Derry’s Learning Pool acquires Remote Learner as part of US expansion Learning Pool Group CEO Paul McElvaney. Image: Learning Pool This is the fourth acquisition that the e-learning company has made in as many years. As the ongoing pandemic drives demand for online learning solutions, Derry-based e-learning company Learning Pool is expanding its business. The company announced that it is acquiring Remote Learner, a Colorado-based learning technology company that specialises in a learning management system. The US business provides its tech to more than 300 customers, including recruitment giant Indeed as well as Royal Caribbean Group and Ultimate Kronos Group.