RESTON, VA (October 12, 2006) Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NM: LTRE) announced today the addition of a new course, Best Practices in Java Programming, to its hands-on IT curriculum. Over 4 days, an expert instructor will lead attendees in exercises designed to provide experience using advanced APIs and language features.

Participants will also be taught how to:

• Apply Java best practices to increase productivity and build reliable applications
• Optimize the compilation, deployment and testing of software applications
• Solve architectural problems with proven design patterns and advanced language features
• Secure sensitive data and authenticate users with industry-standard security frameworks
• Improve the reliability of threaded applications

Jennifer Urick, Vice President of Product Development for Learning Tree International, said, “Professionals attending this course will be exposed to the skills needed to solve real-world software development problems and deliver fast, secure applications for their organizations.”

Best Practices in Java Programming is valuable for architects, programmers, engineers and managers involved in Java applications. The course is also helpful to developers interested in expanding their Java programming skills, and managers who want to create more productive environments using the full capabilities of Java.

Best Practices in Java Programming augments existing hands-on Learning Tree courses, including Architecting J2EE Applications with Design Patterns, Developing Enterprise Java Applications with Spring and Hibernate and Developing Java Web Applications.

Learning Tree intends to begin presenting Best Practices in Java Programming in North America in October, 2006 and at its London Education Center in December 2006.

The initial course schedule includes:

• Toronto, ON — October 17-20, 2006
• Washington, DC (Reston, VA) — November 28-December 1, 2006
• Atlanta, GA — December 5-8, 2006
• Washington, DC (Rockville, MD) — December 12-15, 2006
• London, England — December 12-15, 2006

This schedule is subject to change. For further information and the latest course dates and locations, call 1-800-THE-TREE (1-800-843-8733) or visit www.learningtree.com

About Learning Tree International

Learning Tree International is a leading worldwide provider of vendor-independent education and training to IT professionals and managers in business and government organizations. The Company develops, markets and delivers a broad, proprietary library of instructor-led courses focused on Web development, operating systems, programming languages, databases, computer networks, computer and network security, object-oriented technology, applied management, project management and key business skills. The Company also tests and certifies IT and business professionals, and Learning Tree Courses are recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education. In addition, Learning Tree is on the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy National Registry of CPE sponsors and is a Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI). For more information about Learning Tree products and services, call 1-800-THE-TREE (1-800-843-8733), or visit our Web site at www.learningtree.com.