Learning services leader earns top Microsoft training honors for 11th year in a row

CARY, N.C. and TORONTO - Global Knowledge, the world's leading IT and business skills training provider, today announced winning top honors in Redmond magazine's 2014 Reader's Choice Awards in three key Microsoft training categories.

Global Knowledge received platinum recognition, the magazine's highest honor, in the categories of Online, Disk or Instructor-Led Training; Microsoft Certification-Based Boot Camp; and Virtualization Training Vendor. With the introduction of the platinum award this year, Global Knowledge has continued to earn readers' seal of approval for providing the best Microsoft learning experience - with expert instructors, a variety of delivery formats, flexible scheduling options and continuous learning initiatives to support skills retention. The company has earned top awards for Microsoft training services for the past 11 years.

"We're honored to be selected each year by Redmond magazine's readers as their first choice for Microsoft training when it comes to receiving instruction and certification that fits their needs," said Michael Fox, SVP, Enterprise Solutions for Global Knowledge. "These awards solidify our reputation as a global leader for teaching and deploying Microsoft technology, developing applications for the Microsoft infrastructure and keeping customers ahead of the curve with professional development that supports rolling technology updates."

Redmond magazine emailed its database of 100,000 readers to gauge what third-party software, hardware and services were most favored for working with and in support of Microsoft's flagship offerings.

Global Knowledge has the largest Microsoft training schedule and the most Guaranteed to Run classes in the industry and has been recognized by Redmond magazine readers every year since 2003.

About Global Knowledge

Global Knowledge is the world's leading IT and business skills training provider. Offering the most relevant and timely content delivered by the best instructors, we provide customers around the world with their choice of convenient class times, delivery methods and formats to accelerate their success. Our business skills solutions teach essential communications skills, business analysis, project management, ITIL service management, process improvement and leadership development. With thousands of courses spanning from foundational training to specialized certifications, our core IT training is focused on technology partners such as Amazon Web Services, Cisco, Citrix, IBM, Juniper, Microsoft, Red Hat and VMware. We offer comprehensive professional development for technologies like big data, cloud, cybersecurity and networking.

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 MidOcean Partners.