CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Total Training(TM), Inc., a pioneer in engaging and innovative video-based training, today announced an alliance with Microsoft. Yesterday Microsoft released the first Expression product, Expression Web, with the inclusion of two-hours of sample tutorials produced by Total Training and hosted by best-selling author Janine Warner. Total Training will also provide sample video tutorials for the entire Expression Studio, which includes Expression Blend, Expression Design, and Expression Media. The full Expression Studio is scheduled for release in Q2 of 2007.

A more comprehensive DVD-ROM based series packed with 10-hours of tips and tricks is available now for purchase for $99.99 USD. The lessons explore the many ways to build a web site whether viewers are creating their very first site or looking for advanced tips on how to generate Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). The training also shows how to complete projects with easy to follow work-along files. Plus, all tutorials are indexed to allow viewers to jump to the subject that interests them most.

To learn more visit http://www.totaltraining.com/expression.

"We are pleased to work with video-training industry leader Total Training to deliver high-quality materials packaged with our Expression product family," said Forest Key, director of product management in the Server and Tools Division at Microsoft Corp. "The free 'getting started' tutorials included with Expression Web will help Web designers jump in and begin designing, developing, and maintaining exceptional standards-based Web sites."

"We are proud to support creative web professionals with our state of the art instructional videos. We remain dedicated to improving the visual learning experience; it's what our valued customers have come to expect from us," said Jerry Yen, VP of Marketing at Total Training, Inc.

About the Presenter

Janine Warner is a best-selling author of 10 books about the Internet and design. Janine also develops professional training seminars for journalists and manages the creation of various online learning programs.

About Total Training

Total Training, Inc. (http://www.totaltraining.com/) with offices in California and New York is a pioneer in innovative video-based training for leading software applications. The full product line offers comprehensive lessons and tutorials on creative design, web design, digital video, digital photography, and office productivity programs. Total Training is best known for its superior product quality, entertaining content, and strong customer relationships.

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Media Contact: Amy Rascanin (203) 653-4628

CONTACT: Amy Rascanin, +1-203-653-4628, for Total Training, Inc.

Web site: http://www.totaltraining.com/expression

Web site: http://www.totaltraining.com/