKey's powerful network training solutions provide on-demand access to our award winning content over your organization's intranet. Content is loaded on a server and made available to all users throughout the network. A network solution gives you engaging instruction just when you need it, course content that is easy to manage, streamlined administration, convenient delivery and effective use of your training budget.

CD-ROM

LearnKey CD-ROMs integrate expert video instruction with hands-on exercises and challenging labs. Because our CDs utilize digital video, the personality of the instructor is not lost in the format. You get the advantage of interactivity and the flavor of a live presentation from an expert who brings the training concepts to life. CD-ROM is one of the most popular e-learning delivery media among LearnKey customers. CDs have a user-friendly interface that provides dynamic delivery of movie files. They also have ample space for additional features like questions, interactive exercises, a course index and a glossary.

Requirements

Required Minimum Hardware & Operating Systems
  •  Pentium III 500 MHz (or greater)
  •  64 MB RAM (128 MB RAM for Win 2000 & XP)
     1 GB RAM (Win Vista)
  •  200 MB Free Disk Space (or greater)
  •  8x CD-ROM drive
  •  56.6 Kbps Modem or High-Bandwidth
  •  Full Duplex sound card and speakers (Headphones - Recommended for group training environment)
  •  AGP 4MB DVD/Video Card or greater (High color (16-bit) video or higher)
  •  Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows XP Professional

Required Minimum Software
  •  Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher
  •  Microsoft Java Virtual Machine Version 5.0.3309 or higher
  •  Macromedia Flash Player Version 7.0 or higher
  •  Internet Explorer 5.5 SP2 or higher
  •  Windows Media Player 9 or higher
  •  OnlineExpert Plug-in for interactive lab questions

MediaPoints
MediaPoint technology from LearnKey is a supplemental tool to OnlineExpert. It allows the learner to access video instruction over the web while avoiding the potential problems associated with streaming video.

Workstation Hardware
  •  Pentium III 500 MHz (or greater)
  •  64MB (128 MB w/Win 2000 & XP)
     1 GB RAM (Win Vista)
  •  200 MB Hard Drive Free Disk Space (or greater)
  •  8x CD ROM (if using MediaPoint CD's)
  •  AGP 4MB Video Card (or greater; 16-bit video)
  •  100% SoundBlaster Compatible Sound Card /Full-Duplex
  •  Headphones - Recommended for group elearning environment
  •  10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Connection w/ TCP/IP Installed
  •  Monitor Supports 16-bit Video
  •  Mouse & Keyboard

Workstation Software
  •  Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP
  •  Windows Media Player 9
  •  Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher
  •  LearnKey Plug-in for interactive lab questions
  •  Microsoft Java Virtual Machine Version 5.0.3309 or higher
  •  Flash Player Version 7.0 or higher

Server Specifications Recommended
  •  Windows Server 2000 w/ SP2 or Windows Server 2003
  •  IIS 5.0 or IIS 6.0
  •  Windows Media Services (built into Operating System)
  •  500 MHz processor(or greater)
  •  256MB (or greater)
  •  SCSI-2 UW Hard Drive
  •  Free Disk Space for course content & platform (30 MB for platform and 30 - 60 MB per session of content)
  •  4X CD ROM (minimum)
  •  AGP 4MB Video Card (or greater; 16-bit video)
  •  100% SoundBlaster Compatible Sound Card /Full-Duplex
  •  10/100 Fast Ethernet Network Connection w/ TCP/IP Installed
  •  Monitor Supports 16-bit Video
  •  Mouse & Keyboard

Network
  •  If streaming is desired, all appropriate ports must be opened and permissions given for streaming media.
  •  Streaming Bandwidth required - average of 120K per person.
  •  MediaPoints available for low bandwidth networks.

Additional Notes
  •  Pop-up Blockers must be off for NetworkExpert site.
  •  Email addresses are used for the "forgot your password" and course assignment notification features.

System Requirements
  •  500 Mhz (minimum)
  •  CD or DVD drive
  •  64 MB RAM (128 MB if running XP)
     1 GB RAM (Win Vista)
  •  130 MB available hard disk space
  •  Super VGA (800x600) or higher
  •  Windows 98 2nd Edition, ME, 2000, XP, or later
  •  16-bit sound card