Our History

Learning Seat was established in 2000 and has grown quickly over the past 7 years.  In 2006, Learning Seat was acquired by News Limited. Our history is summarised by the following key events:

  • July 2000 - Learning Seat incorporated Melbourne Australia
  • January 2001 - Preliminary release of Learning Seat Compliance system
  • January 2001 - First client
  • March 2001 - First compliance course released
  • April 2001 - AusIndustry funding for commercialisation
  • September 2001 - Wins Queensland training award
  • October 2001 - 1st international client
  • February 2002 - 50th course released
  • June 2002 - 10th client
  • July 2003 - 100th course released
  • October 2003 - 1st multilingual solution
  • October 2004 - 50,000 Users
  • November 2004 - 50th Client
  • January 2005 - Brisbane Office established
  • April 2005 - Sydney office established
  • July 2006 - 100,000 users
  • August 2006 - Acquired by News Corporation
  • Mar 2007 - 100th client

 

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