RESTON, VA (December 18, 2008) Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NM: LTRE) today introduced a new title, SQL Server 2008 Skills Upgrade: Hands-On, to its SQL Server curriculum. Through a series of extensive exercises—led by an expert instructor—participants will have the opportunity to gain experience working with the new features of SQL Server 2008.

Learning Tree will begin presenting SQL Server 2008 Skills Upgrade: Hands-On in the U.S. in December 2008 and at its London, England Education Center in April 2009.

The current schedule includes the following:

• Washington, DC (Rockville, MD) — December 10-12, 2008
• New York, NY — February 18-20, 2009
• Chicago (Schaumburg, IL) — February 25-27, 2009
• London, England — April 7-9, 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.

In addition, during the 3-day course, attendees will learn how to:

• Leverage new SQL Server 2008 features to support database administration and development
• Simplify server-side programming with new Transact-SQL commands
• Monitor and log data changes for auditing compliance
• Enhance security and high availability through improved encryption and mirroring
• Improve query performance with plan guides and extended event capabilities

“Professionals attending this course will be taught the new SQL Server 2008 tools for database administration and how they can apply them to best effect within their organization,” said Jennifer Urick, Vice President of Product Development for Learning Tree International.

SQL Server 2008 Skills Upgrade: Hands-On is valuable for experienced SQL Server 2005 administrators and developers who are considering—or currently migrating to—SQL Server 2008.

SQL Server 2008 Skills Upgrade: Hands-On augments existing Learning Tree courses, including:

• SQL Server Analysis Services: Hands-On
• SQL Server Integration Services: Hands-On
• SQL Server Reporting Services: Hands-On
• Developing High-Performance SQL Server Databases: 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.

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