REPEAT/New Horizons to Offer Convergent Technology -CT- Courses; Largest Independent IT Training Network Selects ProsoftTraining CT Curriculum.

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SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 9, 2001

As the convergence of data and telecom systems continues, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Inc., a subsidiary of New Horizons Worldwide Inc. (Nasdaq:NEWH), today announced it will deliver convergent technology (CT) training to its clients using content published by ProsoftTraining (Nasdaq:POSO).

The Prosoft courseware and certification are endorsed and sponsored by the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA). The Prosoft courseware is the only CT curriculum that supports the TIA Certified in Convergent Networking Technologies (CCNT) program.

New Horizons has implemented the new course offering in response to the more than 5 million voice and data professionals who need training in convergent technologies (according to Certification Magazine).

"We are very pleased to be selected by New Horizons as a provider of convergent courseware and testing," said Orrin Broberg, vice president of convergent certification programs for ProsoftTraining. "The CCNT program is the standard CT certification among the industry, manufacturers and service providers. New Horizons' adoption takes this standard to a whole new level in the IT training industry."

"As data and voice networks converge, millions of technicians and engineers will require training in order to perform in this newly created space," said David Sundstrom, vice president of business development for New Horizons. "Prosoft's is the only courseware that is endorsed by the TIA, which is the leading association in the telecom industry."

New Horizons will be offering the full track of CT courses, which map to the CCNT exam from Prosoft. The courses, which deal with topics such as telecommunications, computer telephony (CTI), broadband technologies, Voice over IP (VoIP) and LAN-WAN, will be available in the learning style that best fits the student.

New Horizons will offer these courses using its integrated learning strategy, which gives the student the ability to take the same content via classroom learning (instructor-led), Online LIVE (the New Horizons virtual classroom) or Online ANYTIME (self-paced Web-based training).

"New Horizons has been a leader in identifying and supporting emerging IT industry job roles, certifications and training," said Jerry Baird, chairman and CEO of ProsoftTraining. "The company was one of the first to embrace Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), which has now become the standard for Internet certification, and we expect New Horizons' adoption of CCNT will have the same effect on its success."

About New Horizons

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, the world's largest independent IT training company, provides customer-focused computer training choices by delivering approximately 3 million student training days per year.

During the past year, the company was listed among FORTUNE magazine's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies; FORBES magazine's 200 Best Small Companies; and BusinessWeek magazine's 100 Hot Growth Companies in America. With more than 290 centers in 47 countries, New Horizons features more than 2,000 classrooms, 2,700 instructors and 2,100 account executives (salespeople).

For more information, visit www.newhorizons.com.

About ProsoftTraining

ProsoftTraining offers industry-leading ComputerPREP brand courseware and e-learning for use in classrooms, self-study and distance-learning environments. Prosoft owns two IT job-role certifications: CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) and CCNT (Certified in Convergent Network Technologies) and provides education programs that support the certifications.

Individuals use the CIW and CCNT certifications to demonstrate competency in IT industry standards, concepts and best practices; and familiarity with leading hardware and software technologies. For more information, visit www.ComputerPREP.com, www.CIWcertified.com and www.ProsoftTraining.com.

Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release are forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the company's dependence on the timely development, introduction and customer acceptance of courses and new products, the impact of competition and downward pricing pressures, the effect of changing economic conditions, risks in technology development and the other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

This news release contains forward-looking information relating to revenue, demand for and the success of Prosoft products. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. Risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in these forward-looking statements include but are not limited to risks associated with business and economic conditions, a lack of growth in information technology training which would materially affect demand for our products, an inability to expand the business, a lack of revenue growth. Readers are further cautioned that there may be no correlation between revenues and profits for Prosoft and the delivery of Convergent Technology training, additional risk factors include the company's ability to attract and retain key management and other personnel, and the other risks and uncertainties outlined in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K. The company undertakes no obligation to update this forward-looking information.