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Specto® Accredits First Center in Mauritania

01 December, 2015 Maueirania

Specto® Accredits First Center in Mauritania

Despite Mauritania's challenges, Specto® launched an ICDL accreditation project to address the need for ICT skills. They partnered with Abdullah Bin Yacin University as the first ICDL Center, providing training and resources to prepare the university staff and students for the program. This signifies strong potential for ICDL growth in Mauritania.

Specto® Runs the ICDL Program in Tunisia

01 December, 2015 Tunisia

Specto® Runs the ICDL Program in Tunisia

Specto® accredited seven new ICDL centers in Tunisia and revived the program in four existing centers. Specto® also trained nineteen testers and trainers and will hold marketing campaigns to promote ICDL to the Ministry of Vocational Training and Employment and Ministry of Telecommunications Technologies and Digital Economy

Specto Grants the ICDL Certificate to 1000 Syrian Refugees in NRC camps

01 June, 2016 Jordan

Specto Grants the ICDL Certificate to 1000 Syrian Refugees in NRC camps

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has successfully trained 1,000 Syrian refugees in computer skills through the ICDL program. This initiative, supported by UNICEF and the Norwegian government, bridges the digital divide for refugees and empowers them with valuable job skills.

Graduation of the 13 th and 14 th batch of ICDL Students in The Baptist School - Jordan

01 August, 2016 Jordan

Graduation of the 13 th and 14 th batch of ICDL Students in The Baptist School - Jordan

The Baptist School, a pioneer in incorporating ICDL into its curriculum, held a graduation ceremony for its 13th and 14th batches. Students expressed the program's positive impact and teachers commended Specto's support.

Specto Hosts Seminar for Stakeholders to Promote the ICDL in Tunisia

01 August, 2016 Tunisia

Specto Hosts Seminar for Stakeholders to Promote the ICDL in Tunisia

Specto, the national operator for ICDL in Tunisia, held a seminar to introduce the program and E-Learner for kids. Representatives from universities and government bodies attended. The seminar covered the importance of ICDL in education and industry, success stories, and future developments.

Specto Participating in 17 Seminars and Exhibitions in Tunis

01 February, 2017 Tunisia

Specto Participating in 17 Seminars and Exhibitions in Tunis

Specto is co-hosting a seminar in Sousse to highlight the value of ICDL certifications for businesses and individuals. Key participants include government organizations and private centers. Additionally, Specto is partnering with the Ministry of Higher Education on a USAID-funded initiative to promote ICDL certification within Tunisian universities. This collaboration aims to raise awareness about ICDL's benefits at over 200 universities and institutes.

Online Collaboration and Web Editing Workshops in Sudan

01 February, 2017 Sudan

Online Collaboration and Web Editing Workshops in Sudan

Specto trained staff from 16 Sudanese universities and institutes on Online Collaboration and Web Editing. After exams, 17 out of 18 passed Online Collaboration, while 5 out of 11 passed Web Editing. Specto plans more workshops to promote these new modules.

Specto and SOS Sign MOU to Accredit ICDL Centers in 6 Countries

01 March, 2017 Morocco

Specto and SOS Sign MOU to Accredit ICDL Centers in 6 Countries

Specto partnered with SOS Children's Villages to provide ICDL training and certification in six countries. Specto will accredit SOS computer labs and train staff at no cost, aiming to equip SOS youth and mothers with valuable digital skills.

Specto and Association of Arab Universities Sign a Memorandum of Understanding

01 June, 2017 Jordan

Specto and Association of Arab Universities Sign a Memorandum of Understanding

Specto signed an agreement with the Association of Arab Universities to promote ICDL across the Arab world. AArU will encourage its 200+ member universities to adopt ICDL programs, enhancing graduates' and staff's digital skills. Specto will participate in AArU meetings to further spread ICDL awareness.

