CPD Training has announced a joint venture in Electronic Learning Programmes with the renowned Australian company Integrum.

The plan is to produce a series of one hour training courses which busy lawyers can complete in their own time. The system will combine CPD Training's course materials and style of delivery with Integrum's award-winning software.

Integrum has been involved in the learning management business for the past 15 years. It works throughout the world in over 30 countries with many important organisations such as Coca Cola, General Motors, the Westfield Group, Jetstar and the NHS in the UK.

Integrum produces risk and compliance software and has over 60,000 licensed users of its products. Its software was recently named as one of the 100 most innovative products in Australia.

Peter Lyons of CPD Training said it was an exciting development for both companies.

"I find that lawyers are increasingly pressed for time and leave their training to the last minute. By putting our courses online, we can make them more accessible. Of course, nothing matches the efficacy of face-to-face training but we will ensure the delegates who sign on get as much feedback as possible."

The CEO of Integrum, Beven Schwaiger, said the joint venture was a great idea. "We are an IBM advanced business partner and our company's business is growing rapidly, particularly in the South-East Asian corridor."

"CPD Training's innovative approach to education and training is transferrable to online learning. The test programmes we have in production are outstanding and we hope to be putting the courses online very soon."