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December 5, 2002

WORLD WIDE LEARN INTRODUCES DIRECTORY OF BUSINESS SKILLS E-LEARNING
With 144 subject areas, world's largest e-learning directory helps workers hone their business skills or prepare for new careers; a valuable resource to weather today's challenging economic climate

CALGARY, Canada - December 5, 2002 - World Wide Learn, provider of the world's largest directory of e-learning courses and online education resources, today announced that it has added a new business skills section to its award-winning WorldWideLearn.com directory. This new section was developed in direct response to the current state of the economy, in which workers are faced with mounting pressure to assimilate and hone critical business skills to ensure job security and advancement. The new business skills section features nearly 20 different categories, enabling e-learner candidates to quickly locate the specific courses they need to gain a competitive edge.

"WorldWideLearn.com now offers e-learners courses across 144 subject areas - more than any other online e-learning directory," said Angela Lovett, CEO and founder of World Wide Learn. "At World Wide Learn, we understand how important it is for working professionals and small businesses to have fast access to business skills courses that are available online for immediate delivery, are highly relevant, and are offered at a range of prices. We've structured the content so that it's as relevant to a first-time job seeker as an experienced manager. It's a great place to start if you're looking for a way to branch out into a new business."

The new business skills section gives e-learners access to a wide range of courses from 'Starting Your Own Business' and 'Time Management,' to 'Leadership Skills' and 'Business Strategy.' The section's categories include: Business Communication; Business Strategy; Coach Training; Conflict Management Training; Customer Service Training; Financial Planning Courses; Home Business Ideas; Interviewing and Hiring Techniques; Management Training; Fund-Raising and Non Profit Management; Project Management Training; Quality Control Management; Sexual Harassment Awareness; Start a Small Business; Stress Management Training; Supply Chain Management; and Teamwork and Team Building.

The courses were developed by a variety of colleges and universities, including Cardean University, Education Direct, Kaplan University and Sessions.edu.

For more details see
http://www.worldwidelearn.com/business-course/index.html

World Wide Learn today also announced that it has established relationships with two new training partners, bringing its total number of training partners to 83. The new training partners are Mindleaders Inc., a provider of more than 750 business, soft skill and technical courses, and Awards Solutions, Inc., a provider of wireless technology training. The company also has forged two new university partnerships, including Jones International University, in Englewood, Colorado, and Norwich University, in Northfield, Vermont. WorldWideLearn.com now highlights courses from 35 universities.

Online business training courses featured on WorldWideLearn.com are carefully screened to ensure quality and ease of use, which are critical components of a successful e-learning experience. Educational institutions from all over the world submit their courses for listing on the WorldWideLearn.com site, and World Wide Learn selects only the best available e-learning opportunities. WorldWideLearn.com is an essential resource for those who want to build job security in today's troubled economic times. In addition to business training, learners can find courses on cooking, wireless technologies, sales training, dream interpretation, aromatherapy, technical writing, computer science, herbal medicine, vocational training, and more. In addition, degree and certificate programs are offered at associate, bachelor, master, and doctorate levels, and from general studies programs to a Ph.D. in Psychology.

About World Wide Learn
Founded in 1998, World Wide Learn offers the world's largest independent directory of educational services, featuring informative resources as well as hundreds of e-learning courses in 144 subject categories. WorldWideLearn.com enables its users to quickly and easily locate effective e-learning courseware. The directory highlights free courses and tutorials, computer training, corporate training, post-secondary education, professional development, personal development, and continuing education. Some of World Wide Learn's leading university partners include Baker College, Capella University, Kaplan University, University of Phoenix and Walden University. Based in Calgary, Canada, more information about World Wide Learn can be found on the company's Web site at www.WorldWideLearn.com.