redvector.com enterprise services training and development solutions for the a/e/c industry
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RedVector.com Enterprise Services
Training and Development Solutions
For the A/E/C Industry
Company OverviewCompany Overview
RedVector is the leading provider of online learning solutions and courses to the engineering, construction and design industry.
• Providing online education
is our core business
• We help people achieve their
goals, advance their careers
and enrich their lives through
education.
Company OverviewCompany Overview
RedVector: Education for Construction, Engineering and Architecture
• 90+ diverse team members
• Financially Stable and Profitable
• Focus on Construction, Engineering
and Design Education
• Quality + Flexibility + Competitive
Pricing = Happy Clients
Company OverviewCompany Overview
Since 1999, clients have relied on RedVector for:
• E-learning Content Development(Instructional Design, Technical Writing, Hosting / Database
Management, Reporting / Statistics)
• Enterprise Training Management(Corporate Library of 900+ Courses, 80+ Clients, Reporting / Analysis)
• Training Program Management(CTQP, License Management, Corporate University Infrastructure)
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A major advantage of computer based training is the ability to provide reports, statistics and controls on student and instructor activities:
• Enrollment and Completions
• Exam Scoring Analysis(Student, Class, Question integrity)
• Proctored Exams(Role Based Security, Timers, Separate
Student / Proctor / Instructor Interfaces)
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RedVector Learning Portals have been adapted to handle diverse requirements for student, instructor and proctor data mining:
• International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers Craft
Assessment Site
• FDOT Project Management
• Exam Questions
• State Board Reporting
Instructional Design
Seven years of experience discovering “what works in e-learning”
• Encourage Active Learning
By using text and graphics
together.
• Apply the Personalization
Principle by using
Conversational style.
• Practice Makes Perfect.
RedVector E-learning QualificationsRedVector E-learning Qualifications
RedVector E-learning QualificationsRedVector E-learning Qualifications
Adult Learning
Adults bring a wealth of experience to training, and have needs that must be met for learning to occur.
Four Principles of Adult Learning:
1. Adults need to be involved in planning / evaluation.
2. Experiences (including mistakes) provide the basis for learning activities.
3. Adults are most interested in learning subjects that have immediate relevance to their job or personal life.
4. Adult learning is problem-centered rather than content-oriented.
RedVector E-learning QualificationsRedVector E-learning Qualifications
508 Compliance
Basic Guidelines we check for during development:
• Alt comments on all images
• Accessible hyperlink names
• Skip link – give a way to bypass
repetitive navigation menus and jump
to the main content
• Text color contrast
Corporate Subscriptions
RedVector CEU/PDH LibraryRedVector CEU/PDH Library
900+ Technical and Soft Skills Courses for All Experience Levels
Interactive, Asynchronous Content PDF Reference Downloads Meets e-learning Industry Protocols: SCORM,
AICC, HTML, etc. Content Developed for the Engineering Design
and Construction Industry Courses Designed to Meet US State Licensing
Board and Professional Organization Requirements
Instructional Designers & e-learning Developers on Staff
Authored by 100+ Subject Matter Experts & Publishing Partners
RedVector Library R&D and MaintenanceRedVector Library R&D and Maintenance
14% 2006 Revenues invested in R&D 33-46 hours of content created monthly Content Reviewed/Updated Annually Subject Matter Expert Network 100+ Publishing Resources Rapid Content Creation Services Instructional Designers on Staff to Guide
SMEs Entire Library Migrating to
Interactive/SCORM Compliant Format
State and Organizational ComplianceState and Organizational Compliance
Requirements maintained with over 192 state boards and organizations Requirements Database maintained on RedVector Learning Portal Courses Cross Referenced/Categorized by Requirement(examples)
NY State & Florida Engineering Boards FCLIB AIA
Automated CEU/PDH Completion Reporting for 20 state boards and organizations (manual for others).
Course Delivery Customized for Specific Requirements(examples) Florida General Contractors (Minimum Time Standards) Texas Electrical Contractors (Dynamic Identity Verification)
Course Content for Specific Requirements Ethics Health, Safety, Welfare Building Code, etc.