Specto Organizes Marketing Event in Tunisia and Accredits 30 New ICDL Centers

01 December, 2017 Tunisia

Specto Organizes Marketing Event in Tunisia and Accredits 30 New ICDL Centers

أطلقت منظمة Specto ووزارة التعليم العالي التونسية برنامج شهادة القيادة الرقمية الدولية (ICDL) في 30 جامعة ومركزًا مهنيًا. وشمل إطلاق البرنامج ورش عمل لـ 91 مدربًا وعروضًا توضيحية حول فوائده. وقام وزير التعليم العالي بمنح شهادات الاعتماد للمراكز والمدربين.

Specto Organizes Marketing Event in Sudan about ICDL in Higher Education

01 January, 2018 Sudan

Specto Organizes Marketing Event in Sudan about ICDL in Higher Education

Specto and Sudan's Ministry of Higher Education co-hosted a marketing event to promote ICDL in universities. Over 150 representatives from universities, ministries, and existing ICDL centers attended. Specto highlighted the program's benefits and success stories, targeting universities which represent 60% of ICDL registrations in Sudan.

Specto and Norwegian Refugee Council grant ICDL certificates to 2,000 Syrian refugees in camps

18 October, 2018 Jordan

Specto and Norwegian Refugee Council grant ICDL certificates to 2,000 Syrian refugees in camps

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) continues to leverage the level of digital literacy of Syrian refugees by offering ICDL training and testing in four camps.

Specto Holds an ICDL Awareness Day in Universities and Colleges

01 October, 2018 Jordan

Specto Holds an ICDL Awareness Day in Universities and Colleges

Specto held an ICDL awareness day at Jordanian universities to introduce freshmen and other students to the program. Presentations highlighted the benefits of ICDL modules for studies and future careers. Hundreds of students expressed interest, and Specto plans to bring this event to more universities.

Specto promotes ICDL through the pan-Arab EDRAAK platform

01 December, 2018 Jordan

Specto promotes ICDL through the pan-Arab EDRAAK platform

Specto partnered with the EDRAAK platform to offer free basic ICDL modules online. This opens up ICDL learning to anyone with internet access, beyond traditional classrooms. Specto will answer user questions for the next three months to support online learners.

Specto Signs an Agreement with the Islamic Charity Center Society

14 February, 2019 Jordan

Specto Signs an Agreement with the Islamic Charity Center Society

Specto signed an agreement with the Islamic Charity Center Society (ICCS) to make ICDL certification mandatory for students in grades 7-9 starting in 2020. Dar el Arqam School's successful implementation of the program in earlier grades influenced this decision. Specto also aims to reinstate a previous requirement for the Society's 5,000+ employees to obtain ICDL certification.

Specto certifies teachers of highly ranked Jordanian school

01 February, 2019 Jordan

Specto certifies teachers of highly ranked Jordanian school

Schools in Jordan are becoming more aware about the importance of ICDL modules and the necessity of teachers and staff acquiring digital skills, regardless of their background.

ICDL FOUNDATION AND SPECTO MEET JORDANIAN TEST CENTRES

01 May, 2019 Jordan

ICDL FOUNDATION AND SPECTO MEET JORDANIAN TEST CENTRES

Specto, Jordan's ICDL operator, hosted a meeting for test centers with ICDL CEO. The event focused on program experience sharing, future of ICDL, and new modules like Robotics and Computing.

ICDL Foundation and Specto meet Jordanian test centres

01 June, 2019 Jordan

ICDL Foundation and Specto meet Jordanian test centres

Specto, the ICDL operator in Jordan, held a meeting with test centres from around the country, attended by Damien O’Sullivan, CEO of ICDL Foundation, in March this year.

Future of ICDL in schools discussed at event for teachers in Jordan

01 August, 2019 Jordan

Future of ICDL in schools discussed at event for teachers in Jordan

Specto held an annual event in Jordan to celebrate ICDL teachers and principals in private schools. The event focused on the future of ICDL in schools, including new modules like Digital Marketing and Artificial Intelligence. Specto also recognized schools that made ICDL mandatory for teachers and those offering the most modules. This event fostered collaboration and addressed challenges faced by educators implementing ICDL.

