Newsletters, Press Releases & Announcements - Automated Learning Corporation

ALC/LEAD Partner in a New Approach to Lean Training
‘Learning at a New Level’

Automated Learning Corporation (ALC) and Lean Advisors Inc.(LEAD) today announced a new
partnership to produce computer-based training (CBT) for Lean Training. Unlike other CBT products
that target management, ALC and LEAD are producing courses designed specifically for employees on
the assembly line, shop floor or office. These people are most often underserved in Lean training
because of high numbers and production or paperwork priorities.

The first joint product is 5S Workplace Organization due for release in October 2002 (see attached
FAQ sheet).

With more than 20 years of proven success in instructional design, ALC is a North American leader in
creating LAN and Web based training courses. The 2001 edition of the Branham 300 lists ALC as one
of Canada’s top 25 up-and-coming technology firms. Among the clients for ALC’s CBT courses are
Millenium Electronic Inc., CISCO, Intermec, Snap-on Diagnostics and Suntron. ALC’s
courses are selectively versioned in English, French, Spanish or German.

LEAD is the premier training organization for Lean Implementation in North America. Specializing in
on-site training, their instructors are experienced Lean practitioners from a wide range of industries and
services. LEAD’s hands-on, results-oriented approach has produced long-term training relationships
with such industry leaders as: Gorton’s Seafood, Whirlpool Corporation, Northrop Grumman, and
Canada Post Corporation. LEAD has developed, refined and delivered courses on virtually every
aspect of Lean practice.

Dr. Bob Abell of ALC notes “We’re providing a flexible training schedule with minimal hardship on
production. Training happens on an individual basis, on-demand. The whole line doesn’t shut down so
everyone can take the program at the same time. Yet the learning is consistent – everyone is exposed to
the same curriculum in exactly the same way.”

As LEAD’s Larry Coté points out, “It’s critical to get the Lean message to your frontline workers –
they’re the ones who will be implementing the changes. Without solid understanding of Lean and a
common language across the whole organization, the training you’ve given management will be wasted.
These new tools will make that happen and ensure the company’s long-term success.”

Lasers are widely used in industry, both as manufacturing tools and also as components in manufactured
products. This newest addition to our LearnTech® Electronic Manufacturing Suite will introduce you to
the unique properties of laser light, and to the equipment and procedures that can help keep you and
your co-workers injury free.

Companies are required to practice due diligence in ensuring that safe practices are observed, and that
everyone who might be exposed to the hazards of laser light understands the necessary procedures and
cautions to prevent injury.

"Laser Safety for Photonics and Telecommunication" is an appropriate course for all involved in laser use
from design through manufacturing, test, repair, and end-use.

CourseTitle: Laser Safety for Photonics and Telecommunication
Language: English
Delivery mode: LAN, as part of LearnTech® Enterprise Version Electronic Manufacturing Suite
This course was created in accordance with the following standards: ANSI Z136.1

Course Contents:
Introduction
This module introduces lasers within the industry, provides a simple description of
light as energy, explains energy conversion, names the types of injuries that can
occur, describes laser classifications and warning labels, and explains concepts
related to the NRZ (Nominal Hazard Zone).

Laser Safety and the Eye
This module explains the structure of the eye and relates the structure to the
potential for accidental exposure and injury, including the symptoms, ways that
accidental exposure can occur, and the concept of MPE (Maximum Permissible
Exposure).

Personal Safety Procedures
This module describes appropriate safety procedures in the use of laser safety
eyewear (LSE), including the notion of optical density, wavelength dependencies,
selection and handling of LSE. It also describes the use of Laser-safe clothing.

Environmental and Procedural Controls
This module describes appropriate environmental and control procedures in the
use of lasers, including placement, lockout/tagout, barriers and traps, and
hazardous materials and procedures.

For a full list of course objectives, visit the products section of our website.

