The move will make the University the first of its kind in the South Caucasus region to adopt eLearning. "We aim to support our students with the widest possible range of resources", says Rector Prof. Gohar P. Kyalyan. "As part of this, we are integrating eLearning into the curriculum to provide our students with a truly blended approach to learning."

The system will give students faster, wider access to their courseware and supporting materials, as well as simplify their administration. In addition, as a multi-lingual platform, it will also give the University the option to add Armenian and Russian materials in the future.

The University has opted for a behind-the-firewall system, with initial support for the implementation provided from Certpoint's Brussels office. Ongoing support will be provided from the local Yerevan office. Training will also be provided in system administration and content authoring; many of the University's professors are already producing eLearning materials for the existing on-campus laboratory.

The system will initially be rolled out to about 1,000 post-graduate students, with a second phase of 4,000 undergraduate students added later. Three faculties will be included in the implementation: General Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.

General Manager of Certpoint Europe, Maria van Vlodrop commented, "Yerevan State Medical University has an impressive education program already supported by technology. Certpoint Systems is proud to be able to assist the University in its ambition to deepen support for current students and expand the reach of the University in the region."