http://www.ict.edu.om/news/rss/ Ibra College of Technology RSS feed service en-us Admin 2009-03-02 ICT higher diploma engineering students Yonus Sulaiman Moh-d Al-Barwani (2006410), Sheika Moh-d Saeed Al-Mukhaini (2007227) and Sami Tayser Jum-ah Al-Jam-Ei (2006174) bagged the second prize trophy in the Annual General Engineering Quiz Competition concluded at Al-Musanna College of Technology on February 28, 2010. The trio bested five other participating teams sent by the different Colleges of Technology and settled behind Shinas College of Technology by very slight margin. ICT ranked first in the elimination round garnering a total of 21.7 out of 30 points and earned the early respect of the spectators and the teams from Al-Musanna, Shinas and Salalah Colleges of Technology who came in second, third and fourth places, respectively. These first four teams who garnered the highest points merited the rights to be in the final round. The grueling final round showcased the wit and determination of the Ibra-based quizzers who lead and set the pace throughout the competition. In the penultimate question, however, the ICT team failed to submit the correct answer in a problem solving question worth 10 points, forcing them to drop to second place against Shinas College of Technology by only 2.5 points. Last year-s defending champion and host college, Al-Musanna came in third place. Mr. Arnold Santos, Head of Electrical and Electronics Engineering section, acted as coach and prepared the team for the rigid competition barely two weeks after receiving the short notice from the event organizers. The quiz competition is an annual event organized by the Al-Musanna College of Technology in coordination with students- Technical Engineering Club (TEC). Aside from testing the knowledge of the participants in the general engineering courses which include Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, C-Programming, Engineering Drawing and Workshop Technology, the event aims to promote camaraderie among the engineering students of the seven colleges of technology. Admin 2009-03-03 The event spearheaded and chaired by Dr. Qassim Murtadha AL-Mar'àshi, College Dean in close coordination with the different key persons of the Student Affairs, Educational Technology Centre (ETC) and other pertinent departments.The representatives of twenty-three (23) companies active in banking and finance, IT, telecommunications, insurance, human resources, agriculture, consulting and contact centre, water and electric distribution, petroleum, and industry-based businesses participated and interacted with the applicants. The event was honored by the presence of His Excellency Sayyed Hamad Hilal Al-Busaidi, Undersecretary for Labour, Ministry of Manpower and Dr. Qassim Murtadha AL-Mar'àshi, CollegeDean of Ibra College of Technology, delivered the opening remarks. At the career fair, participants had the opportunity to enter career in their chosen field either in engineering, business, information technology, and other pertinent areas of discipline. Moreover, the event's objectives were as follows: (1) To facilitate a meeting place for the college's graduates and private sector; (2) To provide a general idea about the availability of job vacancies, training opportunities and how to get them; and (3) To help students get an idea about the work atmosphere in the private sector through direct communication. The event had also brought applicants face to face with leading industry professionals and representative at booths that were setup during the event. The success of the ICAFF 2009 was due to teamwork at the college and special commendations were given for taking part in this event. Admin 2009-05-20 Three Higher Diploma Electronics and Communications Engineering students have shown their great potential and proven that Ibra College of Technology (ICT) is indeed one of the best technical colleges in the Sultanate. Aseela Yahya Al-Harthy, Faheema Rashid Al-Shuhaimi and Safeyya Juma Said Al-Sulti bested and outshined thirty (30) other entries from among the seven colleges of technology by bagging the First Prize in the recently concluded project design competition. The contest was held at Higher College of Technology (HCT) last May 16-18 and was organized by the Engineering Society of HCT in coordination with the Oman Engineers Society. The winning project, (Electrocardiogram (ECG) Data Acquisition System) was developed under the direct guidance of Mr. Arnold Santos, project supervisor and head of the Electrical and Electronics section and Mr. Antonio Gonzales, Jr., Electronics technician-in-charge. The project seeks to address a worldwide trend where millions of people lose their life because of the failure to monitor an abnormal heart condition at an early stage. By using locally available electronic components, a simple and inexpensive heart monitoring system was designed and implemented. In general, the project will contribute to the health scenario of Oman, whose population is predominantly situated in the desserts and is widely distributed in remote geographical locations. With this system, inadequacy in health services and medical facilities maybe alleviated. More importantly, since the device is handy and very easy to use, it can bridge the physical distance between the patient and the doctor or specialist. Patients that require frequent heart