CompUSA Introduces New Power2Learn Online Training Service; Customers Have the Power of Online Learning at Their Fingertips

Business Wire, Oct 5, 2000

Business/Technology Editors

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 5, 2000

CompUSA Inc., America's Largest Computer Superstore(R) retailer, today announced the launch of a new web-based training service, called Power2Learn Online Training.

The Power2Learn Online Training card is a prepaid learning product that provides end-users with online access to software training on today's most popular software applications such as Microsoft Office 2000, Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS), Office 97 and Palm Handheld Organizer. Power2Learn also features soft skill programs like business writing, presentation skills, and time management. Content provided on Power2Learn is the "How to Master" series authored by InfoSource.

Power2Learn Online Training service is designed to aid busy professionals who want to enhance their computer skills but do not have time to attend a full day of classes. The Online Training service is available with unlimited access in 1 month, 3 month, and 6 month increments. Users can take advantage of three modes of learning. Through interactive instruction, users are prompted to do various tasks. The slide show learning module allows users to learn through watching a slide presentation. With the practice mode, users are placed in an interactive environment that allows them to practice and perform various tasks. A unique feature of Power2Learn includes the task oriented learning track that lets the user choose various tasks they wish to learn on a specific title and train only on those tasks. Other Power2Learn learning tracks encompass levels 1-2-3, a progressive learning system through a particular title, as well as the ability for a user to train specifically on gearing up for the MOUS certification test on a certain title.

"With this convenient access to software training, CompUSA can provide an excellent service to the business customer, either in a busy office environment, or in a home-based office. We are excited about the flexibility that Power2Learn Online Training offers our customers.," said Tony A. Weiss, CompUSA executive vice president of business solutions.

About CompUSA Training

Power2Learn Online Training service is the latest offering from CompUSA's Training team. CompUSA offers instructor led training, self-paced online learning, computer-based training, customized classes, and one-on-one training in our CompUSA Training SuperCenters. Training SuperCenters classrooms are located in many of the CompUSA SuperStores across the country. For further information on CompUSA Training check out our website at www.compusa.com or call 1-800-TRAIN-80.

About CompUSA

CompUSA, Inc. (www.compusa.com) is one of the nation's leading retailers and resellers of personal computers and related products and services. CompUSA, Inc. currently operates 218 CompUSA Computer Superstores in 84 major metropolitan markets across the United States that serve retail, corporate, government and education customers and includes technical service departments. Many of the stores include classroom training facilities.

About InfoSource, Inc.

Founded in 1983, InfoSource, Inc. is one of the most experienced software development companies in the technology training industry. InfoSource develops Web-based training, computer-based training, skills assessment software, and award-winning instructor-led courseware for PC applications and business productivity skills. The How To Master product line, launched in May 2000, is the new generation of web-based training, featuring rapid delivery of fully interactive multimedia courses and assessment that are developed to AICC guidelines. InfoSource is a joint venture between Blackwell, one of the world's foremost education publishers, and CompUSA, Inc. For more information, visit www.howtomaster.com.