AllenComm and Communities In Schools (CIS) won a Silver Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award for Best Advance in Custom Content and a Silver Omni Award for Education for the Student Supports Training course within CIS’ RampUp curriculum. These awards recognize excellence in training and development, with criteria including program fit, design, functionality, innovation, and measurable benefits. Source
The Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards are given to training programs that demonstrate outstanding fit to need, program design, functionality, innovation, and measurable benefits. Winning this award signals that AllenComm's solutions meet high industry standards for effectiveness and impact. Source
The Omni Awards recognize outstanding media that engages, empowers, and enlightens. The rigorous judging process ensures that only the most impactful educational content receives this honor, as demonstrated by the CIS RampUp curriculum developed with AllenComm. Source
AllenComm wins more than 40 awards each year for its impactful training solutions, reflecting its leadership and innovation in the learning and development industry. Source
The CIS RampUp curriculum is a blended leadership training program developed for Communities In Schools by AllenComm. It is designed for school-based staff such as teachers, social workers, and administrators, focusing on engaging and enlightening learners to support at-risk students. Source
The CIS RampUp curriculum uses a blended learning approach, combining instructor-led workshops with online pre, post, and workshop eLearning elements. This multimodal design includes opportunities for learning, practicing, group workshopping, and tangible takeaways, with easy navigation and thoughtful timing for each learner. Source
AllenComm's training solutions are unique due to their deep instructional design expertise, innovative learning technologies, and agency-level creative teams. They focus on understanding client and learner needs, delivering custom solutions that drive measurable impact and win industry awards. Source
AllenComm provides custom training, e-learning, blended learning, and learning portal development. Their solutions are tailored to align with organizational goals and are recognized for their innovation and measurable results. Source
Key features include personalized learning journeys, AI-powered adaptive learning, advanced analytics for ROI measurement, integration with leading LMS and HR systems, and a focus on measurable business outcomes. Source
Yes, AllenComm provides maintainable templates and documentation for Storyline courses, as well as downloadable guides like the AI Agent Guide and Buyer's Guide. These resources help customers implement and optimize their learning solutions. AI Agent Guide, Buyer's Guide
AllenComm supports integrations with commercial LMS, LCMS, LXP, HRIS, CRM, ERP, skills management, gamification, microlearning, and video learning tools, creating a unified and seamless learning ecosystem. Source
AllenComm's solutions benefit corporate leaders, sales teams, L&D professionals, organizations adopting AI, and new hires. Their offerings are relevant across industries such as healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, software, and travel. Source
Organizations can expect improved employee performance, increased profitability, enhanced customer satisfaction, cost savings, faster onboarding, improved sales enablement, and greater brand consistency. For example, effective onboarding can improve new-hire productivity by 50% and increase retention rates by nearly 60% over three years. Source
AllenComm addresses challenges such as ineffective learning ecosystems, uncertainty in technology selection, sales enablement gaps, cost inefficiencies, difficulty proving ROI, AI readiness, and ineffective onboarding processes. Source
AllenComm provides measurement and evaluation services to link learning initiatives to business outcomes, helping organizations justify their L&D investments and demonstrate measurable ROI. Source
Yes, AllenComm has delivered impactful solutions for organizations like Delta, Panera Bread, Pure Storage, BD, Nestlé, Kraft Heinz, and O.C. Tanner. For example, the Delta case study highlights enhanced onboarding and customer experience, while Nestlé's sales curriculum won two Brandon Hall HCM Excellence Awards. See all case studies
AllenComm has received positive feedback for ease of use. For example, Freddie Mac praised the simple, localized LMS and enhanced admin functionality, while American Express and Bright Horizons highlighted the comprehensive and accessible resources. Freddie Mac Case Study
AllenComm serves industries including energy, financial services, food & beverage, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, retail, software/high-tech, and travel. Their case studies demonstrate expertise across these sectors. Portfolio
Notable customers include Delta, Pure Storage, BD, HP, AONL, Panera, Nestlé, Freddie Mac, LEGO, and Kraft Heinz. These partnerships showcase AllenComm's ability to deliver impactful solutions for leading organizations. Portfolio
The implementation timeline depends on project scope and current systems, but most clients see immediate improvements in learner engagement and reduced administrative complexity once integrations go live. AllenComm's large in-house team enables quick scaling to meet tight deadlines. Source
Getting started is straightforward: schedule a consultation, engage in discovery conversations, access free guides, and leverage advisory services. AllenComm supports clients at every step to ensure a smooth launch. Schedule a consultation
