Prometric Partners with Microsoft Learning in Test Delivery
New Contract Will Support Aggressive Expansion of Certification Program
BALTIMORE, MD. July 13, 2007 - Prometric, the global leader in technology-enabled testing and assessment services, today announced that it has been chosen by Microsoft, the world leader in software, services and solutions, for the total global delivery of its professional certification exams. The contract begins this summer and will allow Microsoft to more easily meet aggressive growth targets for its global certification testing program.
"Going with this model will ensure program enhancements and more consistency in the customer experience," said Lutz Ziob, General Manager for Microsoft Learning. "It will also enable increased speed to market for exam innovations because our internal processes will be more streamlined. In a time when demand is growing for IT certifications, it is very important to us to deliver the best possible certification program and consistent testing experience for our customers."
"We are thrilled by Microsoft's decision to rely on Prometric for its global testing needs -- but are not surprised by this commitment," said Michael Brannick, President and CEO of Prometric. "The strong partnership we have developed has brought success to both companies, and we're anxious to help to bring its testing program to the next level of achievement."
Brannick continued, "We have recently seen a strong resurgence of the IT certification market in general and in candidate demand for quality, dependable testing programs. Prometric is widely recognized and established across the IT industry as the leading provider of certification exams, with some of the world's largest technology companies relying on us for their testing needs."
About Prometric
Prometric is the recognized global leader in technology-enabled assessment services, providing paper-and-pencil, Internet and computer-based testing solutions. It offers a fully integrated testing system that includes test development, test delivery and data management capabilities. On behalf of over 400 clients in the academic, professional, government, corporate and information technology markets, Prometric develops and/or delivers assessments through a global network of testing centers in 135 countries as well as direct to candidates via the Web. For more information, please visit www.prometric.com.
