August 6, 2001

Addition of Aegis As LeaPNet™ Partner
Expands Corporate Learning Options

The Aegis Learning Group (formerly HighTechCampus), has joined LeaPNet,™ DeSai Learning's expanding network of specialty training provider partners. Aegis brings to the partnership a Web-based suite of learning resources that align with the risk management needs of businesses, health care and government institutions and professionals. Announcement of Aegis' LeaPNet participation was made jointly by DeSai CEO, Jatin DeSai, and Aegis' president, Fulton Collins.

Aegis is a premier provider of courseware that focuses on proactive and preventive compliance and liability management. As a DeSai partner, the company becomes a key contributor to the expansive course catalog that helps DeSai deliver blended learning solutions to its corporate customers.

Aegis' content addresses an array of business skills topics that promote lifelong learning, performance supports, and risk management. Its instructional models place emphasis on intuition, analysis, reason and critical thinking. Forty-five courses focus on the areas of employment law, human resources management and OSHA. An additional 40 learning events address leadership management and assessment, EPLI, Customer Service, and Team Building.

The Aegis courses have become an integral part of a robust DeSai Learning catalog that has expanded from fewer than 600 courses to more than 2000 during the past eighteen months. The DeSai organization offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to curriculum design and management, facilitator services, e-Learning, executive coaching, implementation planning, and measurement.

Providers interested in participating in the LeaPNet program are encouraged to contact Pam Sheehan, Director of Learning Services, toll free at 877-700-6661, extension 817, or via E-mail - psheehan@desai.com.