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PTS Group Simulator Technologies

Platform Simulators

Practical training, learning and testing environments that facilitate learners to perform and practice on real-world scenarios with relevant technical tool, software and system programmes

Conversation Simulators

Powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), conversation simulators can realistically model client interactions and qualify enhanced role-playing scenarios. Creating opportunities with interactive coaching and training support.

Coaching Simulators

PTS Group is piloting Virtual Reality (VR) technologies with a major global Tech partner. Virtual Reality learning modules can cover limitless topics and are proven to be highly successful in assisting learners to improve skills, performance and knowledge.


Learning Simulators

Simulator Technology transforms the learning process by providing stimulating and rewarding training experiences. The entire learning process and training experience is enjoyable, challenging and memorable.

Simulators Dramatically Reduce Costs. Previously, businesses would have had to incur a considerable investment in hardware, software, employees and continuance. Simulators can be created and assigned at a fraction of the cost.

PTS Group continues to provide exceptional learning and training experiences by creating superior technologies.

Training Simulators

Simulator Technology creates superior learning interactions and delivers an enhanced personalised learning experience.

Through simulator technology, trainers and educators can quickly identify where there is a requirement for improvement and can accurately assess the preferred solution.

Using Virtual Reality, it is possible to test a learners ability to navigate authentic interactions before they are exposed to a real-life situation. The technology acts as a performance metric and diagnostic. Identifying learning, training and skill gaps so more targeted training can follow-on.

Group Simulators

PTS Group Simulators enable business responsiveness and dramatically reduce costs. Simulators require very little maintenance.

Virtual coaching is a crucial element of the learning and training process. Good coaching elevates the learning experience and allows learners to receive customised training whilst troubleshooting scenarios and preparing the learner.

When we create better opportunities for incremental learning interactions, we improve the service and expertise we deliver to our clients.

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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

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PTS Group 3D Virtual Reality Technologies 
Understanding Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality

Virtual Reality Learning

It is no secret that learning is most effective when students are fully engaged. Virtual reality adds a new dimension to learning experiences, allowing controlled exposure to scenarios that would be impossible or impractical in real life.

PTS Group has vision to create fully immersive learning experiences, including skills training and testing programmes using these cutting-edge technologies.

A whopping 14 million AR and VR devices were sold in 2019. The global market for this trending tech reached $209.2 billion at the end of 2022.

Simulated Experiences

Virtual reality (VR) is a simulated experience that employs pose tracking and 3D near-eye displays to give the user an immersive feel of a virtual world. Applications of virtual reality include entertainment (particularly video games), education (such as medical or military training) and business (such as virtual meetings).

Other distinct types of VR-style technology include augmented reality and mixed reality, sometimes referred to as extended reality or XR, although definitions are currently changing due to the emergence of the industry.

Virtual Reality Equipment

A person using virtual reality equipment can look around the artificial world, move around in it, and interact with virtual features or items.

The effect is commonly created by VR headsets consisting of a head-mounted display with a small screen in front of the eyes but can also be created through specially designed rooms with multiple large screens.

Virtual reality typically incorporates auditory and video feedback but may also allow other types of sensory and force feedback through haptic technology.

Virtual Reality Avatars

With avatar image-based virtual reality, people can join the virtual environment in the form of real video as well as an avatar. One can participate in the 3D distributed virtual environment as form of either a conventional avatar or a real video.

Users can select their own type of participation based on the system capability. Using either virtual reality headsets or multi-projected environments to generate some realistic images, sounds and other sensations that simulate a user’s physical presence in a virtual environment.

Virtual Reality Modelling

In projector-based virtual reality, modelling of the real environment plays a vital role in various virtual reality applications, such as robot navigation, construction modelling, and airplane simulation.

Image-based virtual reality systems have been gaining popularity in computer graphics and computer vision communities.

In generating realistic models, it is essential to accurately register acquired 3D data; usually, a camera is used for modelling small objects at a short distance.

3D Virtual World

Desktop-based virtual reality involves displaying a 3D virtual world on a regular desktop display without use of any specialized VR positional tracking equipment.

Many modern first-person video games can be used as an example, using various triggers, responsive characters, and other such interactive devices to make the user feel as though they are in a virtual world.

Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality and 360 VR. Welcome to the world of PTS Immersive Technologies

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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.

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PTS Group Simulated PBT™

Enagaging Learners

PTS Group simulators provide an authentic and engaging learning experience, utilizing interactive activities within the Platinum Learning Engine (PLE™)

Learners dislike sitting through long slideshows and it is a largely ineffective method of learning. PTS simulators provide original and engaging learning experiences.

Disengaged Learners?

The PTS Group has solved that challenge.

The PLE™ can host many types of activities, ensuring learners have the interest and diversity necessary to keep them fully engaged.

PTS Group simulators are fully customizable and can be implemented with gamified features to challenge learners

Low Production Costs

PTS Group simulators can add learning specific challenges and features and can overcome the limits of production software by adding learning specific challenges and features.

