SANTA
CLARA, Calif. and BRANFORD, Conn. -- May 5, 2005 -- WebEx
Communications (Nasdaq: WEBX - News), the leading provider
of web meeting applications, has partnered with InSync Training,
and LearningTimes to offer a web training certification
course designed to help customers optimize
their online training programs and maximize their WebEx Training
Center investment. The LearningTimes Certified
Synchronous Training Professional™ (CSTP) program is an industry-recognized
certification course designed to enhance the ability of training
professionals to design, deliver, and implement effective live
online training.
By offering certification services in conjunction with
the WebEx Training Center application, the partners are equipping
training professionals with the skills needed to effectively increase
the success and value of their training programs through synchronous
online learning.
LearningTimes "CSTP™ program graduates
are setting new standards across every industry for quality and
creativity in live online training," said
Jennifer Hofmann, president of InSync Training and author of The
Synchronous Trainer's Survival Guide. "We are excited about
the opportunity to work with training professionals from around the
globe to improve the overall quality and outcome of live online training."
"Live online learning is helping companies transform their
training programs into efficient, strategic assets," said Walt
Weisner, vice president, global support services at WebEx. "The
CSTP program is designed to give people the information, tools
and training they need to help their businesses experience the benefits
of live online learning. Working with market experts such as InSync
is helping to extend the reach, specialization and value of our new
consultative services."
The LearningTimes
Certified Synchronous Training Professional™ program is comprised
of several tracks, including:
CSTP
courses are taught
in a unique LearningTimes online community environment, which
fosters collaboration, learning and professional
networking among participants. "Through our work with InSync,
we have put forth an effective blended teaching model," said
John Walber, CEO of LearningTimes. "This has allowed a wonderful
community of CSTPs to grow, with professional relationships that
last long after class is over."
About WebEx Training Center
Built on the WebEx MediaTone platform, WebEx Training Center
allows companies to extend the value and reach of online, in-person
and self-paced training. Specifically designed to meet the needs
of the training professional, WebEx Training Center supports
real-time application sharing, on-demand presentation delivery,
breakout sessions, virtual hands-on labs, and automated assessment
and e-commerce capabilities. The application's robust features
empower trainers and learners to maximize training resources
and create new business opportunities for training organizations.
WebEx Training Center is an open service platform, allowing partners
and solutions providers in the content management, training management
and self-paced training markets to integrate with the service.
WebEx Training Center does not require hardware or software investments
or IT resources and requires only a browser for trainers and
attendees.
WebEx is a proud member of the U.S.-based Training Top 100 Leadership
Alliance. WebEx Training Center has been recognized for excellence
by numerous leading industry organizations, including APX Award's
Best Product in the Distance Learning and Collaboration categories
by Training Magazine; 4 Star Rating by Training Media Review;
and Top Training Product by HR Executive Magazine. To learn more
about WebEx Training Center, go to, http://www.webex.com/go/insyncpr
.
About InSync Training, LLC
InSync Training offers a variety of consulting, development
and delivery services to support synchronous training initiatives.
InSync combines specialized instructional design, internet broadcasting
techniques, and media development to deliver the most effective
training for the live online environment. In conjunction with
LearningTimes, InSync offers a series of certification programs
dealing with synchronous training topics. InSync Training is
committed to supporting the entire synchronous training community
by providing related resources through the free online community,
InSync Center. InSync's training team is led by Jennifer Hofmann
and supported by an established network of trainers, instructional
designers, community producers, and education experts. Visit
InSync Training at http://www.insynctraining.com and InSync Center
at http://home.learningtimes.net/insync .
About
LearningTimes, LLC
LearningTimes, LLC, designs and produces online learning conferences,
communities and events, and provides the platforms, applications
and promotional expertise that make them successful. The LearningTimes
Network of over 70 Communities and 130,000 members connects individuals
and institutions with unique opportunities for collaboration,
learning and networking. Visit www.LearningTimes.net or join
www.LearningTimes.org, the fastest growing online community of
training and education professionals.
About WebEx Communications
WebEx Communications, Inc. is the world's leading provider of
web meeting applications. WebEx applications improve collaboration
and increase productivity in sales, support, training, marketing,
engineering and product design. WebEx delivers its suite of web
meeting applications over the global WebEx MediaTone Network,
a network specifically designed for secure web collaboration.
WebEx Communications is based in Santa Clara, California and
has regional headquarters in Europe, Asia and Australia. Please
call toll free 877-509-3239 or visit http://www.webex.com for
more information.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended. These forward-looking statements may be identified
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expects, intends, may, plans, potential, predicts, should or
will, or the negative of those terms or similar expressions.
These forward-looking statements are subject to significant risks
and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from
those described in such statements as a result of these risks
and uncertainties. In particular, these forward looking statements
include, but are not limited to, statements that WebEx applications
help businesses accelerate the sales cycle, increase revenue,
improve employee productivity, speed products to market, enhance
customer satisfaction and decrease training and travel costs.
Factors which could contribute to risks and uncertainties include,
but are not limited to, the failure of customers to utilize WebEx
applications effectively in their businesses or to reduce their
other expenses. A fuller discussion of the risks and uncertainties
that could affect WebEx Communications, Inc. are more fully set
forth in WebEx Communications, Inc.'s filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, including WebEx's Form 10-K filed with
the SEC on March 16, 2005. WebEx Communications, Inc. assumes
no obligation to update forward-looking information contained
in this press release.
NOTE: MediaTone
is a trademark of WebEx Communications, Inc.
CSTP is a trademark
of LearningTimes, LLC.