monitoring need not go to hospital for examination because this can be done any time even at home by any individual with little training. The project was an early favorite among the spectators. Students, lecturers and other visitors were very much impressed with its capabilities that most of them commented the project is a sure winner. The second prize was given to the (Home Management System) entry of the Higher College of Technology. In an informal interview, Safeyya Juma Said Al-Sulti, the group leader, said that they attributed their achievement to the patience, dedication, motivation and support of their supervisor and laboratory technicians. Admin 2009-11-18 Ibra College of Technology (ICT) was invited in a seminar organized by the Oman Quality Network (OQN) held at the Institute of Health Sciences Auditorium, Al Wattayah last 11th November, 2009. It was entitled "Institutional Quality Audit - Learning by Sharing" which aims to share and discuss the experiences of the Higher Education Institutions that have recently been through the Quality Audit Process. In the seminar, six presenters were invited and had the privileged to share their experiences on the different aspects of the audit process- they were from Sultan Qaboos University, Dhofar University, Oman Medical College, Majan College, Ibri College of Applied Sciences and Ibra College of Technology. Mrs. Ghadna Sulieman Al-Maskari, the QA Head and Assistant Dean for Administrative and Financial Affairs of Ibra College of Technology had the honor to present the topic entitled "Writing the Porfolio". Her comprehensive discussion made the participants to understand that in writing the portfolio requires teamwork and commitment. She also added that as you go through, there will be lots of revisions but rewarding experiences. Other presentations also includes: Conducting the Self Study: Preparing Stakeholders for the Audit Visit; Lessons Learned from the Audit Panel Visit; Reflections on the OACs Quality Audit Manual; and Personal Reflections on Audit Interviews. Mr. R. S. Abdul Jaleel, Head of Business Studies Department and Dr. S. Ramamoorthy, Lecturer & College Quality Coordinator were also the other ICT QA members who attended the seminar. The ICT QA Team gained high hopes that their participation in the seminar redounds to the benefit of the stakeholders of Ibra College of Technology. Admin 2009-11-11 ICT Media - As one audience said, "The event was a rewarding presentation, an experience worth watching!" On the 26th October, 2009 the evening bloomed at the Open Auditorium of Ibra College of Technology. It was watched by ICT staff, students, and guest from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. With the presence of Dr. Abdullah Adim Khalid Al Maskari, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Mrs. Fatma Al Harty, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Office, it aimed to foster good relationship among the students and to encourage them to develop their skills and talents in joining such events. In the event, participants enchanted the crowd as the new Music society together with musical instruments mesmerized the audience with their euphonic rhythm. Other students also moved the hearts of spectators and put their feet on jumping in their performance of the Yola, a popular traditional dance. Some students also showcased their theatrical talents about the H1N1 virus and a role-play to motivate students to participate in different activities in the college. The same topic was also the orientation and encouragement of the different college societies from the Information Technology, Engineering, Business, and English Language Centre. Likewise, the lively audience participated in the question and answer game; and a texting contest made the event more exciting to mobile users. Indeed, it was a night to be remembered and it was dubbed as the ICT Cultural Night. Admin 2009-07-07 ICT Media - Ibra College of Technology has organized an Open Day on 16th June, 2009. The event was prepared and planned through the efforts of the Student Affairs Office headed by Assistant Dean, Mrs. Fatma Al-Harthy. It was well participated by different student societies from IT, Engineering, Business Department and the English Language Centre (ELC). The Educational Technology Centre (ETC) also participated with selected, competent students under its student development program, particularly, the Enhancement Practical Training (EPT) and On-The-Job Training (OJT) students from other colleges. A short program in the ICT Main Hall started the event. Dr. Qassim Murtadha AL-Mar'àshi, College Dean, warmly welcomed the student participants, staff, visitors, respected guests and Dr. Abdul Hakeem Hilal Majid Al-Ismaili, Directorate General of Technological Education, the chief patron of the event. It was noted that the college had been keen on creating a student-centered learning environment conducive to the intellectual and personal growth of students, and this event would give them the necessary experience for skills enhancement and competency to unleash their talent in presentation, event management, and in the field of arts. It was followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony at ME108 by chief patron, together with the ICT College Dean and was witnessed by present students and staff. The unique exhibition featured student innovative