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New Web-based Training for Maintenance Technicians Launched Today

PRIMEDIA Workplace Learning Releases Enhanced Version of Web-Delivered Maintenance Technician Training Program

April 7, 2004

Carrollton, TX -- PRIMEDIA Workplace Learning (PWPL), the leading provider of integrated learning solutions for more than eight million hands-on professionals, today announced a new version of its groundbreaking Web-Delivered Maintenance Technician Training Program. Available immediately, the new version was developed in Macromedia Flash MX and provides users a richer, more engaging learning experience.

Originally released in 2001, the Web-Delivered Maintenance Technician Training Program includes 75 training courses for professionals in the petrochemical, utility and manufacturing industries. The curriculum provides businesses a cost-effective, consistent and flexible way to train plant maintenance personnel and covers topics such as: electrical; motors; hydraulics; pumps; water treatment; pipes and valves; and shaft alignment.

The new version integrates rich media, interactive navigation features and bandwidth capabilities making it more efficient and easy to navigate. Animation sequences help enhance comprehension and retention of course content. Course narration is delivered both via audio and text to accommodate multiple learning styles and abilities.

"The enhancement of our online Maintenance Technician Training Program will provide significant advantage to our customers," said William R. Joiner, vice president and general manager of PWPL's Industrial Services Group. "The new training interface will enable users to navigate the training courses more efficiently and benefit from new instructional aids to improve comprehension."

In addition, the upgraded courses are designed to AICC and SCORM guidelines, ensuring interoperability with many popular learning management systems. To view a full-length course from PRIMEDIA Workplace Learning's upgraded Web-delivered training library, visit www.pwpl.com/industrial/flashformat.asp

About PRIMEDIA Workplace Learning

PRIMEDIA Workplace Learning is the leading provider of Integrated Learning Solutions for more than eight million professionals in the industrial, healthcare, banking, automotive, fire and emergency, government and law and security markets. PRIMEDIA Workplace Learning's unique offerings include the world's largest satellite-delivered distance learning services; CD-ROM, Web-based and video training programs; and an Internet-enabled learning management system, which better enables corporations and government agencies to manage, track and measure their in-house training efforts. This unparalleled combination of content, custom solutions, technology and "any time/anywhere" delivery represents the state of the art in the fast-growing business-to-business training market. For more details on PRIMEDIA Workplace Learning, visit www.pwpl.com.

About PRIMEDIA

PRIMEDIA is the leading targeted media company in the United States. With 2003 revenues from continuing businesses of $1.3 billion, our properties deliver content via print as well as the Internet, live events and video and offer highly effective advertising and marketing solutions in some of the most sought after niche markets. PRIMEDIA Enthusiast Media includes more than 120 consumer magazines, their Web sites and About.com, and is the #1 special interest magazine publisher in the U.S. with well-known brands such as Motor Trend, Automobile, Creating Keepsakes, In-Fisherman, Power & Motoryacht, Hot Rod, Snowboarder, Stereophile and Surfer. PRIMEDIA Consumer Guides is the #1 publisher and distributor of free consumer guides, with Apartment Guide, Auto Guide and New Homes Guide. PRIMEDIA Business Information has leading positions in 20 market sectors such as Agribusiness, Communications, Entertainment, Marketing and Transportation. PRIMEDIA Education and Training includes Channel One and other educational and training products. PRIMEDIA's stock symbol is NYSE: PRM.