History

1980
EduNeering is founded and develops an innovative instructional system that integrates a handheld computer with a game-board simulation. The company is awarded three (3) patents.

1984
EduNeering's first computer-based training programs are introduced to the energy industry. These programs were recognized as "state-of-the-art" and established the firm as an early pioneer in compliance education and instructional technology.

1987
EduNeering enters into a joint venture with Williams Energy, creating Williams Knowledge Systems to develop and market computer-based training programs for the energy industry. The partnership produces approximately 130 courses to meet OSHA and DOT regulations. Williams Knowledge Systems becomes the #1 organization in providing computer-based training solutions for the energy industry.

1996
EduNeering enters the life sciences market through a merger with Hastings Healthcare Group. A curriculum is developed to meet the FDA's regulations for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). This represented the first computer-based training system designed exclusively for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

1999
EduNeering signs a unique Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to design and administer ORA U, FDA's virtual university. ORA U is used to train and certify FDA, state, local and tribal inspectors and investigators. By 2006, more than 30,000 inspectors have been trained through ORA-U. This same solution is available exclusively to all of EduNeering's FDA-regulated clients.

2000
Arena Capital and Galen Partners purchase EduNeering. A merger with KnowledgeWire, LLC is concluded, adding Application Service Provider (ASP) capabilities and high-quality course libraries to EduNeering's product and service line. EduNeering launches a major initiative to develop a specialized ASP-based system for the life sciences market, creating ComplianceWire.^(R) EduNeering signs its first corporate enterprise agreement with a top-five life science company.

2004
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) selects EduNeering as its exclusive Internet-based training and education partner for ACRP's 20,000 members around the world. EduNeering launches Critical Information Control Systems^® (CICS), an online SOP and critical document management system. Deloitte ranks EduNeering as one of its Fast 500 Technology Companies, recognizing EduNeering's growth in the nation's technology sector (#272 of 500).

2005
Deloitte selects EduNeering as one of its Fast 500 Technology Companies for the second consecutive year. EduNeering moves up 70 slots to #202 in the nation on Deloitte's list. EduNeering forms a partnership with Silliker Labs for online education for the food industry. The company also signs several enterprise agreements with organizations in the life sciences and healthcare industries.

2006
EduNeering celebrates its 26th anniversary, with more than 200 clients and 850,000 subscribers using the company's knowledge solutions. CICS usage increases by more than 300% over the prior year. New technologies including PROVE^SM and Visual Job Aids^SM are added. FDA renews and expands its CRADA with EduNeering for five years, adding new technologies to the agreement.

2007
EduNeering is acquired by Kaplan, Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services and a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO) and becomes Kaplan EduNeering. The company enters into a multi-year agreement with the National Institutes of Health (NIH), under which its solution will serve as the foundation of the comprehensive, global Good Clinical Practices (GCP) program for NIH’s National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Kaplan EduNeering develops new programs extending training programs to external partners and contractors of its life sciences, health plan and energy clients.

2008
Kaplan EduNeering is named the exclusive online compliance partner to AdvaMed, the world’s largest medical technology trade organization. Kaplan EduNeering’s
ComplianceWire platform is translated into 27 languages to serve its global client base. Kaplan EduNeering purchases RedHawk Communications, a leading ethics compliance and training company.

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