CTC “Specialist” and Zend technology Inc. signed the agreement, enabling "Specialist" to develop and provide authorised courses in well-known PHP technology.

Zend Technology Inc. is the globally acknowledged leader in PHP technologies and Web software development. Zend fouders created woldwide famous PHP language and Zend Engine technology used in PHP applications. In July 2004 Zend released PHP 5 where objects operating underwent a series of modifications. Unlike the previous versions PHP 5 provides wonderful opportunities for object programming. Besides it was enriched with a number of options to apply in work with XML, various data, graphs, etc.

While preparing new PHP version, Zend launched official certification for PHP-developers “Zend Certified PHP Engineer”. Since July Zend PHP exam is available in 3500 testing centres Pearson VUE. “Specialist” trainer Leonid Lukin became the first certified PHP engineer in Russia. Trainer’s certification and long-term experience in developing and providing Internet and Web technologies courses enabled “Specialist” to become the first Zend Approved PHP Training Partner beyond North America and the third in the world