Anakage iAssist is first of a kind product in world to use in application technology to create learning courses. We are first to use it in this way. The real life problem we are solving is “learning is better when followed by practice and immediate application”

We are starting a series on documenting the frequently asked questions about our product. Below are some of the FAQs –

What is Anakage iAssist course?

This is more than a course. It is fully fledged application running on top of Microsoft Office applications. It is a layer which teaches you about the Office applications like Excel, Word and Power point.

How it is different to existing courses/ how it is first of its kind in world ?

Existing courses are in the form of text or videos. We are the first one to create courses for in application training and assessment using technology developed in house. No other product of same kind exists in world today which teaches you inside real application as well as tests you for performing the real tasks inside application. The real life problem we are solving is “learning is better when followed by practice and immediate application”

Is it tied to Microsoft Office applications only?

Currently we have created courses only for three of Microsoft Office applications. But it can run over any application/ ERP like SAP, Oracle, Browser based applications, Epicor, Dynamics, Acrobat etc. We have technology to build courses for other applications. We work with large enterprises to help them build such content for their ERP implementation.

Do the applications like MS Office needs to do any code change?

No. Our application runs independent from them and we don’t need any code changes from other side.

Who are our customers / how are we more relevant to disconnected population like india?

They work in companies where MS Office is huge part of their work profile. They are students in schools/colleges who need to learn real life skills which will help them in their professional lives. Our product takes care of all scenarios from basic to advanced training. We also support rural training center use cases like frequent power cuts, no internet yet need of tracking, reporting and certifications.

How can I buy the courses / what is our go to market strategy ?

Please visit store section at our website and buy the courses. You can also buy it through our partners(corporate training institutes, book publishers etc) who are selling it online or on DVDs. Let us know if you would like to get in touch with them.

How can I install the courses?

Our courses exists on top of Microsoft Office 2007 / 2010. They are offline so our courses are completely offline. They have to be installed on your system using serial keys which you will get when you buy.

When are you planning to bring courses for other applications?

Soon. Other microsoft and non microsoft courses are in pipeline. Currently the technology to build such courses is our internal technology. We make it available to few partners to create such courses. Let us know if you are interested in partnering with us.

Keep looking at space for next FAQ in series –

1. How to run the course.
2. Offline capabilities – perfect fit for achieving skilled india
3. How to use practical assessments
4. How to track your self and get certification.
5. How to use it on the job after training.
6. How to change theme, level, add users and other settings