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GTSLearning announces extended portfolio of blended learning solutions

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Three new product ranges offer greater market penetration; business reshapes to consolidate growth.

BARCELONA, SPAIN – October 21, 2001 – GTSLearning plc, a leading provider of IT courseware content, has today announced the launch of a new range of learning solutions at the annual CompTIA Strategies 2001 conference. In addition, the company has announced a restructure of business units to reflect these changes.

The new, extended portfolio will include an e-learning platform with GTSLearning courseware; the GreenCD range of low-cost paperless courseware; and the LearnIT series of CD-based self-paced courses.

GreenCD paperless courseware

Responding to market demands for low-cost, high-quality training materials, GTSLearning has introduced the GreenCD range of paperless courseware. Each title in the GreenCD series has a complete set of browser-based content on a single CD. The GreenCD series also offers a concession to the environment as it effectively eliminates the need for printed course materials.

LearnIT technology-based training
The new LearnIT series of CD-based, self-paced training materials has been created to help students study effectively for professional IT qualifications. Each LearnIT CD-based title includes comprehensive course content (as used in the instructor-led titles) plus exercises, assessment tests and a self-study guide to help the student achieve their goal.

New business structure for GTSLearning plc
A new business structure that will be adopted throughout GTSLearning has been implemented to reflect the many new products and services that are being introduced. Each business unit has a dedicated web site:
 gtscourseware.com –on-line sales and information for ILT and self-paced study materials
 gtspartnerweb.com – on-line sales and marketing support
 gtstrainer.com – downloadable resources for trainers
 gtssupport.com – student support services
 gtselearning.com – e-learning platform
GTSLearning retains its corporate site at gtslearning.com.

"The IT education market is changing and we have been working on a number of new products and initiatives that will help our customers to embrace these changes" said Robin Adda, Managing Director of GTSLearning plc.

"We have now created a business model that will allow us to confidently and seamlessly roll out new products and services to our customer base. We have previewed three key offerings today in Barcelona and are delighted with the response" he added.

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