E-learning represents 3-4% of private sector training provision in the UK according to research by Epic.

The company said this confirms its view that e-learning is past the stage of “innovators” on the adoption bell curve and into “early adopters”.

“Many organisations are growing more mature in their use of learning technologies,' says Matt Gokhool, CEO of Epic, 'and our research and resource operation must change accordingly. We will continue to support those getting started in e-learning, but there will also be more focus on supporting the advocates of e-learning within organisations.”

In addition to a new Epic Blog, the company has plans for an e-learning wiki, as well as new-style events.

”We call on the champions of the new learning technologies to join us in this community of practice,” said Matt Gokhool, “contributing, debating; helping to push forward the use of new technologies and practices that are bringing real dynamism to the business of improving organisational performance.”