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Prosoft Learning Corp. (Nasdaq: POSO), a technology
learning solutions provider and owner of the award-winning CIW
certification program, today announced that it is creating two new
"CIW China" e-commerce certifications through its partnership with
Beijing-based iTOM Learning, a company focused on bringing Information
Technology (IT) certifications to the Chinese education industry.
The Shandong Occupational Skill Testing Authority (OSTA) will
organize the testing for the CIW China E-Commerce Technical Engineer
and CIW China E-Commerce Application Engineer certifications.
Candidates who pass the exams will be jointly endorsed by CIW and by
Shandong OSTA. The e-commerce certifications will complement Prosoft's
CIW China Web Designer certification, which has been enjoying success
in China since its announcement in May 2004. According to the
agreement, Prosoft will issue the certifications and iTOM will manage
the project in Shandong province.
Roman Tuo, chairman of iTOM, said, "We are very pleased with the
performance of the CIW China program to date. Since the delivery of
the first CIW China Web Designer exam in late 2004, we have issued
over 6,000 CIW China Web Designer certificates in a few short months.
We are delighted that Prosoft has once again chosen us as a partner to
expand the CIW China program."
Benjamin Fink, president and CEO of Prosoft, agrees. "When we set
up our Beijing representative office, the goal was to identify
partners for Prosoft that could help make CIW locally relevant within
the People's Republic of China. iTOM is a perfect example of how the
right partner can make a world of difference in a program's local
success. They took a carefully structured approach for CIW China Web
Designer, which has led to excellent early-stage results. Now, with
the launch of the CIW China e-commerce certifications, they have
helped us secure the endorsement of one of the most influential
provincial governments in the country. I could not be more pleased
about the infrastructure we are building in China."
"Our goal in continuing our partnership with iTOM is clear -- we
wish to make CIW the No. 1 certification within China," said Cindy
Zheng, Prosoft's China regional manager. "We have the critical
elements necessary to make CIW a success here -- a local presence, the
right local partner, and the reputation of a certification that is
consistently awarded 'Best Internet Certification.' Now, with a local
government endorsement, we are even closer to meeting our goals."
CIW China certifications are the China-only versions of the
popular CIW certifications, but use localized exams that differ from
those used outside China. Because of this difference, CIW China
certifications are not included among the CIW certifications issued
worldwide, which to date number more than 80,000.
About Prosoft Learning Corp.
Prosoft Learning Corp. offers content and certifications to enable
individuals to develop and validate critical Information and
Communications Technology (ICT) workforce skills. Prosoft is a leader
in the workforce development arena, working with state and local
governments and school districts to provide ICT education solutions
for high school and community college students. Prosoft has created
and distributes a complete library of classroom and e-learning
courses. Prosoft distributes its content through its ComputerPREP
division to individuals, schools, colleges, commercial training
centers and corporations worldwide. Prosoft owns the CIW job-role
certification program for Internet technologies and the CCNT
(Certified in Convergent Network Technologies) certification, and
manages the CTP (Convergence Technologies Professional) vendor-neutral
certification for telecommunications. To find out more, visit
www.ProsoftLearning.com, www.ComputerPREP.com, www.CIWcertified.com
and www.CTPcertified.com.
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters
discussed in this press release are statements of a forward-looking
nature that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such
risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the company's
dependence on the timely development, introduction and acceptance of
courses, proprietary certifications and other products; the acceptance
of ICT certifications in general; and the other risks and
uncertainties outlined in the company's filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and Form 10-Q. The company undertakes no
obligation to update this forward-looking information.