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Survey reports continued growth in CPD importance
(2 September 2008)

Latest research reveals sustained growth in the use of continuous professional development (CPD) by UK professional bodies.

Echelon appoints Alistair Morrison as CEO
(1 September 2008)

The consultancy-led publishing house, Echelon Learning, has appointed Alistair Morrison as its CEO.
 
Website blog reveals Government's problems with the Planning Bill
(21 July 2008)

The latest edition of the Legal Commentary - a blog - on the town planning website, www.planningmatters.co.uk lifts the lid on the debate on the current Planning Bill in the House of Lords.

Website hits on town planning site continue to soar
(14 July 2008)

Visits to town planning web site www.planningmatters.co.uk have hit a record high.

Echelon steps up the pace at learningmatters.com
(10 June 2008)

Workstation-based just-in-time learning has just got faster and easier following revisions to design and content sign posting at online resource www.learningmatters.com

Survey confirms Echelon's criteria for continued success
(30 April 2008)

Learning specialist Echelon has received a strong vote of confidence from its customers via the results of its recent 'Client Survey' - which, in particular, rated Echelon's 'attitude' and 'flexibility' extremely highly.

More transport training for Echelon
(2 April 2008)

Learning specialist Echelon's consulting division has switched trains for buses in its latest signing to improve customer service for transport providers.

Echelon showcases service improvement learning at HRD 2008
(11 March 2008)

The story of how employee recruitment and development aided the successful re-branding of London's St Pancras International as a quality leisure destination is showcased at HRD 2008 (April 15th-18th 2008, London ExCel) by Echelon Learning - www.learningmatters.com

Learning Technologies 2008 - Echelon Publishing to show M-Learning
(25 January 2008)

Mobile learning is a core feature of Echelon’s stand (number 85) at this month’s Learning Technologies exhibition and seminar (30th - 31st January 2008, at Olympia 2, London).

Echelon online teacher training debuts at Kuala Lumpur education show in support of the London College of Professional Training
(18 October 2007)

Echelon Learning's online, interactive programme 'Teaching Best Practice' is being shown for the first time at October's British Education Supplies Association's seminar exhibition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (BESA KL).

Record self-training by hospitality employees
(4 October 2007)

A record number of hospitality employees are downloading training in an online initiative by industry membership body, the Institute of Hospitality http://www.instituteofhospitality.org/content/ and learning provider, Echelon Publishing http://echelonpublishing.co.uk/

Echelon enrols a non-executive director
(6 September 2007)

Alistair Morrison who, as joint managing director of learning content producer Skillchange Systems, was one of the leaders of the UK’s embryonic e-learning industry in the 1990s, has joined the consultancy-led publishing house, Echelon - www.echelonlearning.co.uk - as a non-executive director.

Echelon rail service initiative on track for Customer Service Management

A ground-breaking initiative by London and Continental Railways (LCR) to support the creation of a service brand for the newly-redeveloped London St Pancras International station is featured on the Echelon Learning stand (A80) at the Customer: Strategy and Management exhibition and conference at the NEC, Birmingham, 26th - 27th September 2007.

Echelon's ground-breaking actor-enhanced assessment for job applicants at St Pancras international station
(27 July 2007)

While work on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL) gathers pace - focusing on developing the new line from Fawkham Junction to London St Pancras via north Kent and east London, as well as developing the facilities at St Pancras - Echelon Consulting is working with London and Continental Railways (LCR) to recruit, select and train the numbers and calibre of station staff necessary to help build an impressive reputation for customer service and care.

Flooding advice free at town planning site
(27 July 2007)

The latest information on flooding and how to reduce its risk can be downloaded free-of-charge at the UK's Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) web site at www.planningmatters.co.uk

Echelon's Hill runs back to school for charity
(19 July 2007)

learningmatters.com publisher Echelon is running a corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme called Community Challenge for organisations wishing to enrich their local communities while importing the learning from the Challenge back into the organisation.

Echelon feedback added to urban schools leadership development
(9 July 2007)

360 degree feedback has been added to the first development centre for head teachers and education leaders within UK urban areas.

Business benefits from online learning centre update
(12 June 2007)

This month’s (June 2007) update of the web’s foremost Virtual Learning Centre (VLC) for business and management content - www.learningmatters.com – sees the self-learning section republished in a more interactive format for online use.

Echelon and St Martin’s College help boost entrepreneurial skills in North West England
(31 May 2007)

Small and medium sized enterprises in the North West of England are being given access to free learning materials to help develop business-related competencies, thanks to the EU-funded ‘Into Enterprise Project’, which comprises learning materials from St Martin’s College and Echelon.

Echelon in 'High Speed 1' development scheme
(30 May 2007)

Echelon has won a contract to help select customer service staff for High Speed 1 (previously known as the Channel Tunnel Rail Link).

