360training.com Acquires Americas Best Distance Education Corporation
Austin, Texas – May 20, 2009 - 360training.com today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Americas Best Distance Education Corporation (Ambest). Founded in 1997 and based in Port Angeles, Washington, Ambest provides real estate license and continuing education courses to real estate professionals nationwide.
As the first proprietary school to offer real estate distance education in Washington, Ambest remains one of the largest providers of real estate distance education in the state. The company operates two divisions which includes a proprietary school and a publishing arm.
The acquisition brings 360training.com and its network of Value Added Resellers an extensive new catalog of online and CDROM-based real estate pre-licensing, real estate continuing education and industry designation courses.
"The real estate education market has taken a serious hit as the number of folks getting into the business has drastically declined amidst the economic downturn. As many schools have shut their doors, 360training.com remains dedicated to investing in the future of our real estate school presence," stated Ed Sattar, Chief Executive Officer of 360training.com.
"Ambest is a reputable player in the market and allows us to strengthen our customer and partner value by offering their high quality real estate training content that is state-approved and recognized nationwide," added Sattar.
In addition to its online real estate training programs, 360training.com also operates physical real estate school campuses in Nevada, Oklahoma and South Carolina. More information regarding Ambest real estate courses and training products can be found at www.ambest.net.
About 360training.com
360training.com (Austin, Texas) services over 2500 e-learning partners who together have trained more than 3 million users worldwide. Their integrated strategy of technology, content and service helps organizations and professionals' best manage career, compliance and certification needs. Ranked as one of the fastest growing technology companies by Inc. Magazine, 360training.com's customers include industry leading organizations across a wide range of industries. For more information visit www.360training.com or call 888-360-TRNG.
For more information contact:
Albert J. Lilly
360training.com
Vice President, Marketing
512-539-2682
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