Global Knowledge Named Red Hat Premier Training Partner of the Year for 2010

Cary, N.C. - August 11, 2010 - Global Knowledge, the worldwide leader in IT and business skills training, today announced that it has been awarded Red Hat (NYSE: RHT) Premier Training Partner of the Year in North America for 2010 for its year-to-year growth in sales.

This marks the third year in a row that Global Knowledge has received the prestigious Premier Training Partner of the Year Award in the three years that Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, has honored partners with awards. The 2010 awards were presented at the Red Hat Partner Conference held recently in Las Vegas.

"Given Red Hat's leadership position in the marketplace, it is truly an honor to be recognized for our role in offering outstanding skills and certification training on its products and services," said Michael Fox, Global Knowledge Senior Vice President.

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 skills training, with more than 1,200 courses that span foundational and specialized training and certifications. Our core training is focused on Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, Red Hat, Avaya, business process improvement, and leadership development. 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.

Founded in 1995, Global Knowledge employs more than 1,300 people worldwide and is headquartered in Cary, N.C. The company is owned by New York-based investment firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson, and Stowe. Learn more at www.globalknowledge.com.

Contact

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