Quint Academy Named Microsoft® Certified Partner

Quint Wellington Redwood, (Quint) a leader in IT management consulting and training, announced today that its educational arm, Quint Academy, has earned Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program. After requiring organizations to meet rigorous evaluation standards, Microsoft's Partner Program recognizes leaders in the technology marketplace for their level of expertise with Microsoft technologies as well as a proven ability to meet customer needs. Microsoft Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including instant access to Microsoft resources and leading industry training and support to give them an edge over the competition.

"We are very proud to have earned the Certified Partner status in the Microsoft Partner Program," stated Rene Hagen Quint's CEO. "This is an important step in our 'Redefining Education' rebranding campaign. The focus of this campaign is to put the IT professional back at the center of training programs by helping them build an effective career path. This path includes strengthening both technical and organizational skills. By adding Microsoft training such as MS Project and MS Operational Framework to our suite of services, we stand ready to equip our clients with the tools necessary to succeed."

Launched in 2003, the Microsoft Partner Program certifies independent companies as partners that can provide you with the highest levels of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and hands-on skills. Each Microsoft Certified Partner must employ a minimum number of Microsoft Certified Professionals (MCPs) who have a demonstrated level of technical expertise, the proven ability to deliver solutions featuring Microsoft products, and passed certification exams developed by Microsoft . All Microsoft Certified Partners must also have been in business for more than five years.

Hagen continued, "In line with our corporate strategy, we have seen a tremendous demand from customers looking for education programs that not only certify individuals but also develop organizational capabilities. Being part of the Microsoft Partner Network not only allows Quint to offer this type of learning opportunity but also the ability to bridge the gap between IT Governance, IT M0anagement practices and the various technologies organizations deploy. We are thrilled to be able to bring this type of value to our customers."

About Quint Academy
As a global leader in IT Education, Quint Academy provides end-users, corporations and solution providers with the latest in customizable IT Education solutions for IT Service Management, Strategy, Governance, Sourcing and IT Technical Management. With over 18 years of experience, operation in 49 countries, Quint Academy is an industry recognized world leader delivering comprehensive Technical & IT management education solutions.

Each year, over 17,000 individuals choose Quint Academy to fulfill their education requirements. With our global reach and broad portfolio, customers can be assured that regardless of location or requirements, they will receive constant world-class education tailored to meet your business objectives. Our customizable education solutions map to internationally recognized standards, are fully accredited and are delivered via traditional classroom, instructor-led virtual classroom as well as self-paced e-learning.
For more information, visit www.QuintAcademy.com

About Quint Wellington Redwood
Quint Wellington Redwood - 'Quint' - is the global, independent management consulting firm specializing in IT-related organizational challenges. We "Dare to Challenge" ourselves as well as your organization to ensure maximizing your return on investment. Continuously developing and using the world's best people and best practices, we bring to your organization our unique "leveraged consulting" approach. Through continuous worldwide development and deployment of knowledge and experience on IT-related organizational challenges, we are "thought leaders" and "practice leaders" at the same time. Providing both solution providers, as well as end-user organizations with the latest and best solutions in knowledge transfer and knowledge application for strategy & governance, sourcing and service management is how we contribute to the worldwide advancement of IT-management. For more information about Quint please visit www.quintgroup.com.

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