imc and CSL honored at "LearnX Awards" in Australia
The Australian training institute LearnX has honored imc and its partner, CSL, with the Diamond Award in the category "Best Learning and Talent Development – Ethical Training" at the "LearnX Awards" in Australia. Every year, the global awards highlight great projects and solutions from around the world that deliver best-practice learning and business value.
Saarbruecken, November 2022
CSL Limited is a global specialty biotechnology company that researches, develops, manufactures, and markets products to treat and prevent serious human medical conditions.
As a life-sciences based organization and an ASX listed company, ethical training is critical.
CSL required a digital training that met their expectation of their global audience and accessible to all employees across from different backgrounds and job roles. For this reason, imc alongside CSL, created the “Making Good Decisions” tool eLearning module.
This is the fifth year in a row that imc is honored at the LearnX Awards.
Further information
The LearnX Live Awards is an international award program that presents awards in several areas of talent management to companies, educational institutions as well as public institutions. Each year, the program recognizes outstanding projects and solutions that serve as best practices and create business value. The award program has been around since 2008. If you would like to learn more about the LearnX Awards, feel free to check it out here.
WirtschaftsWoche honors imc as best e-learning provider for the third time in a row
The German magazine WirtschaftsWoche has published a ranking of digi-tal education providers. In first place among the best e-learning providers once again: imc Learning.
Saarbruecken, October 2022
With the ranking "Best Digital Education Providers", the German magazine "WirtschaftsWoche" is once again dedicated to the digital education market in Germany this year. In the category "e-learning providers", imc once again achieved 1st place.
Christian Wachter, spokesman for imc's board, is delighted about the renewed award and states: "Digital education and further training have gained enormously in importance in recent years. The shortage of skilled workers, which affects almost all industries, as well as the requirements for companies and organizations in the New Work context will continue to increase the demand for high-quality digital training solutions in the coming years.
We will therefore continue to invest in product innovations in order to continue to support our customers as a reliable partner with the latest technology and state-of-the-art content solutions in the future."
For the ranking, market research institute ServiceValue obtained more than 10,000 user assessments of 111 providers.
Further information
Further information and the entire ranking can be found in the WirtschaftsWoche article.
imc is ranked as a Top 20 Company for Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Training Industry has selected imc for their list "2022 Learning Management Systems (LMS) Top 20 Company"
18.08.2022
Training Industry, the most trusted source of information on the business of learning, has published the latest list of top vendors for learning management systmes (LMS). This annual list is designed to help buy-side organisations in their search for the right training partners. As only German company, imc made it on this year's list of "2022 Learning Management Systems (LMS) Top 20 Company".
Training Industry's goal with these list is to offer a better orientation on the LMS market. Besides a rising number of providers, tools are becoming more complex and more and more features are added. Therefore, the Training Industry continuously monitors the training marketplace, looking for the best providers of LMSs that offer a strong and diverse set of features and analytics.
The selection of this year’s Top LMS Companies List was based on the following criteria:
- Breadth, quality and advancement of features, capabilities and analytics
- Industry visibility, innovation and impact in the learning technologies training market
- Client and user representation
- Business performance and growth
“This year’s Top 20 LMS companies are evolving into a one-stop-shop for all learning technology-related needs. With a focus on program management and learner-focused capabilities, these companies are continuously advancing the learning technologies market,” said Jessica Schue, market research analyst at Training Industry, Inc. “Through innovative features such as artificial intelligence (AI), personalization, interactive content, analytics and more, these companies are able to provide learners and learning administrators with a fully equipped platform.”
Further information
All 2022 Top Learning Management System (LMS) Companies can be found here.
If you would like to find out more about our LMS, check here for further information about imc Learning Suite.
Channels: Welcome to the age of self-directed learning
Innovation Pack 14.13 for the imc Learning Suite makes learning more self-determined than ever before
25.07.2022
Corporate learning and the learner's expectations are changing fundamentally. Learners no longer want to put up with dull face-to-face teaching and the cramming of theoretical knowledge. "Learning experience" is the keyword, and this means not only the appealing design of learning content and portals, but also a different kind of learning: personalised, informal and above all self-directed.
Therefore imc introduces a new function which puts learning experience in the center: The Channels. Innovation Pack 14.13 for imc Learning Suite allows a totally new way of self-directed learning.
The new channels are topic-based containers that contain learning nuggets on the respective topics. Learners can subscribe to topics and are always kept up to date via email notifications when there is new content.
The look and feel are reminiscent of familiar platforms such as YouTube or Netflix, making it intuitive for all learners. When consuming a Learning Nugget, a playlist of content from the same channel is displayed at the edge of the screen so learners can quickly move to the next Learning Nugget.
More information
If you would like to learn more about Innovation Pack 14.13, please have a look here.
