Since its acquisition by a US Private Equity firm in late December 2006, PPI Learning Services has engaged in several partnerships with key Learning Solution providers. In particular, its new HowDoI™ based on the LearningGuide is being introduced to its large strategic clients in order to deploy custom designed training rollouts and to increase Help Desks efficiency.

“Our customers are seeking new and better ways to train and support their staff as new enterprise solutions and processes are introduced to increase their employees’ productivity in view of the increased competition from Emerging Markets” says Dr Marie-Paule Donsimoni-Bupp, Chairman and CEO of PPI Learning Services. “We need to maintain our leadership position in the traditional IT Professional and end-user Training but to also expand our offering to include new Learning Solutions and new Financial mechanisms.”

To that effect, PPI Learning Services has concluded its first acquisition with the merger of Exchange Group Corporate Sales which offers employers a unique approach to their employee training needs, delivering a broad range of services into the heart of the community. They have a range of flexible courses leading to recognised qualifications particularly in the Microsoft arena.

A key outcome of the acquisition is that Roy Sunley will join PPI Learning Services as its new Managing Director. “Mr. Sunley’s wealth of experience is a real asset to the company and with his forward thinking management strategy and the backing of a committed and enthusiastic workforce and investors, I am convinced that he will propel PPI Learning Services to the very top of the Learning industry” said Dr. Donsimoni-Bupp.

Mr Sunley brings 25 years of experience in the strategic IT training market. Prior to being Managing Director at Exchange Group Corporate Sales, he was CEO of Computeach International and prior to that, spent eight years as Vice President and Managing Director of Thomson NETg International.

In addition, the continued partnership with Exchange Group means that PPI Learning Services will now have the benefit of government funded training for those clients that have a requirement for very basic skills which may be covered under government funded schemes. Finally, via Exchange Group, a new set of European investors have entered into the capital of PPI Learning Services, opening the doors for acquisitions not only in the UK but also in the rest of Europe.

About PPI Learning Services

PPI Learning Services is an enterprise learning integrator that manages some of the country’s largest learning and performance-development contracts. It integrates learning technologies and tools, methods and services together to provide world-class learning solutions. PPI Learning Services offers IT training around the UK via prestigeous training centres and its fleet of mobile coaches and provides on site learning services. Learning partner accreditations include: Microsoft, Oracle, Citrix, PRINCE, ISEB and CompTIA.
About PPI Learning Services:
PPI Learning Services is an enterprise learning integrator that manages some of the country’s largest learning and performance-development contracts. It integrates learning technologies and tools, methods and services together to provide world-class learning solutions. PPI Learning Services offers IT training around the UK via prestigeous training centres and its fleet of mobile coaches and provides on site learning services. Learning partner accreditations include: Microsoft, Oracle, Citrix, PRINCE, ISEB and CompTIA.