Refined Training combines the power of Adobe Connect web conferencing technology with an industry leading learning management platform. In delivering a complete end to end solution, Refined Data is able to provide organizations with a flexible, high value solution that combines the cutting edge presentation capabilities of Adobe Connect Pro with one of the world’s most widely adopted and proven learning management platforms.
Meet, Present and Train online, live and on-demand
RefinedTraining is a rich web communication system that lets you reach your audience anytime with engaging multimedia content. And, because the solution is deployed using Adobe Flash Player, already installed on more than 97% of browsers worldwide, your audience can join your RefinedTraining online meetings, training courses and on-demand presentations instantly.
Faster Training. Higher Impact. Lower Cost
RefinedTraining gives you everything you need to rapidly create, manage, deploy, and track highly engaging online training everyone can access instantly. RefinedTraining makes it easy for anyone in your organization to create narrated multimedia courses using Microsoft Power Point, while providing rich tracking and reporting capabilities at the click of a button.
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Features
The following is a summary of the key features and functionalities of the RefinedTraining Platform. The entire architecture is fully standards compliant, while using the very latest technologies to provide maximum benefit and extend the system lifecycle.
Overall Design
RefinedTraining's overall design:
- Promotes a social constructionist pedagogy (collaboration, activities, critical reflection, etc)
- Suitable for 100% online classes as well as supplementing face-to-face learning
- Simple, lightweight, efficient, compatible, low-tech browser interface
- Easy to install on almost any platform that supports PHP. Requires only one database (and can share it).
- Full database abstraction supports all major brands of database (except for initial table definition)
- Course listing shows descriptions for every course on the server, including accessibility to guests.
- Courses can be categorised and searched - one RefinedTraining site can support thousands of courses
- Emphasis on strong security throughout. Forms are all checked, data validated, cookies encrypted etc
- Most text entry areas (resources, forum postings etc) can be edited using an embedded WYSIWYG HTML editor
Site Management
- Site is managed by an administrator user
- Site is defined during setup. Defaults can be edited during setup or globally accepted
- Site can be modified by a robust Site administration block.
- Plug-in "themes" allow the administrator to customize the site colors, fonts, layout etc to suit local needs
- Plug-in activity modules can be added to existing RefinedTraining installations
- Plug-in language packs allow full localization to any language. These can be edited using a built-in web-based editor. Currently there are language packs for over 70 languages.
User Management
- Goals are to reduce admin involvement to a minimum, while retaining high security
- Supports a range of authentication mechanisms through plug-in authentication modules, allowing easy integration with existing systems.
- Standard email method: Trainees can create their own login accounts. Email addresses are verified by confirmation.
- LDAP method: account logins can be checked against an LDAP server. Admin can specify which fields to use.
- IMAP, POP3, NNTP: account logins are checked against a mail or news server. SSL, certificates and TLS are supported.
- Trainees are encouraged to build an online profile including photos, description. Email addresses can be protected from display if required.
- Every user can specify their own timezone, and every date in RefinedTraining is translated to that timezone (e.g. posting dates, assignment due dates etc)
- Every user can choose the language used for the RefinedTraining interface (English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese etc)
Technical
The following is a summary of the software and hardware requirements to run the RefinedTraining application.
Hardware
- Windows: Windows 98, ME, NT, 4.0, 2000, or XP and a 56k V.90 modem or better Internet connection.
- Macintosh: Mac OS X and a 56k V.90 modem or better Internet connection.
Depending on the use of streaming media, interactive multimedia, or other content in the individual courses, you might need additional hardware/software or browser plug-ins.
Browsers
- Firefox 3 or Later
- Internet Explorer v6 or later
- Opera and Safari
Implementation Options
RefinedTraining is typically offered as a hosted solution to our customers. The benefits of using our hosted services are:
- No IT infrastructure required
- Affordable entry rates for smaller groups
- Log in directly from your website or intranet with pass-through technology
- Branded to your specifications
- Indirect integration with your HRIS or other databases
- Sub-licensing options to serve multiple clients
Our hosted service allows you full administrative access with all the customization options available in the installed solution. Pricing plans exist for all user groups and are licensed on a per active user basis.
RefinedTraining is also available as an installed application which can be run on your internal IT infrastructure.
Customization Options
RefinedTraining is customizable to include:
- Your logo
- Your colors
- Your terminology
- Your domain name
- Your language
- Your certificate
Custom Certificates
RefinedTraining allows learners and administrators to print certificates. RefinedData will help you design custom certificates that include your our your client's brand.
Language Packs
RefinedTraining supports multiple language packs and is currently available in more than 70 Languages. Adding another language is as easy translating a pre configured spreadsheet containing all phrases and words in the user system. RefinedData will arrange for translation services and will install appropriate fonts to support the language of choice.
Custom eMails
All emails sent by RefinedTraining are based on editable templates and are editable for each application. This includes:
- New enrollment email
- Course completion email
- New enrollment key notification
- New administrator notification
- New client notification
Pass Through Login
RefinedTraining supports a pass through login system that allows learners to access remote portals from the client website or intranet. This is another way that your brand is represented at every stage regardless of the location of the Learning Management System.
