Learning Tree Launches Advanced Management Training to Drive More Value from IT Investments within Federal Agencies and
Private Sector Organizations
Based on the IT Management Maturity Model developed by ACT-IAC in response to an OMB Request
Learning Tree International, Inc. (OTCQX:LTRE) announced today the launch of advanced management training courses to demonstrate
the importance of developing and implementing a comprehensive plan for IT management and maturity.
These new IT training courses leverage the ‘IT Management Maturity Model’ developed by subject matter experts from the American
Council for Technology – Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC). The Maturity Model, which combines best practices from government and
industry, is already being used by several federal government agencies to gain an objective understanding of how their IT
organizations are truly performing, and to improve their ability to deliver effective and efficient services and to protect Federal
IT assets and information.
“In just about all organizations, regardless of whether they are private sector or government, IT has become not only
indispensable but also a critical differentiator to how an organization performs. Having organizational IT management maturity –
that is the ability to effectively maximize the use of IT for an organization’s business and mission objectives – becomes a crucial
component for overall organizational success. And while the Maturity Model was initially developed to support government agencies,
the tenets of the model are just as applicable to private sector organizations.” stated Richard A. Spires, CEO of Learning Tree
and Executive Vice Chair of the IAC Executive Committee. Mr. Spires authored both courses, drawing on his varied
professional expertise, including his CIO roles at the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the IRS, as well as his work
supporting ACT-IAC to develop the IT Management Maturity Model. As an expert on IT, Mr. Spires has testified before Congress
numerous times regarding recommendations to address the range of federal IT management, acquisition, and operations issues.
Course Offerings Include:
These 2-day courses can be extended to a 4-day workshop, giving attendees the opportunity to work with an expert instructor to
self-assess and create an action plan customized to support maturing IT management in their organization.
“ACT-IAC is proud to partner with Learning Tree International to offer these new courses as part of the ACT-IAC Academy. These
courses are based on the ACT-IAC IT Maturity Model, Phases 1-3, which is a good example of government and industry collaboration
and how ACT-IAC provides a neutral forum to address technology related challenges”, states Ken Allen, Executive Director, ACT-IAC.
“We hope that federal CIOs and their key staff will be able to leverage this resource to better government, improve their FITARA
scores from OMB and achieve their agency’s mission.”
About Learning Tree International
Established in 1974, Learning Tree is a leading provider of IT training to business and government organizations worldwide. Learning
Tree provides Workforce Optimization Solutions — a modern approach to delivering learning and development services that
improves the adoption of skills, and accelerates the implementation of technical and business processes required to improve IT
service delivery. These services include: needs assessments, skill gaps analyses, blended learning solutions, and Acceleration
Workshops.
Over 2.5 million professionals have enhanced their skills through Learning Tree’s extensive course library including: web
development, cyber security, program and project management, Agile, operating systems, networking, cloud computing, leadership, and
more.
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About ACT-IAC
ACT-IAC is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization established to improve government through the effective and innovative
application of technology. ACT-IAC provides an objective, trusted and ethical forum where government and industry executives can
collaborate and learn.
ACT-IAC in partnership with Learning Tree offers training through its’ Academy for the federal IT community that is relevant to members’ needs, and includes technical, management and
leadership training.
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concern; our ability to obtain additional liquidity in amounts and on terms acceptable to the Company; our ability to reverse our
trend of declining year over year revenues, negative cash flows from operations, and maintain liquidity; our ability to
successfully implement our new strategies to increase revenue and to achieve our cost reduction goals; competition; international
operations, including currency fluctuations; attracting and retaining qualified personnel; intellectual property, including having
to defend potential infringement claims; implementation of partnerships with third party providers of courses and or course
material; efficient delivery and scheduling of Learning Tree's courses; technology development and new technology introduction; the
timely development, introduction, and customer acceptance of our courses and other products; a majority of our outstanding common
stock is beneficially owned by our chairman and his spouse; risks associated with cyber security; changing economic and market
conditions; and adverse weather conditions, strikes, acts of war or terrorism and other external events. Learning Tree is not
undertaking any obligation to update forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events, developments or changed
circumstances.
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(“Form 10-K”), those risks in Item 1A, “Risk Factors”, as well as in its other filings with the SEC. Please read the Form 10-K,
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Learning Tree International
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