RESTON, VA (August 7, 2008) Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NM: LTRE) has added a new course to its Project Management curriculum entitled, Preparing for the Program Management Professional (PgMP) Exam. The 4-day course is led by an expert instructor who guides participants through a series of workshops and simulated exams designed to build their skills and enhance their reference toolkit for the purpose of exam preparedness.

Attendees will also be taught how to:

• Complete the three steps of the exam application process
• Navigate the 39 processes of The Standard for Program Management
• Integrate the examination blueprint from the PgMP exam specification
• Analyze tools and techniques essential for PgMP exam success
• Align their program management experience with PgMP terminology and definitions

Jennifer Urick, Vice President of Product Development for Learning Tree International, said, "In this course, program and project management professionals who elect to pursue PMI’s new PgMP credential will have the opportunity to learn the essential terminology, tools and techniques that will prepare them for the exam."

Preparing for the Program Management Professional (PgMP) Exam is valuable for those who want to achieve PgMP certification, including program managers, experienced project managers and senior executives.

Preparing for the Program Management Professional (PgMP) Exam augments existing Learning Tree courses, including Preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam, The PMBOK Guide in Practice: Applying the Principles to Your Projects, Project Management: Skills for Success, Strategic Project Management: Achieving Organizational Goals, Microsoft Project Comprehensive Introduction, Hands-On, Microsoft Project: Managing Multiple and Complex Projects and Strategic Planning for Organizational Success.

Learning Tree intends to begin presenting Preparing for the Program Management Professional (PgMP) Exam in North America in September 2008 and at its Canadian Education Center in November.

The initial course schedule includes:

• New York, NY — September 23-26, 2008
• Chicago, IL (Schaumburg) — October 14-17, 2008
• Los Angeles, CA — October 21-24, 2008
• Washington, DC (Rockville, MD) — November 4-7, 2008
• Toronto, ON — November 11-14, 2008

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 global provider of truly effective training to management, business and information technology professionals. Since 1974, over 13,000 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 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, 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 1-800-THE-TREE (1-800-843-8733), or visit our Web site at www.learningtree.com.