Dearborn Introduces CD-ROM For Series 7 Licensing Exam Preparation

Expands Array of Series 7 Products and Services to Serve Needs of Diverse Population

CHICAGO, IL, July 1,1999 -- Dearborn, a Kaplan Professional company and the nation's leading provider of securities licensing training and continuing education, has introduced Series 7: The Complete Course on CD-ROM, a test-preparation program for aspiring brokers. The Series 7 CD-ROM uses interactive technology to provide the convenience of self-study with individualized feedback. The program is exam-focused, creating a customized study plan that hones in on what each individual user and corporate trainee needs to know to pass the test. Dearborn already offers classroom instruction, books and videos for the Series 7 exam.

"The population of Series 7 test-takers is increasingly more diverse, with varied learning styles. The most effective preparation will include study methods that meet the needs and preferences of each individual, whether he or she wants a computer instruction, a classroom setting, or books," said Mark Emmons, Dearborn vice president. "Series 7: The Complete Course on CD-ROM, whether used alone or in tandem with other study methods, has been designed to get aspiring brokers through the licensing process quickly and successfully."

Features of Series 7: The Complete Course on CD-ROM include:

Exam-focused content
An infinite number of customizable practice exams enabling each student to focus on weak areas, with immediate feedback on performance and links to lesson content
Animated tutorial coach who provides lesson overviews, alerts students to key test subject areas, and relates real-life experiences to the exam
Lesson hot sheets that distill key concepts
Simulated NASD midterm and final exams reflecting the actual test's topic breakdown and difficulty level
A "Scorekeeper" tracking progress on exams and individual questions
Test-taking strategies to improve performance and confidence
Browser-based interface that enables users to navigate the program easily. Series 7: The Complete Course on CD-ROM is designed both for individual and corporate users. The network version of the product allows companies to track employees' progress through the program and degree of preparedness for the Series 7.
Series 7: The Complete Course on CD-ROM can be ordered in a Windows 95/ Windows 98/Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4 by calling 1-800-824-8742, or by visiting Dearborn's online store at www.dearborn.com. Technical support is available via a toll-free number or online.

Review copies are available by contacting Andrea Wilson by phone at 212-492-5890 or by e-mail.

Dearborn (www.dearborn.com) is a unit of Kaplan Professional, which provides an array of recruitment, assessment, training and certification services for corporate clients and individuals seeking to advance their careers. Kaplan Professional, a division of Kaplan (www.kaplan.com), also includes Kaplan Professional Career Services, the largest producer of career fairs in North America; Perfect Access/CRN, which delivers customized software education and consultation for law firms and businesses; HireSystems, which provides web-based integrated management solutions to help companies streamline their hiring process; and Kaplan Professional Call Center Services, a provider of assessment, recruitment, and training for the call center industry.

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