projects in their respective field of endeavor, art works, and proud traditional products of Oman. It became more surprising to visitors that during the tour, participating students were the actual presenters of their exhibit and some even showcased its operation and functions. In coordination with the Ministry of Health, a blood donation program was also conducted and leaflets were given as information drive for the H1N1 (Swine Flu) and other health issues. Moreover, Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry also participated in disseminating information about business concerns within the region and the whole of Oman. In the afternoon, a reporter from Oman TV covered the event and interviewed participating students and staff and made footage about the exhibits. Another highlight was the evening program, which displayed students and staff's extraordinary talents in theatrical presentation, particularly acting, traditional dance, and singing. Finally, certificates and commendations were given to students who participated in the open day activities, by Dr. Abdullah Adim Khalid Al Maskari, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs and Mrs. Fatma Al-Harthy, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. Admin 2009-06-15 ICT Media - The 9th of June 2009 marked another significant institutional milestone for Ibra College of Technology as it held its graduation ceremony in a constructed tent inside the college premise. This event symbolized a moment of victory and marked a turning point of the graduates from merely wading to fully immersing in the road of success. One hundred eighty seven (187) students, comprising the second group of Batch 2007- 2008 and first group of Batch 2008-2009, were conferred as graduates. Ninety two (92), thirty five (35), and sixty (60) of them were from the Engineering, Information Technology, and Business Studies Department, respectively. The event was attended by more than 800 participants, including college administrators and staff, deans from various colleges, parents and relatives of the graduates, representatives from the private sectors, and distinguished guests. His Excellency Mohammed Khamis Al Uraimi, Undersecretary for Ministry of Environment & Climate Affairs was the patron of the ceremony. Another honored guest, His Excellency Hamad Bin Khamis Al-Aamri, Ministry of Manpower Undersecretary for Technological Education & Vocational Training also graced the ceremony. The ceremony started with the recitation of Holy Qur'an. Then, it was followed by the speech of Dr. Qassim Murtadha AL-Mar'àshi, College Dean and two remarkable speeches from the graduates - one in English and the other in Arabic version. Afterwards, a comprehensive presentation which highlights some achievements and treasured moments of the graduates' life in the college was shown. Finally, they proudly received their diploma, the fruits of their effort and patience. During the diploma distribution, students with excellent academic performances were recognized. Amazingly, three raffle stubs were drawn from the list of graduates. Each of the winners, two (2) male and one (1) female graduates was given a brand new laptop sponsored by one of the partner companies, Bahwan IT. Lastly, with the implementation of the ICT online video streaming, the ceremony was made more memorable. This was realized through the initiative of the Educational Technology Centre (ETC). People around the world had the opportunity to view the event as it unfolded. Admin 2009-06-30 ICT Media - As a new batch of graduating college students joins the ranks of job hunters, recruitment is in full swing for one of the Sultanate's pioneering mining company, VALE International, Oman. Wednesday, 3rd of June, a cluster of Diploma Engineering students, most of whom are doing Enhancement Practical training (EPT) and anticipating to graduate by the end of summer, attended a career talk organized by the Engineering Department with the help of the College On-the-Job training Department. The event was facilitated by a team of dedicated representatives from VALE. The activity which took place at the College main hall included a short talk followed by a video presentation that highlights information about the company and its current project and activities in the Sohar Plant. Attendees were likewise given the opportunity to ask questions after the discussions. In addition to the traditional modes of promoting and hiring, like newspaper ads and video commercials, visiting colleges for career fairs, information sessions, interviews and other events is a part of the company's efforts of making itself visible to potential recruits. The company is planning to recruit 127 engineering diploma holders specializing in Mechanical, Electrical & Instrumentation. "By bringing the company closer to the students, we are increasing their chances of getting hired," said Mr. Walid AI-Shukaili, Training & Development Specialist of VALE International, Oman. The initiative to set up the plant in Oman reflects Vale's strategy to support the steel industry in the Middle East. The construction and development of the SOHAR iron ore pelletizing plant was started in 2008 and is scheduled to come on stream in mid-2010. The company will provide employment to thousands of workers and ultimately aims to achieve 80 per cent Omanization by 2015. VALE is a Brazil-based, highly