RESTON, VA (November 13, 2008) Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NM: LTRE) today added a new course to its list of offerings focusing on SQL Server 2008 database technology. SQL Server 2008 Database Administration: Hands-On offers attendees the opportunity to gain practical experience administering SQL Server 2008 through a series of extensive hands-on exercises led by an expert instructor.

Learning Tree will begin presenting SQL Server 2008 Database Administration: Hands-On in Canada in December 2008, in the U.S. in January 2009 and in London, England in February 2009.

The current schedule includes:

• Toronto, ON — December 2-5, 2008
• Washington, DC (Rockville, MD) — January 6-9, 2009
• Los Angeles, CA — January 13-16, 2009
• London, England — February 10-13, 2009

This schedule is subject to change. For further information and the latest course dates and locations, call 1-888-THE-TREE (1-888-843-8733) or visit www.learningtree.com.

During the course, participants will also learn how to:

• Administer SQL Server 2008 with SQL Server Management Studio and Transact-SQL
• Build databases and upgrade from prior versions
• Secure the server through logins and database permissions management
• Implement backup and recovery strategies and manage transaction logs
• Automate administrative activities with SQL Server Agent multistep jobs

“Professionals attending this course will be taught the skills and knowledge they require in order to maximize the benefits of SQL Server 2008 database technology for their organizations,” said Jennifer Urick, Vice President of Product Development for Learning Tree International.

SQL Server 2008 Database Administration: Hands-On is valuable for those whose work involves—or will involve—the administration of a SQL Server 2008 database, including administrators, system administrators and application system developers.

SQL Server 2008 Database Administration: Hands-On augments existing Learning Tree courses, including:

• SQL Server 2008: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction
• High-Performance SQL Server Databases
• SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services
• SQL Server 2005 Integration Services

About Learning Tree International

Learning Tree International is a leading global provider of truly effective training to management, business and information technology professionals. Since 1974, over 65,000 public and private organizations have trusted Learning Tree to enhance the professional skills of more than 1.8 million employees. The Company develops, markets and delivers a broad, proprietary library of over 200 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 accredited by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), 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). Courses are presented at Learning Tree Education Centers throughout the world and delivered globally, on-site at client facilities. For more information about Learning Tree products and services, call 1-888-THE-TREE (1-888-843-8733), or visit our Web site at www.learningtree.com.