Prominent higher education institution in Djibouti offers ICDL to students

01 August, 2019 Djibouti

Prominent higher education institution in Djibouti offers ICDL to students

Specto, the ICDL operator in a number of Arab States, has signed an agreement with the Centre Universitaires des Sciences et Technologies Industrielles (CFD) in Djibouti to deliver ICDL in several languages to its students.

Specto trains ICDL teachers in Computing module

01 October, 2019 Jordan

Specto trains ICDL teachers in Computing module

The ICDL Computing module has been received with great enthusiasm by private schools in Jordan. Responding to demand from schools, Specto, the ICDL National Operator in the country, delivered training in the module to 15 teachers from eight schools.

SPECTO TRAINS ICDL TEACHERS IN COMPUTING MODULE

13 October, 2019 Jordan

SPECTO TRAINS ICDL TEACHERS IN COMPUTING MODULE

Specto trained teachers from eight Jordanian private schools on the new ICDL Computing module, designed for grades 9-10. The successful training paves the way for incorporating the module into these schools' curriculum, with plans for workshops on other new ICDL modules.

Specto Wins a Tender to Offer ICDL at Refugee Camps in Jordan

01 December, 2019 Jordan

Specto Wins a Tender to Offer ICDL at Refugee Camps in Jordan

Specto won a tender to provide ICDL certification at six Jordanian refugee camps, building on their existing five-year partnership with the Norwegian Refugee Council to empower refugees with digital skills.

Islamic Society in Jordan Trains ICDL through UNICEF-Funded Project

01 March, 2020 Jordan

Islamic Society in Jordan Trains ICDL through UNICEF-Funded Project

Specto partnered with the Islamic Society in Jordan to train refugees and vulnerable youth on ICDL skills through a UNICEF-funded project called Makani. Specto accredited 12 training centers across the country and trained their staff to deliver the program to marginalized youth aged 6-18.

Islamic Society in Jordan Trains ICDL through UNICEF-Funded Project

01 April, 2020 Jordan

Islamic Society in Jordan Trains ICDL through UNICEF-Funded Project

Marginalised and vulnerable young people in Jordan will be able to benefit from ICDL certification under a new agreement between Specto, which operates the ICDL programme in the country, and the Islamic Society in Jordan. The initiative will provide ICDL certification through the Makani (My Space) project, funded by UNICEF.

Free ICDL diagnostic tests available in Jordan and Middle East during Covid-19 crisis

01 April, 2020 Jordan

Free ICDL diagnostic tests available in Jordan and Middle East during Covid-19 crisis

Specto launched free online ICDL practice tests for students in Jordan and the Middle East to help them prepare for certification while schools are closed. The tests cover eight modules and are available at practice.specto.co for several weeks with free technical support.

Specto holds Advanced Presentations module ‘Train the Trainer’ virtual workshop

01 June, 2020 Jordan

Specto holds Advanced Presentations module ‘Train the Trainer’ virtual workshop

Specto, the ICDL operator in Jordan, conducted an Advanced Presentations ‘Train the Trainer’ workshop for 26 schoolteachers and trainers in June using the Zoom platform.

Jordan River Foundation adopts ICDL with funding from UNICEF

08 October, 2020 Jordan

Jordan River Foundation adopts ICDL with funding from UNICEF

Specto, the ICDL National Operator in Jordan, signed an agreement with the Jordan River Foundation (JRF).

Candidates overcome difficulties to complete ICDL modules in Yemen

16 November, 2020 Yemen

Candidates overcome difficulties to complete ICDL modules in Yemen

40 candidates in Aden, in the south of Yemen, have begun studying to take ICDL certification.

Ibn Sina University

01 January, 2021 Sudan

Ibn Sina University

Specto, the ICDL operator in a number of Arab States, has signed an agreement with Ibn Sina University in Sudan to deliver ICDL to its students.

