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New Understanding Computers^™ Course Targets "Techno-Babble"

Denver Colorado - Online Learning 2000, September 2000 - Competence Software has introduced a new computer-based, web-enabled training course that is touted for its ability to cut through technical confusion and give anyone a thorough understanding of the basics of computers.

"This is the first and only course one will ever need to gain a real grasp of what makes a computer system tick" Says Competence Software CEO Larry Byrnes. "In developing the Understanding Computers course, we concentrated on the real fundamentals of computing. Once these are fully understood, the mysteries of any computer system can be unraveled. One does not need to sit in the middle of confusing "techno-babble" forever. This course explains the basics and, just as in any field or profession, a firm grounding in the basics is the key to understanding and competence."

Understanding Computers was designed and developed in a joint venture with Advanced Logics of Clearwater, Florida. The CEOs of both Competence and Advanced Logics cite increasing technical skills gaps as a motivating factor in bringing this product to market.

"As computers and the internet become more entrenched in all aspects of business, finance and life in general, Information Technology professionals, Corporate Trainers and Educators are faced with an increasing challenge to solve computer literacy so it stays solved." Stated Jay Johnson, CEO of Advanced Logics. "We designed this course to help IT pros and corporate trainers accelerate the learning curve and rapidly bring their employee users up to a high level of understanding. We believe this will reduce their support load and speed technology training considerably."

About Advanced Logics

Advanced Logics, Inc., in addition to developing courseware for the World Wide Web, is a provider of software development tools, source code libraries, and outsource development services to the corporate market. The firm's client base includes such companies as McKesson HBOC, Hyundai America, Lincoln National Life, and others.

About Competence Software

Competence Software provides computer and web based training products which help corporate employees understand and communicate in the areas of business finance, investing and information technology. Over 500,000 of its Financial Competence^® and Investment Competence^® courses are in use by individuals and corporations large and small. Courses from Competence Software have been voted "Best of Breed" by leading online learning and training organizations like Arthur Andersen, Click2Learn, Headlight.com, TrainSeek, New York Institute of Finance, etc. Its client list includes corporate giants like Merrill Lynch, Citibank, Dow Chemical, DuPont, IBM Credit Corp., General Electric, Barclays Bank, Bank of America, Dun and Bradstreet, 3M, Volvo, Columbia Gas, T. Rowe Price, Chevron, Sprint, Bell South, Office Depot. John Deere, Cargil, Burger King, Mail Boxes Etc., Cytec, Nestlé Canada, Royal Bank of Canada, Pitney Bowes and the US Federal Reserve Bank. Educational clients include University of Toledo, Penn State, University of Chicago, University of Nevada Las Vegas, National Academy of Finance, etc.

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