LearnKey Develops New Certification Courseware for ESL Students

IC³ Certification Preparation Courseware now available, for the first time, in Spanish.

St. George, UT - January 31, 2006 - LearnKey, a global provider of online learning systems, today announced the release of a Spanish version of the 2005 Standard courseware for the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC³) for use with English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.

Currently, the IC³ Internet & Computing Core Certification 2005 Standard course is used throughout high schools and other organizations as a measure of computer competency. LearnKey is introducing the first ESL-Spanish version of this course.

“Most students or employees in the United States who primarily speak Spanish are often exposed to computers on a daily basis,” said John Clemons, CEO of LearnKey. “We have worked closely with Certiport, an expert at certification courses, to develop this online, interactive course to help people who speak Spanish to become computer proficient and prepare to certify through an industry standard.”

The Spanish IC³ course offers ESL candidates an opportunity to validate their knowledge through certification, broaden job skills, increase credibility, and as a result, gain an economic advantage. The IC³ certification is the industry standard for demonstrating digital literacy in today’s academic and professional environments, and is a credential for both traditional and non-traditional students and employees. Through certification, people provide themselves with more opportunities and career options, contributing to greater economic potential and a higher quality of life.

The Spanish IC³ course is interactive, with full Spanish audio and video, taught by LearnKey’s expert Glenn Mesa, a high school ESL instructor. With the computer screens in English and all teaching points in Spanish, learners are still interacting in an English environment to deepen their understanding of the English language, but they learn these skills in their primary language. This process transcends the translation barrier so that comprehension is much higher.

Each course offers pre and post assessments and interactive labs. Upon completion, students or employees can take the certification exams through Certiport in either English or Spanish, depending on their individual comfort level. LearnKey’s goal with this course is to allow students and employees, who don’t yet fluently comprehend English, the opportunity to have a competitive and marketable skill set. This course is a foundation for digital literacy, leading to better job and career opportunities.

Pricing and Availability

IC³: Internet and Computing Core Certification ESL-Spanish, 2005 Standard is now available on CD or Online, priced at US$175 for a single user license. Multiple user licenses are also available. The course delivers nearly 9 hours of instruction in three learning sessions. For more information visit http://www.learnkey.com/ic3esl.

About LearnKey

LearnKey, Inc. offers over 250 current courses focusing in IT Networking, IT Security, Office Productivity, Personal Enrichment, Database Design and Implementation, Graphic Design, Application and Web Development. For nearly 20 years, LearnKey, Inc.’s unique offering of exceptional content and expert-led interactive video training with an easy-to-use interface has propelled them to a leading position in the certification training market. For more information about LearnKey, please visit www.learnkey.com.