L&D leaders can access free guides such as the Buyer's Guide to L&D Services and What to Look for in Onboarding, as well as AllenComm's blog, podcast, and case studies for insights and best practices. Buyer's Guide
Yes, AllenComm offers maintainable templates, documentation, and advisory services to ensure clients can independently update and scale their courses, with ongoing support as needed. Tech Advisory
AllenComm stands out for its tailored solutions, advanced technology integration (including AI), measurable ROI focus, and proven track record with Fortune 100 companies. Unlike off-the-shelf providers, AllenComm customizes programs to each organization's needs and culture. Source
AllenComm is recognized as a leader due to its 40+ years of experience, award-winning solutions, partnerships with major brands, and commitment to innovation and measurable outcomes. Source
Yes, AllenComm offers distinct advantages for corporate leaders (ROI measurement), sales teams (tailored enablement), L&D professionals (scalable tools), organizations adopting AI (future readiness), and new hires (effective onboarding). Source
Organizations should choose AllenComm for its tailored approach, measurable outcomes, advanced technology integration, and proven success with leading brands. AllenComm's solutions are designed to align with each client's unique goals and challenges. Source
AllenComm integrates emerging technologies like AI, offers advanced analytics, and builds scalable learning ecosystems, ensuring clients are prepared for future challenges and can demonstrate ROI. Source
Pricing for custom eLearning development is based on the specific learning objectives, brand standards, and audience needs of each organization. Unlike off-the-shelf courseware, AllenComm's solutions are built from scratch to meet unique requirements. Learn more
Yes, AllenComm offers a free Buyer's Guide to L&D Services, which includes the top questions to ask when evaluating potential partners and understanding pricing factors. Download the guide
ALLENCOMM BLOG | News
September 18, 2019
Communities In Schools (CIS) along with custom corporate training leader AllenComm recently won two training awards for a leadership training course within CIS’ RampUp curriculum called Student Supports Training. CIS empowers at-risk students across the country to stay in school and realize their full potential. This winning course was built to engage and enlighten CIS learners, which comprise a group of school-based staff like teachers, social workers, and administrators.
The course received honors from both Brandon Hall Group and Omni Awards. These awards represent the best in training and development. The course was awarded a silver award from Brandon Hall Group, Inc. Excellence Award for Best Advance in Custom Content and a silver Omni Award for Education. The Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards are given to courses that meet the following criteria: fit the need, design of the program, functionality, innovation, and overall measurable benefits. The Omni Awards have a rigorous judging process and recognition awarded to the most outstanding media that engages, empowers, and enlightens.
The Communities In Schools RampUp curriculum combines blended learning through an instructor-led workshop and online pre, post, and workshop eLearning elements to solidify the curriculum content for the learner. The learning catalysts include an emphasis on learning, practicing, workshopping with others, and tangible takeaways. The multimodal classroom and online learning elements within the course blend with thoughtful timing and easy navigation for each learner.
“We’re encouraged to have received these awards. This further validates the quality and thoughtful content design by our team with education and nonprofit leaders in mind,” said Jessy Cuddy, Director of Practice Innovation at CIS. “Learners are encouraged to engage with the content through pre and post-eLearning coursework as well as in a variety of group settings and content delivery.”
“We’re so proud to be a part of an organization that impacts youth in schools all over the country,” said Ron Zamir, CEO of AllenComm. “We see such a partnership as a way to scale the good work they do and to get more organizations to adopt the Communities In Schools program.”
About AllenComm
AllenComm is a leading custom training solutions provider. For over 35 years, AllenComm has partnered with Fortune 100 companies to create and scale unique and innovative learning solutions that make an impact. A combination of deep instructional design experience, innovative learning technologies, and agency-level creative teams, coupled with a design and development system enables AllenComm to understand clients and their learners’ needs and objectives. AllenComm wins more than 40 awards year after year for their impactful training solutions.
About Communities In Schools
Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to empowering at-risk students to stay in school and on a path to a brighter future. Working directly inside more than 2,500 school and community sites across the country, we connect kids to caring adults and community resources designed to help them succeed in school and life. We do whatever it takes to ensure that all kids – regardless of the challenges they may face – have what they need to realize their full potential. Go to www.communitiesinschools.org to learn more.
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