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                                                                    EXHIBIT 10.8
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                              SEPARATION AGREEMENT

         This Separation Agreement ("Agreement"), dated this 16th day of October
2001, is entered into by and between Jeffrey G. Korn ("Korn") and
ProsoftTraining.com ("Company").

WHEREAS: Korn has an employment agreement with the Company with an effective
date of May 15, 2000.

WHEREAS: The Company and Korn wish to terminate that employment agreement in
order to allow the Company to reduce expenses effective October 31, 2001. The
reason for the separation is not for "cause" as defined in the employment
agreement.

WHEREAS: As part of the employment agreement Korn has he is entitled to thirty
days notice of termination and a cash settlement.

WHEREAS: Korn is entitled upon termination of his status of employment to
immediate vesting of all unvested options to purchase common stock of the
Company.

WHEREAS: Korn is entitled to other remedies under the employment contract.

WHEREAS: The parties wish to enter into an agreement to alter and modify the
remedies and compensation due to Korn on termination of the employment agreement
and to create new rights and remedies including a Consultant Agreement.

WHEREAS: The parties wish to memorialize the agreed terms and obligations on
Separation.

         NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the payments set forth below and
the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

          1.   Payment of Salary and Vacation. The Company agrees to pay to Korn
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               all wages due through the last day of employment, including
               accrued and unused vacation time.


          2.   Payment of Settlement. In addition, and in consideration for this
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               Agreement, the Company agrees to pay Korn separation benefits
               consisting of cash compensation of $ 103,125, payable 10% on
               December 1, 2000, 40% on January 1, 2001, 35% on February 1, 2001
               and 15% on May 1, 2001. The Company will also pay additional
               compensation consisting of Common Stock of ProsoftTraining.com
               (NASDAQ, POSO) equaling $ 75,000 worth of stock issued on the
               date this agreement is executed. The Company agrees to pay all
               taxes resulting from the issuance of the securities. The issuance
               of the Stock is subject to a resolution from the Board of
               Directors of the Company authorizing the issuance of shares of
               stock as part of this settlement.


          3.   Registration of Stock Securities. The Company shall prepare and
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               file a registration statement covering the Stock Securities
               issued to Korn as well as all other outstanding stock issued by
               the Company as set forth in section 2 above, and shall use its
               best efforts to cause each such registration statement to become
               and remain effective prior to January 11, 2002, and in any event
               the Company agrees to register such shares in the next
               registration statement issued by the Company.


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          4.   Lock up of stock, and terms under which Stock Options may be
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               exercised. Korn agrees that he shall limit his sale of any of the
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               common stock issued as set forth in section 2 above so as to sell
               no more than 20% of the total amount of stock granted in any one
               calendar month. Korn shall have an affirmative obligation to
               notify the Company within ten (10) days of having sold any stock.
               Korn agrees that he shall not exercise and sell more than 10% of
               the total vested options as set forth in section 7 below in any
               one calendar month during the first twelve months following the
               effective date of this Agreement, and no more than 20% of the
               total vested options in any one calendar month during the
               thirteenth through eighteenth months following the effective date
               of this Agreement. This provision shall be of no further effect
               after the eighteenth month following the effective date of this
               Agreement or if there has been a change of control of the Company
               as defined in the Consultant Agreement. In addition if the
               Company terminates the Consultant Agreement referenced herein
               this provision shall be of no further effect, nothing herein
               however shall be construed to release Korn from thee restrictions
               on the sale of stock and the exercise of options if he terminates
               the Consultant Agreement.


          5.   Unpaid Expenses. The Company agrees to pay Korn all business
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               expenses incurred by Korn during his employment for which he is
               entitled.


          6.   Consultant Agreement. As further consideration, the Company
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               agrees to enter into a consulting agreement with Korn for two
               years, commencing November 1, 2001, in a form substantially
               similar to the draft agreement attached hereto as Exhibit "A".


          7.   Vesting of Rights to Purchase Common Stock of the Company. The
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               Company agrees that Korn has either previously vested, or vested
               as a consequence of the termination of the employment agreement
               the following options: 35,000 options at a strike price of $1.15
               (which is the net of original grants at $1.15 less options
               exercised) 10,000 at a strike price of $3.00 and 200,000 options
               granted on June 15, 2001 at a strike price of $1.25. Korn as part
               of this settlement agrees to waive and disclaim any interest
               whatsoever to the following options, which are also vested: 6,125
               granted on 4/17/00 at a strike price of $11.00, and 133,875
               options granted on 6/15/01 with a strike price of $8.813. Korn
               further disclaims and releases any rights he may have to any
               additional options awarded to him by the Compensation Committee
               on June 15, 2001. The Company agrees that it will treat the
               vested options, which Korn has with the most favorable treatment
               it gives to current employees or Directors, provided however this
               shall only apply if such treatment shall have a non-material
               impact on the Profit and Loss for the Company.


