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E-LEARNING COURSES AT GETSKILLED.COM CONFIRMED COMPLIANT BY THE EUROPEAN COMPUTER DRIVING LICENCE FOUNDATION LIMITED. MindLeaders courseware materials approved for compliance with the ECDL Foundation ECDL/ICDL Syllabus Version 3.0.

PORTLAND, Oregon - November 21, 2001 - getskilled.com, through it's partnership with MindLeaders, a leader in enterprise-quality Web-based training, announced today that its European Computer Driving License course materials have met the compliance requirements for the ECDL Foundation European Computer Driving License/International Computer Driving License (ECDL/ICDL) Syllabus Version 3.0. The MindLeaders ECDL/ICDL courses help prepare individuals for the European Computer Driving License (ECDL) and the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) certification exams gaining worldwide acceptance. The certification is available in over 56 countries and there are in excess of 1.6 million registered candidates. ECDL is the name given to the license in Europe while the name ICDL refers to the same license and test in all countries outside of Europe.

The European Computer Driving Licence Foundation Limited (http://www.ecdl.com) introduced the certification in 1997 with the objective of establishing a global standard for basic knowledge about Information Technology (IT) concepts and the fundamental competence of using a personal computer. As the guarantor of the ECDL/ICDL program, the foundation ensures the ECDL is administered in a consistent manner worldwide. The ECDL certifies the holder has knowledge of the basic concepts of IT and is able to use a personal computer and common computer applications at a fundamental level of competence. As an internationally accepted certificate, the ECDL can simplify employment applicant screening and assure employers applicants and staff have the necessary skills to use common computer applications.

"The ECDL/ICDL is an important worldwide effort undertaken by the European Computer Driving Licence Foundation, and we are proud to be supportive of this effort," said Angus Carroll, MindLeaders chief operating officer. Basic computer skills are already required for many jobs, and this requirement will certainly increase in the near future. Being able to demonstrate the mastery of these skills by displaying a recognized credential will make finding jobs for qualified people easier and reduce the risk to employers of hiring unqualified staff."

Over thirty hours of training spread across seven courses help individuals prepare for the exam. The self-paced courses are presented in real-time over the Internet through the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser permitting learners to access the courses from anywhere at anytime. Learners can take a pre-test to determine what areas of personal computing they have not mastered potentially shortening their learning time. Highly interactive courses also test learning as the learner progresses through a course. A post-test is provided to help learners gauge their mastery of the material and readiness for the ECDL/ICDL exam.

The ECDL/ICDL license is new to North America, and testing centers are in the process of being established. Currently, learners located within North America can make arrangements with ICDL-US to take the proctored exam on a PC located within their employer's office. To stay abreast of new testing centers being established within North America, simply check the ICDL-US website at www.icdlus.com. Learners located in countries outside of North America can check the ECDL Foundation's website (www.ecdl.com) for their respective country to find a convenient testing location.

MindLeaders courses are licensed on a subscription basis at getskilled.com, permitting learners to have unlimited access to the courses on an annual basis. For more information, please visit http://www.getskilled.com/catalog.

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