CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
15 March 2005
Company News
Intrepid Learning Solutions to Provide Autodesk with Outsourced Learning and Performance Services
Intrepid Learning Solutions , a provider of learning and performance consulting, outsourcing and research services to global companies, has been awarded a multi-year, enterprise-wide learning and performance outsourcing services contract by Autodesk.
Autodesk partnered with Intrepid to proactively address the challenge of advancing the critical knowledge and skills of its partners and customers. Intrepid will provide Autodesk with a range of learning and performance solutions aimed at enhancing the technical competence, selling skills and product support effectiveness of its channel partners. In addition, Intrepid will provide training that helps Autodesk customers optimize business processes related to Autodesk solutions. Services will include learning strategy and analysis, assessment, curriculum design and development, electronic performance support solutions, and evaluation, measurement and reporting. Intrepid will work with a variety of Autodesk organizations in support of Autodesk partners including Channel Readiness, Partner Technical Training, and Consulting.
Autodesk selected Intrepid for its expertise in sales, product, and support training for technology companies. "We are partnering with Intrepid because they understand our business-our strategy, solutions and products-and they know how to develop training solutions that will help us achieve business results," said Greg Baker, senior manager, Channel Readiness and Development for Autodesk's US Channel Sales Team. "Intrepid has demonstrated invaluable expertise, and has a proven track record of executing with speed and quality."
In addition, Intrepid is working with Autodesk to extend the company's internal consulting and services expertise to its partners. Autodesk is partnering with Intrepid to democratize its services by packaging them and making them easily accessible to its partners.
"Intrepid is a valuable business partner. They are working with us to analyze and address the complex services opportunities and challenges facing our partners and customers, and to develop scalable solutions that empower our partners," said Mike Fauscette, Vice President, Autodesk Consulting. "Together, we're innovating the next generation of enterprise software services."
"We are committed to providing Autodesk with world-class services to enhance sales performance and overall reseller effectiveness," said Intrepid CEO Christopher Hedrick. "We are delighted to enter into this partnership with a global leader and innovator in software and services."
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