Formerly known as CBT Systems, SmartForce was the first to form content development partnerships with leading IT software vendors. It has the most comprehensive roster of such alliances in the industry, including partnerships with Cisco, Microsoft, Intel, and SAP. The company has also formed the Internet Security Training Consortium with a number of vendors, including IBM, Sun Microsystems, Netscape, and Network Associates, to address the Internet security training needs of enterprises worldwide.
SmartForce markets its e-Learning solution through a direct sales force of more than 200 to Fortune 3000 companies and other major US and international organizations in a wide variety of industries, including manufacturing, technology, telecommunications, utilities, financial services, and healthcare.
The company focuses on global solutions for its larger customers, which range from totally outsourced virtual corporate universities to partnerships with other training providers to create an integrated enterprise learning environment.
SmartForce also markets its solutions to a broad array of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as government agencies and educational institutions. In addition, through its destination Web site, My SmartForce, and its telesales force, SmartForce markets its e-Learning offerings directly to individuals.