diversified global mining company, converting minerals into essential end products for use in daily life. Its mission is to transform mineral resources into prosperity and sustainable development. Its commercial Middle East office is located at Muttrah in Muscat. Admin 2009-06-15 ICT Media/20 May 2009 - Three Higher Diploma Electronics & Communications Engineering students have shown their great potential and proven that Ibra College of Technology (ICT) is indeed one of the best technical colleges in the Sultanate. Aseela Yahya Al-Harthy, Faheema Rashid Al-Shuhaimi and Safeyya Juma Said Al-Sulti bested and outshined thirty (30) other entries from among the seven colleges of technology by bagging the First Prize in the recently concluded project design competition. The contest was held at Higher College of Technology (HCT) last May 16-18 and was organized by the Engineering Society of HCT in coordination with the Oman Engineers Society. The winning project, "Electrocardiogram (ECG) Data Acquisition System" was developed under the direct guidance of Mr. Arnold Santos, project supervisor and head of the Electrical & Electronics section and Mr. Antonio Gonzales, Jr., Electronics technician-in-charge. The project seeks to address a worldwide trend where millions of people lose their life because of the failure to monitor an abnormal heart condition at an early stage. By using locally available electronic components, a simple and inexpensive heart monitoring system was designed and implemented. In general, the project will contribute to the health scenario of Oman, whose population is predominantly situated in the desserts and is widely distributed in remote geographical locations. With this system, inadequacy in health services and medical facilities maybe alleviated. More importantly, since the device is handy and very easy to use, it can bridge the physical distance between the patient and the doctor or specialist. Patients that require frequent heart monitoring need not go to hospital for examination because this can be done any time even at home by any individual with little training. The project was an early favorite among the spectators. Students, lecturers and other visitors were very much impressed with its capabilities that most of them commented the project is a sure winner. The second prize was given to the "Home Management System" entry of the Higher College of Technology. In an informal interview, Safeyya Juma Said Al-Sulti, the group leader, said that they attributed their achievement to the patience, dedication, motivation and support of their supervisor and laboratory technicians. Admin 2009-03-15 ICT Media/31 March 2009 - Another remarkable evening was organized to appreciate teachers of Ibra College of Technology (ICT) and was held last Tuesday, 3rd of March 2009 at the college main hall. The event was named "ICT Teacher's Day". The event was planned and prearranged by various student societies of the College in collaboration with the staff of Student Affairs and College Administration under the initiative of Mrs. Fatma Al Harthy, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. Teaching and non-teaching staff were present during the activity along with the respected heads of departments. Numerous students also participated in the program through their poems, speeches, presentations and games. Each department head and head of section exchanged and gave their gratitude to their subordinates by presenting a token of appreciation acknowledging their valuable efforts. The program of events was started by an opening recitation of The Holy Quran. The College Dean then reiterated the essentials of learning resources that were being acquired by the college to further improve the learning experiences of the students. He also highlighted method of teaching. Teachers were highly praised and given commendations for selfless and invaluable work they do each day. Teaching is an often thankless job but which has has implications far into the future. They touch students' hearts to shape the future of Sultanate of Oman. Admin 2009-03-31 ICT Media - ICT football players emerged as the top winner of the Beach Soccer Tournament in during the Muscat Festival 2009, which was attended by numerous teams. The team consist of Saad bin Abdullah bin Mubarak AL Sa'idi, Basil bin Juma Al Gheilani, Mohammed bin Said Al Alawi, Salim Bin Mohammed Al Alawi, Muawiya ibn Khalid AL Mahdi, Badr bin Rabee'a AL Alawi, Muhammad Ali AL WLWI, Mahmoud bin Said Al Araimi, Khalid bin Sulayem Almekheni, and Khamis Juma bin AlSinani. Admin 2009-02-22 ICT Media - The event spearheaded and chaired by Dr. Qassim Murtadha AL-Mar'àshi, College Dean in close coordination with the different key persons of the Student Affairs, Educational Technology Centre (ETC) and other pertinent departments. The representatives of twenty-three (23) companies active in banking and finance, IT, telecommunications, insurance, human resources, agriculture, consulting and contact centre, water and electric distribution, petroleum, and industry-based businesses participated and interacted with the applicants. The event was honored by the presence of His Excellency Sayyed Hamad Hilal Al-Busaidi, Undersecretary for Labour, Ministry of Manpower and Dr. Qassim Murtadha AL-Mar'àshi, College Dean of Ibra College of Technology, delivered the opening remarks. At the career