Lguide, a US-based independent e-learning research and consulting firm, announced the release of a
research report sponsored by THINQ Learning Solutions, Inc.
"Ten Critical Training Topics: A Buyer's Guide to E-Learning Courseware."

The report provides resource for e-learning customers to identify and evaluate Web-based courses that meet their needs in ten mission critical subject areas:

* Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
* XML
* Java
* Microsoft Office
* e-Business
* Business Writing
* Customer Service
* Leadership
* Change Management
* Time Management

"As the availability of content-neutral Learning Management Systems for administering e-learning has increased, many customers now have the option of choosing the most effective courses for their employees, regardless of
publisher. This opportunity brings with it both the freedom to choose and the obligation to choose wisely," said Chris Hedrick, CEO of Lguide.

"One interesting conclusion from the report is that quality of courseware has little to do with the size of the publisher," said Mike Flanagan, Lguide's Vice President of Research and Consulting. "In some cases, a large
publisher provides the best courseware, in other cases, a publisher with a smaller, more focused catalog excels. Our goal was to define criteria that buyers could use to make smart decisions."

"With hundreds of courseware vendors jockeying for attention, the marketplace is confusing for buyers," said Hemang Dave, CEO of THINQ. "We support Lguide's research so that customers can get authoritative analysis
that will help them make informed decisions."

Report details can be obtained from Lguide site