RESTON, VA (October 9, 2008) Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NM: LTRE) today added a new title to its extensive SQL Server curriculum, SQL Server 2008 Comprehensive Introduction: Hands-On. Throughout the 4-day course, an expert instructor will lead participants in practical exercises designed to provide firsthand experience working with SQL Server 2008 databases.

Learning Tree will begin presenting SQL Server 2008 Comprehensive Introduction: Hands-On in the U.S. in October 2008 and in Canada and London, England in November 2008.

The current schedule includes:

• Washington, DC (Reston, VA) — October 28-31, 2008
• Toronto, ON — November 18-21, 2008
• London, England — November 18-21, 2008
• Chicago, IL (Schaumburg, IL) — December 9-12, 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.

During the course, attendees will learn how to:

• Build and manage SQL Server 2008 databases
• Retrieve and manipulate data with SQL queries
• Integrate SQL Server with .NET, Microsoft Office and XML
• Secure and monitor databases with Management Studio
• Replicate data over multiple servers with merge replication

“Professionals attending this course will have the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge that will enable them to realize the benefits of SQL Server 2008 to the fullest for their organizations,” said Jennifer Urick, Vice President of Product Development for Learning Tree International.

SQL Server 2008 Comprehensive Introduction: Hands-On is valuable for programmers, application designers, developers, system architects, project managers and database administrators/evaluators.

SQL Server 2008 Comprehensive Introduction: Hands-On augments existing Learning Tree courses, including:

• SQL Server 2008 New Features: Hands-On
• SQL Server 2008 Database Administration: Hands-On
• SQL Server Analysis Services: Hands-On
• Introduction to Microsoft Tools for Business Intelligence

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), 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.