Global Knowledge launches training relationship with Red Hat
Deal Enables Global Knowledge to Provide Hands-On Red Hat® Linux™ Training Courses And RHCE Certification Throughout the United States

Global Knowledge News Release, June 16, 2003

Cary, N.C. - Global Knowledge Inc., a worldwide leader in information technology education, and Red Hat Inc. (NYSE: RHAT), the world's premier open source and Linux provider, today announced a relationship enabling Global Knowledge to market and sell Red Hat's complete line of Red Hat Linux training courses and certifications, including the top-rated Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification.

The relationship will combine Global Knowledge's proven marketing, sales and administrative infrastructure with Red Hat's course content, instructors, hands-on training methods and performance-based certifications. Beginning immediately, the two companies will offer Red Hat Linux training to Global Knowledge's large existing customer base, with special focus on courses in the Red Hat Certified Technician (RHCT) and RHCE certification tracks.

The addition of the Red Hat Linux product line strengthens Global Knowledge's already substantial line of branded hands-on IT training offerings, which includes courses and certifications for Cisco Systems Inc., Microsoft Corp., Foundstone Inc., Oracle Corp., Internet Security Systems and Legato Systems Inc., among others.

Global Knowledge is a recognized leader in delivering superior IT education solutions to its customers," said Peter Childers, vice president of Worldwide Learning Services at Red Hat. "This relationship will significantly expand the distribution of Red Hat's courses and certifications by leveraging Global Knowledge's sales and marketing expertise. Through our relationship with Global Knowledge, Red Hat will be able to deliver its hands-on training and RHCE certification to even more customers who want proven skills for their technical staff."

"The demand for Red Hat's unique Linux course content far exceeds the supply," said John Voorhees, group product director for IT Foundations Products at Global Knowledge. "This relationship strengthens Global Knowledge's leadership position in IT training and its commitment to delivering the highest-quality education products and solutions to its customers. Red Hat is the clear brand and product leader in Linux software and services, and its complementary line of enterprise Linux networking, security and development training products demonstrates a proven track record of success in meeting customer learning objectives and critical business needs."

Red Hat's line of Linux certifications and courses is now available through Global Knowledge. To learn more, please visit http://www.globalknowledge.com/redhat/.

About Red Hat
Red Hat is the world's premier open source and Linux provider. Red Hat is headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., and has offices worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.redhat.com/.

About Global Knowledge
Global Knowledge is a worldwide leader in IT education and enterprise training solutions. Through its training options, the company empowers customers with choice, allowing corporations and individuals to determine when, where and how they want their training programs designed and delivered. Global Knowledge offers over 700 courses in 21 countries and 13 languages every day. Global Knowledge has corporate headquarters in Cary, N.C., and international headquarters in London, Tokyo and Singapore. Global Knowledge is the trade name of Global Knowledge Network Inc. For more information, visit http://www.globalknowledge.com/. #