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September 19, 2014

LearnSmart offers affordable computer-based training to K-State employees

Submitted by Learning and Development

Are you interested in professional development at your fingertips? The state of Kansas has secured a computer-based training contract with LearnSmart, a company dedicated to interactive online learning experiences.

What training is available? LearnSmart has more than 1,000 on-demand courses, which are available in two bundles. An individual user license can be purchased for unlimited access for a full year from date of purchase.

The business bundle contains a series of courses where you will gain best practices and skills that are required for maximum production. The courses are engaging and provide quality training in areas such as communication, customer service, diversity and compliance, Google Apps, Microsoft Office, leadership, team development, workplace safety and much more.

The IT bundle contains hundreds of courses in cutting-edge topics as well as useful legacy technologies that may still be very important to your position. Training can be utilized to refresh skills or prepare for a Microsoft, CompTIA, or Cisco Certification. Course topics include Adobe, CIW, SQL, Security, Web Development, Intuit, and much more.

Pricing information: The pricing information below is for each individual user license, which allows access for 12 months from the date of purchase. The prices are based on previous quarter sales for the state of Kansas so prices may fluctuate each quarter. Procurement cards accepted.

  • The business bundle is $21 per annual license and includes unlimited access.
  • The IT bundle is $44 per annual license and includes unlimited access.
  • The combination bundle is $58 per annual license and includes unlimited access to all courses within the business and IT bundles.

Purchasing information, along with on-boarding and support for these licenses, is available on the learning and development, Human Capital Services website. If you have questions, please email learning and development or call 785-532-0185.