INDUSTRIAL
                    TRAINING
                    CORPORATION

                    13515 Dulles Technology Drive
                    Herndon, VA  20171-3413
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    NASDAQ:  ITCC

         January 3, 1997                        Contact: Frank A. Carchedi, CFO
                                                         (800) 638-3757
                                                         (703) 713-3335

                            ITC ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION
                             OF ANDERSON SOFT-TEACH

Herndon,  VA - ITC, a worldwide  training  company  specializing  in interactive
multimedia  training  courseware,  announced  today  that it has  closed  on the
acquisition of Anderson Soft-Teach (Anderson), a leading developer, producer and
distributor of networkable  multimedia  training  solutions for computer  skills
training and on-line electronic performance support systems (EPSS).  Pursuant to
the acquisition agreement, ITC purchased all outstanding stock of Anderson for a
combination  of  $4,500,000  and 300,000  shares of ITC stock.  The  acquisition
significantly  expands the distribution  resources of ITC in the services market
and the  ability  of the  Company to provide  just-in-time  training  solutions.
Anderson  survives as a wholly-owned  subsidiary and will continue to operate as
Anderson Soft-Teach.

ITC Chief Executive Officer, J. H. (Bill) Walton,  stated that, "The acquisition
of  Anderson  provides  us with  substantial  resources  in the  production  and
distribution of training products,  and most importantly,  supports our strategy
to move the company more deeply into the information technology training market.
We are extremely  pleased to join forces with another  leader in the  multimedia
training industry,  and we expect to rapidly capitalize on this important growth
opportunity."

Warren E.  Anderson,  founder  and CEO of  Anderson  Soft-Teach,  located in Los
Gatos, California, stated that, "We are excited to join with ITC in pursuing our
shared strategy in information  technology training.  Both ITC and Anderson have
long-standing  and  well-recognized   commitments  to  innovative  products  and
outstanding  customer service. We look forward to working together to expand our
leadership positions in the industry."

ITC is a developer of workplace training for business, education, and government
and is based in Herndon,  Virginia.  With over 4,000 users around the world, ITC
provides products and services solutions that improve employee  productivity and
skills and is recognized for  excellence in quality and support.  ITC offers the
largest library of interactive CD-ROM multimedia  programs available today, with
over 1,500 hours of training on Personal Computer Skills, Regulatory Compliance,
Technical Skills and Basic Skills.  ITC (Industrial  Training  Corporation) is a
publicly  owned  company  that  is  traded  on the  NASDAQ  exchange  under  the
symbol--ITCC.