New Learning Tree Management Course Focuses on Achieving  Leadership Success by Applying Emotional Intelligence (EI)

Learning Tree International (NASDAQ NGM: LTRE) announced the introduction of a new course to join its management curriculum entitled Emotional Intelligence: Achieving Leadership Success. The course utilizes Learning Tree’s proprietary RealityPlus™ instructor-led training methodology which immerses attendees in real-world scenarios that enhance the learning experience and enable the immediate application of new skills upon returning to work.

Learning Tree will begin presenting Emotional Intelligence: Achieving Leadership Success in the U.S. in September 2009, in London, England in October 2009 and in Canada in November 2009. The current schedule includes:

• Washington, DC (Reston, VA) – September 30-October 2, 2009
• Chicago, IL (Schaumburg) – October 7-9, 2009
• London, England – October 14-16, 2009
• Toronto, ON – November 4-6, 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/3411

During the three-day course—led by an expert instructor—participants will learn how to:

• Leverage Emotional Intelligence (EI) to improve effectiveness as a leader
• Identify the core competencies of Emotional Intelligence
• Gain an honest and accurate awareness of personal EI strengths and weaknesses
• Achieve greater personal effectiveness through self-management tools and techniques
• Harness the social and emotional potential of a team to improve performance

“By introducing this course, we offer management professionals the opportunity to gain the skills they need to enhance the effectiveness of their leadership skills for the benefit of their organizations,” said Jennifer Urick, Vice President of Product Development for Learning Tree International.

Emotional Intelligence: Achieving Leadership Success is valuable for professionals at any level—including those who may have recently moved into a leadership role—seeking to improve their existing skills. Established leaders wanting to refresh and further develop their EI skills will also benefit.

Emotional Intelligence: Achieving Leadership Success augments existing Learning Tree Courses, including:

• Management Skills
• Responding to Conflict: Creating Resolution and Cooperation
• Personal Skills for Professional Excellence
• Negotiation Skills: Achieving Successful Outcomes

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