OASIS Member News: XMLSolutions' New Training Course for XMLCertification

[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