e-TQM College, the premier electronic college specializing in programs in Total Quality Management (TQM), will be showcasing its path-breaking programs in Total Quality and Performance Management, at the Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX) to be held at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from April 5 to 8, 2005.
The prestigious e-learning institution will also highlight its specialised offerings for the business community, the government sector and the public, including a Certificate Course in Business and Quality Management, special courses for executives, the Best Practice Series for Executives and a Certificate Course in Policing. e-TQM College is also exhibiting the Dubai Government Excellence Project (DGEP), which is currently under implementation, at GETEX.
"The concept of TQM is gaining strong reputation as a key contributor to higher productivity, following the success in several developed countries," said Dr. Mansoor Al Awar, Director of e-TQM College. "The Arab world needs to adopt TQM techniques to ensure progress of their organizations and institutions. We are pleased to participate in GETEX and avail of this excellent opportunity to deliver key messages concerning TQM to youngsters and parents."
The e-TQM College stand at GETEX will demonstrate how TQM thinking can be embedded into business planning and operation management through process orientation and a focus on customer satisfaction. In addition to exhibiting various postgraduate and undergraduate programs, e-TQM College is also putting on show its Virtual Executive Club (VEC), a unique online initiative targeted at the decision makers in the business community. Visitors to the show can also enhance their knowledge about Total Quality Management, by accessing a quality management basic knowledge course, hosted on the College's website (www.etqm.net) or accessed on the dedicated onsite kiosk located in Hall 5 - Stand 242, which is exclusively setup for the visitors to the show.
e-TQM will also highlight the advantages of e-learning through the free seminar it is conducting for the benefit of GETEX visitors. UAE's e-learning market is expected to surge to US$ 56 million by year 2008 and is growing at a compound average growth rate of 32 per cent, according Madar Research, reflecting the growing demand for e-learning in the region.
"As a pioneering provider of e-learning programs, e-TQM College is constantly seeking to add new program to enable people to continue their education without the need to go to any classroom," said Dr. Awar. "It is a tool that is going to be increasingly common in today's changed business world. e-TQM College will continue to be at the forefront of this revolution, and enrich its TQM programs in collaboration with some of the finest TQM institutions in the world."
"The importance of shows such as GETEX cannot be understated as the Arab World is teeming with youngsters who are eager to prove their worth to the increasingly competitive global and regional job market," said Al Awar. "Through our participation we are confident that the message of TQM will be firmly etched into the minds of young professionals, who are visiting the show."
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About e-TQM College
e-TQM College is a Dubai-based institution that has pioneered e-learning in the Middle East by launching world-class online courses in Total Quality Management. Launched in September 2002, the college is the first of its kind in the world. It has been recognized by EFQM, a leading European body for quality management, and has been accepted as a key member of the British Quality Foundation. It aims to be the college of choice for Total Quality Management in the Arab world.
e-TQM College provides e-learning programs to private and public sector employees as well as members of the public. Courses include Foundation Diploma in TQM, Excellence Best Practice Series and Certificate in Quality in Policing.
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