Learning Tree Extends Microsoft Curriculum with New Hands-On Course in Patch Management

Business Wire, Dec 2, 2004

RESTON, Va. -- Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NM:LTRE) announced today the addition of a new course, Patch Management for Microsoft Environments: Hands-On as the latest addition to its curriculum of Microsoft-related courses.

Over the course duration of 5 days, attendees will participate in extensive hands-on exercises--led by an expert instructor--for the purpose of gaining practical experience in implementing a comprehensive patch management strategy.

Participants will also be instructed in how to...

--Inventory their organization's IT assets to identify potential vulnerabilities

--Test patches to verify functionality, stability and compatibility

--Create and execute a deployment plan with recovery and remediation options

--Review and improve their patch management process on an ongoing basis

--Evaluate and compare Microsoft and third-party patch management tools

Jennifer Urick, Vice President of Learning Tree International, said, "This course is designed to instruct attendees in the skills required to develop a comprehensive strategy for securing their organizations' Microsoft systems with the latest patches."

Anyone involved in securing and maintaining Windows clients and servers will benefit from this course. This includes network and systems administrators, desktop administrators, consultants, IT managers and security professionals.

Patch Management for Microsoft Environments: Hands-On augments existing Learning Tree courses, including Securing Windows 2000: Hands-On, Securing Windows Server 2003: Hands-On, Assessing Network Vulnerabilities: Hands-On and Introduction to System and Network Security.

Learning Tree intends to begin presenting Patch Management for Microsoft Environments: Hands-On in North America in January, 2005 and in the London, England Education Center in February, 2005. The initial course schedule includes the following:

--Washington, DC (Reston, VA) - January 24-28, 2005

--London, England - February 7-11, 2005

--Washington, DC (Crystal City, VA) - February 7-11, 2005

--New York, NY - February 28-March 4, 2005

--Ottawa, ON - February 28-March 4, 2005

This schedule is subject to change. For further information and the latest course dates and locations, call 1-800-THE-TREE (1-800-843-8733) or visit www.learningtree.com

About Learning Tree International

Learning Tree International is a leading worldwide provider of vendor-independent education and training to technology professionals and managers in business and government organizations. The Company develops, markets and delivers a broad, proprietary library of instructor-led courses focused on Web development, operating systems, programming languages, databases, computer networks, computer and network security, object-oriented technology, applied management, project management and key business skills. The Company also tests and certifies technology and business professionals, and Learning Tree Courses are recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education. In addition, Learning Tree is on the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy National Registry of CPE sponsors and is a Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI). For more information about Learning Tree products and services, call 1-800-THE-TREE (1-800-843-8733), or visit our Web site at www.learningtree.com