DALLAS, Sept. 16, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- The new Analyst Success exam prep program for CFA® candidates developed by The American College of Financial Services will use LoudCloud Systems' LMS to support both self-guided and instructor-led program packages.  

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LoudCloud CEO Manoj Kutty is enthusiastic about the partnership: "We are very pleased that LoudCloud was selected by The American College to launch their new CFA® exam prep programs. LoudCloud's powerful collaborative and adaptive technologies, coupled with its easy-to-install and use design, has accelerated the launch of this new program for financial analysts."

LoudCloud has constructed a custom platform to match the needs of the Analyst Success curriculum. Within the custom setup, Analyst Success students can sample available content and select the parts of the program they need most to maximize their study time.  In addition, the LoudCloud LMS integrates with the program's e-commerce engine, allowing students to enroll easily and upgrade their packages as needed.

"Analyst Success was designed to be a program that's simply more effective for CFA® candidates," said Larry Barton, CAP®, PhD, president and CEO of The American College.  "Selecting the LoudCloud LMS has enabled us to deliver on that promise and help candidates succeed."

Key features included in the LMS are LoudBooks™, LoudCloud's interactive e-reader; a proprietary quiz engine; robust behavioral analytics; task centric design, and synchronous collaboration through seamless integration using Adobe® Connect.

These options give candidates taking the Analyst Success program the opportunity to build a personalized online learning experience.

CEO Manoj Kutty will introduce LoudCloud's latest innovations at Educause 2013 as part of the LoudCloud hosted panel, "Time Won't Tell: Using Technology to Move from Seat Time to Competency-Based Learning." The session will feature Strayer University, Bryan University and Grand Canyon University. Add this session to your Educause itinerary.

About LoudCloud

LoudCloud is a behavioral analytics based teaching and learning platform designed to deliver personalized pathways in education.  The core framework, rooted in re-imagined LMS technology, simplifies course and content authoring using proprietary algorithms to inform and guide course progress.  With innovations in collaborative learning, digital readers and task centricity, LoudCloud continues to grow business with customers that include Grand Canyon Education, Career Education Corp., Bryan University, Jefferson County, CO School District and Wissahickon School District  while providing platforms for institutions engaging in competency based learning solutions. For more information about LoudCloud Systems, please visit the company's web site at www.loudcloudsystems.com.

About The American College of Financial Services & Analyst Success

The American College of Financial Services, a non-profit educational institution with the highest form of accreditation and developer of Analyst Success, is a leading educator of financial services professionals and a specialist at teaching complex topics in an understandable way.  Pre-release purchase of Level I Analyst Success material for the June, 2014 CFA® exam is now available worldwide, with Levels II and III scheduled for release in the fall of 2014. To learn more, potential candidates may visit AnalystSuccess.com or call an educational counselor toll-free (U.S. and Canada) at 888.292.8777.  Candidates from other countries can call direct at +1 610 526 1175. 

CFA Institute does not endorse, promote, or warrant the accuracy or quality of the products or services offered by Analyst Success.  CFA^® and Chartered Financial Analyst^® are trademarks owned by CFA Institute.

Media Contact: Aasimah Navlakhi, LoudCloud Systems, 6179810570, aasimah.navlakhi@loudcloudsystems.com

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