Released on = August 31, 2006, 7:43 am

Press Release Author = New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

Industry = Small Business

Press Release Summary = -- New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of Sioux Falls,
South Dakota, Rapid City, South Dakota and Sioux City, Iowa today announced their
Microsoft Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. The franchise is
South Dakota's only Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions and
Information Worker Solutions and is the 49th New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
to achieve this elite status.

Press Release Body = "We are extremely pleased to have achieved our goal to attain a
Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program. This will allow us to
clearly promote our expertise and relationship with Microsoft to our customers,"
said CEO Jeffrey Hayzlett. "The benefits provided through our Gold Certified status
will allow us to continue to enhance the offerings that we provide for customers,"
continued Hayzlett.

Gold Certified Partners are the top level of Microsoft solutions partners and have
access to the tools and support they need to gain competitive advantage. As a
Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers has been
identified as having the ability to effectively deliver Microsoft technologies and
is dedicated to meeting customers\' needs. The franchise is uniquely positioned in
the region to provide the quality, consultative IT skills and technology solutions
from industry experts by utilizing Microsoft Official Curriculum and a broad range
vendor affiliations including direct support from Microsoft.
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To qualify for this status, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers has passed the
highest level of requirements from Microsoft for certification and has demonstrated
technical expertise in learning solutions and information worker solutions. New
Horizons learning centers employs Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCP\'s);
individuals who have passed certification exams designed to validate their
proficiency using Microsoft tools and technologies.

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Inc. is among the largest networks of
Microsoft Gold Certified Partners for Learning Solutions in the world. In addition,
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Inc. is the largest provider of IT training.
Every course follows the Microsoft Official Curriculum and is taught by a Microsoft
Certified Trainer for the best possible preparation in passing certification exams.
Since New Horizons Computer Learning Centers are Authorized Prometric Testing
Centers (APTCs ) and Pearson VUE Authorized Testing Centers,
exams may be taken at the same center.

About New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

New Horizons of South Dakota is part of the world\'s largest independent IT training
company of more than 290 centers in 46 countries. The network delivers approximately
three million student training days per year. During the past year, the company was
listed among BusinessWeek magazine\'s "100 Hot Growth Companies"; FORTUNE magazine\'s
"100 Fastest-Growing Companies"; and FORBES magazine\'s "200 Best Small Companies" in
America. New Horizons Computer Learning Centers of South Dakota serves South Dakota,
North Dakota, Northwest Iowa, and Southwest Minnesota. The headquarters is located
at 2701 South Minnesota Ave Ste 9, Sioux Falls, SD 57105. For more information,
visit the company\'s website at www.nhsf.com or call (877) 241-7761.


Web Site = http://www.nhsf.com

Contact Details = Jada Hoffman||2701 South Minnesota Ave Ste 9||Sioux Falls ,
57105||$$country||||877-241-7761||jadah@hayzlett.com||http://www.nhsf.com