TAGIUNI students will be exposed to the best programs by CompTIA which has 30 years of global perspective and more than 2,000 members and 1,000 business partners- Salah M. Abu Osbeh
DUBAI – 31 October 2012 - Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University (TAGIUNI), Democratizing World-Class Education and CompTIA, the non-profit trade association for the world’s information technology (IT) industry and the leading provider of vendor-neutral skills certifications for the global IT workforce signed a partnership agreement in the field of innovation and IT programs.
According to the agreement, TAGIUNI is now an Authorized Delivery Partner for Comptia's authorized partner program, CAPP.
Mr. Salah M. Abu Osbeh, TAGIUNI’s Executive Director of Professional Partnerships and Continuous Education said: “We are really delighted to partner with CompTIA in this important field. HE Dr. Talal Abu-Ghazaleh, TAGIUNI president has always been a great supporter of the IT field as a way for a better generation in the future. TAGIUNI students will be exposed to the best programs by CompTIA which has 30 years of global perspective and more than 2,000 members and 1,000 business partners."
He added: "With their help and support we will be able to provide opportunities to disadvantaged populations to gain the skills they need for employment in the IT industry around the world."
CompTIA's Vice President for Europe and the Middle East, John McGlinchey, recognizes the importance of the agreement. McGlinchey says " We are excited about working with such a prestigious educational institution as TAGIUNI. In the IT industry IT 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 are pleased to team with TAGIUNI 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".
About Talal Abu Ghazaleh University
Talal Abu Ghazaleh University (TAGIUNI) aims to train the next generation of business and professional leaders through high quality academic programs, professional certification, language diplomas, entrepreneurship training and innovative learning in a variety of disciplines. It attracts students and professionals from across the world, contributing to excellence in learning, and fulfilling the needs of citizens by providing them with the skills of emerging technologies and disciplines.
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.