Course Technology and InfoSource Partner to Provide A+ Certification Training Solutions


Boston, Mass and Winter Park, FL – May 1, 2001

Course Technology and InfoSource, Inc. today announced the release of "The Total Solution to A+ Certification," training software designed to help PC Technicians prepare for CompTIA's new A+ Certification exams. Available online and on CD-ROM, "The Total Solution to A+ Certification" offers thorough PC hardware and operating systems coverage including more than 24 hours of interactive multimedia training, additional reference material, and extensive test-prep exams drawn from over 1,300 questions.

InfoSource's development team partnered with Course Technology, a division of Cengage Learning and the worldwide leader in computer education publishing, to adapt their best-selling, "A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PC" by Jean Andrews to CD and online learning formats. The new interactive formats offer real world examples, hands-on lessons, simulations, audio narration, and video clips. In addition, the course includes prerequisite materials to help gauge initial knowledge and over 1,000 pages of reference material to reinforce learning.

A+ Certification is a CompTIA-sponsored testing program that certifies the competency of entry-level computer service technicians. The need to hire competent IT workers has led to a surge of people sitting for certification exams to validate their technical expertise and increase their professional credibility. Most companies look for certifications as a part of their hiring process and industry certifications help demonstrate a job candidate's ability to perform in their desired position.

"The Total Solution to A+ Certification" is available through InfoSource at How To Master.com, and InfoSource Account Executives, and through Course Technology at CourseDirect.com, and Course Technology-Cengage Learning sales representatives.

Contact
Susan Ogar
Director of Product Marketing
Course Technology
(617) 757-8255 		Duke Thompson
Product Specialist
InfoSource, Inc.
407-677-0300 ext. 285 (voice)
 

About Cengage Learning and Course Technology

With revenues of approximately US $6 billion, Cengage Learning is a leading, global provider of integrated information solutions for business, education and professional customers. Its learning businesses and brands Cengage Learning serve the needs of individuals, learning institutions and corporations with products and services for both traditional and distributed learning. Course Technology is part of Cengage Learning and the worldwide leader in computing education, offering more than 1,600 print and innovative technology-based products for business and technology training.


About InfoSource, Inc.

InfoSource is a leading provider of award-winning training products addressing PC software, advanced technical, and business soft skills. InfoSource developed the How To Master Learning Management System that offers fully integrated student and administrator online environments, over 2500 online lessons, and the ability to author custom training and testing with the How To Master Content Authoring Tool (CAT). Other InfoSource products include award-winning instructor-led and CD-based courseware. Since 1983, InfoSource has been providing training solutions for retail consumers, corporate, government, and education clients. InfoSource is a joint venture between Blackwell and CompUSA. For more information call 800-393-4636 or visit www.howtomaster.com.