Garmin® Expands eLearning Program for Aviation Products
Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the
global leader in satellite navigation, announced today that it has
expanded its eLearning computer based training program content and will
also soon offer training through an online portal. This is the first
time Garmin has offered online training. Starting in late-November,
customers can access online training for the GPSMAP® 396, 496, 695/696,
G1000® for VFR flight conditions, and G1000 for IFR flight conditions
from any computer that has internet access. Unlike a CD-ROM that may
become out-of-date, the online system will be periodically updated with
the most recent software version available.
Garmin’s eLearning Programs are highly interactive, computer-based
training programs that leverage the latest technology to help customers
take advantage of the features of their Garmin aviation products.
Customers will be able to view multi-media content, practice procedures
on simulated devices, track progress, and generate reports and
completion certificates for their enrolled courses. If used at a flight
school or flight department, training managers will be able to monitor
the performance of any learner affiliated with their school or flight
department. The embedded messaging system allows learners and training
managers to easily collaborate within the learning environment. The
scalable nature of the system also allows for future expansion with a
wide range of Garmin aviation products.
When a customer logs in to the online eLearning, they will be able to
choose a topic of interest and watch a simulated multi-media
demonstration of the task, such as creating a flight plan. Then, for key
topics, a scenario-based, guided simulation system will help the user
practice the task by following step-by-step, on-screen prompts. Lastly,
the user can practice what they learned without the help prompts, to
reinforce and assess their skills. The program offers remediation and
also tracks the user’s progress throughout the courseware.
Garmin continues to team with Pegasus Interactive, Inc. to provide
customers with cutting-edge software solutions. Pegasus Interactive has
developed the industry-leading, enterprise rich internet application on
the Adobe Flash platform, ensuring that training management content will
available on over 98 percent of internet-enabled computers, and
potential future access on mobile devices.
The online eLearning programs for the GPSMAP 396, 496, 695/696, G1000
for VFR flight conditions and G1000 for IFR flight conditions are
expected to be available in late-November through fly.Garmin.com. A
90-day subscription to the GPSMAP handheld series training is available
for $49.95, and a 90-day subscription to the G1000 training is $99.95.
Garmin will continue to offer selected eLearning training on CD-ROM for
those customers who have limited internet access. Currently, Garmin
offers training for the GPSMAP 695/696 on CD-ROM and it is available
from authorized Garmin dealers or from Garmin.com for a suggested retail
price of $99.95.
About Garmin International Inc.
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq: GRMN),
the global leader in satellite navigation. Since 1989, this group of
companies has designed, manufactured, marketed and sold navigation,
communication and information devices and applications – most of which
are enabled by GPS technology. Garmin’s products serve automotive,
mobile, wireless, outdoor recreation, marine, aviation, and OEM
applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its
principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the
United Kingdom. For more information, visit Garmin’s virtual pressroom
at www.garmin.com/pressroom
or contact the Media Relations department at 913-397-8200. Garmin, G1000
and GPSMAP are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
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