XMLSolutions' New Training Course for XML Certification

[Stephanie Oakley <stephanie@parnold.com>]

XMLCLASSROOM.COM INTRODUCES THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE WEB-BASED TRAINING 
 FOR XML CERTIFICATION

New Course Developed by XMLSolutions Corporation and Interactive Media 
Corporation
	

WASHINGTON, DC (DECEMBER 5, 2000) – XMLClassroom.com launched the most 
comprehensive online training for IBM's XML certification Test 140, XML 
and Related Technologies, v1.  XMLClassroom.com, introduced at XML 2000 
in Washington, DC, is a one-stop source for web-based instruction designed 
to provide real-world knowledge of XML and associated technologies.

Developed by leading XML experts, XMLClassroom.com's XML certification 
preparation course is the first web-based training program to target IBM's 
XML certification exam.  This training course is available immediately 
at www.xmlclassroom.com.  The course is divided into modules that include: 
Introduction to XML, Writing XML Documents, Information Modeling, Transformation 
and Rendering, and Programming XML.  Also included along with the course 
is a Business Case Study and an interactive practice exam.

"As individuals and corporations seek to capitalize on opportunities generated 
by the swift evolution of e-business, XMLClassroom.com addresses the overwhelming 
global need for state-of-the-art XML knowledge and skills," said JP Morgenthal, 
XMLSolutions' Chief Technical Officer.  "Understanding how to leverage 
the power of XML in real-world enterprise situations is key to individuals 
and companies that want to keep pace with the fast-changing world of B2B 
information exchange and Enterprise Application Integration.  Attaining 
XML certification is an excellent first step in acquiring an XML skill 
set." 

A second course, "Building XML Proficiency," will be available in early 
2001.  This advanced course will provide instruction in developing 'industrial-strength' 
XML applications and is the recommended follow-up course to "Preparing 
for IBM's Test 140, XML and Related Technologies, v1."

XMLClassroom.com is operated by XMLSolutions Corporation.  The course content 
was developed from XMLSolutions instructor-led training programs and was 
repurposed for Internet-based training through a partnership with Interactive 
Media Corporation, a leading developer of e-learning solutions for the 
Web. 

For sponsorship opportunities and additional information, please contact 
Alise Rosenberg by e-mail at alise.rosenberg@xmls.com. 

About XMLClassroom.com
XMLClassroom.com (www.xmlclassroom.com) is a one-stop source for online 
educational courses designed to provide real-world knowledge of XML (eXtensible 
Markup Language) and related technologies.   XMLClassroom.com online training 
programs are derived from the same comprehensive, on-site training developed 
by the XML architects and leaders who are conveying the power of XML to 
the Global 2000.  Using XMLClassroom.com's self-paced, just-in-time course 
offerings allow anyone with Internet access to take advantage of the expertise 
and experience of the world's leading XML experts.

About XMLSolutions Corporation
XMLSolutions Corporation (www.xmls.com) enables the secure, real-time B2B 
exchange of direct materials transactions over the Internet.  By eliminating 
a company's EDI and XML dialect dependencies, XMLSolutions removes trade 
barriers, enabling uniform transactions among customers, exchanges, and 
trading partners of all sizes.  The XMLSolutions integrated solution includes 
support for XML-to-XML transformations; EDI-to-XML translation; and over 
3000 mission-critical, industry-specific EDI business documents.

XMLSolutions is headquartered in Northern Virginia's technology corridor 
with offices in Atlanta; Charlotte; Chicago; New York; San Francisco; Bangalore, 
India; Seoul, Korea; South Africa; The Netherlands; Denmark; Austria; Sweden; 
Switzerland; Belgium; Germany; France; Italy; Spain; and the United Kingdom.

About Interactive Media Corporation
Interactive Media Corporation is one of the largest, most respected e-learning 
and performance improvement companies in the U.S. IMC provides a variety 
of performance-enhancing services including Learning Database/Learning 
Object strategies, web-based training, computer-based training, electronic 
performance support, assessment, consulting, and traditional training solutions. 
Combining a benchmark instructional design model with sophisticated development 
processes and a comprehensive understanding of the factors that drive job 
performance for sales, service, technical, operations, and management personnel, 
IMC creates solutions that impact important business metrics. With over 
250 professionals, Interactive Media's performance consultants, instructional 
designers and web developers have superior knowledge of an array of production 
software such as XML, HTML, JAVA, JAVAScript, Lotus Notes, Perl, ASP, FrontPage, 
Dreamweaver, Shockwave, Neuron, Learning Space, ActiveX, and Visual Basic. 
In the past 24 months, IMC has been the recipient of six major industry 
awards, recognizing its development and instructional design expertise.

Media Contacts:

Dennis O'Connor Peter Arnold Associates, One Hollis Street Wellesley, MA 
02482 Phone: 781-239-1030 Fax: 781-239-1204 Dennis@parnold.com 	

Lisa Faust XMLSolutions Corporation, 7929 Westpark Drive, Suite 100 McLean, 
VA 22102 Phone: 703-506-1111 Fax: 703-556-9602
Lisa.Faust@xmls.com