By: Nana Appiah Acquaye
The
Competitive Center for E-Learning, an affiliate of Egypt’s Ministry of
Communications and Information Technology, has received the 2025 Cisco
Networking Academy Trainer Training Centers Excellence Award, marking its third
consecutive year of recognition by Cisco.
The
award was presented at the Cisco Networking Academy Partner Conference held on
January 13 and 14 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The recognition reflects the
center’s sustained contributions to training and capacity building for both
trainers and students within the Cisco Networking Academy ecosystem.
The
Competitive Center for E-Learning is ranked among the top 10 percent of Cisco
Academy partners globally and is accredited as a Cisco Networking Academy
Partner for Training of Trainers and as an Academies Support Center. In this
role, the center prepares and accredits new and existing trainers, equipping
them to deliver both foundational and specialized courses that strengthen
skills development and employability among learners.
Established
in 2004 through a partnership with Cisco, the center was created to bridge the
gap between labor market demands and workforce capabilities. Its training
programs target a wide range of beneficiaries, including students at different
educational levels, public and private sector employees, youth, entrepreneurs,
and small and medium-sized enterprise owners.
The
center also plays a key role in supporting the development and sustainability
of Cisco academies across Egypt. Through its Academies Support Center, it
selects and accredits academies and trainers, applies quality standards, and
conducts continuous monitoring to ensure effective delivery. These efforts have
contributed to the expansion of Cisco academies and an increase in the number
of students benefiting from the programs.
In
collaboration with major international companies, the center engages qualified
lecturers to deliver training courses nationwide, helping to broaden access to
digital skills development. Its portfolio includes specialized programs in
digital foundations, entrepreneurship, information technology, networking,
cybersecurity, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and
programming, delivered through an integrated e-learning environment.