          8.   Benefits. The Company agrees to continue to provide to Korn the
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               same PPO (Health) and DMO (Dental) insurance, which is provided
               to current employees for a period not to exceed two years. Korn
               will pay the then current standard employee contribution for said
               insurance. The Company shall not be obligated to provide
               insurance once Korn has accepted full time employment and is
               eligible for coverage under a policy that is substantially
               similar under that employer's policy.








          9.   Computer Equipment. Company is to transfer title to the Laptop
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               Computer and associated equipment and software, which Korn is
               currently using as an employee of the Company.


          10.  Outplacement Assistance. Company agrees to pay Outplacement
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               Assistance, which Korn may request in an amount not to exceed
               $2,000.00. Such fee(s) shall be paid directly to the provider(s).


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          11.  General Release. In consideration of the above payments by
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               Company and other valuable consideration, Korn for himself and
               his heirs, assigns, and personal representatives agree upon
               payment of all consideration required herein to forever waive and
               release any and all claims, demands, rights, causes of action, or
               grievances of any kind or character which he may have accrued
               pursuant to common law, federal law, state laws including without
               limitation any and all anti-discrimination statutes, laws and
               ordinances, and local laws and regulations. Korn realizes there
               are many laws and regulations prohibiting employment
               discrimination pursuant to which he may have rights or claims.
               These include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
               amended; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as
               amended; The Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended; the
               National Labor Relations Act, as amended; 42 U.S. C. 1981; and
               the state human rights laws. Korn also understands that there are
               other statutes and laws of contract and tort otherwise related to
               his employment. Korn intends to waive and release any rights he
               may have under these other laws. Said release shall run to and be
               in favor of, and shall forever protect Company, and its parent
               and subsidiaries, as well as all officers, directors, and agents
               of Company and its parent and subsidiaries. Said release shall be
               a general full and complete waiver and shall be applicable to any
               and all such claims, demands, rights, wages, benefits,
               employment, causes of action, or grievances, whether claims for
               psychic injuries or any other injuries, which may be brought
               before an administrative agency, a court, a tribunal, an
               arbitrator, or otherwise, whether in law or equity, contract, or
               tort, and which are related, directly or indirectly, to Korn's
               employment or the termination of employment with Company. In
               turn, Company hereby releases Korn, as well as his heirs,
               assigns, and personal representatives, from any and all claims,
               which are related, directly or indirectly, to Korn's employment.
               A copy of the Mutual General Release is attached hereto as
               Exhibit "B". The Release shall not be deemed to be effective
               against Korn if the Company fails to make the payments due
               hereunder.


          12.  Disparagement. Each party agrees not to defame or in any way
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               disparage the other. Korn agrees not to engage in any activities
               which may be detrimental, directly or indirectly, to the
               interests of Company, whether such interests be property,
               reputation, or otherwise.


          13.  Confidential Information. Korn acknowledges that during the term
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               of his employment with Company, Company disclosed confidential
               information to Korn, which Company deems to be valuable and
               proprietary. "Confidential information" as used herein shall mean
               any information of or about Company (or Company's clients or
               customers, or the customers' or any vendors), which has been
               disclosed to Korn or made available to him, which is not publicly
               available and which is maintained by Company in confidence.
               Confidential Information shall include information of or about
               Company in both oral and written form, which is maintained by
               Company in confidence including, but not limited to, information
               about Company's finances, personnel, products, clients, or
               strategic plans. Korn agrees not to make public or disclose any
               Confidential Information, except as expressly permitted in
               writing by Company. Korn agrees that in the event of any
               violation or threatened violation of this Agreement, monetary
               damages would provide an inadequate remedy so that Korn agrees,
               in addition to all other rights provided by law, that Company
               shall have the right to seek an injunction or equivalent remedy
               issued against the Korn to prevent violations or further
               violations of this provision. This provision shall not be binding
               on Korn in the event the Company publicly discloses, or this
               information becomes public other than by disclosure by Korn.



          14.  Non-Competition Covenant Not to Compete. In consideration for the
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               payments to be made under this Agreement, and for the
               consideration contained in the Consultant Agreement, Korn shall,
               for the lesser


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               of (a) two years from the effective date of this Agreement, or
               (b) for 60 days after the termination of the Consultant
               Agreement, either alone or in conjunction with any other person,
               refrain from directly or indirectly through its present or future
               affiliates:

                                    (i) Employing, engaging or seeking to employ
                  or engage any person who within the prior twenty-four (24)
                  months had been an officer or employee of the Company, unless
                  said employee was involuntarily separated from the Company.

