RESTON, VA (September 11, 2007) Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NM: LTRE) ) has added a new course, entitled Agile Programming: Design Patterns and Principles, to its list of titles featuring their award-winning training methodology, RealityPlus. Over 3 days, an expert instructor will lead the class in experiential and PC-based activities designed to immerse participants in an authentic Agile programming project simulation.

Attendees will also receive instruction on:

• Delivering adaptable software iterations and releases based on Agile methodologies
• Minimizing bugs and maximizing productivity with Test-Driven Development and unit testing
• Refactoring existing code for easier maintenance and improved design
• Achieving quality design by adopting established coding principles
• Simplifying complex coding problems with design patterns

Jennifer Urick, Vice President of Product Development for Learning Tree International, said, "The activities and simulations in this course are specifically designed to provide attendees with a solid foundation in Agile development and programming principles."

Agile Programming: Design Patterns and Principles is valuable for experienced software architects, programmers and technical/project managers who want to learn how to develop software using proven Agile programming principles and practices.

Agile Programming: Design Patterns and Principles augments existing Learning Tree hands-on programming courses, including including Introduction to Programming with .NET, Visual Basic 2005 Programming, C# Programming and Java Programming: A Comprehensive Introduction.

Learning Tree will begin presenting Agile Programming: Design Patterns and Principles in North America in September 2007 and at its London Education Center in October 2007.

The initial course schedule includes:

• Atlanta, GA — September 5-7, 2007
• Washington, DC (Rockville, VA) — September 26-28, 2007
• London, England — October 3-5, 2007
• Washington, DC (Reston, VA) — October 31-November 2, 2007
• Los Angeles, CA — November 7-9, 2007

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 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.