Dubai, UAE - Etisalat Academy, the largest single-source provider of training and development solutions in the Middle East, and CompTIA, an international non-profit IT trade association, today signed an MOU at GITEX.
The signing ceremony was held between Mr. David Brennan, General Manager at the Etisalat Academy, and Mr. Todd Thibodeaux, Chief Executive Officer at CompTIA.
The MOU establishes Etisalat Academy (ETAC) as a Delivery Member in CompTIA's Authorized Partner Program (CAPP). ETAC plans to be a leader in new training areas in the Middle East region, offering the best possible solutions in training to their customers. In addition to the portfolio of CompTIA certifications, both the organizations will jointly develop and deliver customized certifications in the areas of Green IT, Smart Energy, Digital Home, M2M and Mobile Apps.
ETAC will develop and launch with support from CompTIA: CompTIA IT Certification Offerings, IT Certification Learning Events and Customised Certifications.
David Brennan, General Manager, Etisalat Academy, said: "CompTIA certifications will build Etisalat Academy and the Gulf region's competitive differentiation because of their broad global market acceptance. CompTIA's certifications are ranked in the Top 10 globally and we are glad to be associated with them. Keeping in view the existing and emergent technology trends, these certifications will go a long way in catering to market needs and making ETAC a leader in offering customized IT certifications."
Todd Thibodeaux, Chief Executive Officer, CompTIA said: "In the IT industry professional certification is a clear differentiator when it comes to hiring, promotion and wages. Employers rely on certifications when hiring IT staff because certified workers have a greater ability to understand new and complex technologies, are more productive and bring more insightful problem solving to the workplace. We're pleased to team with Etisalat Academy for the delivery of our cutting-edge foundational certifications, which provide a comprehensive measurement of the core technology competencies and knowledge that should be in any IT professional's skill set."
The value of CompTIA Certification means improvement in career outcomes for ETAC participants as they qualify candidates for high growth IT jobs, increased compensation and promotional opportunities.
Participants who complete the program successfully will be issued Certificates by CompTIA. The trainings will be delivered in English language at Etisalat Academy.
Etisalat Academy is committed to high quality standards, with its ISO 9001 certification. We are constantly re-engineering the learning process in order to bridge the divide between the training environment and the workplace.
About Etisalat Academy
Etisalat Academy is the largest single-source provider of training and development solutions in the Middle East. For 30 years it has been providing consultancy and human capital development services to telecoms, government agencies, oil and gas companies, financial institutions and organisations across all industries and business sectors.
The solutions on offer range from training and development programmes in business, technology and leadership, to consultancy services in the areas of recruitment, team building, performance management, assessment centres and career development.
Based in the United Arab Emirates and operating a 1,200,000 square foot training facility in Dubai, Etisalat Academy's partner network spans five continents and delivers world class training solutions to customers in Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Sudan.
About CompTIA
CompTIA is the voice of the world's information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the companies at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public policy advocacy. Visit http://www.comptia.org/home.aspx or follow CompTIA at http://www.facebook.com/CompTIA and twitter.com/comptia.
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Press release issued by Corporate Communication Department - Etisalat
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