A free DIY board review tool from Echelon Learning Ltd
(13 April 2007)

A do-it-yourself Board Review programme is available, free of charge, from Echelon Learning's consulting division within its launch of added value board development services for public sector and not-for-profit organisations.

Ashridge expands virtual learning offer
(21 February 2007)

Leading business school anticipates growth internationally.

Housing group tasks community project for manager development
(9 January 2007)

West Midlands-based Festival Housing Group is an early adopter of Echelon Learning's Community Project Challenge (CPC) management training initiative.

Echelon evidences web-based development for managers at Learning Technologies 2007
(4 January 2007)

Evidence of successfully delivered web-enabled management learning is showcased by Echelon Consulting on Stand 49 at Learning Technologies 2007 this January

Edexcel endorses teachers’ e-learning
(11 December 2006)

A series of teacher training programmes have been developed by Echelon Learning. Implementing Teaching Best Practice has been endorsed by educational awarding body Edexcel.

Echelon's online offering reflects the proximity of knowledge and learning
(28 September 2006)

The continued development of specialist learning provider Echelon is reflected in niche online propositions that set out the remit of its consulting and publishing operations.

Age Regulations explained free at newly redesigned online learning resource
(27 September 2006)

A free checklist to help employers meet the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 is a feature of the redesign of the web's premier online resource of business and management learning material, www.learningmatters.com

Echelon's cunning plan
(21 September 2006)

A scheme to harness and use the knowledge and expertise of retired professionals is being piloted by learning developers and managers, Echelon Publishing on behalf of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI).

Echelon case studies learning at Online Info 06
(29 August 2006)

Information and learning resource publisher, Echelon rolls out case studies of electronically accessible solutions geared to enhance employee and organisational performance in both the corporate and public sectors at this year's Online Information show in London.

E-learning modules the future - report finds
(31 July 2006)

After a false dawn in dot-com's boom and bust, e-learning* is set to thrive in the form of targeted modules which impart specific skills to accomplish job-related tasks by corporate and professional users, according to new research available, free of charge, at Echelon Learning's learningmatters.com website.

Training - Teachers go online for the 'Wow' Factor
(20 July 2006)

'The Wow Factor' is the latest title in a series of teacher training programmes from Westminster Kingsway College (WKC), newly available for licence by further education establishments.

Increase in town planners' online learning
(12 July 2006)

A design makeover and enhanced content including a popular legal 'blog' has boosted visits to record levels at the Royal Town Planners' Institute (RTPI) performance and learning support web site at www.planningmatters.co.uk

Fast track support for corporate governance
(23 June 2006)

Experienced and newly appointed directors looking to plug knowledge gaps in financial or corporate governance can access the help needed via Echelon Learning's Board Development Tool Kit at http://boarddevelopment.learningmatters.com - a new service extension of the company's http://learningmatters.com resource of 2,000 downloadable business solutions.

Football fever
(20 June 2006)

The World Cup may bring a nation to its feet but it can chop the legs out from under time-poor human resources (HR) departments.

Professional bodies benefit from new publishing technologies
(20 March 2006)

Professional bodies have realised the benefits of using content management systems (CMS) to publish student-based 'lifelong' learning materials and members' continuous professional development (CPD) for delivery in text and via the web.

Survey reports continued growth in CPD importance

(20 March 2006)

Latest research reveals sustained growth in the use of continuous professional development (CPD) by UK professional bodies. 

Echelon reveals publishing strength at Learning Technologies 06
(24 January 2006 )

Working applications of publishing technologies in the development and delivery of learning and information for businesses and professional bodies are a focal offer from Echelons Publishing Division at the Learning Technologies Show.

Publishing spearheads growth at Echelon Learning
(24 January 2006 )

Growing interest in its Publishing capabilities has won major UK institutional and corporate contracts for learning design specialist, Echelon Learning.

Healthcare communication initiative – customer care toolkit launch
(16 January 2006)

An award-winning initiative to help hospitals capture improvement ideas from staff and patients has been introduced by healthcare specialist, Echelon Ltd.

Echelon blog fast tracks legal latest for RTPI
(6 January 2006)

An innovative commentary ‘blog’ keeping planners up-to-date with latest developments in town planning law is amongst latest enhancements at the Royal Town Planners’ Institute (RTPI) web site at www.planningmatters.co.uk

Echelon Publishing at Learning Technologies
(13 December 2005)

Successful applications of publishing technologies in the development and delivery of learning for businesses and professional bodies are a focal product offer from Echelon Publishing at January’s Learning Technologies show in London.

Echelon flies in to Learning Technologies
(5 January 2005)

Echelon is amongst key players in learning and development exhibiting at January’s Learning Technologies show at London, Olympia 2.