Kaplan IT Learning Honored Among TrainingIndustry.com's '2009 Top 20 IT Training Companies' The Top 20 List Helps Buyers of Training Services Evaluat

ATLANTA, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaplan IT Learning, a leading provider of learning services and software enabling organizations to rapidly develop and deploy high quality eLearning and prepare for technology certifications, has been named among the Top 20 IT Training Companies by TrainingIndustry.com. This award is based on a rigorous selection process evaluating criteria such as commitment to the IT training industry, industry recognition and innovation, talent of corporate leadership and professional staff, potential for growth in IT training services, strength of clients, demonstrated leadership in shaping the IT training industry and geographic reach.

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"Kaplan IT Learning is proud to be recognized by TrainingIndustry.com and to be recipients of such a prestigious award. At a time when it is critical to help organizations realize more value from their training, we have succeeded in providing cost-effective learning solutions that drive measurable results," said Brian Sholly, President of Kaplan IT Learning. "We pride ourselves in creating an environment where our teams are encouraged to deliver innovative products and solutions. This award serves as proof of our commitment to our clients and is a true honor."

Additional information about the "2009 Top 20 IT Training Companies" can be found on TrainingIndustry.com at www.trainingindustry.com/it-training/top-companies-listings/2009/2009-top-20-companies.aspx.

About Kaplan IT Learning

Kaplan IT Learning provides certification preparation, skill assessment, learning services and software to help individuals and organizations train on technology and prepare for technology certifications. Kaplan IT Learning is a division of Kaplan, Inc., a leading global provider of educational services, and a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). Customers include corporations, government and academic institutions, training companies, and individuals around the world. Leading products include Transcender, the largest and most comprehensive IT certification test preparation provider, Self Test Software, a leader of quality exam prep tools, PerformIT, a powerful performance-based testing system, and award-winning STT Trainer software to train and support end users of enterprise applications. For further information, please call 1.866.366.5120 or visit www.kaplanitlearning.com.

About Training Industry, Inc.

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