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  Brighton, UK - 19 January 2010 - Edvantage group, one of Europe's largest providers of e-learning solutions and KnowledgePool, the UK's leading managed learning provider, and, have brought their capabilities together to offer clients a comprehensive range of blended learning solutions with a combined Managed Learning Service offering. Both organisations already offer a range of Managed Learning Services to an impressive list of blue-chip clients including: Fujitsu, Lloyds Banking Group, Network Rail, Orange, Post Office and The Insolvency Service. KnowledgePool's comprehensive training administration capabilities and unrivalled network of traditional training suppliers will be integrated with the hosted e-learning platform provided by Edvantage group. This new venture means that clients will be able to access thousands of traditional training offerings from hundreds of training providers along with a full range of e-learning options in an effective blended approach. Both organisations provide clients with advice, guidance and consultancy on blended learning and this partnership further extends this service. Al Bird, Learning Consultancy Director at KnowledgePool, says: "In our mission to secure the best value and return for all our clients' learning investments, we must offer convenient access to cost effective content in a variety of formal and informal learning formats. This partnership brings to life a true 'one-stop-shop' for managed learning, combining Edvantage group's flexibility and excellent track-record in online learning with KnowledgePool's mature training outsourcing capabilities and innovative approach to continuous improvement." Andrea Miles, Managing Director of Edvantage group, UK, explains: "This partnership is a logical next step for us. During our ten years, we have seen increased demand for Managed Learning Services and our relationship with KnowledgePool and indeed our other strategic partners, places us in a strong position to respond to this demand. It is important that there is good commercial and cultural fit when selecting partners and we are looking forward to working with the KnowledgePool team." This extended service is now available to both organisations' customers. Background notes: About KnowledgePool KnowledgePool is the UK market leader in managed learning and works relentlessly to help clients get the most value from their training investments. The company is recognised as one of the Top 20 in the global training outsourcing industry by TrainingIndustry.com for the last three years. For more information, please visit www.knowledgepool.com Alternatively, please call Amanda Dawson (PR contact) on 020-8953 8863 or e-mail her at amanda@daws.com.   About Edvantage group Edvantage group is a Managed Learning Service company providing a single-source for corporate learning solutions. The company combines industry expertise, learning systems and software, content and customised services, to help clients develop employee skills, and improve performance. Edvantage group serves local, multinational and global organisations from offices throughout the Nordic countries, Benelux and the UK. For more information, please visit www.edvantagegroup.com Alternatively, please call Lucy Perry (PR contact) on 01273 829 833 or e-mail her at lucy.perry@edvantagegroup.com HUG#1374741