New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

Company History & Milestones

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Anaheim, California, New Horizons Computer
Learning Centers was named the world's largest independent computer training
company by IDC in 2004 and is one of the world’s leading training providers. The company is both an operator and franchisor of training centers that offer a broad range of technical training, desktop application and business skills courses for all levels of users in multiple delivery methods and formats.

History / Milestones

Since entering the training market two decades ago, New Horizons has achieved
numerous milestones and has been at the forefront of training from the beginning.

2005:

New Horizons Online Live Learning is named as Microsoft’s First Gold Virtual Certified Partner for Learning Solutions worldwide.

New Horizons English Language Program is recognized by 12 Ministry of Education bodies worldwide, including Singapore, Brazil, and others.

New Horizons delivering it’s unique Mentored Learning Methodology in nearly 25% of it’s locations and expanding.

2004:

Horizons Expands World-Class Training Curriculum by launching it’s English Language Program after three years of development and Beta testing in the Hong Kong market.

International Data Corporation (IDC) announces that New Horizons is the
world’s largest independent computer training company for the second
consecutive year

New Horizons COO Martin Bean Moderates Presidential Meeting on U.S.
Technology Workforce

New Horizons and the Help Desk Institute partner to deliver technical support training solutions.

New Horizons Expands World-Class Training Curriculum to Include Healthcare Information Management

With 252 Microsoft Certified Partners for Learning Solutions (CPLS) and 26 gold CPLS centers, New Horizons becomes largest network of Microsoft
Certified Partners and Gold Partners for Learning Solutions in the world.

2003:

New Horizons wins a Gold Excellence in eLearning Award from brandon-
hall.com

New Horizons Receives the Highest Marks for Overall Student Satisfaction Compared to other Microsoft Certified Learning Solutions Partners

International Data Corporation (IDC) announces that New Horizons is the
world’s largest independent computer training company.

New Horizons launches Web-based Integrated Learning Manager platform
technology

2002:

New Horizons Celebrates 20th Year in Business.

New Horizons Expands World-Class Training Curriculum to Include a suite of Business Skills courses.

International Data Corporation (IDC) announces that New Horizons is the
world’s largest computer training company.

New Horizons operates in 50 countries with the opening of its location in Delhi, India.

2001:

BusinessWeek magazine names New Horizons one of America’s “100 Hot
Growth Companies.”

FORTUNE SMALL BUSINESS magazine names New Horizons one of America’s “100 Fastest-Growing Small Public Companies.”

New Horizons introduces New Horizons Integrated Learning, a fully integrated approach to learning that includes Classroom Learning, Online LIVE Learning, and Online ANYTIME Learning.

2000:

New Horizons opens 100th international location in Frankfurt, Germany.

FORTUNE magazine names New Horizons one of America’s “100 Fastest-
Growing Companies.”

FORBES magazine names New Horizons one of America’s “200 Best Small
Companies.”

1999:

New Horizons receives Sylvan Authorized Prometric Testing Centers (APTCs) Major Partner of the Year Award.

New Horizons sets industry milestone with 100 Microsoft Certified Technical Education Centers (CTECs).

1998:

New Horizons begins delivery of Web-Based Training to its customers.

1997:

New Horizons introduces the MASTERWARE™ line of multimedia computer-
based training and enters into a reseller agreement with NETg to offer a
complete line of multimedia computer-based training CD-ROM titles.

1996:

New Horizons offers online registration for 125,000 courses, as well as course schedules, outlines, and technical training updates via the New Horizons Web site.

1995:

New Horizons becomes the largest network of Novell Authorized Education
Centers (NAECs).

New Horizons introduces Corporate Education Solutions (CES) to better
service large corporate accounts.

1994:

New Horizons sells international franchises in South America: Buenos Aires, Argentina; Asia: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Africa: Johannesburg, South Africa; and the Middle East: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

1993:

New Horizons sells its first international franchise to Latin America: Mexico City, Mexico.

1992:

New Horizons begins franchising New Horizons Computer Learning Centers.

1982:

New Horizons is founded; one-classroom facility opens in Laguna Hills,
California.