Learning Tree International Introduces a New Course: SANS Security Leadership Essentials for Managers

RESTON, Va. -- (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NGM: LTRE) has announced the introduction of a new SANS authored and delivered IT security course—SANS Security Leadership Essentials for Managers. Course participants will be provided with the tools necessary to establish a minimum standard for IT security and the skills required to supervise the security component of any information technology project. This course also prepares professionals for the GIAC GLSC certification.

“In this course, attendees participate in workshops that reinforce the key concepts of managing system and network security,” said Jennifer Urick, Vice President of Product Development for Learning Tree International. "Participants identify the security threats to an organization's information and intellectual property and apply proven techniques for successful and effective security management.”

SANS Security Leadership Essentials for Managers
This course uses various proprietary SANS techniques to effectively convey key points and concepts. Participants are taught the skills and information they need to secure and supervise the security component of information technology projects.

Workshops include:

• Evaluating individual management and leadership competencies
• Managing your schedule for tactical and strategic planning
• Implementing safeguards for improved risk management
• Applying lessons learned in the Management Practicum

Learning Tree will begin presenting SANS Security Leadership Essentials for Managers at its Education Centers in January 2012.

The current schedule includes the following:

New York, NY—January 23-27, 2012
Toronto, ON—February 27-March 2, 2012
Washington, DC (Rockville, MD)—March 12-16, 2012
New York, NY—April 23-27, 2012

This schedule is subject to change.

Participants can attend this course:

1. At a Learning Tree Education Center.
2. This course can also be delivered on site at a client facility as a private, customized event.

For more information and the latest course dates and locations, call 1-800-THE-TREE (1-800-843-8733) or visit us online.

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 2.1 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™, 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 1-800-THE-TREE (1-800-843-8733), visit www.learningtree.com, follow @LearningTree on Twitter, or visit Learning Tree International’s Facebook fan page.

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