Automated Learning Corporation has been recognized as one of Canada's top 25 up-and-coming technology firms in the 2001 edition of the Branham 300. The full listing is published in the April 2, 2002 edition of the National Post Business Magazine or can be accessed at www.branhamgroup.com.

"The Branham 300 is considered the authoritative listing of Canadian Software and IT Services firms. It represents a truly unique and insightful piece of intelligence on the Canadian Information technology market. As such, the listing has become pre-eminent the world over as the authoritative indicator for the health of the Information Technology industry in Canada. As part of this list, you have joined an elite group of individuals that have shown strength and perseverance over adversity in 2001 and should be proud of all that you have accomplished."

Automated Learning Corporation, Ottawa based manufacturers of the LearnTech e-learning products
for electronic manufacturing workplace training, today announce an alliance with OZ Optics Limited, a
leading provider of optical products to a broad range of customers in the telecommunications, cable
television, medical, military, industrial, and educational sectors.

Automated Learning will initially represent the line of Fibre Optic Educational Kits produced by OZ
Optics and widely used by training and education organizations.

"This is a first for us in terms of representing third party products, but we see the development of this
relationship with OZ Optics as a key part of our strategy for extending our current strong market
position in the electronic manufacturing workforce training sector", said Dr. Bob Abell, President of
Automated Learning Corporation. "There is a clear need for specific solutions and training strategies for
clients in the photonics and related sectors. OZ Optics has demonstrated a commitment to workforce
training in their own development approach, and with our combined skills we know we have a winning
combination."

"OZ Optics is presently assisting us in development of our Laser Safety course, and there are many
additional opportunities awaiting us in this specific market. With some 30 photonics companies in our
local area, this is a logical springboard to a much larger global market. The products from OZ Optics,
together with our new LearnTech courses, enhance and complement our existing training materials in
ESD, soldering, and circuit card assembly."

OZ Optics has become a leading provider of optical products by leveraging current technology and
expertise gained through 16 years of operational experience. OZ Optics is also headquartered in the
Ottawa region, with offices and/or manufacturing facilities in New Jersey, New Hampshire, Silicon
Valley in California, the Netherlands, France and Turkey.

ALC, with development and sales offices in Ottawa, sells through a worldwide network of dealers in
Canada, U.S.A., Australia, SE Asia, Mexico, Ireland, England, India, South Africa, and France.

Automated Learning Corporation and Dynamix Technology Ltd, Oxford, England Announce
Strategic Agreement

Automated Learning Corporation, today announced an agreement with Dynamix Technology Ltd, an
international technical training provider with offices in Oxford, England, to resell Automated Learning
Corporation's e-learning courseware. The agreement provides Automated Learning Corporation with
increased access to UK markets through the reseller channel strategy.

"This relationship reinforces Automated Learning Corporation's commitment to provide workforce skills
training to manufacturers worldwide", stated Dr. Robert Abell, Automated Learning Corporation
President. "Dynamix Technology Ltd has a very impressive client list, and a focus on enterprise training.
We believe that the combined Automated Learning Corporation and Dynamix Technology Ltd offering,
will accelerate business opportunities for both companies."

Automated Learning Corporation's e-learning approach is unique. From the security of the client's
server, learners can be scheduled for individualized skills training courses chosen from an à la carte menu
of course offerings using the Automated Curriculum Manager. These courses can be accessed from
anywhere, on the corporate LAN and at anytime, to provide 24/7 just in time training. The service
includes multifaceted support from Automated Learning Corporation's Technical Assistance team via
web, email, and phone.

As a reseller, Dynamix Technology Ltd will provide the LearnTech EMS Suite, an integrated set of
e-learning skills-based training for factory floor workers in electronic manufacturing. Content includes
ESD prevention, soldering and rework, circuit card assembly, inventory practices, component
identification, mechanical assembly, and ergonomic seating as well as advanced ESD prevention at the
engineering level.

