Learning Tree Releases Hands-on Course: Planning and Controlling Complex Projects.

Business Editors

RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 24, 2001

Learning Tree International, Inc. (NASDAQ NM: LTRE) today is announcing the release of a new Hands-On course, Planning and Controlling Complex Projects. In this course, participants learn to apply advanced tools and techniques for budgeting, scheduling, planning and implementing complex projects.

Through course workshops and live demonstrations, participants learn to:

-- Use effective decision-making models

-- Identify stakeholders and successfully market projects within their
organizations

-- Create realistic bids using three-point estimating, Gantt and MS Project
2000

-- Calculate decision-confidence levels with @RISK

-- Determine project health with Earned Value Analysis (EVA) graphs; and

-- Shape management methods to meet conflicting business and technical demands.

"Project management is a core skill of vital importance in today's fast-moving business environment, including the IT industry," said John Moriarty, V.P. of Product Development for Reston, VA-based Learning Tree. "As project managers gain in experience and are required to manage more complex, time-pressured projects and programs, they need more advanced tools and techniques, as well as the understanding of when and how to use them for maximum effect."

This course is especially valuable for experienced project managers, project leaders and team leaders.

Planning and Controlling Complex Projects: Hands-On will augment the already extensive library of Learning Tree management courses, which includes Project Management: Skills for Success, Microsoft Project, Project Risk Management and Disaster Planning and Recovery for the Enterprise.

Learning Tree International is releasing Planning and Controlling Complex Projects nationwide at its education centers beginning in May. The initial course schedule is:

-- Atlanta, GA - May 22 - 25, 2001

-- New York, NY - June 19 - 22, 2001

-- Los Angeles, CA - June 26 - 29, 2001

-- Washington, DC - June 26 - 29, 2001

-- Boston, MA - July 10 - 13, 2001

Learning Tree 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. The Company 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 their Web site at: www.learningtree.com.