Organizations with a global training presence face many challenges.  Geography at one time would have made training for organizations inconsistent and splintered. Fortunately technology has taken care of that problem, allowing organizations to centralize training data and offer courses on-line.  Centralization of the training department can reduce costs and lead to a more profitable business. There can be a downside to centralization, and that it the impersonal feeling you get from something created for thousands, not just you. This is where decentralization can help. The TrainingForce LMS allows organizations to create personal websites (Virtual LaunchPad) for their customers and student portals for their end-users.  Virtual LaunchPads can be customized for a customer, with their logo, courses, classes and messages that are particular to their group added to the siate.  Although behind the scenes the data is still maintained in one database, this customer will only see information that is specific to them, saving time for the registrant and helping the customer achieve their individual goals. For students logging into LaunchPad, their Student Portal shows information about classes taken and what they are currently registered for.  This helps the student to determine what classes are needed and when they are offered, again making the best use of the student’s learning time. Centralizing training is key for many training organizations.  Offering personalized service through decentralization can lead to better relationships with end-users.