Global Knowledge Achieves All Three Cisco Channel Education Architecture Specializations

Cary, NC - May 8, 2012 - Global Knowledge, Cisco's Learning Partner of the Year for the United States, today announced it has achieved all three Cisco Channel Education Architecture Specializations: Collaboration Architecture, Borderless Networks Architecture, and Data Center Architecture.

Cisco created the Channel Education Specializations to help their customers identify Cisco Learning Partners who offer advanced training expertise in specific, sophisticated network technologies. To achieve the Cisco Channel Education Architecture Specializations, Global Knowledge met rigorous standards for educational competency, service, customer satisfaction, and investment in Cisco technologies.

The Specializations recognize Global Knowledge's ability to sell and deliver, using certified instructors, all Cisco authorized courses and certifications specific to Cisco collaboration, borderless networks, and data center architectures. Access to this expertise enables Global Knowledge students to understand, design, implement, and support Cisco products, technologies, and solutions that are under those Cisco architectures.

Learn more about the Cisco authorized courses and certifications specific to Cisco collaboration, borderless network, and data center architectures, and explore the extensive catalog of Cisco training available from Global Knowledge 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, Avaya, VMware, Red Hat, 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, NC. The company is owned by New York-based investment firm MidOcean Partners. Learn more at www.globalknowledge.com.

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