Case Studies

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University for Industry:
Read how this supplier of online and CD ROM learning chose Epicentre to deliver a rolling testing service for over five years' worth of courses, exams and tests.

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Ufi-learndirect is a government-led, public-financed company, supplying online and CD ROM-delivered learning to the general public. As a result of its public funding, Ufi-learndirect is required to outsource various parts of its business – including testing – and to ensure fairness to all its suppliers. Testing is therefore spread over three test houses...

Nelson Thornes:
Find out about Epicentre's work for this leading UK publisher of educational resources, whose requirements vary significantly from project to project.

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Epicentre’s relationship with Nelson Thornes has been nurtured over a period of years; one initial job developed into an ongoing flow of work which today constitutes a very significant proportion of Epicentre’s external revenue...

Oxford University Press:
This renowned publisher wanted extensive testing of a new Business English course. OUP were so satisfied that we've been testing their products ever since.

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Oxford University Press is an international publisher of high-quality learning materials. OUP’s Business Focus Elementary (BFE) is a CD ROM designed to accompany a new level of the Business English course for adults. OUP required Epicentre to utilise its extensive kit range and multiple foreign language operating systems to complete a wide ranging cross-compatibility test. The course contained highly interactive elements, such as the ability to record and play back user speech, as well as detailed video footage...

Pearson Education:
Read how Epicentre provided extensive cross-compatibility, functionality and accessibility testing on Pearson Education's online learning modules.

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Pearson Education needed to develop 27 courses for a client who wanted to replace their learning modules for Literacy and Numeracy. These courses are aimed at supporting individuals who wish to refresh and improve their literacy and/or numeracy skills...

BAE Systems:
This multinational aerospace company required full technical and administrative support for their online accountancy course. Read how the Service Desk met their needs and helped enhance the learning experience.

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BAE Systems are one of the world’s leading aerospace and defence companies. Following the design of a complex e-learning package (Financial Management of Contracts) for the company’s accounts department, Epic Service Desk were asked to provide comprehensive support package: firstly, first-level technical support in order to resolve any immediate usage problems; secondly, second-level infrastructure support, including content updates; and lastly, ongoing course administration, designed to increase user participation...

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