Client SupportClient Support
Dedicated Client Support Staff Technical Support Course & Site Navigation Help Course Recommendations Single Point of Contact Options Print, Ship & Grade Home
Study Exams Live Support 8 am- 10 pm
EST, M-F 24 x7 Online Support Online Feedback Requirements/Reporting
Resolution
Content Development
ADDIE Development ProcessADDIE Development Process
RedVector develops courses by:
1. Identifying topics needed through client request, RFP guidelines (analyze) and/or existing content
2. Identifying learning objectives for each topic & approval by client (design)
3. Developing course materials, checkpoints and test questions which reinforce learning objectives (develop)
4. Launching courses for client testing (implement & evaluate)
5. Reviewing client comments, making changes and launching final product for client
6. Continual assessment via after-course survey (evaluate again)
Content Development FrameworkContent Development Framework
Quality Control
Web/Flash
Development
Research
Engineering
Agency Compliance
Management
Instructional Design
Project Management
• Content Acquisition/Authoring• Instructional Design• Quality Management
• Content Acquisition/Authoring• Instructional Design• Quality Management• Project Management
Content DevelopmentCourse Layout
Flash
Formatting
Lectora Customization
Checkpoint Integration
4Begin placing text
from PPT into worddocument and editing /
revising / adding1
Review & Evaluateexisting PPT and all
other course materials
15 14 13
9 10 11 12Submit to FDOTSME for reviewand comments
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Content Development WorkflowContent Development Workflow
Complete changerequests from FDOT& submit final course
Submit 95%draft to FDOT
Develop test questionsin Lectora
Submit Lectora 50%draft to FDOT
Submit Lectora draft(including graphics,
multimedia, and learningexercises) for review
Complete Steps 1 – 8for remaining 50%
Develop test questions,test pools in Word
and Excel
Development ofcourse into Lectora
Submit documentto FDOT SME for
review and feedback
Add graphics into worddocument rough draft
and written descriptionsof interactive exercises
Create outline ofmain course topics
Develop learningobjectives covering
all main topics
Content Development StaffContent Development Staff
Team:
• Copywriters• Developers• Instructional Technologist• Project Manager• Graphic Designer• Audio Expert
Miscellaneous:
• Audio Editing Booth for professional sounding audio recordings
Project PlanProject Plan
Software Toolbox:
• Lectora: rapid e-learning development software – commercially available and supported & meets industry protocals
• Flash 8: interactive, engaging content development• Photoshop: graphics editing• Captivate: simulation and demonstration development
software• Cubase: professional audio recording and editing • Adobe Premier: video editing • Swift 3D: 3D development
FDOT Computer Based Training ExampleFDOT Computer Based Training Example
EducationManagement
Services
Program Administrator for
Certification ManagementCertification Management
Offline Course Exam Fulfillment Services Automatic Exam Scoring (Bubble Sheet &
Electronic) Document Storage/Archiving Scanning, Paper Management
Database Management & Integration Solutions Qualifications Requirements Verification Customized Learning Management Portal
Robust Reporting Tools
Identity / Credentials Verification Blended Learning Solutions
Instructional Design Services Logistics Management Asynchronous & Synchronous
Dedicated Client Support
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Professional License ManagementProfessional License Management
Document Acquisition Document Preparation Education Certificates Automatic Submission of Credits (where
accepted) Electronic Records Retention Disaster Recovery Records Management Board Verification Unlimited Access to RedVector CEU/PDH
Library Dedicated License Manager License Renewal Reminders Client Support Center with Toll-Free Access Online Journal Access & Records Retention
Technology
Website Infrastructure: 2006Website Infrastructure: 2006
85,000+ registered users
125,000+ courses taken 650,000+ Unique
Visitors Automatic Grading and
Certificate Creation E-Commerce enabled Database of over
