Line Communications
Encyclopedia
LINE Communications is a privately held, European-based blended learning
and communications solution company. LINE is recognised by the British Computer Society
as the UK market leader in bespoke e-learning content development
.
The company was established in 1989. Its objectives are to bring about organisational change and transformation through programmes of learning and communications.
LINE has over 100 members of staff based in offices in London
, Sheffield
and Zurich
.
(CEO). Initially the team consisted of four members of staff. In 2004, it opened a second office in Sheffield
and a third in Zurich in 2007. The company’s workforce is now over 100. In the three years leading up to 2007, the company trebled turnover and saw a 75% increase in staff. Since 2009, LINE has been recognised by the British Computer Society
as the UK market leader in bespoke e-learning content development
.
, PricewaterhouseCoopers
, British Airways
, BP
, Tetra Pak
, BT
, Credit Suisse
, Ford, IKEA
, Lafarge
, Standard Life
, Swiss Re
, Jaguar Land Rover
, Tele Atlas
, and Volvo Car Corporation.
Between 2004 and 2009 the Volvo Car Corporation saved £7.5m as a result of using LINE’s internet-based inductions.
Since 2008, Inter IKEA Systems has saved €1.5m per year as a result of a LINE blended learning
programme that reduced the duration of training, the numbers of trainers, printed material and travel and accommodation.
In 2009 LINE saved British Airways £984,000 per year on training and related costs with a computer-based training tour of the Boeing 777
aircraft.
Also in 2009, LINE designed a blended learning
programme for Ford of Europe that enabled them to reduced training costs by 74%, make training time three times faster and increase car sales by 2.4 cars per year per salesperson.
, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the British Museum
, National College for School Leadership
and the BBC
.
In 2000 LINE created BBC
GCSE Bitesize
; a secondary school revision resource for students studying their GCSEs, featuring written content, interactive content, audio, video and games.
The company was also employed to update the National Learning Network
’s (NLN) Round 1&2 e-learning materials.
In 2004, Over 10,000 people took an editorial policy course designed by LINE, making it the BBC’s most popular training package. The programme was updated in 2007 and LINE was awarded Online Solution of the Year at the World of Learning Awards.
(MoD). The interactive, scenario-based programmes were used by servicemen in preparation for service in Iraq and Afghanistan. The judges commended the use of embedded video diaries from experienced army personnel, as well as the ‘Culture Risk Meter’ which assesses the user’s actions.
The company produced the Air Power training programme for the RAF in 2009. The programme allowed personnel to study Air Power up to the level of the Basic Air Warfare Course (BAWC).
In 2004, LINE was also the first e-learning company to produce modules for the Royal Navy.
Blended learning
Blended learning refers to a mixing of different learning environments. It combines traditional face-to-face classroom methods with more modern computer-mediated activities. According to its proponents, the strategy creates a more integrated approach for both instructors and learners. Formerly,...
and communications solution company. LINE is recognised by the British Computer Society
British Computer Society
The British Computer Society, is a professional body and a learned society that represents those working in Information Technology in the United Kingdom and internationally...
as the UK market leader in bespoke e-learning content development
Content development
Web content development is the process of researching, writing, gathering, organizing, and editing information for publication on web sites. Web site content may consist of prose, graphics, pictures, recordings, movies or other digital assets that could be distributed by a hypertext transfer...
.
The company was established in 1989. Its objectives are to bring about organisational change and transformation through programmes of learning and communications.
LINE has over 100 members of staff based in offices in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
and Zurich
Zürich
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zurich. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich...
.
History
LINE Communications was founded in 1989 by Piers LeaPiers Lea
Piers Lea , is a British businessman, who is currently Chief Executive Officer of LINE Communications. He founded the company in 1989.-Early life:...
(CEO). Initially the team consisted of four members of staff. In 2004, it opened a second office in Sheffield
Sheffield
Sheffield is a city and metropolitan borough of South Yorkshire, England. Its name derives from the River Sheaf, which runs through the city. Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and with some of its southern suburbs annexed from Derbyshire, the city has grown from its largely...
and a third in Zurich in 2007. The company’s workforce is now over 100. In the three years leading up to 2007, the company trebled turnover and saw a 75% increase in staff. Since 2009, LINE has been recognised by the British Computer Society
British Computer Society
The British Computer Society, is a professional body and a learned society that represents those working in Information Technology in the United Kingdom and internationally...
as the UK market leader in bespoke e-learning content development
Content development
Web content development is the process of researching, writing, gathering, organizing, and editing information for publication on web sites. Web site content may consist of prose, graphics, pictures, recordings, movies or other digital assets that could be distributed by a hypertext transfer...
.
Work in the corporate sector
LINE has produced programmes for a range of global corporations. Clients include: Anglo American, BAABAA
BAA may stand for:*Batting average against in Major League Baseball*BAA Ground, a now defunct cricket venue in Rangoon, Burma*BAA Limited Ferrovial, formerly BAA plc, originally known as the British Airports Authority...
, PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers
PricewaterhouseCoopers is a global professional services firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world's largest professional services firm measured by revenues and one of the "Big Four" accountancy firms....
, British Airways
British Airways
British Airways is the flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom, based in Waterside, near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport. British Airways is the largest airline in the UK based on fleet size, international flights and international destinations...
, BP
BP
BP p.l.c. is a global oil and gas company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the third-largest energy company and fourth-largest company in the world measured by revenues and one of the six oil and gas "supermajors"...
