CBT Direct Joins Pearson VUE Testing Network

Clearwater, Fla. – November 29, 2005 – CBT Direct today announced that it has signed an agreement with Pearson VUE, the electronic testing business of Pearson Education, to provide Information Technology certification test delivery using the Pearson VUE® Testing System. The Pearson VUE advanced computer-based testing system administers exams for leading IT certification programs such as Microsoft, Cisco Systems®, CompTIA, IBM and others through a global network of quality test centers.

“We’re very excited about our new partnership with Pearson VUE,” said Jeff Klingenstein, product manager at CBT Direct. “The Pearson VUE Testing System is the most powerful available. We’re pleased to partner with a company whose breakthrough technology and passion for service will allow us to provide even greater service for our customers.”

Among the technological advances of the Pearson VUE system is the ability of test candidates to register and reschedule their tests at the test center, on the Pearson VUE Web site or through a Pearson VUE call center, all in real time via the Internet.

The growing list of IT certification tests accessible through the Pearson VUE system are delivered directly from the test sponsors. Test results are quickly transmitted back, ensuring the candidate’s certification status is promptly updated.

Randy Trask, Pearson VUE vice president Market Development, said, “We are proud to welcome CBT Direct to the rapidly growing global network of Pearson VUE Authorized Centers, providing candidates with an opportunity to participate in a positive, rewarding test experience. We are confident that they will find our service partnership with CBT Direct is outstanding.”

About Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) is the electronic testing business of Pearson Education. From operation centers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India and China, Pearson VUE provides a variety of services to the professional licensing and certification markets. Currently serving 145 countries, there are more than 3,700 Pearson VUE Authorized Centers in its rapidly expanding network.

About CBT Direct
CBT Direct offers customers a wide library of award-winning, interactive self-study courses designed to meet the training and certification needs of business professionals and those entering specialized fields, including IT, Healthcare, Sales, Management and more.  CBT Direct is an authorized reseller of SkillSoft Corporation. For more information visit: http://www.cbtdirect.com

CBT Direct is located in Clearwater, Fla. and can be reached at 877-TRAINING (877-872-4646) or 727-724-8994.