600,000 records Secure Off Site Servers 4 Levels of Redundancy High Availability Scalable Multi-Media Capable
Technical ToolsTechnical Tools
Lectora Rapid Development Course Authoring Tool SCORM, AICC, HTML, CD-Rom & Single File
Executable Future Ready Non-Proprietary, Industry Standard Widely Supported Multi-Media Object Capable Flexible Testing Capabilities
Learning Management Flexible Reporting Training History (Alternate Resources) Shopping Cart Enabled Web-Based Custom/Branded Portals
Resident ExpertiseResident Expertise
Learning Management Development ASP .NET SCORM/AICC
Database Expertise Oracle SQL
Multi-Media Flash Java
Enterprise Application Integration Web Services FTP Import/Export Support
Market AwarenessMarket Awareness
Marketing ExecutionMarketing Execution
85,000 Registered Users Educational Advisory Team Retail & Enterprise Sales Channels Certificate Website Branded Learning Portals In-house Direct Mail
1.5M Pieces Annually 3x/Licensed Professional Targeted around CE deadlines
State/Local Organization Referral Programs Paid/Organic Search
#1 Placement Goals w/Overture & Google Daily Keyword Management
Trade Show Activity Affiliate and Partner Programs
Return on InvestmentReturn on Investment
The RedVector ImpactThe RedVector Impact
Reduce Exposure to Variable Training Costs
Develop Effective Leaders Measurable Training Results Improve Communication Improve Project Margins More Effective Planning Meets State and Organizational
Continuing Education Requirements
Reduce Travel Expense
Hold Employees Accountable to Minimum Knowledge Standards24 x 7 availability = Increased billingsImproved Employee Retention RatesProvide a Training Resource for Mobile/Remote EmployeesSupplement/Reinforce Internal Program ContentEducated Workers = New Clients & Improved Client Retention
ROI: e-Learning v. Traditional TrainingROI: e-Learning v. Traditional Training
Training Expense
Traditional Training
E-learningE-learning Savings
Productivity Loss
($125/hr billing Rate)
$1,000 $0* $1,000
Enrollment Costs $300 $240 $60
Travel Costs $100-$350 $0 $100-$350
Meals $20-$50 $0 $20-$50
Lodging $100-$200 $0 $100-$200
Totals $1,520-$1,900$1,520-$1,900 $240$240 $1,280-$1,660
Hourly Savings: $160-$208/hour
1 Development Day
*Assumes e-learning conducted during non-billable time
Direct Savings: e-learningDirect Savings: e-learning
ANNUAL SAVINGS
1 e-learning unit
4 e-learning units
8 e-learning units
16 e-learning units
50
Students$8,000-$10,400
$32,000-$41,600
$64,000-
83,200$128,000-$166,400
100
Students$16,000-$20,800
$64,000-
83,200$128,000-$166,400
$256,000-$332,800
250
Students$40,000-$52,000
$160,000-$208,000
$320,000-416,000
$640,000-$832,000
500
Students$80,000-$104,000
$320,000-$416,000
$640,000-$832,000
$1,280,000-$1,664,000
1000 Students
$160,000-$208,000
$640,000-$832,000
$1,280,000-$1,664,000
$2,560,000-
$3,328,000
SAVINGS for 1 e-learning unit (1 hour): $160-$208/student
Strategic PartnersStrategic Partners
Enterprise ClientsEnterprise Clients
PBS&J University Dupont Black & Veatch Zachry Construction McGraw-Hill Professional Wilbur Smith Associates CDI Washington Group International URS Corporation Florida DOT Heery International Blasland, Bouck & Lee Progress Energy STV
Shaw Environmental WD Partners IESNA AECOM Technology Group STS Consultants Davis & Floyd Erdman Anthony Parsons EarthTech Sargent & Lundy Texas A&M University John Wiley & Sons Gensler Georgia DOT Dewberry TIC
ConclusionConclusion
Why is RedVector the right choice for your firm?
• We have performed quality work for the industry on many difficult projects on budget and on time
• We are experienced in all aspects of online course development for technical, compliance and soft skills training.
• We have performed successfully as a training program administrator
• We have no learning curve• We are a trusted partner with our clients
For a top quality solution delivered on-time, on-budget, choose RedVector.
Contact InformationContact Information
Mike Vandall
Vice PresidentEnterprise Services
RedVector.com, Inc.Two Urban Centre
4890 W. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 740Tampa, Florida 33609
Telephone/Fax: (813) 864-2663Customer Service (866) 546-1212
www.RedVector.com