Case Studies

New Horizons Training Results in 15,000 Hours of Productivity Savings Annually for 1-800 Flowers

Analysis showed that a 1-800 Flowers worker who completed the New Horizons training improved their productivity by 15 minutes per day. Over a year, that is the equivalent of 15,000 hours of productivity savings which equates to $276,000 in cost savings due to the training. The performance gain is nearly a 6 to 1 benefit to cost ratio. Read the Case Study

SOUTHCOM Completes an Information 100% Certification Rate: Results Validate Compliance with DoD Directive 8570 Requirements

"New Horizons created a comprehensive Information Assurance certification training plan for SOUTHCOMM in compliance with DoD Directive 8570. The private course was delivered locally in a 6-day bootcamp format consisting of daily assessments and exam cramming sessions. The solution met the primary goal of providing validation through certification in a very short time-frame. In fact, the program was so successful that all personnel completing the program achieved certification on the first attempt. Read the Case Study

Bowne Successfully Completes an Organization-Wide Conversion Project and Saves Money Doing It!

New Horizons Professional Services team worked with Bowne to tailor a solution to their specific business, learning and learning management needs. With New Horizons as their training partner, Bowne was able to save $54,000 in training costs and was able to concentrate all of their efforts on the software conversion. Additionally, through the contracting of trainers with similar skill sets delivering the same content at locations across the country, Bowne received the added benefit of consistency in content and delivery at a nationwide level. Read the Case Study

Microsoft Certification Leads to Savings for Employer and Promotion for Employee

Wood Personnel assigned their computer specialist to migrate the company’s network and deploy necessary software. Once migrated and deployed, the computer specialist would need the advanced knowledge for the long-term network management. Wood provided training through New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, where the specialist gained extensive skills on the Microsoft Windows® Platform, server software and earned her Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential. Read the Case Study

The Cafaro Company Successfully Completes a Company-Wide Training Initiative Resulting Fewer Help Desk Calls and Increased Employee Productivity

New Horizons created custom course materials to fit within Cafaro’s standard operating procedures. The curriculum was developed by interviewing subject matter experts within the company so that the content addressed job roles specific to the customer. A private training event was conducted to ensure all employees received uniform training. Read the Case Study

The New England Media Group Successfully Builds a Customer-Centric Sales Force through Training

New Horizons created a custom course to teach the technical aspects of a customized version of a Customer Relationship Management System while shifting the mindset of the existing sales staff to use the technology to drive sales.T raining was delivered in the classroom for local employees and via Online LIVE (New Horizons synchronous eLearning offering) for employees located throughout the U.S. Read the Case Study

Russell Corporation Finds a Solution to Ensure Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

New Horizons created custom course materials to cover specific SOX compliance issues. Course content and delivery were designed to ensure employees fully understood and retained knowledge regarding correctly performing procedures within SOX regulations. Training was delivered via Online LIVE (New Horizons synchronous eLearning offering) to provide consistent training to all staff worldwide, which could be recorded for review and new employees. Read the Case Study

Business-Focused Training Speeds Learning, Commitment to Change for Cosmetics Firm

To improve collaboration and effectively manage change, New Horizons delivered a Microsoft Business Skills series course, Team Collaboration Using Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services. The course offered hands on experience in a simulated work environment, discussions, and lecture material resulting in greater team collaboration, rapid deployment, employee commitment, and improved productivity. Read the Case Study