fair, participants had the opportunity to enter career in their chosen field either in engineering, business, information technology, and other pertinent areas of discipline. Moreover, the event's objectives were as follows: (1) To facilitate a meeting place for the college's graduates and private sector; (2) To provide a general idea about the availability of job vacancies, training opportunities and how to get them; and (3) To help students get an idea about the work atmosphere in the private sector through direct communication. The event had also brought applicants face to face with leading industry professionals and representative at booths that were setup during the event. The success of the ICAFF 2009 was due to teamwork at the college and special commendations were given for taking part in this event. Admin 2008-10-27 ICT Media - Last September, the installation of 76 access points with a minimum capacity of 33 concurrent user sessions paved the way to the definition and deployment of wireless technology throughout the campus, and to help ensure that Ibra College of Technology explores innovative approaches in supporting teaching and learning. Constant connectivity is of the utmost importance as the demand for wireless connectivity increases; its implementation is a challenged to remain competitive in the higher education environment, to enrich the educational experience. The project was centrally managed by personnel in the server control room of the Educational Technology Centre and will continually monitor its functions and its maintenance. However, the first phase of the wireless project is the implementation and the availability of wireless access to faculty members and staff for the meantime. The primary scope of the second phase is the integration of the students to wireless access project. To avail the connectivity request form and learn more about the wireless access scheme, contact the Computer Services Section Help Desk at IP number 947. Admin 2008-10-27 ICT Media - The Ministry of Health recently sponsored an awareness seminar on the topic "Drug Addiction" which was held at ICT Main hall last Sunday 19th of October 2008. The event was initiated by Department of Student Affairs through its commitment to ICT students in rendering its valued service. The seminar was attended by numerous participants and left an open mind about the negative effects of drug addiction on an individual. Admin 2008-10-27 ICT Media - The official ICT website was launched June 10, 2008 in the presence of the Dean of Ibra College of Technology Dr. Qassim Jaffer and delegates from the Ministry of Manpower. The website is a collaboration of IT personnel with expertise in ASP, graphics & animation, web development and deployment. It is managed by the website coordinator Mr. Eddie Josefino C. Gepule and supervised by Roland Lance Ablian, Head of Services of the Computer Services Section, Educational Technology Centre. To have a glance of the ICT website visit www.ict.edu.om and browse news & events, activities, photo galleries, comprehensive information about the different department of the college, quick links to student services, academic calendar, college map & directory and other details about the college. Admin 2008-10-27 ICT Media - Recently, the college established a mail web service for faculty and staff. It is called Outlook Web Access (OWA) and was incorporated in the newly uploaded ICT website. It is a webmail service of Microsoft Exchange Server, originally called Exchange Web Connect (EWC). The service can be used to access e-mail, calendars, contacts, tasks, and other mailbox content. The Outlook Web Access as part of Exchange Server allows users to connect remotely via a web browser. OWA can also be used from Internet cafes and any other location that provides connectivity to the Web. To access the webmail service by faculty and staff, visit the ICT website (www.ict.edu.om) and select the ICT Web Mail menu (located on the left side bar menu). Enter user name and password, (the user name and password is the log-in account used in accessing the Ibra network). If a staff has no existing account, call the ETC Helpdesk at IP phone number 947 to secure a domain account request form and the designated personnel will assign and confirm the user name and password. Students' access to web service will be launched soon. Admin 2008-10-27 ICT Media/27 October 2008 - The ICT ebrary is a project of the Ministry of Manpower with support from the TechKnowledge company, the exclusive provider of ebrary services in the region. The ebrary is a kind of digital library service. Staff and students have access to Academic Complete, with current collections of around 35,000 book titles. The ICT ebrary is now fully operational to provide a wide range of subject matter - from applied sciences to engineering, from information technology to business and management, and many more. Admin 2008-10-27 ICT Media/27 October 2008 - A multi-purposed building is being constructed to further facilitate the need of additional laboratories for the growing student population of the college. With the assistance of the Ministry of Education and the efforts done by the college dean, the project was approved. Hence, the immediate construction of the said building started on the last quarter of 2007. According to plan, the said building will be utilized