"The alliance with Automated Learning Corporation provides an excellent avenue to augment our
portfolio, by including a range of needed e-learning products across the electronic manufacturing
spectrum, targeting the operator and supervisory level," stated Peter Swanson, Managing Director and
founder of Dynamix Technology Ltd.

Automated Learning Corporation is a leading e-learning company focused on workforce skills training
for design, manufacturing and field service personnel. Automated Learning serves a global market from
North America to Hong Kong, with clients ranging from the largest of multinational OEM manufacturers
to small, single location EMS companies.

Is e-learning the next big wave? Some companies around the world think so, and plan to be part of the
action. In a major expansion to service the international technology community with their growing
demand for e-learning, ALC has added three new dealers this month.

Servicing India and surrounding regions, we welcome Dr. Sengupta & Associates, a group well known
to the surface mount community in that country. In the UK, Dynamix is expanding their educational
offerings with our LearnTech Enterprise Version products. This provides additional resources for their
core focus on soldering technology, as well as support training for related assembly tasks.

ESD Busters, located in Chicago and servicing the mid west, specializes in ESD program management,
training, and support. The LearnTech ESD e-learning, available in English and Spanish, complements
their core business by assisting their client workforce in understanding the issues quickly and effectively.
Understanding leads to management-and control-of ESD problems that continue to subtract millions of
dollars from the bottom line of many hi-tech manufacturers.

Earlier in 2001, ALC added dealers Hawker and Richardson, with multiple offices in Australia, and
Waterfall Technologies, supporting markets in Ontario and SE Asia. These 5 new dealers complement
the worldwide network of existing ALC dealers in Mexico, Ireland, South Africa, France and North
America.

Automated Learning Corporation and Waterfall Technologies Announce Strategic Reseller
Agreement

Automated Learning Corporation, today announced an alliance to enable Waterfall Technologies, an
international technical training provider with offices in Toronto, Ontario and Singapore, to resell
Automated Learning Corporation's e-Learning courseware. The agreement provides Automated
Learning Corporation with increased access to Asian markets through the reseller channel strategy.

"This relationship reinforces Automated Learning Corporation's commitment to provide workforce skills
training to manufacturers worldwide", stated Dr. Robert Abell, Automated Learning Corporation
President. "Waterfall Technologies has a very impressive client list and we believe that the combined
Automated Learning Corporation and Waterfall Technologies offering will accelerate business
opportunities for both companies."

Automated Learning Corporation's eLearning approach is unique. From the security of the client's
server, learners can be scheduled for individualized skills training courses chosen from a smorgasbord of
course offerings using the Automated Curriculum Manager. These courses can be accessed from
anywhere, on the corporate LAN and at anytime, to provide 24/7 just in time training. The service
includes multifaceted support from Automated Learning Corporation's Technical Assistance team via
web, email, and phone.

As a reseller, Waterfall Technologies will provide the LearnTech EMS Suite, an integrated set of
e-learning skills based training for factory floor workers in electronic manufacturing.

Content includes ESD prevention, soldering and rework, circuit card assembly, inventory practices,
component identification, mechanical assembly, and ergonomic seating as well as advanced ESD
prevention at the engineering level.

"The alliance with Automated Learning Corporation provides an excellent avenue to augment our
portfolio both horizontally and vertically by including a range of simpler but needed SMT e-learning
products across other areas of SMT manufacturing and targeting the operator and supervisory level",
stated Mukul Luthra, Business Director and founder of Waterfall Technologies. "The two approaches
are complimentary in any Surface Mount assembly facility and expected to provide a seamless learning
process and consistency across many levels. Apart from the portfolio expansion, the synergy is expected
to produce a cross pervasion of ideas, content and learning modalities to 'delight' the customer base"

Waterfall Technologies is highly focused in Surface Mount Process Technologies, materials and
equipment training services with target audiences from Intermediary to advanced engineering
professionals in assembly line yield enhancement, problem diagnostic skills, and quality engineering,
supplemented by support areas such as Analytical Lab Services and Flip Chip evaluation kits.

