CBT Systems Expands Library of Interactive Education Software; New Curricula Cover Latest Releases of Popular Internet, Desktop and Enterprise Computing Software Products.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 1998--CBT Systems, a leading provider of interactive education software for information technology training, today announced the immediate availability of five significant curricula additions to its extensive library of interactive education software. The new curricula cover latest releases of popular Internet, and desktop and enterprise computing Refers to information technology in the larger company. See enterprise data and enterprise networking. software products, and includes: Microsoft Internet Explorer See Internet Explorer. 4.0 For End Users, Internet Security ''This article or section is being rewritten at Internet security is the process of protecting data and privacy of devices connected to internet from information robbery, hacking, malware infection and unwanted software. , Certified Internet Professional, PowerBuilder 6.0 and SAP R/3 3.0 End User Business Processes. The announcement was made at Training '98 Conference and Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center The Georgia World Congress Center or GWCC is the major convention center in Atlanta. It is the fourth-largest convention center in the United States at 1.4 million ft2 (130,000 m2) and hosts more than a million visitors each year. here, where CBT Systems (CBT Systems, Menlo Park, CA) An acknowledged leader in the design and development of interactive education software for information technology training. Specializing in self-study courses that users can take at their own PCs, CBT developed a library of more than 600 titles for is exhibiting its complete range of information technology (IT) and personal skills training solutions at Booth No. 1031. Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 For End-User Curriculum The Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 courseware from CBT Systems comprises 28 hours of self-paced interactive training, and is designed to take Internet Explorer Microsoft's Web browser, which comes with Windows starting with Windows 98. Commonly called "IE," versions for Mac and Unix are also available. Internet Explorer is the most widely used Web browser on the market. It has also been the browser engine in AOL's Internet access software. novices from a basic introduction through to discussion of deployment and automation issues. In addition to providing a computer user with a thorough understanding of the Internet Explorer and its associated technologies, the courseware effectively prepares Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer See Microsoft certification. (MCSE See Microsoft certification. MCSE - Microsoft Certified System Engineer ) candidates by giving them the necessary information to pass Implementing and Supporting MSIE See Internet Explorer. MSIE - Internet Explorer 4.0 certification. The courseware covers the Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. , the communication and collaboration elements of Outlook Express and NetMeeting and the Web integration aspects of Active Desktop. For advanced users and Internet developers, there are training modules that tutor proficiency in FrontPad, NetShow and the Administration Kit. Internet Security Curriculum This new Internet Security curriculum, which contains nearly 100 hours of training, provides in-depth interactive education software to customers who require effective training on the leading Internet security products and technologies. The curriculum comprises four layers: Concept, Platform, Web Server and Security Technology. Contained within each of the layers are full in-depth courses that focus on generic content, such as Firewalls and Secure Web Commerce, as well as vendor-specific content, such as Microsoft Windows NT Security and Java Security. To develop its new Internet curriculum, Internet Security, CBT Systems formed the recently announced Internet Security Courseware Consortium (ISCC ISCC IEEE Symposium on Computers and Communications ISCC Inter-Society Color Council ISCC Information Systems Co-ordination Committee (UNICC) ISCC International Securities Clearing Corporation ISCC Infantry Section Commanders Course ) with industry leaders Check Point Software Technologies, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) Corp., Intel Corp., the JavaSoft business unit of Sun Microsystems, Lotus Development, Netscape Communications Corp., Network Associates, Inc. (formerly McAfee Associates), RSA (1) (Rural Service Area) See MSA. (2) (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) A highly secure cryptography method by RSA Security, Inc., Bedford, MA (www.rsa.com), a division of EMC Corporation since 2006. It uses a two-part key. Data Security, Inc., Security Dynamics Technologies, Inc., and VeriSign, Inc. Certified Internet Professional Curriculum The Certified Internet Professional curriculum contains 37 courses that teach Internet skills to a broad range of students, including end users, application developers, network programmers and system administrators. The