RESTON, VA (December 11, 2008) Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NM: LTRE) today announced the introduction of a new course to its extensive IT offerings, Introduction to Software Development: Skills for Success. Over 4 days, attendees will be led by an expert instructor through an evolving case study intended to provide first-hand experience performing the typical roles and activities of software development team members.

The course is based on Learning Tree’s exclusive RealityPlus™ learning methodology, where participants are immersed in a real-world environment designed to encourage “learning by doing” and promote increased retention of new skills and knowledge.

Learning Tree will begin presenting Introduction to Software Development: Skills for Success in the U.S. in December 2008, in Canada and London, England in March 2009.

The current schedule includes the following:

• Washington, DC (Reston, VA) — December 9-12, 2008
• Washington, DC (Rockville, MD) — February 3-6, 2009
• Chicago (Schaumburg, IL) — February 24-27, 2009
• London, England — March 3-6, 2009
• Ottawa, ON — March 31 – April 3, 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.

Furthermore, course attendees will be taught how to

• Analyze, design, program and test software projects
• Elicit requirements and write user stories, use cases and use case diagrams
• Draft mock-up user interfaces and program functional UI prototypes
• Program using basic language concepts and syntax
• Simplify complex systems using modern object-oriented analysis and design techniques

“By attending this course, professionals who wish to add software development to their skills set will have the opportunity to acquire the foundational knowledge they need to be effective in their role,” said Jennifer Urick, Vice President of Product Development for Learning Tree International.

Introduction to Software Development: Skills for Success is valuable for business analysts, QA testers, programmers, software project managers and anyone desiring a thorough introduction to modern software development.

Introduction to Software Development: Skills for Success augments existing Learning Tree courses, including:

• Agile Programming: Principles and Practices for Software Success
• UML 2: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction
• User and System Requirements for Successful Software Development
• Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML: Hands-On

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) and 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 word 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.

RealityPlus is a trademark of Learning Tree International.