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Marketing Manager
Interactive Training, Inc.
Phone:  978-921-2470
Email:   info@trainingforum.com

April 17, 2001

Interactive Training, Inc. (ITi) Releases First Two Courses In The Managing To Excel™ Supervisory Skills Suite

BEVERLY, MA, April 17, 2001 – Interactive Training, Inc. (ITI), a pioneer in Web-based business skills course development, today announced the commercial release of "Appraising People and Performance" and "Giving Clear Information", the first two e-courses in the managing to EXCEL™ Suite of 12 e-courses targeted to provide performance support for new managers and supervisors. The Managing to EXCEL™ series was originally developed by Scott Parry, the noted management consultant and author; was completely updated and revised in 2000; and has been used by over 70,000 managers in twenty countries. The workshop series is a product of HRD Press, Inc., a leading publisher of off-the-shelf training and development resources for the training professional. Founded in 1970, HRD Press offers over 300 products including web-delivered and electronic assessments, ready-to-use workshops, and an extensive selection of off-the-shelf resources. The Managing to EXCEL^TM training workshops was made part of HRD Press’ offerings through an acquisition of Training House, Inc.

Appraising People and Performance covers the performance management cycle, and the tools and techniques for planning, monitoring and appraising performance. Giving Clear Information covers the nature of workplace communication, the abc’s of communication, and provides 5 steps for effective communication. Both e-courses provide instruction through an interactive, self-paced learning experience that creates opportunities to improve skills and adjust behaviors. Integral to both e-courses are interactive exercises, printable job aids, an expert connection, a learning community, Web site references, a bibliography, and an assessment. Each e-course retails for $74 per user and can be purchased directly from Interactive Training, Inc. or via ITI’s e-commerce partner, Learn2.com. The entire 12 e-course suite will be available by July.

About Interactive Training

Interactive Training, Inc. is an e-learning solutions company aiming to revolutionize the business skills learning experience in the corporate marketplace by merging the experience and expertise of well-known corporate training professionals with the accessibility and convenience of online delivery over the Web. Through our exclusive partnerships with over 70 corporate trainers and subject matter experts, ITI offers online "e-courses" in the areas of Sales Training, Team Development, Communication Skills, Managerial Competencies, Workplace Safety, and more. For additional information, please visit our website at www.iti4training.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION: Marketing Manager, Interactive Training, Inc., 978-921-2470, info@iti4training.com.

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