Meridian Knowledge Solutions Inks Partnership With OpenSesame

Agreement Makes Extensive Course Catalog Available to Meridian Customers


HERNDON, VA--(Marketwired - Aug 13, 2014) - Meridian Knowledge Solutions, a leading learning and performance technology provider, today announced it has signed a partnership with OpenSesame, the world's largest source for elearning courses focused on employee training with more than 20,000 courses from 400+ sellers.

With this partnership, Meridian customers will have access to a comprehensive library of course topics -- from healthcare to customer service. Organizations will have the flexibility to choose an elearning package offering a customizable training solution that is best suited for their employee development initiatives. Purchase options include a user subscription with access to more than 2,500 online courses, custom course bundle packages based on company learning needs, and a pay-as-you-go plan. 

"This agreement with OpenSesame opens up a whole new world of courses and curriculums for our customers," said Christene Malley, Director of Alliances with Meridian. "It's a smart alternative to creating courses in-house for skill and competency development."

"OpenSesame prides itself on having the largest library of courses available in the market today. We make investing in employee development simple and cost-effective through our easy-to-use marketplace," said Tom Turnbull, VP of Business & Community Development at OpenSesame. "As a recognized learning management leader with a strong track record of client success, we're pleased to partner with Meridian and help keep their customers on the cutting edge of business."

About Meridian
What is your next step with learning? Meridian Knowledge Solutions helps you create measurable value with your learning strategy. Meridian provides technology platforms that empower enterprises, governments, and member-based organizations to develop their people by delivering learning, assessing performance, and fostering collaboration. We've been making customers our partners since 1997. To learn more, visit www.meridianks.com.

About OpenSesame
Based in Portland, Ore., OpenSesame is the world's largest source for elearning courses focused on employee training. Buyers can browse online training courses in a wide variety of subjects -- from workplace safety to business skills. Following a purchase, the course is available instantly via a browser, by email or any learning management system. For more information, visit www.OpenSesame.com

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