1. Putting the ‘Learner’ li
back in Learner
learner information
Management Systems
Isn’t it time to put the employee development process,
the trainer, and the learner back into the center of the
information loop?
In the rush to develop technology solutions that provide
information to company and management leaders, the
emphasis has strayed from the critical center of the learning
process – what happens in the employee development
process between learner and trainer.
We know from research that the most signi cant factor in The heart of an e ective Learner Management System (LMS) is
learner improvement is the e ectiveness of the development the multi-faceted scheduler and necessary reports functionality.
trainer – there is no set of tools that can replace the impact of a The Pinnacle Corporate Suite LMS supports 21st-Century
good trainer on a group of learners. Trainers thrive when they development scheduling based on learner performance. The
have immediate access to data about their learners’ progress. By non-traditional and customized schedules maintained by the
putting the right information and a powerful set of technology Pinnacle Corporate Suite LMS give digital-age learners and
tools into the hands of a good trainer, companies can create a trainers a more exible and productive development training
formula for success. We are moving to a future where objective environment, increasing individualization and creative training
and standards-based assessment and performance-based development strategies.
learning with frequent formative assessments are the norm in
Now, the Pinnacle Corporate Suite has brought together all the
every company in America.
various pieces that company leaders need to make data-
With the addition of Pinnacle Corporate Suite’s new learner informed decisions. Our learner mangement system is
management system, the suite of tools is now a powerhouse integrated with a content and development curriculum
end-to-end solution, for companies and teams committed to management system and aligned, online or o ine, to company,
positively impacting training and development. This is achieved department and individual performance standards. Seamless
through performance objectives and standards-based training technology collects and integrates learner information across
development practices, improving learner outcomes through job role, giving department and corporate leaders the informa-
the e ective use of data. tion they need to equitably manage their performance objec-
tives and standards-based content, curriculum, training
While traditional learner information systems provide organiza-
development instruction and assessments. Trainers have the
tion and management tools for the basics, Pinnacle’s learner-
information they need to di erentiate training development
centered approach provides learner information for better
instruction for each learner in order to improve development
training development. In a way not previously possible, trainers
and learning outcomes, increasing learner achievement.
can use performance objectives and standards-aligned data to
drive training and development instruction, resulting in higher
achievement for learners, departments and companies.
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2. The Pinnacle learning management system o ers:
For companies and departments facing decreasing budgets, with
Open system architecture for third party programs to
the need to establish an ROI, the total cost of ownership of the access Pinnacle Corporate Suite learner information.
Pinnacle Corporate Suite is far less than the total per-learner cost
of all the legacy programs cobbled together by company IT Compatible data with external programs such as
professionals. With the nancial challenges most companies are Microsoft Access, Crystal Reports, Microsoft Word and
Excel as well as many others.
currently facing, doesn’t it make sense to consider the Pinnacle
Corporate Suite as a complete learning development platform? Powerful interactive tools that build and maintain
multiple calendars and detailed master schedules for
Bottom line? When companies provide a management system
learners, trainers, and sta . Pinnacle Corporate Suite’s
that makes it easy for trainers to examine data, understand the robust scheduler allows for complex scheduling
implications, and adapt development instruction, learners thrive. models (e.g. face-to-face academies, rotating develop-
ment days, online development courses and other
non-traditional corporate development schedules) to
address the demands and mandates many depart-
It’s time for a change.
ments and companies now face.
Unlimited learner and company contact management.
Centralized enrollment, training development atten-
dance, management records and learner transcripts,
learner accommodation needs, and other develop-
ment information.
Telephony API supports Phonemaster or any other
company owned auto-dialer, for external or internal
communications.
Robust report modules track compliance, assessment
and development data, and more.
Unlimited number of data categories can be de ned
and tracked such as development activities, work
attendance, job role functions, days injury free,
business continuity planning and employee honors.
Data that is conveniently archived and accessible for
historical and longitudinal reporting.
SCORM packages and 508 compliance.
CONTACT
Corporate Suite Justin Smith
425.460.7078
GlobalScholar, Inc - KUED jay@globalscholar.com
1100 112th Ave
Suite 100 South Building
Bellevue, WA 98004

3. Leaders
Providing Corporate ved
Pathways to Change
development
visionary employee
What does real development look like? It is sustainable and
achievable. It empowers managers and employees.
It provides leaders and employees with resources to drive
business goals and objectives. Real employee development
fosters achievement and business success.
How often have you heard the promises about
new training and development technology?
For the most part, the conversation has been
more about the technology itself than the
results of using the technology.
Recommended and endorsed by such experts in the instruc-
tional eld as Dr. Robert Marzano and the Association of
The Pinnacle Corporate Suite is noted for its signature electronic Supervision and Curriculum Developments (ASCD), the Pinnacle
records management (grade) book. Were you aware that this electronic records management (grade) book helps trainers
tool is also the gateway to all of the information you need to manage their content, development curriculum and assess-
customize an individual, business objective or standards-based ments in real time and helps leaders manage department and
learning plan for each of your employees? company-wide objectives.
