AMAGANSETT, NY/BLOOMINGTON, IN - July 15, 2002 - TECSoft and StaffingTools.com, the e-learning company focused on providing testing and training for the graphic communications industry, announced today the new Workflow Automation with AppleScript Online Training Course. The interactive online course teaches AppleScript and how to create powerful software automation solutions. It is the culmination of an alliance that combines online delivery through StaffingTools.com and TECSoft's extensive experience as the leading AppleScript training and development firm. The online course is now available directly from TECSoft and sells for an introductory price of $79.95. AppleScript is Apple Computer's English-like scripting language used to automate key tasks performed on the Macintosh computer. It's like automatic pilot for the Mac. With AppleScript users can increase productivity and save time to work smarter, not harder. "We've distilled our extensive hands-on training expertise into the online version of our Workflow Automation with AppleScript training," said TECSoft founder John Thorsen Jr. " Outside of a classroom environment, our online training course delivers the richest AppleScript training experience possible." With TECSoft's online training you don't have to be a programmer to get started and be productive with AppleScript. Along with teaching AppleScript fundamentals, the training also covers scripting the Finder, FileMaker Pro, QuarkXPress, and Canto Cumulus. The online training course reinforces AppleScript concepts with hands-on exercises that conclude with the user scripting real-world AppleScript automation solutions. The online course also features: * 24/7 web-based access. * 12 hours of training content. * 26 QuickTime movies showing AppleScript demos, key concepts, and solutions to the training exercises. * 13 hands-on exercises designed to reinforce learning. * Demos of real-world AppleScript automation solutions. * All required software including run-time or trial versions of FileMaker Pro, Canto Cumulus, and QuarkXPress, as well as the scripts for the demos and exercises. * An easy to use, Aqua-like interface. * Easy tracking of a user's progress through the training. * An extensive interactive glossary of AppleScript terms. * Web links to important AppleScript sites. * Mac OS X compatibility in the Classic environment. "StaffingTools is delighted to partner with TECSoft to provide online AppleScript training," said Julie Jankowski, Director of Corporate Accounts of StaffingTools.com. "Learning how to utilize AppleScript can increase productivity, revenue and profits, and we are proud that TECSoft has chosen StaffingTools to provide online AppleScript training through StaffingTools.com." For more information or to purchase the Workflow Automation with AppleScript Online Training, call TECSoft at 800-626-4119 or 631-267-0700 or visit the TECSoft Web site: www.tecsoft.com.