"When we began our analysis of this program, it became apparent that E-Skills360 was best positioned from a marketing and development perspective to maximize the growth opportunities for workforce development," said Dr. Doa’a Fares, General Manager of Etisalat Academy.
Etisalat has been a tremendous partner, and we are thrilled that its management is so committed to the workforce and human resource development in their region. We look forward to seeing Etisalat continue its CSR efforts to bridge the digital divide under its dedicated management," said Dr Asad Ullah Shah of ICWFD.
About ICWFD
The International Commission on Workforce Development (ICWFD.ORG), is challenged with recommending policies and strategies that will enable the workforce of G77 Developing Countries (DC’s) to compete in the current and future global economy. As a global policy advocacy body reflecting the views and interests of both national governments and other stakeholders from the various sectors of society, the ICWFD.ORG is poised to play a strategic role in bringing together and scaling up efforts by existing institutions aimed at fostering and promoting the design of national and regional ICT strategies including the regulatory framework while, at the same time, raising the awareness among key decision makers and donors on their strategic importance for addressing critical development and poverty eradication goals in innovative and effective ways.
About Serebra Learning Corporation
Serebra Learning Corporation designs and delivers e-learning solutions for corporations, universities and schools, government organizations and individuals. Backed by a library of over 3,500 courses and a global network of partners, Serebra’s powerful Learning Management System, Serebra Cortex, hosts and manages Information Technology, Desktop Skills and Professional Development titles. Serebra is uniquely positioned to provide a broad range of on-line learning solutions to individuals who wish to advance their personal and professional development. Visit www.serebra.com.
About Etisalat Academy
Etisalat Academy is one of the major professional Centers of Excellence in the Gulf Region & Middle East, offering training solutions & consultancy services in career development for diversified and different levels of professionals. The Academy offers specialized courses in Telecom Engineering, Information Technology, Information Security, Networks & Systems Administration, Management, TQM, Accounting and Finance. The training indicators of the Academy are published annually in the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) review report, which is distributed worldwide to professional institutions. The Academy is ISO Certified in training management, technical and business training, career development and training operations, and also provides consultancy services in human resources development for various local firms using its highly qualified professionals and training consultants. Visit Etisalat Academy at www.eacademy.ae.
About E-Skills360
The E-Skills360 initiative seeks to facilitate and enhance a culture of lifelong learning. The clear goal is to improve the lives of students by providing the skills and tools they need to succeed in the new knowledge-based economy. E-Skills360 was designed to overcome a number of significant e-learning issues that have long been impediments to the dissemination of educational material: inconsistent infrastructure and intermittent on-line access. With this breakthrough, students enrolled in an E-Skills360 course will experience cost-effective Internet connections, straightforward log-in procedures and timely courseware delivery.
With this order, ICWFD has granted Etisalat Academy exclusivity to market, promote and sell ICWFD’s program, known as the E-Skills360 initiative, in the GCC countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates) as well as in North Africa.
"When we began our analysis of this program, it became apparent that E-Skills360 was best positioned from a marketing and development perspective to maximize the growth opportunities for workforce development," said Dr. Doa’a Fares, General Manager of Etisalat Academy.
"Etisalat Academy has been a tremendous partner, and we are thrilled that its management is so committed to the workforce and human resource development in their region. We look forward to seeing Etisalat Academy continue to grow its network through innovative ideas, unique marketing programs and its dedicated management," said Dr Asad Ullah Shah, Director Strategic Alliances and COO of ICWFD.
Each E-Skills360 card may be redeemed for one Information Technology or Professional Development course from the learning library of Canada’s Serebra Learning Corporation (www.serebra.com). Serebra’s wide range of courses also address learning needs in the areas of Administration, Human Resources, and Accounting & Finance, while its available curriculum provides training in programming languages and applications developed by, among others, Microsoft, Oracle and Cisco.
About ICWFD
The International Commission on Workforce Development (ICWFD.ORG), is challenged with recommending policies and strategies that will enable the workforce of G77 Developing Countries (DC’s) to compete in the current and future global economy. As a global policy advocacy body reflecting the views and interests of both national governments and other stakeholders from the various sectors of society, the ICWFD.ORG is poised to play a strategic role in bringing together and scaling up efforts by existing institutions aimed at fostering and promoting the design of national and regional ICT strategies including the regulatory framework while, at the same time, raising the awareness among key decision makers and donors on their strategic importance for addressing critical development and poverty eradication goals in innovative and effective ways.
About Serebra Learning Corporation
Serebra Learning Corporation designs and delivers e-learning solutions for corporations, universities and schools, government organizations and individuals. Backed by a library of over 3,500 courses and a global network of partners, Serebra’s powerful Learning Management System, Serebra Cortex, hosts and manages Information Technology, Desktop Skills and Professional Development titles. Serebra is uniquely positioned to provide a broad range of on-line learning solutions to individuals who wish to advance their personal and professional development. Visit www.serebra.com.
About Etisalat Academy
Etisalat Academy is one of the major professional Centers of Excellence in the Gulf Region & Middle East, offering training solutions & consultancy services in career development for diversified and different levels of professionals. The Academy offers specialized courses in Telecom Engineering, Information Technology, Information Security, Networks & Systems Administration, Management, TQM, Accounting and Finance. The training indicators of the Academy are published annually in the American Society of Training and Development (ASTD) review report, which is distributed worldwide to professional institutions. The Academy is ISO Certified in training management, technical and business training, career development and training operations, and also provides consultancy services in human resources development for various local firms using its highly qualified professionals and training consultants. Visit Etisalat Academy at www.eacademy.ae.
About E-Skills360
The E-Skills360 initiative (www.E-Skills360.org) seeks to facilitate and enhance a culture of lifelong learning. The clear goal is to improve the lives of students by providing the skills and tools they need to succeed in the new knowledge-based economy. E-Skills360 was designed to overcome a number of significant e-learning issues that have long been impediments to the dissemination of educational material: inconsistent infrastructure and intermittent on-line access. With this breakthrough, students enrolled in an E-Skills360 course will experience cost-effective Internet connections, straightforward log-in procedures and timely courseware delivery.
For further information, please contact:
Sadaf Shah
Director Communications
ICWFD
Email: sadafshah@icwfd.org |
