Dear Sir/Madam,

Please let me introduce myself -- I am an independent courseware developer and instructor specializing in Java, J2EE, .NET, XML, C++ and Web Services. For over 20 years I have traveled around the country teaching technical training courses for IBM Learning Services and other organizations.

Now, I am working to find local business (to be blunt, I am a bit tired of airports and hotels!) So I am contacting Eastern Iowa companies to let them know that my services are available.

Here's why you should consider me for your developer training needs:

• I have deep technical knowledge and more importantly, the skills to transfer that knowledge to students.
• My prices are very reasonable since I don't have to pay any "account executives", sales or support staff. My rates are a flat fee of $1200 per course day for up to 16 students (thereare a few "fine-print" details -- please see the enclosed fact sheet). Thus, a five-day class costs you only $7200, which is far less than what you'd pay if you hire through a franchised training vendor.
• I have an unconditional money-back policy. If your students are not fully satisfied, you don't pay. Period. I am that confident that you will be happy (and to be honest, I'm not really risking much -- in over 20 years teaching, I've never had a "bad" class). So you have absolutely no risk!
• I will fully customize any class to your exact specifications for no extra charge. If appropriate for the topic, the courseware will include challenging, real-world, hands-on exercises.

To help jump-start my local business, for a limited time, I will teach any class for half price: $600/day. For only $3000 for a five-day class, you can try my services and get some great training in the bargain. And my money-back guarantee is still in effect.

So please give me a call today at 319-362-3906 or drop me an email at so we can create a training plan for your developers.

Sincerely yours,

Joel Barnum