PTS LEARNING SYSTEMS RECEIVES
MICROSOFT USER CERTIFICATION FOR OFFICE 97

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KING OF PRUSSIA, PA, April 1, 1997 -- PTS Learning Systems has received approval from Microsoft Corporation as an Independent Courseware Vendor (ICV) for Microsoft Office 97 titles including, Excel 97 and Word 97, announced Pat Roberts, President and co-founder of PTS.

"We continue to work with Microsoft as a true partner in training and are excited about being part of the Certified Microsoft Office User program," said Roberts. The Certified Microsoft Office User program indicates Microsoft's official stamp of approval for PTS to create courseware that trains end-users in meeting Microsoft's proficiency guidelines for its software.

Excel 97 and Word 97 titles were approved at the Proficient level of certification and the remainder of the Office 97 suite is in the process of approval. PTS will deliver end-user training for Microsoft Office 97 through instructor-led courseware, computer-based training, skills assessment and its proprietary On-Demand Interactive Learning™. Any end-user of PTS' Office 97 courseware is eligible to take an exam to become Microsoft-certified for proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

"Microsoft is excited to have high-caliber training companies, such as PTS Learning Systems, provide quality training on Office 97," said Jeff Koch, Microsoft Desktop Application Division Product Manager. "The Microsoft Office 97 Approved Courseware that PTS Learning Systems has created will take advantage of the latest technologies to help prepare people to take the Certified Microsoft Office User exams that will be available in second quarter.

Founded in 1986, PTS Learning Systems has been an industry leader in providing software training tools and services. PTS develops and markets a comprehensive range of integrated products and services including desktop learning tools, CBT, corporate training program management, courseware development and customization, and certified technical training.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, the private company has regional offices throughout the country. Over the years, PTS has developed strategic relationships with global technology leaders such as Microsoft, Oracle and Lotus Development Corporation. PTS Learning Systems is a Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: SFE) partnership company and a TL Ventures portfolio company.

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