Waterfall Technologies customers in the Asian market include ACT, Micron, Innovex, Flextronics,
SONY, Ericsson, SCI, Intel, Western Digital, Infineon, Matsushita Electronics and others.

Automated Learning Corporation is a leading e-learning company focused on workforce skills training
for design, manufacturing and field service.

For more information, contact:

Evelyn Abell, V.P. Marketing phone (613) 599-9975
Automated Learning Corporation fax (613) 271-0611
308 Sandhill Rd.
Kanata, Ontario, K2K 2V7, Canada
eabell@automatedlearning.com

In keeping with their mission to "improve the quality and bottom-line performance of manufacturing
operations worldwide, through 'best-of-breed' automated workforce training solutions", Automated
Learning™ Corporation announces a cooperative agreement with Supply Training International to
distribute the "Skills2Buy™" on-line supplier management course.

Supplier management has been identified as an area with tremendous potential for value improvement.
This course presents the foundation knowledge for every buyer who needs to maximize benefits from
suppliers.

Supply Training International is a worldwide expert in supply management training. Automated Learning
is a leading provider of multimedia-based workforce training designed specifically for the electronic
manufacturing marketplace.

For more information contact Evelyn Abell, V.P. Sales and Marketing, Automated Learning
Corporation through email: eabell@automatedlearning.com or phone (613) 599-9975, fax (613)
271-0611.

Rovell Enterprises Ltd. will henceforth develop and market all the LearnTech® manufacturing-training
products through a new subsidiary - Automated Learning™ Corporation. "Automated Learning
Corporation more clearly identifies the exact nature of our business," said Evelyn Abell, Rovell's
Vice-President - Marketing, "and fits more closely with the automated nature of this whole industry and
the accelerated trend toward eLearning. A.L.C. is also more suitably structured to provide for rapid
growth and strategic partnering opportunities."

Automated Learning will use the "LearnTech®" trademark, phasing out use of the "Learnsoft®"
trademark, which was associated with an early development partner for the products. Automated
Learning will hold the exclusive license to both the content and the technology of the current Rovell
products.

The new product development offices of Automated Learning Corporation are located at 1120 March
Road, Kanata, Ontario, Canada. The products are sold worldwide through a network of direct sales
personnel, independent distributors, and manufacturers' representatives. The web site,
www.automatedlearning.com, is now available, and provides updated information on both new and
legacy products.

Rovell Enterprises Ltd. has been the leading producer of off-the-shelf multimedia-based training
products specifically designed for the electronics-manufacturing sector. The products utilize the best in
instructional design, with high levels of interactivity, careful attention to adult-learning principles, and
skilled use of animation and full-motion video.

Automated Learning™ announces a totally new release - the LearnTech® Electronic Manufacturing
Suite - Enterprise Version. This new product offers substantial benefits to clients faced with the need to
keep the workforce current through automated training:

The LearnTech® Electronic Manufacturing Suite - Enterprise Version is designed for customer network
installation. Clients can pre-buy a number of "course seats", and have access to all available courses, in
all available language variations. They can use any combination of course seats that makes sense for
them. If they need to train large numbers in ESD, small numbers in soldering, and a different number in
mechanical assembly - no problem!

New and revised products are shipped automatically to existing active customers. This provides
no-hassle evaluation and upgrade. "We believe this approach will address most of the implementation
problems clients have raised with us over the past five years", said Dr. Bob Abell, President of
Automated Learning. "We have provided a mechanism to eliminate client concerns about controlling and
losing CD's, and about concurrent access to courses - and through our Automated Curriculum
Manager™ clients can proscribe just the right mix of courses for each employee, from new-hire to
veteran assembler needing re-certification. We are also cognizant of budget constraints. By moving to a
service model, we provide a lot more budget flexibility."

Automated Learning's product development offices are located at 1120 March Road, Kanata, Ontario,
Canada. The products are sold worldwide through a network of direct sales personnel, independent
distributors, and manufacturers' representatives.







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