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Slot Machine university courses certified31 July 2007AUKEGAN, Illinois -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- WMS Gaming Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of WMS Industries Inc. (NYSE:WMS), today announced that its online Slot Machine University courses have been accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) through its certified learning solutions strategic partner, Element K. IACET certifies education and training providers to award Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that are accepted by hundreds of participating member companies, regulatory boards and education organizations worldwide. Slot Machine University is an interactive, online training and certification program applicable for professionals working in all facets of slot technology, and is the first of its kind to meet the strict requirements for IACET accreditation. Slot Machine University offers a universal learning solution that helps individuals working in slot technology to support and maintain the wide variety of gaming devices and network systems used in the gaming industry. Course topics encompass basic slot functionality appropriate for beginning technicians to advanced networking skills required for the future server-based gaming environment. As an online learning program, students progress at their own pace and at those times that are most convenient to them. While utilizing WMS' Bluebird® gaming machine in its illustrative materials, students learn science and engineering principles and techniques that are applicable to the broad range of gaming devices produced by gaming equipment manufacturers. Frequent testing and interactive virtual "hands-on" applications provide a practical knowledge base that quickly helps slot personnel configure, troubleshoot and repair slot machines, as well help them perform preventative maintenance service. "Slot Machine University offers an effective and cost-efficient program for slot personnel to acquire the training needed to maintain the broad array of slot devices available today," said Christopher K. Challender, Director, Slot Machine University at WMS. "By listening to the needs of our customers, we have combined custom-developed slot machine courses, multimedia learning tools and industry leading systems courses to create a valuable learning program that addresses the fundamental requirements needed by slot personnel to succeed and improve their skill levels. Our certification exams, complemented by our accreditation, clearly differentiate WMS' training capabilities by offering a complete skill development and certification program for anyone working in slot technology." |