The international certification enables the VTCDC to hold training courses and examination sessions for ICDL CAD international certificates. The announcement was made today by UNESCO's Advanced Quality Assurance General Manager in Cairo, Mr. Naseem Abu- El Hayja'a, Mr. Ibrahim Safadi, CEO, LUMINUS Group and the VTCDC's Centre Manager, Mr. Sameer Barhoumeh at a press conference held today at Al Quds College. VTCDC also announced it will be running its first ICDL CAD testing session on Saturday December 15th starting at 10am.
The ICDL CAD international certificate offers people the opportunity to upgrade their skills in 2D and 3D in accordance with international standards. European ICDL-F developed by a team of specialists and distinguished experts in the industry. The most updated curricula for this certification (issue 1.5) developed the certificate in harmony with current professional and industrial drives that cater for the market with more comprehensive and modern versions.
ICDL CAD certificates are widely recognized in Europe, have been designed for college, university and vocational training centre students, and for professionals in architecture, constructions and other engineering specializations. These certificates were also designed to consolidate students' various ICDL CAD skills.
Mr. Abu-El Hayja'a regarded highly the achievements of the VTCDC, as well as its facilities and access to modern and hi-tech equipment, which come together to qualify it as an accredited local centre for training, testing and accrediting international ICDL CAD certification.
"We are very proud to be the first training centre in the MENA region to qualify as an accredited ICDL and CAD training and certification Centre. We are very grateful to UNESCO for this important certification reflects our vision 'Aspiring to Inspire' through innovation, knowledge, excellence and diversification. Most importantly it will enable us to offer more advanced services to our clients in one of the most innovative industries in Jordan," said Mr. Ibrahim Safadi, CEO LUMINUS Group, owner of VTCDC.
ICDL CAD program will enable students to amend elements and models, change specifications of models, engage in printing and graph planning necessary to reach results. Certificate holders can also use some advanced design applications through computers, such as listing models pertaining to other applications.
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About the VTCDC:
Established in 1999, The Vocational Training and Career Development Centre (VTCDC), Al Quds College provides programs for non-Tawjihi holders and career changers, to develop the necessary skills to meet the increasing demands of the Jordanian market place. Programs include(Hospital Administration, Childhood Development, Heating, cooling and air conditioning, Medical Equipment Maintenance, Interior Design, Custom Duties Administration) Located in its new facilities on Airport Road. VTCDC offers a state of the art hands on learning environment, utilizing the latest equipment and technologies. Its faculty members have both industry and academic experience to provide the kind of learning that fully equips its graduates for the workforce.
Press Release 2007
