Integrating Formal & Informal Learning

Today's organizations are realizing that high-impact learning involves a full spectrum of both formal and informal learning models. It is not a question of adopting formal vs. informal, but rather converging both models into an intuitive, learner-oriented approach that addresses both formal training requirements as well as on-demand performance support and collaborative learning.

NetDimensions Talent Suite comes with inherent capabilities for collaborative learning but also with proven integrations into state-of-the-art social platforms for true emergence of learning into enterprise-wide environments, portals, and intranets.

NetDimensions Talent Suite Collaborative Learning

NetDimensions Talent Suite supports a number of built-in collaborative learning features via the platform's Knowledge Centers including:

• On-demand access to learning reference resources anytime & anywhere.
• Knowledge sharing through document repositories and discussion forums.
• Learner-generated content via learning program ratings and comments.
• Find-the-expert functionality with people search and communications via chat or mail.
• Communities of practice based on learning groups and chat rooms.

Socialized Learning with the Confluence Wiki

NetDimensions Talent Suite also offers out-of-the-box integration with Atlassian Confluence, the most popular enterprise Wiki used by over 10,000 organizations in more than 100 countries. This integration provides embedded socialized learning into a state-of-the-art environment for knowledge creation, sharing, and collaboration.

The NetDimensions integration with the Confluence Wiki utilizes Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication and automates the creation of spaces, user groups, and access control in relation to learning programs.

An Open Learning Environment with the NetDimensions SDK

The NetDimensions SDK, which is available with any solution in the NetDimensions Talent Suite, provides a well-defined set of APIs and widgets to allow for quick, secure, and flexible integrations with third-party social platforms, including the popular WordPress and BuddyPress content management and social networking systems.