Learning materials within the PLE™ can be updated daily, extending the life-cycle of an online certification program indefinitely and at a fraction of the cost.

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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.

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PTS Group Performance Based Testing™ (Using Hardware)

What is PBT™

PTS Performance Based Testing™ (PBT™) is a hybrid process that measures skills and performance using a combination of theoretical knowledge and ‘real-world’ practical test items.

A PBT™ exam tests true mastery incorporating skills, knowledge and relevant proficiencies in a subject and/or concept.

What is unique about PBT™

PTS Group has designed and developed a completely unique exam delivery process. A candidate’s success is defined as being able to proficiently perform specific tasks or competencies on real-life hardware.

PBT™ can recognize and diagnose a candidate’s competencies and assess the effectiveness and relevance of the related training.

Leading the world market

PTS Group is leading the world market with an industry first performance based testing exam developed for a global technology company.

2020 ITCC Innovation Award for Hybrid IT Performance Based Testing™

  • Level of Innovation
  • Measurable Results of the Impact
  • Value of Lessons Learned for the Industry

The future is PBT™

Many traditional exams and assessments test the candidate’s ability to retain or recall knowledge but not how to apply this knowledge to real ‘on-the-job’ situations and challenges. PBT™ tests true mastery, skill, knowledge and proficiency of a subject or concept.

PTS Group can demonstrate with confidence that the candidate will be capable of performing satisfactorily in their new roll.

Improving Outcomes

Improving outcomes with PBT™

PTS Group can more accurately assess the required skills and test how the candidate applies their knowledge and experience to ‘real-world’ situations.

Many traditional exams focus on selecting an option from multiple choices and candidates can pass by repeating or replicating information from the training materials

PTS Group

PTS Group has created a bespoke exam delivery process.

We design and develop training courses, exams and performance assessments. We improve people-training outcomes and increase returns on investment.

A PBT™ exam can recognize a candidate’s skills, abilities, aptitudes and expertise on any given subject.

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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

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PTS Group Virtual Training Solutions

Examples of Virtual Learning and Training?

Virtual training uses digital technology to enhance the learning process. Examples of virtual learning tools include content platforms, online courses and Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).
Many organisations are looking to use AI to analyse customer and business interactions to gain insights and identify triggers.

Kinds of Virtual Learning and Training?

Simulators
Instructor-led training
Technology-based learning
Roleplaying
Films and videos
Case studies
Coaching/mentoring
On-the-job training

Creating a Superior Virtual Learning Environment

Highly collaborative features; including virtual classrooms, chat forums, email applications, Wiki, blogs and leaderboards.

Inventive and original lesson delivery, including gamified instruction and online classrooms.

Machine Learning (ML) is a part of AI and uses supervised learning to acquire new functions.

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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

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PTS Group Learning Management Systems

What is an LMS

A Learning Management System (LMS) is a software application that enables the delivery, management, and administration of educational courses, training programs, and other learning and development materials.

An LMS serves as a platform for creating, managing, delivering, and tracking online learning programs, and it can be used in a wide range of settings, from schools and universities to corporate training programs.

Benefits of an LMS

One of the primary benefits of an LMS is that it provides a centralized platform for managing and delivering learning content. Rather than relying on separate tools for creating and distributing course materials, an LMS allows instructors and trainers to create and deliver content within a single system.

This not only saves time and effort, but also provides a more cohesive learning experience for students and employees.

More Benefits of an LMS

An LMS provides a range of features for tracking and reporting on student or employee progress. The main function of an LMS is to easily deliver course content to learners, and a great LMS should make course creation simple and straightforward by letting users drag, drop, and arrange content into place.

An LMS’s success is determined by its ability to accommodate various learning styles, accessibility needs, and evidencing methods.

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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.

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PTS Group Learning Technologies

Technologies for Learning What are they?

Learning technology is a term used to describe information, communication and technological tools used to improve teaching, learning and assessment.

This can include computer based learning and multi-media resources used to compliment in class activities.

Technologies for Learning Changing the Future?

Three technologies that will likely change the future of training, learning, teaching, education, testing and certifications.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

Gamification

Artificial Intelligence.

Technologies for Learning Emerging Tech?

  •  Live lesson streaming
  • On-demand lessons and tutorials
  • Supported learning via social media
  • Immersive VR learning
  • Hybrid and Micro learning
  • Game-based learning experiences
  • M-learning or mobile learning
  • Open Education Resources (OER)

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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.

Digital Transformation Leader - Learning Compliance Consultant

“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.

Certification Solutions Enablement - Global Tech Partner

“The Platinum Grading Engine (PGE) is transforming the scoring of practical exams to scale…”

Don M.

Senior Manager - Certifications Solutions - Global Tech Company

PTS Group The Leadership Team

Ken

C.E.O.
Inventor, engineer, author, designer,
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

Lead Developer
Software designer, Product innovator,
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.

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