Thomson Learning

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Thomson Learning is one of the four operating divisions of The Thomson Corporation (TSX:TOC; NYSE:TOC), a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to higher education, corporate, government and professional customers. 2005 revenues were US $2.18 billion (7% over prior year), and the company employs 9,480 employees worldwide. Thomson Learning is based in Stamford, Connecticut.

Overview

Thomson Learning is among the world's largest providers of tailored learning solutions, with operations in 39 countries. In the academic marketplace, it serves elementary, secondary, post-secondary and graduate-level students, teachers, and learning institutions in both traditional and distance learning environments. In the professional and corporate training marketplaces, they offer adult education and certification materials for corporations, training centers and individuals. For all of their customers, Thomson Learning helps find a total learning solution by offering textbooks, courseware, test preparation, testing, assessment, and professional certification. Their products and services are sold throughout the world, through direct channels and via a worldwide network of distributors. Such as:

Thomson Course Technology
Thomson Prometric
Thomson Delmar Learning
Thomson South-Western
Thomson Gale
Thomson Wadsworth
Thomson NETg
Thomson Nelson

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