Lotus and Sylvan Prometric Promote `CLP FastTrack to R5'.

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 1998--Lotus(R) Development Corp. and Sylvan Prometric(tm) have collaborated on a training and testing promotions for updating Lotus certification by creating the "CLP FastTrack to R5 Certification" program.

Special R5 CLP (Certified Lotus Professional) test prep bundles are available for the Application Developer and System Administrator tracks, each including CBT modules from CBT Systems covering exam objectives, vouchers for any two Lotus exams (good through November 30, 1999), and a Lotus Exam Guide. Also included are exam objectives for all Web electives and R5 updates, sample questions, and an R5 T-shirt. The CLP FastTrack to R5 package is priced at $595 (U.S.), plus tax, shipping and handling, less than half its $1,200 (U.S.) value.

Designed for R4 CLPs (Lotus Certified Professionals), the CLP FastTrack to R5 program runs through April 30, 1999 in the U.S., Canada and select countries worldwide. Candidates can place orders by calling toll-free in North America (877) R5LOTUS, and information about the program can be found via the Internet from Lotus (www.lotus.com/certification) and Sylvan Prometric (www.prometric.com and www.2test.com).

"Teaming with Lotus for the CLP FastTrack to R5 program is very exciting," said Martin Bean, executive vice president of Sylvan Prometric's IT Business Unit and Marketing. "The CLP program is one of the most popular and fastest-growing in the IT industry, and we expect this promotion will be extremely popular."

Sylvan Prometric is the technology-based testing division of Sylvan Learning Systems(R), Inc. (NASDAQ: SLVN), the world's leading provider of educational services to families, schools and industry. Sylvan Prometric is the global leader in delivery of technology-based assessment services for IT industry certification, academic admissions, and professional licensure/certification. In 1997, Sylvan Prometric delivered more than 2.3 million computer-based tests in 25 languages through its network of nearly 2,600 Authorized Prometric Testing Centers and Sylvan Technology Centers(R) in 147 countries. Sylvan Prometric delivers standardized tests for more than 150 clients, including virtually all major IT industry certification programs. Along with Lotus, IT leaders partnering with Sylvan Prometric for certification test delivery include Microsoft(R), Compaq(R), Computer Associates(R), Novell(R), CompTIA(R), IBM(R), Oracle(R), Corel(R), PictureTel(R), Sybase(R), Sun Microsystems(R), and AutoDesk(R).

Sylvan Learning Systems and Sylvan Technology Centers are registered trademark and Sylvan Prometric and Authorized Prometric Testing Centers are trademarks of Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc., in the U.S. and Canada. Lotus is a registered trademark of Lotus Development Corp. Other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.