, Tetra Pak
Tetra Pak
Tetra Pak is a multinational food processing and packaging company of Swedish origin. It was founded in 1951 in Lund, Sweden, by Ruben Rausing. It was Erik Wallenberg who invented the tetrahedral package, today known as Tetra Classic...
, BT
BT Group
BT Group plc is a global telecommunications services company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is one of the largest telecommunications services companies in the world and has operations in more than 170 countries. Through its BT Global Services division it is a major supplier of...
, Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse
The Credit Suisse Group AG is a Swiss multinational financial services company headquartered in Zurich, with more than 250 branches in Switzerland and operations in more than 50 countries.-History:...
, Ford, IKEA
IKEA
IKEA is a privately held, international home products company that designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture such as beds and desks, appliances and home accessories. The company is the world's largest furniture retailer...
, Lafarge
Lafarge
Lafarge is a French industrial company specialising in four major products: cement, construction aggregates, concrete and gypsum wallboard. In 2010 the company was the world's second-largest cement manufacturer by mass shipped behind Holcim.-History:...
, Standard Life
Standard Life
Standard Life plc is a long term savings and investment business, with headquarters in Edinburgh and operations across the globe. It has 1.5 million shareholders in more than 50 countries and over 6 million customers.-History:...
, Swiss Re
Swiss Re
Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd , generally known as Swiss Re, is a Swiss reinsurance company. It is the world’s second-largest reinsurer, after having acquired GE Insurance Solutions. The company has its headquarters in Zurich...
, Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover is a British automotive company owned by Tata Motors of India. It develops, manufactures and sells vehicles under the Jaguar and Land Rover marques.-History:...
, Tele Atlas
Tele Atlas
Tele Atlas is a Netherlands-based company founded in 1984 which delivers digital maps and other dynamic content for navigation and location-based services, including personal and in-car navigation systems, and provides data used in a wide range of mobile and Internet map applications...
, and Volvo Car Corporation.
Between 2004 and 2009 the Volvo Car Corporation saved £7.5m as a result of using LINE’s internet-based inductions.
Since 2008, Inter IKEA Systems has saved €1.5m per year as a result of a LINE blended learning
Blended learning
Blended learning refers to a mixing of different learning environments. It combines traditional face-to-face classroom methods with more modern computer-mediated activities. According to its proponents, the strategy creates a more integrated approach for both instructors and learners. Formerly,...
programme that reduced the duration of training, the numbers of trainers, printed material and travel and accommodation.
In 2009 LINE saved British Airways £984,000 per year on training and related costs with a computer-based training tour of the Boeing 777
Boeing 777
The Boeing 777 is a long-range, wide-body twin-engine jet airliner manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes. It is the world's largest twinjet and is commonly referred to as the "Triple Seven". The aircraft has seating for over 300 passengers and has a range from , depending on model...
aircraft.
Also in 2009, LINE designed a blended learning
Blended learning
Blended learning refers to a mixing of different learning environments. It combines traditional face-to-face classroom methods with more modern computer-mediated activities. According to its proponents, the strategy creates a more integrated approach for both instructors and learners. Formerly,...
programme for Ford of Europe that enabled them to reduced training costs by 74%, make training time three times faster and increase car sales by 2.4 cars per year per salesperson.
Work in the Public Sector
LINE works with a variety of UK Government departments including: the Home OfficeHome Office
The Home Office is the United Kingdom government department responsible for immigration control, security, and order. As such it is responsible for the police, UK Border Agency, and the Security Service . It is also in charge of government policy on security-related issues such as drugs,...
, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the British Museum
British Museum
The British Museum is a museum of human history and culture in London. Its collections, which number more than seven million objects, are amongst the largest and most comprehensive in the world and originate from all continents, illustrating and documenting the story of human culture from its...
, National College for School Leadership
National College for School Leadership
The National College for Leadership of Schools and Children's Services is a British government-funded non-departmental public body which offers head teachers, school leaders and senior children's services leaders opportunities for professional leadership development.- History :Established in 2000...
and the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
.
In 2000 LINE created BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
GCSE Bitesize
Bitesize
BBC Bitesize is the name given to the BBC's free online study support resource for school-age students in the United Kingdom. It is designed to aid students in both school work and, for older students, exams.- History :...
; a secondary school revision resource for students studying their GCSEs, featuring written content, interactive content, audio, video and games.
The company was also employed to update the National Learning Network
National Learning Network
The National Learning Network was a UK national partnership programme designed to increase the uptake of Information Learning Technology across the learning and skills sector in England...
’s (NLN) Round 1&2 e-learning materials.
In 2004, Over 10,000 people took an editorial policy course designed by LINE, making it the BBC’s most popular training package. The programme was updated in 2007 and LINE was awarded Online Solution of the Year at the World of Learning Awards.
Work in the Defence Sector
Both the British and US Armed Forces have used modules or programs designed by LINE as a method of training their servicemen. In 2008, LINE won e-learning Project of the Year for producing Culture Awareness; a training programme for the Ministry of DefenceMinistry of Defence (United Kingdom)
The Ministry of Defence is the United Kingdom government department responsible for implementation of government defence policy and is the headquarters of the British Armed Forces....
(MoD). The interactive, scenario-based programmes were used by servicemen in preparation for service in Iraq and Afghanistan. The judges commended the use of embedded video diaries from experienced army personnel, as well as the ‘Culture Risk Meter’ which assesses the user’s actions.
The company produced the Air Power training programme for the RAF in 2009. The programme allowed personnel to study Air Power up to the level of the Basic Air Warfare Course (BAWC).
In 2004, LINE was also the first e-learning company to produce modules for the Royal Navy.