Cary, NC. September 16, 2010 As part of its commitment to continuously monitor the training marketplace for the best providers and services, TrainingIndustry.com today has released its 2010 Top 20 Learning Portal Companies List. This is the first year for the list, and it joins Training Industry's current roster of top provider lists, designed to help assist buy-side organizations in their searches for the right training partners.

Selection of the Top 20 Learning Portal Companies was based on the following criteria:

\* Breadth of portal capabilities and types of clients served

\* Commitment to the corporate training industry

\* Industry visibility, innovation and impact

\* Number and strength of clients

\* Geographic reach

\* Company size and growth potential

"Being in the portal business ourselves, this is a list that felt natural for us to compile," said Ken Taylor, Chief Operating Officer of Training Industry, Inc. "Our list of Top 20 companies highlights the best in class organizations focused on the intersection of Informal and Formal learning, using best in class platforms and exemplary service."

"TrainingIndustry.com's review committee worked to ensure a comprehensive view of this subset of the learning technologies space," said Doug Harward, Chief Executive Officer of Training Industry, Inc. "Our Top 20 Companies deliver the most innovative and often the most comprehensive suite of products and services in the marketplace. Companies can count on the capabilities of these providers when looking to implement their own Learning Portal."

As part of its ongoing process to serve the needs of training leaders and professionals, TrainingIndustry.com also will announce its first segment "Watch List" in the coming weeks. By reviewing the overwhelming numbers of application surveys and company interviews, the selection committee uncovered a number of exciting and innovative companies that are beginning to solidify their places in the learning technologies marketplace. Stay tuned for more on that list.

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