25 years of digital innovation: imc kicks off its anniversary year
25 years of "Rewrite The Way We Learn" - this is the motto for the anniversary of imc AG, a leading provider of digital training solutions from Saarbruecken, Germany.
Saarbruecken, May 2022
imc was founded in 1996 as a university spin-off by business informatics professor and former BITKOM president Prof. Dr. August-Wilhelm Scheer and bundles the e-learning business within the Saarland-based Scheer Holding. Today, more than 350 employees work for imc AG at 12 international locations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Croatia, the UK, the Netherlands, Romania, Australia, the USA and Singapore. Internationally successful groups such as Daimler, Vodafone and Jägermeister are among its more than 1,300 customers worldwide.
Christian Wachter, CEO imc
Christian Wachter, CEO of imc since 2014, is pleased to ring in the celebrations just in time for Learntec, Europe's largest trade fair for digital education:
"For 25 years, we have been creating exceptional learning experiences for our customers and partners. For us, this anniversary is not just a milestone on a timeline, but a sign that we have managed to change the way people learn and experience learning. We will celebrate that at Learntec and, of course, share our vision for the future of learning."
Learntec will take place at Messe Karlsruhe starting tomorrow. More than 15,000 visitors are expected this year. Learn more about Learntec here.
With more than 25 years experience, 12 international locations and 350 employees, imc is the leading full-service provider for digital training. Experts in the fields of technology, e-learning content and strategy work hand in hand to provide holistic and customized e-learning solutions - worldwide. 1,300+ commercial enterprises, government organisations and educational institutes with over 10 million learners around the world rely on imc's holistic and bespoke solutions.
IT Security Training: imc Presents Another Part of the 'Cyber Crime Time' Awareness Game
The successful awareness game 'Cyber Crime Time' is extended. The 'Phishing Detection Booster' is now available. In order to continuously train learners in the field of IT security, imc is already working on a complete Learning Journey.
Saarbruecken, May 2022
imc, a leading provider of digital education and training, presents another part of its awareness game 'Cyber Crime Time' and declares war on data theft with the 'Phishing Detection Booster'.
"We've noticed unsual activity on your login account. Change you password immediately!" Almost every day we receive similar emails from dubious senders. The Phishing Detection Booster empowers learners to quickly and confidently decide if it is a fraud or not. The goal of the training is to gain a certain routine in recognizing clear signs of phishing mails. Using concrete examples, players learn to recognize the most important features of a fraud mail and immediately apply what they have learned to collect points and thus reach the next level.
Last year, imc enjoyed great success with its multi-award-winning serious game Cyber Crime Time. Dr. Robert Lohmann, Product Manager Learning Content at imc, is convinced of the quality of the training:
Dr. Robert Lohmann, Product Manager Learning Content, imc
"The great demand and the positive feedback have shown us that we have hit a nerve with Cyber Crime Time. Now we are working enthusiastically on an entire series, a Learning Jouney, so that we can gradually cover all areas of IT security with high-quality premium training," says Lohmann.
Further information
Want to slip into the role of a hacker? Find out more about Cyber Crime Time
With more than 25 years experience, 12 international locations and 350 employees, imc is the leading full-service provider for digital training. Experts in the fields of technology, e-learning content and strategy work hand in hand to provide holistic and customized e-learning solutions - worldwide. 1,300+ commercial enterprises, government organisations and educational institutes with over 10 million learners around the world rely on imc's holistic and bespoke solutions.
imc from Saarbruecken Receives Strong Rating as 'Strategic Challenger' in Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning
The 2022 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning evaluates providers of digital learning content. imc was able to improve its rating in digital learning for the fourth time in a row. This means that imc has accelerated its trajectory as a Strategic Challenger.
Saarbruecken, March 31, 2022
Fosway Group, Europe’s #1 HR industry analyst, has published its latest analysis of the Digital Learning market. The content solutions from imc were able to secure an even better place than last year. The Saarbruecken-based company thus continues to expand its positioning in the Fosway 9-Grid™ for the fourth year in a row.
For the second time, imc's learning content is ranked in the Strategic Challenger category. According to Fosway Group, Strategic Challengers offer solutions that cover a broader range of services than most other providers included in the 9-Grid™. Strategic challengers are also solid and reliable partners in the digital learning field.
Falk Hegewald, Director Content, imc
Falk Hegewald, Director Content at imc, is extremely pleased about the immense improvement:
"The significant jump in the ranking reflects our impressive development over the last few years and strengthens us in our mission: to inspire and engage our customers and together create innovative learning experiences for people worldwide. This applies to our customized projects with customers such as Jägermeister, Vodafone or Porsche as well as to new learning worlds from our own product portfolio such as "Cyber Crime Time".
