SkillSoft Acquires Assets Of 50 Lessons-Video Content Provider

SkillSoft, a SaaS provider of e-learning and performance support solutions for global enterprises, government, education and small to medium-sized businesses, has announced the acquisition of the assets of 50 Lessons Limited, a provider of leadership video content that helps organisations around the world develop their employees by leveraging the power of story-based lessons. SkillSoft intends to market this video content under the 50 Lessons brand name as a distinct SkillSoft content collection that can be licensed standalone or fully integrated with SkillSoft’s Leadership Development Channel. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

The 50 Lessons Library, comprising over 1,000 video business lessons from over 200 business leaders, is a tool for companies looking to develop and deliver highly engaging and effective leadership programs.

“50 Lessons naturally complements SkillSoft’s Leadership Development Channel by adding the element of story-telling, which is considered by many to be a very effective and engaging technique for broadening business perspective,” said John Ambrose, Senior Vice President of strategy, corporate development and emerging business, SkillSoft. “More and more organisations are recognising the obvious benefits of video as a tool to engage and inspire their global workforces.”