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NEW HORIZONS TO DELIVER CWNP WIRELESS NETWORK TRAINING
Anaheim, Calif., August 16, 2004 - New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEWH), the world's largest independent IT training provider, has signed an agreement with Planet 3 Wireless to deliver courses mapping to Planet3 Wireless' CWNA certification. The CWNA certification validates the understanding and application of wireless LAN topics focused on 802.11 wireless technologies. The New Horizons training course for CWNA provides students with hands-on experience with wireless equipment.
Under the agreement, training courses that prepare service and support professionals for CWNA certification will be available throughout the New Horizons global network of more than 250 training centers. These multiple-day courses will be offered through New Horizons Integrated Learning, a comprehensive approach to training that combines classroom and eLearning products and services to create the most effective learning experience available in the industry.
The CWNP Wireless Certification program consists of training and certification for all aspects of wireless LANs, including CWNA for administration, CWSP for wireless security, and the CWAP certifications for performance analysis and troubleshooting.
"New Horizons continues to set the pace for innovative training programs to meet the needs of individuals and organizations facing the ever changing technology landscape," said John Golden, New Horizons Vice President of Products and Programs. "We are very pleased to partner with Planet 3 Wireless to deliver high quality Wireless LAN training worldwide to make wireless networks more secure, cost-effective, and reliable."
"We are excited to partner with the worldwide leader in IT training," stated Kevin Sandlin, Planet3 Wireless CEO and Co-Founder of the CWNP Program. "The wireless industry is exploding and training to properly design, secure and build cost-effective wireless networks is critical to successful growth. The support of New Horizons for the CWNP Program will help us continue to achieve our goals."
About New Horizons
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers was named the world's largest independent IT training company by IDC in 2003. New Horizons is a subsidiary of New Horizons Worldwide, Inc. (Nasdaq: NEWH). Through its Integrated Learning offering, New Horizons provides customer-focused computer training choices with a wide variety of tools and resources that reinforce the learning experience. With more than 250 centers in 53 countries, New Horizons sets the pace for innovative training programs that meet the changing needs of the industry. Featuring the largest sales force in the IT training industry, New Horizons has over 1,700 account executives, 2,000 instructors and 1,900 classrooms. For more information, visit, www.newhorizons.com.
About The CWNP® Program
The CWNP program is the industry standard training and certification program for wireless LAN technologies. Details about the CWNP program can be found at www.cwnp.com. Planet3 Wireless is the creator of the Certified Wireless Network Professional® (CWNP ) training and certification program. Planet3 Wireless, Inc. is a privately-held Georgia corporation.