courses, co-developed with Novell, cover topics ranging from basic Web authoring and publishing, to topics such as Web server management, NetWare 4.11 administration and security, and advanced network and internetworking protocols. The Certified Internet Professional curriculum provides all of the training needed to successfully attain Certified Internet Professional certification from Novell. PowerBuilder 6.0 Curriculum PowerBuilder 6.0 includes 80 hours of certification-level training courseware and covers beginning, intermediate and advanced topics. The curriculum enables students to assimilate the skills needed to build front-end client/server and Web applications with PowerBuilder, Sybase's market-leading application development tool. Co-developed with Sybase, PowerBuilder 6.0 courses in this CBT Systems curriculum provide novice developers with a foundation in PowerBuilder technology, including DataWindow and user interface fundamentals. Intermediate courses provide developers with the knowledge and skills to create sophisticated object-oriented applications, while courses for advanced PowerBuilder developers cover distributed and Internet application development techniques. SAP R/3 3.0 End-User Curriculum CBT Systems also announced today the availability of SAP R/3 3.0 End User Business Processes, to address the growing training needs of end users of SAP R/3 3.0 systems. This courseware was co-developed with DA Consulting Group, Inc. (DACG DACG Departure Airfield Control Group DACG Documentation Associates Consulting Group, Inc (Houston, TX) ), one of the largest global providers of end-user support solutions for companies implementing enterprise resources planning applications. Together, the two companies have delivered a comprehensive curriculum covering SAP R/3 end user topics, including customer order management, procurement, financial and management accounting and human resources, among many others. Pricing and Availability CBT Systems offers personal-use licenses for one to five users, and enterprise licenses for larger organizations. Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 For End Users, Internet Security, Certified Internet Professional, PowerBuilder 6.0 and SAP R/3 3.0 End User Business Processes courseware titles are available immediately. CBT Systems Interactive Education Software and Deployment Systems CBT Systems offers interactive education-on-demand; instead of having to set aside time for classroom training, CBT Systems interactive education software enables enterprises to provide learners with just-in-time training whenever and wherever it's needed. Many of CBT (Computer-Based Training) Using the computer for training and instruction. CBT programs are called "courseware" and provide interactive training sessions for all disciplines. Systems' courses include simulations in which the courseware responds as would the actual software; this methodology allows students to focus on the successful completion of their objective while getting practice in a realistic environment. The CBT Systems approach ensures that employees get the training they need, with the additional and significant advantages of reduced employee downtime and increased productivity. CBT Systems also offers a variety of deployment methods to meet customers' diverse requirements -- from CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). to Internet. CBTWeb provides Internet deployment with centralized administration; CBTCampus provides LAN (Local Area Network) A communications network that serves users within a confined geographical area. The "clients" are the user's workstations typically running Windows, although Mac and Linux clients are also used. or intranet deployment with centralized administration and management capabilities; and CBTWeb Plus, also announced today (Editor's Note: See today's announcement: CBT Systems Announces CBTWeb Plus) which provides customers with Internet distribution from servers managed by CBT Systems. Whichever deployment method is used, CBT Systems' courseware always delivers a consistent, informative, interactive experience. CBT Systems also provides Internet-based mentoring for many of its popular courses through its subsidiary, Scholars.com. About CBT Systems CBT Systems, a subsidiary of CBT Group PLC (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CBTSY), is a leading provider of interactive education software for information technology professionals in business, education, and government markets worldwide. The company's comprehensive library, which covers a range of client/server, mainframe, and Internet and intranet technologies, are used by the world's leading corporations to train employees to develop and apply mission-critical technologies in the workplace. For information on CBT Systems products, call (800) 387-0932, fax (650) 614-5901, or send an email to salesinfo@cbtsys.com. CBT Systems is located on the World Wide Web at http://www.cbtsys.com. -0- CBT Systems, CBT Campus, CBTWeb, CBTWeb Plus, LivePlay, and the CBT Systems logo are trademarks of CBT Group PLC. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated. 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