Nova Development Introduces All-In-One Training Suite for Microsoft Office, Windows, QuickBooks Pro and Digital Photo Editing

PC Tutor™ Learn Office, Windows & More™ Deluxe Debuts at Retail Stores Nationwide for an Anticipated Street Price of $39.95

CALABASAS, Calif., August 2, 2004 — Nova Development today announced the release of PC™ Tutor Learn Office, Windows & More™, a complete PC training suite to help computer users develop the essential skills to maximize their productivity at work, home, and school.

Ideal for both beginners and advanced users, PC Tutor is designed to be a fast, easy and effective way to master Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows, Front Page web design, QuickBooks Pro, and computer fundamentals. As a bonus, the program also features a special course on digital photo editing. All of the courseware within PC Tutor engages and motivates with interesting lessons and fun practice exercises every step of the way. Using extensive audio narration throughout each course, PC Tutor takes advantage of proven methods that teach career-building computer skills at a pace that’s right for each user. To promote easy learning, the program allows users to choose from Standard, Slideshow and Practice modes.

Microsoft Office Specialist Approved Courseware

What sets PC Tutor apart from other computer training programs is that it has been designated as “Microsoft Office Specialist Approved Courseware” for most of its Office courses. This means that Microsoft has given PC Tutor its seal of approval as courseware to help users prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist exam, the globally recognized standard for demonstrating Microsoft Office proficiency. In order for courseware to receive the "Microsoft Office Specialist Approved Courseware" distinction, it must go through a rigorous review to ensure it meets the skill standards set forth by Microsoft.

“Never before has such a complete, easy, and effective PC software training solution been offered at this affordable price,” said Roger Bloxberg, CEO of Nova Development. “We’re so confident that PC Tutor will deliver the productivity results our customers expect, we’re offering a 90-day money-back guarantee.”

PC Tutor Learn Office, Windows & More covers a comprehensive array of training categories with stimulating lessons and practice exercises that produce greater comprehension. The training categories included are as follow:

1) Microsoft Office (hundreds of learning categories)

  • Teaches all the Microsoft Office-related skills needed to maximize productivity.
  • Word 2003 and Word 2002 (XP)
  • Excel 2003 and Excel 2002 (XP)
  • Outlook® 2003 and Outlook 2002 (XP)
  • PowerPoint® 2003 and PowerPoint 2002 (XP)
  • Access 2003 and Access 2002 (XP)

2) Microsoft Windows® XP, 2000 and Me including Internet Explorer

  • Learning topics range from managing files and folders to improving privacy and security

3) Web Design with FrontPage® 2003 and FrontPage 2002 (50+ learning categories)

  • Teaches the ins and outs of website design with FrontPage

4) QuickBooks® Pro 2004 & 2003

  • Complete training guide to the #1 selling small business accounting program

5) Computer Fundamentals

  • Includes preparation for the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3) exam.

6) Special Bonus: Digital Photo Editing Course (60+ learning categories)

  • Teaches the art of digital photography, how to correct digital pictures, apply spectacular effects, and much more.

 

Pricing and Availability: PC Tutor Learn Office, Windows & More is available now at computer, software specialty, consumer electronics and office supply stores nationwide for an anticipated street price of $39.95.

System Requirements: PC Tutor Learn Office Windows & More can be used with any PC running Windows 98, 2000, Me or XP with a Pentium 133 Mhz processor or faster; a 1024 x 768 display; sound card and speakers; and a CD-ROM Drive.

About Nova Development Corp.

Based in Southern California, Nova Development Corporation is a market leader in personal and small business productivity software for both Windows and Macintosh platforms. Now among the largest publishers of productivity software in the United States, Nova has a history of providing new technologies that consistently expand the uses of desktop computers for a variety of users, from home to school to business. For more information, call (818) 591-9600. Fax: (818) 591-8885. Or visit Nova Development on the Web at www.novadevelopment.com.

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PR CONTACTS:

Michele Kennedy
208-552-5661
michelekennedy@cableone.net

Teri Bruno
714-536-8407
teribruno@aol.com

Microsoft, Microsoft Office and the Microsoft Office logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or foreign countries. QuickBooks Pro is a registered trademark of Intuit, Inc. Other product and company names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Nova Development is independent from Microsoft Corporation and not affiliated with Microsoft in any manner. This courseware may be used in assisting students to prepare for a Microsoft Office Specialist Exam. Neither Microsoft, nor its designated program administrator or courseware reviewer, nor Nova Development, warrants that use of this courseware will ensure passing.

*QuickBooks Pro 2004 instruction consists of core instruction for QuickBooks Pro 2003, plus courseware that addresses new and changed features in QuickBooks Pro 2004

 

 
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