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To: Roger Lagerquist who wrote (23190)	7/22/1998 12:03:00 AM
From: DJBEINO	Respond to of 42771

Novell, Sylvan Prometric Team Up for NetWare 5 CNE Certification Update Promotion BALTIMORE (July 21) BUSINESS WIRE -July 21, 1998--Novell(R) and Sylvan Prometric(TM) have teamed up on a joint promotion that supports the new release of NetWare(R) 5 and Novell's Certified Novell Engineer(SM) (CNE(SM)) program around the world. A voucher for a complimentary certification test is being included by Novell and Sylvan Prometric in every authorized Novell student kit sold for course 529 - "NetWare 4.11 to NetWare 5 Update." An existing CNE can earn NetWare 5 CNE status by passing this one exam. The test voucher is good for the exam at any of Sylvan Prometric's more than 2, 000 Authorized Prometric Testing Centers (APTCs) in 105 countries, the largest IT industry certification test delivery network in the world. "The NetWare 5 CNE program teaches highly-needed skills, such as pure IP, Novell Directory Services, and Java(TM) technology. It will be the new hallmark certification for IT professionals around the world," said Lutz Ziob, director of worldwide sales programs, Novell Education. "This promotion makes it easier for existing CNEs to update their certifications along with their skills." "A certification test is a valuable commodity and represents a significant investment by Novell and Sylvan in continuing our mutual commitment to the CNE program," said Martin Bean, executive vice president of the IT Business Unit and Marketing for Sylvan Prometric. "Novell and Sylvan have enjoyed a long and prolific relationship, with Sylvan delivering more than 1.7 million Novell certification tests since 1990," Bean added. "Now, with the introduction of NetWare 5, every Certified Novell Engineer will want to master the system and certify their ability with this valuable new credential that will also help their careers. APTCs around the world look forward to welcoming CNE candidates back for their complimentary tests." Additional information is available from Novell at (800) 233-EDUC in the U.S., +1 (801) 222-7800 from outside the U.S., or online at education.novell.com Information is available from Sylvan Prometric at www.sylvanprometric.com , or by calling (800) RED EXAM. Sylvan Prometric is the technology-based testing division of Sylvan Learning Systems(R), Inc. (NASDAQ:SLVN), the world's leading provider of educational services to families, schools and industry. Sylvan Prometric is the global leader in delivery of technology-based assessment services for academic admissions and professional licensure/certification, and in 1997 delivered more than 2.3 million computer-based tests in 25 languages through its network of nearly 2,000 Authorized Prometric Testing Center and Sylvan Technology Centers in 105 countries. Sylvan Prometric delivers standardized tests for more than 150 clients, including virtually all major IT industry certification programs. In addition to Novell, IT leaders partnering with Sylvan Prometric for certification test delivery include Microsoft(R), Compaq(R), Computer Associates(R), CompTIA(R), Lotus(R), IBM(R), Oracle(R), Corel(R), PictureTel(R), Sybase(R), Sun Microsystems(R), AutoDesk(R) and many others. Sylvan Learning Systems is a registered trademark and Sylvan Prometric and Authorized Prometric Testing Centers are trademarks of Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc., in the U.S. and Canada. Novell, NetWare, Certified Novell Engineer, and CNE are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. Other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. -0- iz/ny* CONTACT: Sylvan Prometric Chuck Wilson 410/843-8476 charles.wilson@educate.com or The Kaminer Group David A. Kaminer 914/684-1934