Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NM:LTRE) has introduced a new title to its SQL Server curriculum: SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services: Hands-On. The four-day course features an expert instructor who leads participants in extensive exercises for the purpose of gaining first-hand experience creating and managing reports using SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services.

Learning Tree will begin presenting SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services: Hands-On in the U.S. in March 2009, Canada in April 2009 and London, England in July 2009. The current schedule includes:

• Washington, DC (Reston, VA) – March 24-27, 2009
• Toronto, ON – April 14-17, 2009
• New York, NY – April 28-May 1, 2009
• London, England – July 14-17, 2009

For further information and the latest course dates and locations, call 1-800-THE-TREE (1-800-843-8733) or visit http://www.learningtree.com

Attendees will also learn how to do the following:

• Leverage SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services to extract business intelligence from data
• Design reports and display data graphically with enhanced visualization features
• Integrate parameters, filters and interactive components into report design
• Deploy and deliver reports across the entire enterprise through Report Server and SharePoint
• Safeguard reports with Windows and Forms Authentication

Jennifer Urick, Vice President of Product Development for Learning Tree International, said, “This course will give attendees the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge that will enable them to apply the features of SQL Server Reporting Services effectively for their organization.”

SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services: Hands-On is valuable for those who need to design, create or deliver reports from relational databases, or plan to deploy Reporting Services within their organization. This includes database developers, data analysts, application developers, administrators and managers.

SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services: Hands-On augments existing Learning Tree courses, including…

• Introduction to Microsoft Tools for Business Intelligence
• SQL Server Integration Services: Hands-On
• SQL Server Analysis Services: Hands-On
• SQL Server 2008: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction

About Learning Tree International

Learning Tree International is a leading global provider of truly effective training to management, business and information technology professionals. Since 1974, over 65,000 public and private organizations have trusted Learning Tree to enhance the professional skills of more than 1.9 million employees. The Company develops, markets and delivers a broad, proprietary library of over 240 instructor-led courses focused on project management, leadership and key business skills, Web development, operating systems, programming languages, databases, computer networks, IT/IS security and object-oriented technology. The Company also tests and certifies IT and business professionals, and Learning Tree courses are recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education and several leading Universities. In addition, Learning Tree is accredited by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA), the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy National Registry of CPE sponsors, and is a Registered Education Provider of the Project Management Institute (PMI). Courses are presented at Learning Tree Education Centers throughout the world and delivered globally, on site at client facilities. For more information about Learning Tree products and services, call 1-800-THE-TREE (1-800-843-8733), or visit our Web site at http://www.learningtree.com