Gemini Performance Solutions Inc.
NATURE OF BUSINESS:
Gemini Learning Systems Inc. (Gemini) has developed a technology-
based training tool called SWIFT (SoftWare Intelligent Freeform
Training). The company continues to develop new features and
enhancements to SWIFT for distance delivery and improved pedagogy
through research and development projects, both independently and
in joint venture partnerships. Gemini also provides expertise in
UNIX and Open Systems for instructor-led training, courseware
development, consulting and system administration outsourcing
services.
COMPANY BACKGROUND AND HISTORY:
Gemini was established to provide UNIX and Open Systems
expertise for instructor-led, courseware development, consulting,
and system administration services. Gemini offers introductory
to advanced training courses for UNIX, SUN, AIX, NextStep, C,
C++, Motif, Oracle, and object-oriented programming.
In 1991, the company began investing in the development of a
unique software training tool, SWIFT (SoftWare Intelligent
Freeform Training) to complement existing services and expand
business opportunities. A prototype was completed in 1992, which
allowed the company to test the product and conduct extensive
market research into the global market potential. In 1993, Gemini
and the Alberta Research Council entered into two consecutive
Joint Research Ventures totalling $ 1.5 million, not including
commercialization costs. SWIFT was launched internationally in
1994.
CANARIE Member
Company Details
Year Established:
1989
Total Sales ($CDN):
$200,000 - $500,000
Number of Employees:
12
Company Information
Kim Adolphe
Title:
President
Area of Responsibility:
Management Executive
Telephone:
(403) 263-8649
Fax:
(403) 261-4688
Email:
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Stuart Williams
Title:
Director
Area of Responsibility:
Manufacturing/Production/Operations
Telephone:
(403) 263-8649
Fax:
(403) 261-4688
Carmen Swalwell
Title:
Director
Area of Responsibility:
Domestic Sales & Marketing
Pam Hirtle
Title:
Manager
Area of Responsibility:
Finance/Accounting
Telephone:
(403) 263-8649
Fax:
(403) 261-4688
John Wetherhill
Title:
Manager
Area of Responsibility:
Customer Service
Telephone:
(403) 263-8649
Fax:
(403) 261-4688
Products
Swift
Swift (software Intelligent Freeform Training)
SWIFT is a unique Computer Based Training (CBT) development tool
which provides an entirely new approach to the development of
interactive CBT. SWIFT is the only CBT development tool in the
world that porvides an Adaptive Learning Environment, adaptive
testing, and implements SGML (Standard Generalized Markup
Language) an ISO standard.
ConnectIT Category Description: TRAINING Authoring Tools
ConnectIT-keywords: CBT, SGML, Adaptive Learning Environment,
Adaptive Testing, Distance Education
Swift Internet Course
This SWIFT Internet course, available in English and Chinese
(simplified and tradional) is apporximately 12 hours of fully
interactive, comprehensive training and exercises. SWIFT will
test your knowledge first and then adapt the course specifically
to your needs or allow you to surf directly to any topic for easy
review.
ConnectIT Category Description: Educational Softwares
Computing
ConnectIT-keywords: CBT, Internet training, SGML, Adaptive
Learning Environment, Adaptive Testing, Distance Education
Swift Html
This SWIFT HTML course, available in English and French is
approximately 14 hours of fully interactive, comprehensive
training andexercises. SWIFT will test your knowledge first and
then adapt the course specifically to your needs or allow you to
surf directly to any topic for easy review.
ConnectIT Category Description: Educational Softwares
Computing
ConnectIT-keywords: CBT, SGML, HTML training, Adaptive Learning
Environment, Adaptive Testing, Distance Education
Services
Computer Software And Services - Technical Consulting
Computer Software And Services - Facilities Management
Computer Software And Services - Artificial Intelligence Systems (ai)
Computer Software And Services - Multimedia Systems And Applications
Computer Software And Services - Computer Based Training (cbt)
Computer Software And Services - Courseware
Computer Software And Services - Education And Training
Computer Software And Services - Education And Training, Other
Computer Software And Services - Systems Consulting
Education And Training Services - Computer Related
Education And Training Services - Professional Technical
Education And Training Services - Planning
Education And Training Services - Analysis
Education And Training Services - Design
Education And Training Services - Methodology Assessement
Education And Training Services - Evaluation And Validation
Education And Training Services - Needs Assessement Studies
Education And Training Services - Curriculum Design
Education And Training Services - Training Program Delivery
Education And Training Services - Training Of Trainers