“As a Strategic Challenger in the 2022 Fosway 9-Grid™️ for Digital Learning, imc has developed a track record for learning design, learning solutions and services that help organisations transform their learning approach,” said David Wilson, CEO, Fosway Group. “The Meister Academy is a great example of how imc bridges creativity, brand and global blended learning.”
2022 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Digital Learning
2022 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems: imc retains Core Leader position
Independent HR analyst, Fosway Group, has presented its latest study on learning systems. The imc Learning Suite maintains its position as a Core Leader for the fourth consecutive year.
Saarbruecken, February 17, 2022
Fosway Group, Europe’s leading HR analyst, today published its latest study on learning systems. Once again, imc's Learning Management System is positioned as a Core Leader. The analysis reflects the steady growth and further development of the imc Learning Suite (ILS).
Core leaders are characterized by a very good track record in terms of business win rate, delivery to the customer and customer advocacy, according to Fosway Group.
David Wilson, Fosway Group CEO, commented, “imc continues to consolidate its position as a Core Leader in the 2022 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems through product innovations including the development of a new authoring tool and headless LMS functionality. As its capability continues to grow so does its momentum in the market.”
Christian Wachter, CEO of imc, is pleased with the top ranking:
"Being recognized as a Core Leader for Learning Systems in the Fosway 9-Grid™ with our LMS is of course another incentive. The strategic enhancements in the areas of Learner Experience, User Generated Content and Learning Analytics will certainly help to improve the product's potential and continue on the path to becoming a Strategic Leader."
2022 Fosway 9-Grid™ for Learning Systems
Updates incoming: Innovation Pack 14.11 for imc Learning Suite is now available
New year, new updates for imc Learning Suite! Especially administrators should be pleased with Innovation Pack 14.11. We shed some light on the most important updates.
19.01.2022
Simpler, more intuitive and time-saving: that was the goal we pursued with the new updates to our Learning Management System. Despite the increasing complexity of the system, user-friendliness must not suffer. That was the challenge.
Therefore, we have worked on several innovations to make life easier for course administrators in particular. Among other things, importing the learning history was simplified in IP 14.11, videos can now be embedded directly in news and booking confirmations can be adapted more quickly.
One special highlight within IP 14.11 is the simplified management of On-the-job-Trainings (OJT). A new filter- and sort mode allows mentors who handle many different learners to get a better overview of all OJTs and learners. The layout of the On-the-job training list has been improved both for learners and for mentors. Another highlight for learners in OJT modules is a print ready version of the OJT that can be saved as PDF or printed directly to serve as a certificate of achievement.
Another point we have worked on is self-registration within the LMS. Especially when an LMS is used to grant external access to certain e-learning content, self-registration is a good way. However, if registration forms are displayed on a website, there is a risk of bot attacks.
To prevent form entries by such bots, the imc Learning Suite now offers the option to integrate Friendly Captcha. The GDPR-compliant tool can be integrated via the configuration manager.
More information
If you would like to learn more about Innovation Pack 14.11, please have a look here.
imc from Saarbruecken receives eLearning Award twice
Saarbruecken, 03. January, 2022
The eLearning Journal has honored imc and its customers twice with the eLearning Award. This year, for the twelfth time, innovative and creative eLearning projects were honored at the national award program.
In the category "Micro Learning" the project "Tax & Legal Quality & Risk Management" was awarded, which imc implemented together with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The new e-learning replaces a mandatory training course at PwC that was previously conducted in person.
In six different exciting cases, the learners experience a real scenario of the daily work at PwC Tax & Legal, acquire new knowledge and apply it directly. They are part of a diverse PwC Quality & Risk Management team and support it in various missions. The modular structure of the e-learning makes it easy to adapt individual cases.
Storytelling, scenario-based learning, gamification and micro learning were chosen as didactic tools to make the e-learning as exciting as possible and at the same time enable a real reference to the working world. To underline the gamification and storytelling character, a comic-style design was developed.
Another award in the category "Validation" was won by imc together with its customer pfm medical for the "validated Learning Management System". As a company in the medical technology sector, pfm medical is subject to a strict obligation to provide proof of all work and training processes. By introducing the validated system, pfm medical can now record the prescribed complete documentation of all training courses directly in the Learning Management System (LMS) and does away with the paper records that were previously customary.
By validating the LMS, processes relevant to the validation of learning activities have been digitized and automated, saving time and resources and increasing security and reliability. Using a validated LMS today saves pfm medical about one working day of effort per week.
Further information
For the twelfth time, the eLearning Journal 2022 jury presented the eLearning AWARD. With over 300 project submissions, the interest in the eLearning AWARD was unbroken. In the end, state-of-the-art projects prevailed in 75 categories.
For more information on pfm medical and the validated system, click here.