The standards focus on eight areas including content formats, content packaging, metadata and vocabularies, digital repository interoperability, intellectual property web services, accessibility and client platforms.

Spark said developing Australian e-learning resources to internationally recognized standards not only improves the quality of vocational and technical education delivered in Australia it also increases the export potential of Australia's e-learning programs and resources.

For more information on the E-standards for Training Project, and the full list of endorsed standards visit http://e-standards.flexiblelearning.net.au/