MUMBAI, May 6 /PRNewswire/ --     A Process Training program Developed by Tata Interactive Systems (TIS)
was recently short-listed in the "Best e-learning program" category at the
Training Journal (TJ) Awards 2009.

TIS' program to facilitate Micronutrient Initiative (MI) and World Food
Programme's (WFP) initiative to eradicate iodine deficiency through
structured training on salt quality for salt manufacturers across Africa was
short-listed in the "Best e-learning program" category at the Training
Journal (TJ) Awards.

The TJ Awards follow the TJ Conference, which selects the top twelve
names from all sections of the learning industry including HR, L&D,
Diversity, Coaching, Training, and Corporate organizations.

The Micronutrient Initiative, a Canada-based international not-for-profit
organization dedicated to eliminating vitamin and mineral deficiencies
worldwide, is engaged in basic research, setting up local fortification
projects and developing and implementing national programmes and campaigns.
MI is in the process of building monitoring and quality assurance systems for
salt fortifying factories across Africa.

MI needed to train the production personnel of African salt factories and
external monitors (government officials and personnel from non-governmental
institutions) who monitor these factories to ensure adherence to quality
standards. Tata Interactive Systems recommended a blended learning solution
to bring the target audience to the desired competency level, with quantified
improvements in knowledge and skill levels.

As a result of the Tata Interactive Systems' solution, the target
audience benefited from a formal training curriculum and a holistic learning
experience that covered just-in-time training and takeaways such as posters
and other visual aids. Not only did the program receive exemplary ratings, it
helped address a vital training need that would enable the stakeholders to
reach the larger goal of complete eradication of iodine deficiency in the
African region.

(c) 2009 Tata Interactive Systems

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About Tata Interactive Systems (TIS)

Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), a global leader in learning solutions, is
a part of the $70bn Tata Group. Truly international, TIS has a presence
across the US, Canada, the UK, mainland Europe, Australia, New Zealand, the
Middle East, and India. TIS offers corporations, universities, schools,
publishers and government institutions a diversified and innovative bouquet
of learning and training solutions including Simulation-based Learning
Objects (SimBLs(R)), Story-based Learning Objects (StoBLs), courseware and
curriculum design, special-needs education, CyberTest Assessment Engine,
electronic performance support systems (EPSS), Learning Planet(TM) LCMS,
ManTra(TM) LMS, virtual classrooms, mobile learning, Serious Games, and 3D
animation along with other corporate training and consultancy services. Our
multi-disciplinary expertise and 19 years' experience across domains help us
design e-learning programs that are unique to clients' requirements and
specifically crafted to boost knowledge retention and application.

TIS is the only e-learning organization in the world to be assessed at
Level 5 in both the SEI-CMM and P-CMM frameworks. TIS' quest for excellence
is reflected in numerous prestigious industry awards, including a Performance
Centered Design Award, an ASTD Award, IT Training Awards, Brandon Hall
Excellence in Learning Awards, APEX Awards of Excellence, BETT Awards, and
Business World-NID Design Excellence awards.

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Further information from:
    Sonal Chhaya
    Tata Interactive Systems
    +91-22-6643-8000
    sonal_c@tatainteractive.com