RESTON, VA (March 27, 2008) Learning Tree (NASDAQ NM: LTRE) today added two new courses designed to give IT security professionals the opportunity to prepare for the CompTIA A+ Essentials and IT Certification Exams, and the Security+ Certification Exam. Both 5-day courses, entitled Preparing for the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam and Preparing for the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam respectively, are presented by expert instructors who lead attendees in workshops, hands-on exercises and end-of-chapter exam practice questions.

In Preparing for the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam, attendees:

• Prepare to take the CompTIA A+ Essentials and IT Technician Certification Exams
• Identify the fundamental principles, tools and troubleshooting techniques for personal computers
• Apply best practices for configuration and optimization of personal computers and laptops
• Explore Windows configuration and upgrading options
• Analyze the primary components of networks, cabling and networking protocols

In Preparing for the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam, attendees:

• Prepare to take the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam
• Explain and define an array of security terminologies
• Navigate the complexity of secure communication protection
• Explore the concepts of infrastructure protection with firewalls and IDS
• Investigate privacy and integrity issues such as cryptography, PKI and digital signatures

Jennifer Urick, Vice President of Product Development for Learning Tree, said, "During these courses, IT professionals who aspire towards achieving these CompTIA Certifications will have the opportunity to create a personalized study plan for exam success."

Preparing for the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam is valuable for anyone who wants to achieve CompTIA A+ Certification or government personnel seeking IAT-1 certification towards fulfillment of U.S. Department of Defense Directive 8570.1-M. Preparing for the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam is valuable for anyone who wants to achieve CompTIA Security + Certification, including security professionals, government and military personnel, and civilian contractors who must fulfill U.S. Department of Defense Directive 8570.1-M and who hold either IAT-2 or IAM-2 designation. Security personnel and managers with previous technical skills or background wishing to enhance their careers through certification will also benefit.

Preparing for the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam and Preparing for the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam both augment existing Learning Tree courses, including Network Configuration and Troubleshooting: Hands-On, Hands-On PC Configuration and Troubleshooting, Advanced PC Configuration, Troubleshooting and Data Recovery: Hands-On, Deploying Virtual Server and Workstation Technology: Hands-On, Implementing and Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Networks: Hands-On, System and Network Security: A Comprehensive Introduction, Vulnerability Assessment: Protecting Your Organization, Windows XP Professional: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction, Windows Vista: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction, Windows Server 2008: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction and Windows Server 2003: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction.

Learning Tree intends to begin presenting both Preparing for the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam and Preparing for the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam at its U.S. Education Centers beginning in May 2008.

The initial course schedules are as follows:

Preparing for the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam

• Washington, DC (Reston, VA) — May 12-16, 2008
• New York, NY — June 2-6, 2008
• Los Angeles, CA — June 9-13, 2008
• Chicago (Schaumburg), IL — June 23-27, 2008

Preparing for the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam

• Washington, DC (Alexandria, VA) — May 19-23, 2008
• Washington, DC (Reston, VA) — June 2-6, 2008
• New York, NY — July 7-11, 2008
• Washington, DC (Rockville, MD) — July 18-14, 2008

These schedules are 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 and business professionals working in the public and private sectors. The Company develops, markets and delivers a broad, proprietary library of instructor-led courses focused on project management, leadership and key business skills, Web development, operating systems, programming languages, databases, computer networks, IT/IS security and object-oriented technology. 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 and several leading Universities. 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.