Global Knowledge Named Red Hat Premier Training Partner of the Year for 2009

Cary, N.C. - September 1, 2009 - Global Knowledge, the worldwide leader in IT and Business training, today announced that it has been awarded Red Hat (NYSE: RHT) Premier Training Partner of the Year in North America for 2009 for its year-to-year growth in sales.

This is the second year in a row that Global Knowledge has received the prestigious Premier Training Partner of the Year Award in the two years that Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, has honored partners with awards. The 2009 awards were presented at the Red Hat Partner Conference, held in Las Vegas in August.

"We are honored to be recognized again by our training partner Red Hat for our role in offering outstanding skills and certification training on its products and services," said Michael Fox, Global Knowledge Senior Vice President.

Information Technology (IT) professionals may purchase any Red Hat training course, along with other IT and business skills and certification courses, by visiting the Global Knowledge web site at www.globalknowledge.com.

About Global Knowledge

Global Knowledge is the worldwide leader in IT and business training. We deliver via training centers, private facilities, and the Internet, enabling our customers to choose when, where, and how they want to receive training programs and learning services. Our more than 700 courses span foundational and specialized training and certifications. Founded in 1995, Global Knowledge employs more than 1,200 people worldwide and is headquartered in Cary, N.C. The company is owned by New York-based investment firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson, and Stowe.

Contact

Nancy Enloe
Director, Marketing Communications
(919) 460-3267
nancy.enloe@globalknowledge.com