Automate Windows 2000 Tasks And Increase Efficiency With New Learning Tree Hands-On Course.

Business Editors/Hi-Tech Writers

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 2001

Learning Tree International, Inc. (NASDAQ NM: LTRE) today announced the release of a new Hands-On IT course, Automating Windows 2000 Administrative Tasks, in which participants learn to use scripting technologies to automate common administrative tasks, increase productivity, improve IT service delivery and make use of sophisticated custom management tools.

During this five-day course, participants will gain extensive hands-on experience using VBScript, Jscript and other scripting languages to:

1. Automatically execute routine tasks and maintain healthy

operations

2. Add and delete users, control group membership and set

security

3. Automate large-scale Active Directory changes using ADSI

4. Managing computer configurations with Windows Management

Instrumentation (WMI)

5. Detect stopped services and alert administrators

6. Develop Web-based management solutions using ASP.

"By automating administrative processes in Windows 2000, organizations can lower their Total Cost of Ownership, while providing users with self-service account and resource management," said John Moriarty, V.P. of Product Development for Reston, VA-based Learning Tree. "In this new course, participants gain practical experience taking full advantage of Windows 2000 scripting to automatically run most common administrative tasks, effectively manage resources and deliver solutions via the Web." This course is valuable for all those involved in improving the efficiency of Windows 2000 administration including systems and network administrators, engineers, consultants and managers. Previous attendance at Learning Tree Courses "Window 2000" and "Windows 2000 Desktop Administration" or equivalent experience is recommended.

Automating Windows 2000 Administrative Tasks will join Learning Tree's library of Windows 2000 courses, which includes the comprehensive introductory course, Windows 2000, as well as Windows 2000 Desktop Administration, Windows 2000 Planning and Deployment, Windows 2000 Optimization and Troubleshooting, Windows 2000 Security, and Windows 2000 Internetworking and Communication.

Automating Windows 2000 Administrative Tasks is an elective course in Learning Tree's Windows 2000 Systems and Networks Certified Professional certification program. Certified graduates of this program possess the skills and knowledge needed to develop Windows applications that increase user productivity and fulfill business objectives.

Learning Tree International began releasing Automating Windows 2000 Administrative Tasks nationwide at its Education Centers in June. The initial course schedule includes:

-- Washington, D.C. - July 10 - 13, 2001 and August 28 - 31, 2001

-- Boston, MA - Sept. 4 - 7, 2001

-- New York, NY - Sept. 11 - 14, 2001

-- Atlanta, GA - Sept. 18 - 21, 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.