MeasureUp Creates Skills Assessments for Microsoft Training and Certification
by Anonymous

ATLANTA, April 3 -- MeasureUp, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dice Inc., announced today that Microsoft Training and Certification selected MeasureUp's proprietary testing and assessment engine as the delivery mechanism for project-based assessments for Microsoft IT Professionals.

These assessments, available through Microsoft's site, are currently available to users at no cost, measure competencies and evaluate knowledge and skills for project-based technology solutions. At the end of each assessment, the user receives a customized learning plan that recommends specific learning resources geared toward the user's current knowledge level. The assessments are designed for users to study new Microsoft technologies, including detailed reporting and references to Microsoft learning channels. References are provided at the objective and detailed level. Users have the ability to review a history of the assessments they have previously completed.

"MeasureUp is thrilled to provide assessments to Microsoft Training and Certification customers," stated Kevin Brice, President and General Manager of MeasureUp, Inc. "Our advanced assessment capabilities and detailed reporting enable customers to assess their current knowledge and receive an unparalleled learning plan."

"As a result of providing assessment, Microsoft customers will have a greater sense of confidence about their skills allowing them to make better education and training investments," said Lutz Ziob, general manager of Microsoft Training and Certification. "Our productive relationship with MeasureUp illustrates our commitment to helping IT Professionals have the skills data they need to maximize and focus learning efforts."

MeasureUp provides technical, desktop, and aptitude assessments to training partners and corporate clients. MeasureUp's fully customizable proprietary engine includes simulation question types and detailed reporting. MeasureUp also sells practice tests to eCommerce customers, which are available with multiple testing modes and detailed explanations. They can be purchased for online, download, or CD-ROM delivery. MeasureUp is a Microsoft Certified Practice Test Provider and also references "Microsoft Official Curriculum."

About MeasureUp
MeasureUp markets certification preparation and assessment products to a broad range of companies including New Horizons and Prometric. The preparation tests give detailed explanations, complete coverage of exam objectives, customized study and review, detailed scoring, and four testing modes including an adaptive testing mode. <http://www.measureup.com>.

About Dice Inc.
Dice Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: DICEQ, <http://about.dice.com>) is the leading provider of online recruiting services for technology professionals. Dice Inc. provides services to hire, train and retain technology professionals through its two operating companies dice.com, the leading online technology-focused job board as ranked by Media Metrix, and MeasureUp, a leading provider of assessment and preparation products for technology professional certifications. Dice Inc. has been operating under the supervision of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York pursuant to Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings since February 14, 2003. Dice Inc. has proposed a plan of reorganization under which all of its currently outstanding capital stock is to be cancelled and substantially all of its new capital stock is to be issued to the holders of its $69.4 million of 7% Convertible Subordinated Notes due January 2005. Most of the Company's existing stockholders are not expected to realize any significant recovery on their investment.

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SOURCE Dice Inc.

/CONTACT: Kimberly Warren, Vice-President, Sales and Marketing of MeasureUp, Inc., +1-678-356-5000/





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