February 17, 2004

The Training Associates Selected as IT Trainer Provider by Thomson NETg

Five-year project with the United States Air Force to Deliver Structured On-the-Job Training Initiative, Shrewsbury, MA, February, 2004, The Training Associates (TTA), the largest and oldest provider of IT trainers in North America, has teamed up with Thomson NETg to develop and deploy IT trainers worldwide for its five-year project with the United States Air Force (USAF). The scope of the project for TTA, in addition to classroom-based training, will include: • Complex, international logistical arrangements for over 85 USAF locations; • Managing, scheduling, payment of, and travel arrangements for all trainers; and • Quick resolution of any conflicts and last minute scheduling changes.

Shrewsbury, MA (PRWEB) February 17, 2004 -- The Training Associates (TTA), the largest and oldest provider of IT trainers in North America, has teamed up with Thomson NETg to develop and deploy IT trainers worldwide for its five-year project with the United States Air Force (USAF). The scope of the project for TTA, in addition to classroom-based training, will include:

•   Complex, international logistical arrangements for over 85 USAF locations;
•   Managing, scheduling, payment of, and travel arrangements for all trainers; and
•   Quick resolution of any conflicts and last minute scheduling changes.

Thomson NETg Open Learning is designed to allow complex organizations such as the USAF to incorporate many different learning options into one, fully integrated and interoperable learning solution. Thomson Prometric, sister company to Thomson NETg, will provide on-site certification testing and testing vouchers. The combination gives the USAF a completely integrated learning solution designed to meet their specific needs.

“This relationship demonstrates the high level of confidence Thomson NETg and Prometric have in The Training Associates and further demonstrates our ability to deliver not only trainers but trainers that fit the diverse and complex needs of our customers,” said Vic Melfa, CEO of The Training Associates. “There is literally no other company out there that can provide the number of trainers, with the appropriate expertise and certifications, for such geographically dispersed classes that has our solid industry reputation.”

Specific topics to be taught are: Windows 2000, Exchange 2000, Network+, and Internetworking with TCP/IP. Additional training topics include CiscoWorks, HP OpenView, NetIQ Application Manager and Remedy Action Request System Administration.

About The Training Associates
The Training Associates is the oldest and largest provider of contract and full-time IT Trainers in North America. We are an innovative leader in the IT trainer staffing industry with over 5,000 qualified IT trainers teaching over 10,000 classes per year. Leading technology partners include Microsoft, IBM, Intel, HP, Novell, Oracle, and Cisco. Commercial training provider clients include New Horizons, IBM Learning Services, Thomson Learning/NetG/Wave, ExecuTrain, Productivity Point International and CompUSA.

About The Thomson Corporation, NETg and Prometric
The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com), with 2002 revenues of $7.8 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges (TSX: TOC; NYSE: TOC). NETg (www.NETg.com) is a global leader in Open Learning Solutions with a comprehensive offering of award-winning content, multiple delivery options, cutting-edge technology and comprehensive services. Prometric (www.prometric.com) is the global leader in technology-enabled test and assessment services for information technology certification, academic admissions and professional licensure and certifications.