Ryerson University's G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education Forms<br>Partnership with New York Institute of Finance

Agreement marks NYIF's first Canadian venture

TORONTO, Dec. 13 /CNW/ - Ryerson University's G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is partnering with the New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) to offer NYIF-branded courses through The Chang School.

Starting in March 2011, NYIF will bring its most popular instructor-led courses to the Canadian continuing education market including The Core Skills Analyst Program, Mergers and Acquisitions Suite, Derivatives Suite, Advanced Credit Risk Analysis, Risk Management Suite, Fixed Income Suite, Alternative Investments, and Financial Modeling. NYIF will offer a full slate of eLearning courses as well, and host special events with celebrated Pearson authors and Ryerson/NYIF subject matter experts.

"We are thrilled to be launching a joint venture in a new territory, leveraging the power of Pearson and working closely with The Chang School at Ryerson, Canada's leading provider of university-based adult education," said Patricia Sparacio, Managing Director, NYIF.

"The Chang School's partnership with NYIF brings value to professionals in the financial sector as they continue to invest in their professional development," said Dr. Gervan Fearon, Dean, The Chang School. "Our joint leadership and learning experiences demonstrate our commitment to providing executive training that will benefit the financial services community and contribute to the Canadian economy."

A launch event will be held in Toronto in February 2011. Please visit www.ryerson.ca/nyif for further information on the joint program.

About NYIF

Started in 1922 by the New York Stock Exchange, the New York Institute of Finance (www.nyif.com) is the premier financial training organization, serving clients globally. We offer exam prep and over 300 courses in accounting and tax, core finance concepts, corporate finance, credit risk, derivatives, financial modeling, fixed income, investment and portfolio management, mergers and acquisitions, operations and compliance, professional skills, project finance, risk management, core skills analyst programs, wealth management programs, structured products, and technical analysis and trading that are delivered through instructor-led classroom experiences, elearning, and our new virtual classroom. The New York Institute of Finance is part of Pearson (NYSE: PSO), the global leader in education and education technology. NYIF celebrates its 90^th anniversary in 2012.

About The Chang School

Ryerson University's G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education (www.ryerson.ca/ce) is Canada's foremost provider of university-based adult education, facilitating access to the University's renowned, professionally relevant courses and programs. Since 1975, we have been delivering leading-edge workplace knowledge that empowers learners to reach their personal and professional goals. We have approximately 70,000 annual enrollments (in more than 1,400 courses) in Arts; Business; Communication and Design; Community Services; Engineering, Architecture, and Science; Gateway for International Professionals; and Programs for 50+. We also offer 77 career-related certificate programs and numerous course series. Our flexible, accessible programming is available on campus, via distance education, and off-site for employee groups at leading organizations. The innovative leadership of our Digital Education Strategies unit has been recognized by the Canadian Society for Training and Development, Canadian Association for University Continuing Education, Canadian Network for Innovation in Education, and the National University Telecommunications Network.

For further information:

For Canada inquiries, contact:
Marilou Cruz
The Chang School
416.979.5000, ext. 4670
[email protected]

For International inquiries, contact:
Rod Granger
Pearson
800.745.8489
[email protected]m