                                    (ii) Causing or attempting to cause (A) any
                  client, customer or supplier of the Company to terminate or
                  materially reduce its business with the Company, or (B) any
                  officer, employee or consultant of the Company to resign or
                  sever a relationship with the Company;

                                    (iii) Disclosing (unless compelled by
                  judicial or administrative process) or using any confidential
                  or secret information relating to the Company or any of their
                  respective clients, customers or suppliers;

                                    (iv) Participating or engaging in (other
                  than through the ownership of five percent (5%) or less of any
                  class of securities registered under the Securities Exchange
                  Act of 1934, as amended), or otherwise lending assistance
                  (financial or otherwise) to any person participating or
                  engaged in, any of the lines of business in which the Company
                  is participating or engaged on the date of termination in any
                  jurisdiction in which the Company participates or engages in
                  such line of business on the date of termination.

               The parties hereto recognize that the laws and public policies of
               the various states of the United States may differ as to the
               validity and enforceability of covenants similar to those set
               forth in this Section. It is the intention of the parties that
               the provisions of this Section be enforced to the fullest extent
               permissible under the laws and policies of each jurisdiction in
               which enforcement may be sought, and that the unenforceability
               (or the modification to conform to such laws or policies) of any
               provisions of this Section shall not render unenforceable, or
               impair, the remainder of the provisions of this Section.
               Accordingly, if any provision of this Section shall be determined
               to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or
               unenforceability shall be deemed to apply only with respect to
               the operation of such provision in the particular jurisdiction in
               which such determination is made and not with respect to any
               other provision or jurisdiction.

               The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that any remedy at law
               for any breach of the provisions of this Section would be
               inadequate, and Employee hereby consents to the granting by any
               court of an injunction or other equitable relief, without the
               necessity of actual monetary loss being proved, in order that the
               breach or threatened breach of such provisions may be effectively
               restrained.

               The Company and the Employee acknowledge that the foregoing
               restrictive covenants in this Section 14 are essential elements
               of this Agreement and that, but for the agreement of the Employee
               to comply with those covenants, the Company would not have agreed
               to enter into this Agreement. The covenants by the Employee shall
               be construed as agreements independent of any other provision in
               this Agreement.



          15.  Confidentiality. Korn represents and agrees that he will keep the
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               terms, amount and facts of this Agreement completely
               confidential, and that he will not hereinafter disclose any
               information relating to this Separation Agreement to anyone,
               including but not limited to, any past, present or prospective
               employee of the Company, the media, or anyone else, unless such
               information has previously been made public by the Company.


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          16.  Agreement to Provide Litigation Assistance. Korn agrees that he
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               shall on reasonable notice provide information and assistance
               necessary regarding any litigation the Company may be or is
               potentially involved with; this obligation shall survive both the
               term of this agreement and the Consultant Agreement.

          17.  Miscellaneous.
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               a.   Korn is advised to consult with an attorney prior to
                    executing this Agreement, and Korn acknowledges that he has
                    had an opportunity to do so.

               b.   Korn may revoke this Agreement at any time within seven (7)
                    days following his execution of this Agreement. This
                    Agreement shall not become effective or enforceable until
                    that revocation period has expired; In order to cancel or
                    revoke this Agreement, Korn must deliver to the Director of
                    Human Resources at ProsoftTraining.com a signed letter or
                    other written notice stating that he/she is canceling or
                    revoking this Agreement.

               c.   This Agreement constitutes the sole agreement between the
                    parties and supersedes any and all understandings and
                    agreements made prior hereto. There are no other
                    understandings, representations or agreements between the
                    parties other than those as contained or referenced herein.

               d.   It is understood and agreed that the execution of this
                    Agreement is not to be construed as an admission of any
                    liability on the part of Company; the Company specifically
                    disclaims any wrongdoing of any part or any nature with
                    respect to Korn.

               e.   This Agreement and each of its provisions are binding upon,
                    and inure to the benefit of the parties as well as their
                    respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors
                    and/or assigns.

               f.   All agreements and covenants contained herein are severable.
                    In the event that any of them are held to be invalid by any
                    competent court, this Agreement shall be interpreted as if
                    such invalid agreement or covenants were not contained
                    herein.

               g.   In the event that any action is filed in relation to this
                    Agreement or to the employment relationship between the
                    parties, the prevailing party is entitled to recover all
                    costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and
                    expert witness fees, from the other party.

               h.   This Agreement shall be construed under and governed by the
                    state law in which Korn resides, Texas.



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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the day
and year first above written.

                   Jeffrey G. Korn

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                   Date:
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                   "Company"
                   ProsoftTraining.com


                   By:
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                   Printed or Typed Name:
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                   Date:
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