DENVER, CO (July 26, 2016) – uCertify.com, a leader in career & vocational training for K12, Higher Education and Professional Learning today announced it has been named a “Trendsetter with Traction” by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA). uCertify was featured at the 2016 Education Industry Symposium (July 25-27 in Denver, CO), as SIIA showcases its “Trendsetters with Traction: 9 to Watch” program, highlighting the accomplishments of nine education-focused companies breaking new ground in their respective market segments.
The Trendsetters were selected from the applicant pool based on key selection criteria, including:
- Entered the market with a Trendsetting product no more than five years ago.
- Caused students, educators and other ed tech companies to take notice.
- Supported by sound educational principles and innovative technology.
Companies nominated for the Trendsetters with Traction: 9 to Watch program were required to demonstrate revenue or valuation of at least $1.5M, and must have been in business for no more than five years. Nominees were evaluated based on their products’ sound educational principles and innovative technology and most importantly, their ability to capture interest among students, educators and EdTech companies.
About uCertify
uCertify, headquartered in Pleasanton, CA, is a leader in career and vocation training and platform. uCertify is highly interactive, cloud-based and device-enabled, teaching and learning management platform for online, anywhere, anytime, competency based learning. uCertify platform is equally effective for self-paced, instructor-led or blended learning.
uCertify was founded on belief that we “learn by doing” and interactivity is the key to effective learning using virtual environments where students learn by doing. These environments encourage exploration and experimentation in a risk-free environment resulting in better learning.
With over 400 titles and partnerships with major publishers, uCertify offers both depth and breadth in its course offerings. uCertify provides this solution in a cloud based, hassle-free hosted environment with powerful and scalable infrastructure and 24×7 support. For more information, visit www.ucertify.com.
About ETIN
ETIN (the Education Technology Industry Network of SIIA) is the leading voice for 200+ companies that provide software applications, digital content, online learning services and related technologies across the PK-20 sector. ETIN drives growth and innovation within the industry by providing leadership, advocacy, business development opportunities, government relations and critical ed tech market information. SIIA is an umbrella association representing 800+ technology, data and media companies globally. For more information, visit siia.net/etin.