CAIRO, Sept. 06, 2006 - Thirty Egyptian engineers have successfully completed the first-ever Boeing-sponsored intensive Project Management Certification Program (PMCP) facilitated by AMIDEAST/Egypt.
"The main aim of this scholarship program was to prepare qualified project engineers in the field of aerospace, mechanical and information technology (IT) engineering industries in Egypt," said John B. Craig, Boeing vice president in the Middle East. "We are delighted to celebrate the graduation of these professional engineers who will provide technical proficiency and services to the Egyptian aviation industry."
The program provided the aerospace, mechanical and IT engineers with transferable project management skills that lead to certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute (PMI), the world's leading professional association for project management.
"We have recognized the increasing importance of acquiring proper project management skills to minimize costs, deliver projects in the proper timeframe and eliminate communication hurdles," said Stephen Hanchey, AMIDEAST Country Director for Egypt. "The Boeing Company and AMIDEAST/Egypt have worked together to provide Egyptian engineers with project management knowledge and techniques they need to effectively manage projects in their specialized fields."
25 experienced engineers and 5 recent graduates completed, respectively, the PMP and the CAPM Certification Preparation Programs, according to criteria set by the PMI. The six-month program focused on Project Management Essentials, Project Management Body of Knowledge, and Certification Exam Preparation. The program will culminate in PMI certification as a Project Management Professional or as a Certified Associate in Project Management following the graduates' successful completion of the standardized PMP exams, also sponsored by Boeing.
The Boeing Company is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft, with capabilities in rotorcraft, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., Boeing employs more than 155,000 people in more than 67 countries and has customers in 145 countries around the world.
America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc. (AMIDEAST) is a private, non-profit organization that strengthens mutual understanding and cooperation between Americans and the peoples of the Middle East and North Africa. Every year, AMIDEAST provides English language and professional training, educational advising, and testing services to hundreds of thousands of students and professionals in the region; supports numerous institutional development projects; and administers educational exchange programs. Founded in 1951, AMIDEAST is headquartered in Washington, D.C. with a network of 18 field offices in 11 Arab countries.
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Contact:
Boeing:
Sami Lahoud,
+971 (50) 559 4426,
sami.y.lahoud@boeing.com
AMIDEAST:
Virginia Carley,
+20 (02) 332 0418,
vcarley@amideast.org
© Press Release 2006
