Benchmark Learning Earns Finalist Spot for Worldwide Microsoft Award



MINNEAPOLIS, MN — July 6, 2009 — Today, Benchmark Learning announced it has been selected as a 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards finalist in the Innovative Learning Solutions category. Benchmark Learning is one of three finalists from a pool of nearly 2,000 entrants worldwide.

“It is a great honor to be recognized by Microsoft for the innovative learning solutions we have developed,” said Phil Hinderaker, President of Benchmark Learning. “From our free skill assessments that help us place students in the right class at the right time, to our strong community connections, we are proud to be selected as an industry leader.”

The Learning Solutions, Innovative Partner of the Year award recognizes partners’ commitment and ability to deliver high-quality, innovative learning services to meet customer needs.

“Partners are the key to igniting business innovation through great technology as well as helping customers drive down costs,” said Allison L. Watson, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Partner Group, Microsoft Corp. “Congratulations to the 2009 WPC Award finalists who have demonstrated a superior level of expertise as well as a focus on delivering customer value. We look forward to seeing these partners fulfill their limitless potential as they continue to provide customers with world-class Microsoft solutions.”

The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference Awards recognize Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions over the past year.

About Benchmark Learning

Benchmark Learning is the largest computer training company in the Midwest and has been providing innovative education on cutting-edge topics for IT, IT Service Management, Developer, Business Analysis, Project Management and Business Professionals for more than 20 years. Our world-class educators teach the skills needed to maximize technology investments for organizations and help define and build individual careers of our students. Benchmark Learning is dedicated to raising the bar for your IT and business professional education needs. Our commitment to continually improve our offerings, curriculum, employees and facility has awarded us prestigious honors and recognition as a premier training provider. On-site, our site or website, we train to fit your learning needs.

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