Anchored by the training and development resources of Other modules in the Pinnacle Corporate Suite put libraries of
GlobalScholar, the Pinnacle Corporate Suite brings together all supplemental resources, best practice information, databases of
the tools you need to ensure each employee’s development topic-tagged assessments literally at the trainer’s ngertips. At
success, right to your desktop. Decisions about what resources the same time, this information can be delivered in a matter of
to use, when they should be applied, and how they should be seconds to the desktop, or pushed out to an array of mobile
assessed are back in the hands of trainers and managers – devices so that managers and trainers always have access to
where they belong. their data.
It is now clear from both research and practice that the most The best part is that the technology is transparent. The ability to
e ective training/development model is standards-based, with manage content, curriculum and assessments to impact
frequent assessments that impact instruction. However, with development, training instruction and the associated reports,
most assessment tools, there is too long a delay between either at the department or corporate level, are just a few
collection and application of the data to impact results. The keystrokes away. The seamless integration of data provides a
Pinnacle Corporate Suite is the most comprehensive learner robust cache of information for individual learners, depart-
information, content, training development curriculum ments, or corporate levels. Management can know at all times
management and assessment system of its kind. the status of employee development, content, and training
strategies, and their impact on employee development success.
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4. The Pinnacle learning management system o ers:
Integrate all employee learner information into one
convenient location that is instantly accessible to
approved users throughout the company.
Make every department and training opportunity in your
Standardize content and curriculum of the company,
company a dynamic learning environment, with the powerful
department or business unit objectives.
information and communication tools of the Pinnacle Corporate
Suite. Intervene and change the development outcomes of Customize standards and performance-based assess-
struggling employee learners with timely and meaningful ments on business objectives.
information available at the right time in the learning develop-
Increase frequency of business objective assessments
ment process.
and learner development to positively a ect learner
development and outcomes.
Align content, training curriculum, assessments, and
Now, that’s real change. objectives to company goals and objectives or
standards.
Provide an extensive library of online AND o ine
instructional development resources for trainers,
managers and employees.
Robust report modules track compliance, assessment
and development data, and more.
Access real-time information at the learner, trainer,
department, division or company level.
Engage learners and managers in learners’ develop-
ment success with online resources and 24/7 access to
the learner’s performance information.
Empower trainers with tools and resources available
through their electronic records management (grade)
book.
Create employee learning community and facilitate
dialogue with embedded communication tools.
CONTACT
Corporate Suite Justin Smith
425.460.7078
GlobalScholar, Inc - KUED jay@globalscholar.com
1100 112th Ave
Suite 100 South Building
Bellevue, WA 98004
425.460.7078

5. Dynamic Collaborative tools cc
committed companies
for Company Leaders
Does your leadership team have all the employee development
information they need to make good decisions?
Is the information updated daily and available 24/7?
As a department manager, you’ve
heard a lot of promises about how
The centerpiece of the Pinnacle Corporate Suite is the trainer’s
technology will bring all your electronic records management (grade) book. You can record
learner performance from trainings, assessments, activities, job
employees into the information loop. role and departmental projects, and update your data on a daily
basis. Integrating learner development information from all
sources, the Pinnacle Corporate Suite is the home of all
Technology that provides everyone
development-based data, from work attendance records, to
eligibility for job role programs or assistance. Password-
what they need to do their jobs
protection allows controlled access to learner information so
that a learner’s privacy is protected at all times.
e ectively, increasing employee and
departmental achievement. Various modules allow trainers and content developers to
customize assessments aligned to company standards,
Unfortunately, the reality has rarely objectives and goals. The embedded communication tools
facilitate information sharing between user-speci ed groups:
lived up to the hype. Are you ready to between various levels of company leadership and employees,
such as corporate leadership, division and department leaders,
change that? HR and development, and learner employees, or perhaps among
members of your local site. The analytics module simpli es
reporting, and aids in sharing information across departments, to
the employee or corporate o ce.
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6. The Pinnacle learning management system o ers:
Align your development content, curriculum, assess-
ment and objectives to company and department
Leverage the power of your management and leadership team to objectives, standards and goals.
collaborate on cross-curricular support, for individual or groups of
learners who need additional opportunities to be successful. You
can access information from wherever you are – at your desk in the Empower your trainers with online, o ine, hybrid
assessments and additional supplemental resources.
o ce or out at a remote site with Pinnacle Corporate Suite mobile
technology.
Access information about learner development and
To make good decisions, you need actionable information literally performance in time to identify opportunities for
at your ngertips. With better information, you can intervene when intervention to get learners back on track toward
achieving skill mastery and company growth.
necessary to supplement development e orts and training
instruction for struggling employee learners. You can impact a
learners’ ability to achieve meaningful success, and keep your
Create an entire company community of dynamic
employees engaged in the process. learning environments that put learners on the path to
personal and professional achievement and lifelong
learning.
Now, that is a welcome change.
Simplify all departmental and corporate reporting with
complete learner information instantly accessible to
approved users throughout the company.
Engage learners and their supervisors in active support
of achieving learning milestones.
CONTACT
Corporate Suite Justin Smith
425.460.7078
GlobalScholar, Inc - KUED jay@globalscholar.com
1100 112th Ave
Suite 100 South Building
Bellevue, WA 98004