as additional laboratory room and free access labs for students by the English Language Centre. Admin 2008-09-30 ICT Media/September 2008 - With the increasing number of requests for technical assistance throughout the college, a plan was spearheaded by Mr. Robin Rohit Vincent, Head of Educational Technology Centre to establish a committee to centralize the technical concerns of the college we now have named, "ETC Helpdesk". The team is headed by Roland S. Ablian, head of the Computer Services Section, together with expert staff in the field of computer hardware, software, networking, web development, programming and other pertinent technology. Through this initiative, a hotline local IP phone number 947 was assigned as a dedicated line for the immediate response to attend technical concerns encountered within the different departments of the college. The ETC Helpdesk team also supports faculty and other college staff through the IP phone or assigns a designated technician to resolve technical concerns. The Helpdesk also assists students with technical matters, trainings/tutorials, and other services. The ETC Helpdesk is open from 8:00AM to 8:00PM, Saturday to Tuesday and 8:00AM to 3:00PM every Wednesday. The team is ready to tend to the consultation services of staff and students. Admin 2008-06-30 ICT Media - A multi-purposed building is being constructed to further facilitate the needed additional laboratories for the growing number of students in the college. With the assistance of the Ministry of Manpower and the efforts made by the college dean, the project was approved. Hence, according to plan, the said building will be utilized as an additional laboratory class and free access labs for students by the English Language Centre and Engineering Department. Admin 2007-08-14 Ministry of Manpower (MoMP) - The Omani Ministry of Manpower and ICDL GCC Foundation, the governing body and certification authority of the International Computer Driving License (ICDL) program in the Gulf States, have announced the signing of an agreement to implement the internationally recognized ICDL certification program to train more than 20,000 male and female sutdent enrolled in the public vocational training centers and the technology colleges as well as the private training centers in Oman. This initiative is considered one of the major strategic steps taken by the Ministry to maintain high education and training standards among students and job seekers. H.E. Hamad bin Khamis Al Amiri, Undersecretary of Technical Educational and Vocational Training of Oman Minister of Manpower, and Jamil Ezzo, Director General of ICDL GCC Foundation, have signed the agreement and confirmed that the implementation of the ICDL program will be in operation starting this upcoming academic year. Al Amiri said, "We are pleased to announce this agreement as we view it to be in line with our goal to continually develop our technology education and vocational training in our colleges and training institutes to empower our national capability in conformity with the job market requirements. In preparation for this agreement, a delegation headed by H.E. Dr. Juma bin Ali Al Juma, Minister of Manpower, visited the head office of the ECDL Foundation in Dublin, Ireland, and it became clear to us for studies and experiences we reviewed during the visits we carried out that the countries that adopted the ICDL as a standard within its educational system adn employee development programs have succeeded in enhancing education, improving employee performance and promulgating digital literacy among its citizens." Jamil Ezzo, said, "This initiative taken by the Ministry of Manpower is considered one of the most important digital literacy initiatives in the region. This is clear evidence that the Government of Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said is focusing on promoting digital literacy in the Sultanate. We take this opportunity to thank H.E. the Minister of Manpower for his trust in the international standards of the ICDL program." ICDL is a vendor-neutral digital literacy program that is acknowledged through testing and proves that the certificate holder has fundamental skills in Information Technology, Using the Computer and Managing Files, Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database, Presentation, and Information and Coummunication (Internet and e-mail). The certificate is recognized and endorsed by education ministries, universities and government organizations worldwide. The ICDL program is based on a recognized global standard focusing not only on computer skills, but also on how students should use computers ethically and safely. The ICDL program will offered by all the technology colleges and the vocational institutes during the foundation level of the upcoming academic year including the Higher College of Technology in Muscat, the colleges of technology in Shinas, Musan'a, Ibra, Nizwa, Salalah, and Ibri; as well as the vocational training centers in Seeb, Saham, Sure and Ibri. In addition, the ICDL IT literacy program will be taught as the standard IT basic education program at all private institutes delivering IT training. This step will ensure that all private institutes comply with an internationally recognized standard in IT literacy by adhering to stringent quality assurance measures established by the ICDL foundation.