Learning Tree Introduces New Hands-on Course: .NET 4 Programming for Existing .NET Developers

February 3, 2011

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RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NGM: LTRE) has announced the introduction of a new course entitled .NET 4 Programming for Existing .NET Developers. In this two-day course, our expert instructors will review with attendees many new features of .NET 4 that can be incorporated into existing .NET applications, or used with new applications that can be used to make development easier and programs more robust and maintainable.

.NET 4 Programming for Existing .NET Developers provides a hands-on experience applying new .NET 4 features with exercises that include:

Enhancing ASP.NET 2 Web applications using new features of .NET 4
Programming LINQ to Object queries
Mapping object and relational data using Entity Framework and the Visual Studio ORM designer
Creating and accessing REST services with WCF
Incorporating Ajax and jQuery for responsive Web user interfaces
Building Silverlight applications with styles and animations

“As applications grow more sophisticated, programmers need tools to more easily meet user demands,” explained Jennifer Urick, Vice President of Product Development for Learning Tree International. “In this course, attendees gain the skills to enhance applications using new .NET features, including ASP.NET 4, Entity Framework and Silverlight.”

Attendees have three ways to attend this course:

1. Learning Tree will begin presenting .NET 4 Programming for Existing .NET Developers at its Education Centers in March 2011.

The current schedule includes the following:

Washington, DC (Reston, VA) — March 14-15
Washington, DC (Rockville, MD) — May 2-3
Los Angeles, CA — May 9-10
Toronto, ON — May 9-10
New York, NY — May 16-17

This schedule is subject to change.

2. This course can also be attended via the Learning Tree AnyWare™ -- our live, online instructor-led training delivery solution that allows participants to join this course from their home or office.

3. .NET 4 Programming for Existing .NET Developers can also be delivered on site at a client facility as a private, customized event.

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/2620.

.NET 4 Programming for Existing .NET Developers is beneficial for experienced .NET developers who would like to enhance applications with .NET 4 new features. C# and VB programmers and also Web developers already working with ASP.NET would find this course especially valuable.

The following hands-on courses further explore each of the technologies covered in .NET 4 Programming for Existing .NET Developers:

Programming C# Extended Features
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) and Silverlight Introduction
Programming .NET Web Services
Building Web Applications with ASP.NET and Ajax
Building Web Applications with ASP.NET MVC

About Learning Tree International

Learning Tree International is a leading global provider of highly effective hands-on training to managers and information technology professionals. Since 1974, over 65,000 organizations have relied on Learning Tree to enhance the professional skills of more than 2 million employees. Learning Tree develops, markets and delivers a broad, proprietary library of instructor-led courses focused on people and project management, leadership and business skills, Web development, operating systems, databases, networking, IT security and software development. Courses are presented at Learning Tree Education Centers, located globally, on site at client facilities, and are available via Learning Tree AnyWare™ (patent pending), our proprietary live, online instructor-led training delivery option that connects online participants to actual classrooms. For more information about our products and services, call 1-888-THE-TREE (1-888-843-8733), visit www.learningtree.com, follow@LearningTree on Twitter or visit Learning Tree International’s Facebook fan page.