Specto revives ICDL programme in Yemen

01 January, 2021 Yemen

Specto revives ICDL programme in Yemen

Specto, the ICDL operator in a number of Arab states, has restarted marketing events in Yemen despite the difficult situation in the country.

First candidates receive ICDL certificates under TAMKEEN project in Yemen

01 March, 2021 Yemen

First candidates receive ICDL certificates under TAMKEEN project in Yemen

104 candidates have been accredited with ICDL in Aden, Yemen, through the ‘Tamkeen’ empowerment project. The project aims to equip 850 young Yemenis with skills in various areas to improve their quality of life.

Specto launches ICDL Digital Marketing module in Sudan

01 October, 2021 Sudan

Specto launches ICDL Digital Marketing module in Sudan

Specto, the ICDL operator in Sudan and several other countries, recently launched the Digital Marketing module in the country. Specto launched the module while facing the challenges of Covid-19 restrictions by delivering training online. An expert trainer delivered the course to an initial intake of 12 candidates from major universities and businesses including Karary University,

Specto holds its annual retreat for ICDL teachers at the Dead Sea

01 November, 2022 Jordan

Specto holds its annual retreat for ICDL teachers at the Dead Sea

Specto honored ICDL teachers at their annual retreat by showcasing the future of digital skills in education. Over 100 educators learned about new ICDL modules, creative e-learning programs, and teacher training resources. The event also highlighted the positive impact of ICDL skills on students' academic and personal development.

Specto Held the Digital Empowerment and Entrepreneurship for Refugees (DEER)

01 February, 2023 Jordan

Specto Held the Digital Empowerment and Entrepreneurship for Refugees (DEER)

Specto concluded the DEER project, a digital skills training program for Syrian refugees and underprivileged Jordanians. The closing conference brought together partners and beneficiaries to celebrate the project's success. Over 100 participants learned about the impact of the program, which equipped participants with digital marketing, web editing, and other in-demand skills. The conference highlighted success stories of graduates like Fadwa, who learned to format her book, and Mahmoud, who now creates graphic designs for income. Specto and partners received recognition for their contributions to empowering refugees and underprivileged citizens.

EMPOWERING SOMALILAND’S DIGITAL WORKFORCE: SPECTO ACCREDITS A NEW ICDL CENTER.

01 July, 2023 Somalia

EMPOWERING SOMALILAND’S DIGITAL WORKFORCE: SPECTO ACCREDITS A NEW ICDL CENTER.

Specto partnered with a tech institute in Somaliland to offer ICDL training, aiming to boost digital skills for students and employees. They promoted the program to major organizations, and Telesom plans to set up its own ICDL center. This initiative is a big step towards a more digitally-equipped workforce in Somaliland.

SPECTO HOLDS ITS ANNUAL RETREAT FOR ICDL TEACHERS AT THE DEAD SEA

01 August, 2023 Jordan

SPECTO HOLDS ITS ANNUAL RETREAT FOR ICDL TEACHERS AT THE DEAD SEA

In late June of this year, Specto held its annual retreat for ICDL teachers at the Dead Sea in recognition of their efforts throughout the past year to successfully implement the ICDL program despite the challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 100 principals and teachers representing the elite private schools in Jordan attended the seminar on digital skills in schools. ICDL Europe General Manager, Linda Keane spoke about the shift in occupations by 2030 and the need for digital skills in order to succeed in those roles. She also outlined recent updates to ICDL modules which include the most in-demand trending.

SPECTO COLLABORATES WITH UNICEF TO DELIVER ICDL MODULES TO THE YOUTH

01 September, 2023 Jordan

SPECTO COLLABORATES WITH UNICEF TO DELIVER ICDL MODULES TO THE YOUTH

Specto partnered with UNICEF to train refugees in Jordan on digital skills like ICDL Documents and Spreadsheets. Over 300 refugees, including 180 young women, benefited from the program that aims to empower them for future opportunities.