Innovation • Technology • Consultancy
PTS Group • Simulator Technologies
PTS Performance Based Testing™
PBT™
PTS Performance Based Testing™ simulator technologies transform the learning process by providing stimulating and fullfilling learning experiences. The entire learning process and training experience is enjoyable, challenging and memorable.
Often performance-based exams must be completed in person or by connection to a remote VPN, which can be difficult in places with poor connectivity which can be very expensive
Benefits of PTS Performance Based Testing™ for your Company
Interconnected hardware systems testable • Fully automated and scalable • Lower cost for your company to deliver each exam • Business continuity • Far less logistics, with no proctor travel, and no shipping providing less equipment damage •
PTS simulator-based exams only require internet connectivity to load the exam and do not require complicated infrastructure to access them. We created a better way
PTS Group • 3D Virtual Reality Technologies
Understanding Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
PTS Platinum Grading Engine™
PGE™
The Platinum Grading EngineTM is a game changer.
PTS has created simulators of real systems, often known as digital twins, with built-in testing mechanisms.
PGE™ is the brain behind PTS Performance Based Testing™. PGE™ works with any system that has an API or scripted access method, allowing the software to probe any resource that is accessible via code to extract information.
PGE™ Creating a master Control App (ctrlApp) to manage lab kit allocation when multiple exam seats are available for a particular exam. Extending the PGE™ to manage multiple PBT™ exams running simultaneously.
PTS Group • Simulated PBT™
PTS Platinum Learning Engine™
PLE™
Certification for rapidly changing subject matter
The Platinum Learning Engine™ gathers objective data from your learners, exposing their true understanding of individual topics, showing strengths and weaknesses. PLE™ can be updated daily, extending the life cycle of an online certification program indefinitely and at a fraction of the cost.
PLE™ monitors question responses from your learners, which can then be used to gauge their level of understanding and allow instructors to take action.
PLE™ gathers analytical data from learners and instructors, perfectly measuring levels of understanding, competence, and performance.
PTS Group • Performance Based Testing™ (Using Hardware)
PTS Performance Based Testing™
Performance Based Testing™ (Using Hardware)
For Candidates
- Mimics real-world job tasks
- Tests on live hardware with practical tasks
- Automated scoring provides immediate, non-subjective results
- Consistent experience with remote proctor and remote live equipment
- Lower cost, time out of office and a real measurement of skills
- Available worldwide 24×7
- Candidates not able to travel are still able to take tests
For your Company
- Interconnected hardware systems testable
- Fully automated and scalable
- Lower cost for your company to deliver each exam
- Business continuity
- Far less logistics, with no proctor travel, and no shipping providing less equipment damage
PTS Group • Virtual Training Solutions
PTS Patented Technologies
Patented Technologies
US Patent 11,500,627 was granted on 15th November 2022
PTS Group holds a U.S. patent for Performace Based Testing™ and holds the exclusive rights for testing using this method
PTS Group is the leading developer of global online certification programmes and learner courses.
Virtual exam solutions have taken precedence over paper based examinations for many years now, making examinations more accessible and manageable for many organizations
PTS has also filed patents in other countries for this breakthrough technology.
EU patent EP20209079.1 was filed on 20 November 2020
PTS Group • Learning Management Systems
PTS Learning Managment Systems
Benefits of LMS
Overall, an LMS is a valuable tool for anyone involved in education and training, providing benefits to learners, instructors, administrators, organizations, and employers alike.
An LMS provides benefits to a variety of users, including:
Learners/students: An LMS allows learners to access educational content, track their progress, and communicate with instructors and other learners.
Instructors/teachers: An LMS provides instructors with tools to create and manage educational content, monitor student progress, and communicate with students.
Administrators: An LMS enables administrators to manage users, courses, and data, generate reports, and monitor performance.
Organizations: An LMS helps organizations to standardize training programs, ensure compliance with regulations, and improve performance and productivity.
PTS Group • Learning Technologies
PTS Group • What Our Partners Say About Us
“I am pleased to recommend Ken Radford for any training and certification-related engagement in the field of tech. Ken is the brilliant mind behind The Platinum Grading Engine™ (PGE), which is the driving force behind PTS Performance-Based Testing™. Ken has been an invaluable vendor partner for Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE), and I wholeheartedly recommend him for his outstanding contributions to the organization.”
“Ken’s innovation with PGE and PTS Performance-Based Testing™ has been nothing short of groundbreaking. His visionary approach to exam methodology has enabled true, secure remote testing in an “anywhere, anytime” fashion, revolutionizing the way we assess and certify IT professionals. Thanks to Ken’s dedication and expertise, HPE was honored with the prestigious 2020 IT Certification Council Innovation Award. This award is a testament to Ken’s remarkable ability to push the boundaries of what is possible in the IT certification field.”
“Ken’s exceptional technical skills, deep industry knowledge, and unwavering commitment to excellence have made him an indispensable asset to any global IT organization that is serious about elevating their technical training and certification programs to the next level. Ken consistently goes above and beyond to deliver outstanding results, and his work has had a profound impact on the success of the HPE organization.”
“Ken has authored or co-authored more than a dozen popular and highly technical books on high-performance computing, composable infrastructure, and hybrid IT solutions.”
“In addition to his technical prowess, Ken is a pleasure to work with. His professionalism, collaborative spirit, and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly make him an ideal partner for any project. Ken’s passion for innovation and his dedication to helping HPE achieve its goals are truly commendable.”
“I have had the privilege of working closely with Ken, and I can confidently say that he is a true visionary and an asset to any organization. His company, PTS Group, is professional, reliable, innovative, and committed to delivering results in the fast-paced, diverse, global environment that is big tech.”
“If you are seeking a partner who can drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver outstanding results, Ken Radford is the person you need. I highly recommend him and PTS Group. I look forward to witnessing his continued contributions to the field of IT certification and beyond.”
Will B.
“We faced a critical threat to our certification program. We were unable to build a globally available practical exam to scale because the process always required a human to grade the tasks. Manual grading is incredibly time consuming and costly. Automated grading allowed us to move forward with our practical exams”
“In response to this challenge, Ken Radford and the Platinum Training Services team (PTS) created an innovative technical solution, a first of its kind, that was exhaustively, tested and developed by PTS and HPE. Using the Platinum Grading Engine (PGE) we were able to automatically score our practical exams at scale. We are now using the PGE in all our global practical exams. A unique technical solution and a truly original innovation. This unprecedented exam design won the ITCC Innovation Award in 2020.”
Jim L.
“The Platinum Grading Engine (PGE) is transforming the scoring of practical exams to scale…”
Don M.
PTS Group • The Leadership Team
Ken
consultant, mentor and developer of
innovative global technologies (US
patent approved and EU patents
pending). Creator of technologies
that are revolutionising global Online
training, learning, testing and
certification. Highly experienced CEO.
Highly skilled in server, networking,
and storage architecture, sales, and
Edge-to-Cloud solutions. Certified
HPE Double Master ASE.
Matt
Program engineer, Lead developer,
API expert, Integration expert,
Quality assurance specialist,
Solutions architect, PHP professional,
and PTS coding Guru. 21 years
industry experience. Leading an
international team of developers
and experts. Responsible
for development and delivery.
HPE ATP hybrid IT certified.