Avilar Technologies

Avilar Technologies Inc. is an American education technology company that offers online tools for managing skills, optimizing workforces, and managing learning programs.[1][2]

Avilar Technologies
Company typePrivate
IndustryEducational technology
Founded1997
HeadquartersColumbia, Maryland
Key people
  • Thomas Grobicki (co-founder and CEO)
  • Paul Maresca (co-founder)
Websitewww.avilar.com

History

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Avilar was started in 1997 by Paul Maresca and Thomas Grobicki. The company is located in Columbia, Maryland, U.S., and is privately owned as Avilar Technologies Inc.[3] In May 2008, Thomas Grobicki, who was the Chief Technology Officer, became the CEO of Avilar.[4]

Avilar Technologies won a $6.6 million contract from the Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicación Educativa to provide an e-learning platform. This platform helps monitor and assess the skills of teachers and students and meets other educational needs.[2] Avilar offers various software products, including their main WebMentor line, first introduced in 1998.[1] WebMentor includes tools for developing and managing skills.[5]

In September 2001, Avilar received the Excellence in E-Learning for Customer Satisfaction award from Brandon Hall Group and E-Learning Magazine.[6]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 Mukherjee, Debarshi (2012). "A Study on Contemporary e-Learning Technology Products" (PDF). IBA Journal of Management & Leadership. 3 (2): 90.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Contracts Awarded". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  3. "Competency Management Software Market Overview and Detailed Business Analysis till 2030". MarketWatch. 2023-02-07. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  4. Winters, Amanda (July 11, 2019). "Maryland helps veterans start new businesses, learn new skills". Open Maryland. Retrieved 2023-05-16.
  5. Adina, Ileana; Nastase, Floarea; Pop, ristina. "Analysis of e-Learning Strategies Used to Deliver Knowledge in the Digital Age". International Conference on e-Learning and the Knowledge Society -e-Learning'10: 128.
  6. "Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards Winners".

Other websites

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Official website