XML Training

[David Brooks <david.brooks@firstclass.ca>]

FirstClass Systems Acquires Exclusive World Wide Distribution Rights of XML
eLearning Courseware from Quantum Training

Vancouver, B.C. - February 12, 2001 - FirstClass Systems Corporation, Canada
’s leading eLearning solutions provider, announced the acquisition of the
exclusive world wide distribution rights of the XML eLearning courseware
(and future versions thereof) from Quantum Training and Development Limited
of Fredericton, New Brunswick.

FirstClass Systems has acquired the entire line of web-based XML courses
that Quantum Training has been researching and developing for the past 15
months. Quantum Training is an information technology training and
consulting company that specializes in XML.   Its consultants are recognized
within the industry as experts in the XML arena.  The library of XML courses
includes an “XML Comprehensive” curriculum and “XML for IT Managers”
curriculum comprising of a total of 80 self-paced instructional hours.
Future curriculum's will include:  “XML for Java Programmers”, “Business to
Business XML”, “E-Commerce XML”, and “Converting HTML to XML”.   This
collaborative relationship allows FirstClass Systems to fulfill its clients’
needs for specialized XML training, as well as offer XML training through
their world-wide eLearning network.

“FirstClass Systems recognizes that XML is part of the next wave of
technological innovations that will transform Internet applications”, said
Doran McLaughlin of iBusiness Development at FirstClass Systems.  “We are
very pleased to have this opportunity with Quantum Training, as it allows us
to become the forerunner in providing a superior XML training solution to
the eLearning marketplace.”

“We are very excited about doing business with FirstClass Systems”, said
Shawn Perry, President and Managing Director of Quantum Training.
“FirstClass Systems’ global market reach will allow us to get our XML
products to market faster than we imagined.  They understand the innovation
of this emerging technology and its impact on the way business is conducted
on the Internet.“


About Quantum Training

Quantum Training and Development Ltd.  is a privately held company with its
facilities in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Quantum provides corporate
solutions through the integration of customized XML-based E-Learning tools,
courseware and learning management systems.  Through its XML Global Network,
the company provides a resource for XML enthusiasts, with on-line training
in XML as the focus.  The site is highlighted by XML Comprehensive, the
internet’s first interactive on-line course for people to learn XML.

About FirstClass Systems Corporation

FirstClass Systems Corporation is Canada’s leading full-service supplier in
the eLearning sector. Over 600 corporations, organizations and government
departments, fulfil their employee training requirements from FirstClass’s
more than 2,000 available courses, running from the FirstClass Education
Server Centre in Surrey, B.C. FirstClass Systems also provides clients with
custom courseware development services, and offers a market-leading
partnership solution for enterprises offering eLearning on a for-profit
basis. FirstClass’s eLearning offerings reach over 3,500,000 potential
students and its courses are currently being used on all seven continents.
Founded in 1987, FirstClass Systems is traded on the Canadian Venture
Exchange under the ticker code FCS. For training and reseller opportunities,
visit <http://www.firstclasssystems.com> on the Web, or contact David Brooks
at 1-800-567-7766.



David Brooks
Corporate Account Manager
FirstClass Systems
119 - 7565 - 132nd St
Surrey, BC, Canada
V3W 1K5
Telephone 1-800-567-7766, ext. 229
Fax - 1-604-592-0553
http://www.firstclasssystems.com