RESTON, VA (April 24, 2008) Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NM: LTRE) today announced the introduction of its newest course, entitled CMMI: A Comprehensive Introduction, featuring the award-winning RealityPlus learning methodology. Over 3 days, attendees are immersed in real-world scenarios while being guided by an expert instructor/facilitator through exercises designed to provide practical experience in planning and implementing the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) best practices for software process improvement.

Attendees will also receive training in how to:

• Select the CMMI implementation that best meets the needs of their organization
• Perform an appraisal that leverages gap analysis
• Prepare a Summary Report that offers recommendations for effective action
• Develop a process improvement plan to implement an efficient CMMI solution

"This course will offer individuals the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge needed to apply CMMI principles and practices effectively in order to meet the demands of both internal and external customer requirements," said Jennifer Urick, Vice President of Product Development for Learning Tree International.

CMMI: A Comprehensive Introduction is valuable for product and project managers, engineers, quality assurance professionals, configuration and business analysts, those involved in the implementation and maintenance of CMMI and anyone who has an interest in process improvements.

CMMI: A Comprehensive Introduction augments existing Learning Tree courses, including Project Management for Software Development, Software Quality Assurance: Delivering Consistent Quality, Systems Analysis and Design: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction, Object-Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML: Hands-On, Software Configuration Management (SCM), Software Testing and Inspection Methods, Developing User Requirements: The Key to Project Success and User and System Requirements for Successful Software Development.

Learning Tree intends to begin presenting CMMI: A Comprehensive Introduction in the US in June and London in July 2008.

The current schedule includes:

• Washington, DC (Rockville, MD) — June 11-13, 2008
• Washington, DC (Alexandria, VA) — June 25-27, 2008
• London, England — July 9-11, 2008
• Chicago, IL (Schaumburg) — July 16-18, 2008
• Washington, DC (Reston, VA) — August 6-8, 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.