Learning Tree Releases New Hands-On Course: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Transact-SQL Programming

Business Wire, Jan 8, 2001

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2001

Learning Tree International, Inc. (NASDAQ NM:LTRE) today announced the release of a new Hands-On IT course, Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Transact-SQL Programming, where participants learn to develop database applications for SQL Server 2000 with Transact-SQL.

During this five-day course, attendees will gain extensive hands-on experience including:

-- 1. Creating and debugging stored procedures

-- 2. Taking advantage of AFTER and INSTEAD OF triggers

-- 3. Managing concurrency using transaction and locking options

-- 4. Exchanging data effectively using Transact-SQL's support for XML.

"By using Transact-SQL to take advantage of new partitioning and indexing features, developers have the potential to create truly scalable distributed applications," said John Moriarty, V.P. of Product Development for Reston, VA-based Learning Tree. "In this new course, participants gain practical experience developing SQL queries that utilize SQL server to its full effect and tuning database queries for optimal performance," he continued.

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Transact-SQL Programming will join Learning Tree's new library of SQL Server 2000 courses, which includes Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Comprehensive Introduction, Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database Administration and Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Data Transformation Services.

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Transact-SQL Programming is a core course in Learning Tree's SQL Server 2000 Application Development Certified Professional certification program. Certified graduates of this program possess the skills and knowledge needed to develop SQL Server 2000 database applications that increase user productivity and fulfill business objectives.

Learning Tree International is releasing Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Transact-SQL Programming nationwide at its Education Centers beginning in January. The initial course schedule is:

-- Washington, D.C. -- January 15-19, 2001

-- New York, NY -- January 29-February 2, 2001

-- Washington, D.C. -- January 29-February 2, 2001

-- Atlanta, GA -- February 12-16, 2001

-- Los Angeles, CA -- February 12-16, 2001

-- Washington, D.C. -- February 19-23, 2001

Learning Tree International plans to add even more dates later in the year. This schedule may be subject to change. For further information, please call 1-800-THE-TREE (1-800-843-8733) or visit Learning Tree's Web site at www.learningtree.com

About Learning Tree International

Learning Tree International is a leading worldwide provider of education and training to information technology (IT) professionals in business and government organizations. Learning Tree develops, markets and delivers a broad, proprietary library of instructor-led courses focused on operating systems, Web development, computer networks, programming languages, databases, client/server systems, object-oriented technology and IT management. Learning Tree also tests and certifies IT professionals, and the American Council on Education recommends its courses for college credit. For more information about Learning Tree products and services, call 1-800-THE-TREE, or visit us on the World Wide Web at: www.learningtree.com.