The Abu Dhabi government has made available a new program for vocational training, to assist young people with skills, citizens and residents of the state, through the Abu Dhabi Government Academy, offering free vocational courses with accredited certificates of specializations: “Accounting, Finance, Auditing, Project Management, and Professional Development Units for Project Management.”
Since opening the door to receive applications to join the program in mid-June, the Abu Dhabi Governmental Academy has received 900 applications, 61% of which are citizens, and a majority of women has reached 52% of the total applicants, while the "business management" specialty was the most popular among applicants, while the Academy continues Receive application forms through its website, provided that the applicants meet four criteria.
In detail, the Governmental Support Department, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Government Academy, announced the completion of registering applications for more than 900 citizens of the country and residents to join the courses of the "Professional Certificates" program, since the program was launched in mid-June.
The "Professional Certificates" program is part of the "Digital Learning Challenge for All" initiative, which was launched by the Abu Dhabi Government Academy, with the aim of building the skills of young citizens and residents, investing in technology-based innovation, and supporting comprehensive well-being within the framework of the "Abu Talham" program, which was launched by His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and head of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, to enhance the proactive response in government and society, support innovation and develop ideas that can create a positive impact.
The Academy stated that this training program is the result of an expanded partnership with the group of knowledge, the region-wide leader in training and development solutions for government and private institutions, explaining that the program will focus on five core disciplines, including: “accounting, finance, auditing, project management, and finally development units Professional project management.
She stated that the program will be offered to the beneficiaries "for free" with the system of "distance learning", through virtual training under the supervision of an accredited trainer, so that direct learning in the classroom via the Internet, noting that the study period in the various certificates will range between A week and 60 days.
According to a statistic published by the media office of the Abu Dhabi government, during the first month of its launch, more than 900 people, including 61% of the young citizens, compared to 39% of the residents, while enrolling in the professional certification program, while the percentage of female applicants exceeded the number of young applicants, It scored 52%, compared to 48% for males.
The statistic indicated that 74% of those who applied for registration in the training program were employees in government and private agencies, compared to 26% of non-employees, noting that the project management specialization is the most receiving requests for those wishing to join the program, at 42% of the total completed applications, While the percentage of applicants for training in "accounting" specialties was 19%, "finance" 16%, "professional development units for project management" 13%, and finally, "audit" was allocated 10%.
4 criteria and requirements for registration
The Abu Dhabi Governmental Academy has announced that registration applications will continue to be opened, provided that four criteria and requirements for registration are met: The first: The applicant's age ranges between 20 and 45 years. The second: The applicant must be an Emirati citizen, or a resident with a residence permit valid for a period of six months. And the third: The applicant must fulfill the requirements of dealing with the specified e-learning program. Finally, the applicant must maintain a commitment to excellence during the learning period. She stated that she provides flexible appointments throughout the day, to receive lessons and training programs.