UAE / Dubai: UKS, the Middle East's leading learning solutions enabler, has partnered with Cegos Group, a global leader in professional training, in an exclusive relationship to provide Global Learning by Cegos (GLC) and e-Learning Solutions by Cegos (eLS) to the commercial and public sector organizations in the Middle East.
GLC programmes integrate in-class training, e-learning modules, start and end point self assessment and an online Learning Management System. At the heart of this integrated package is the Cegos e-learning solution which offers off-the-shelf e-learning modules and fully customized options. Both of these can be used as standalone solutions or blended with face to face training, combining the advantages of both
As the exclusive distributor of GLC and eLS in the Middle East, UKS will offer multilingual and Arabic e-learning modules and blended courses from Cegos in order to meet the needs of its customers. UKS aims to provide its customers with the training and development opportunities they need and deserve. With GLC and eLS, UKS will be able to deliver quality and flexible training to a wider audience.
"Our partnership with Cegos will allow us to leverage and balance the economic growth in the Gulf Cooperation Council by providing human development best practices." said Hadi Shaheen, UKS General Manager - EMEA, "Our new joint offerings in the field of operational consultancy and training delivery (online, face to face or blended) will empower the private and public sectors to boost performance in their market and adopt the changes they need to make in order to grow."
According to Jeremy Blain, Director of the International Partners Network of Cegos Group: "We are delighted to seal a partnership with the major player in the Middle Eastern learning and development sector. The Cegos Group, already present in 28 countries, is gradually developing its international presence. We will be one of the few major International companies offering leading edge learning and development in the Arabic language. This is an important strength at a time when more and more companies are hoping to roll out their training globally, rapidly and in a way to fully engage their local teams. "
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ABOUT UKS
Universal Knowledge Solutions - (UKS) is the Middle East's leading learning solutions enabler, with years of experience in the fields of education and training. UKS utilizes its unmatched expertise and strategic partnerships with leading educational and technological providers to deliver a comprehensive range of learning products and services that serve Schools (K-12), Higher Education and Government & Corporate sectors.
Our highly experienced technical staff works with clients to design, develop and deliver flexible, cost-effective and customized learning solutions, based on state-of-the-art training needs analysis frameworks, blending online and face-to-face learning.
UKS is a subsidiary of Al Tanmiya Holding, a conglomerate committed to the development of Human Capital in the corporate and academic worlds.
ABOUT CEGOS GROUP
Cegos Group, established in 1926 is today the European leader in professional education and one of the major global players. Its consultants have expertise across all subject areas in management and developing competencies: human resources, management and leadership, performance and organizational skills, individual and team performance, marketing and commercial, project management, deployment of large training systems in France and internationally.
In 2008, the Cegos Group achieved sales of 195,5 M€ and trained more than 200,000 staff in Europe and internationally. Cegos employs 1,200 consultants and works in 28 countries across the globe.
www.cegos.com
PRESS CONTACTS
Sana Farajallah
UKS - Marketing Coordinator
Dubai Knowledge Village
Block 2B; Office F12
P.O. Box: 500270, Dubai, UAE
Office: + 971.4.3910170
Direct: +971.4.3910056
Fax: + 971.4.3664501
sfarajallah@uks.ae
www.uks.ae
Jérôme Aubry
Cegos - Corporate Communication
19 rue René Jacques
92798 Issy-les-Moulineaux cedex 9
France
Phone: +33 1 55 00 96 64
jaubry@cegos.fr
www.cegos.com
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