MindLeaders Announces 60 New Live Labs for Microsoft Training

COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 18, 2003) - MindLeaders, a leading provider of integrated self-paced e-Learning solutions, today announced the addition of sixty new live labs to help learners prepare for the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) exams. The new labs are made available through Logilent Learning Systems, and provide access to real Microsoft Windows servers through the Internet. The live hands-on labs are delivered on a 24/7 training platform to help users solve problems in a live production environment. Combining "live" MCP, MCSE and MCSA hands-on training with MindLeaders integrated e-Learning solutions extends the MindLeaders comprehensive blended training service needed to master key IT technologies.

Unlike other "virtual labs" that require learners to schedule a time period for a particular server or network setup, Logilent's LiveLabs are easily accessed and available 24/7 through the Internet. Learners have complete freedom to work with the hands-on labs based on their schedule any time of the day or night with no need to pre-schedule lab time. In addition to accessing live Microsoft servers, Logilent's LiveLabs contain scenario-based lab guides for real-world conditions and step-by-step instructions, lab notes, additional study resources, and other useful information that make LiveLabs the most powerful and desired IT training tool.

"We have received numerous requests for hands-on Microsoft training since introducing other networking labs last November," said Angus Carroll, chief operating officer at MindLeaders. "This introduction will go a long way towards satisfying customer requests since LiveLabs for Microsoft save learners time while training in a protected environment on real equipment."

About MindLeaders
MindLeaders, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest self-paced e-Learning vendors in the world providing a complete integrated suite of learning solutions encompassing over 1000 courses (IT, business and desktop skills training), instant mentoring, online reference, learning management and professional services. MindLeaders has a customer base of more than 1000 large organizations and over 750 reseller partners located throughout the world. MindLeaders provides e-Learning that works to companies such as A.G. Edwards, Freddie Mac, Perot Systems, and U.S. Steel. For more information, please visit www.MindLeaders.com.