Preparing learners to join an innovative workforce
The United Arab Emirates has long been respected as an early adopter of advanced technologies. The country’s focus on digital innovation means that institutions such as the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) are working more diligently than ever to empower learners with the skills needed to succeed in the UAE’s competitive, technologically driven workforce.
Originally established in 1988, HCT serves as a flagship institution for vocational and applied education. With its 23,000 students across multiple campuses, HCT emphasizes practical, hands-on learning experiences, and industry partnerships to ensure graduates are well-prepared for the workforce. HCT’s efforts align with the UAE's vision of building a knowledge-based economy by fostering innovation, research, and entrepreneurship among its students and faculty.
Partnering with JVIDÊÓƵ
To achieve its goals, HCT offers learners industry-recognized certifications. Already set up as a JVIDÊÓƵ Authorized Testing Center, HCT discovered the App Development with Swift certification through Apple’s Apple Authorized Training Center for Education program. The university started offering certification classes with learning content, practice tests, and bootcamps to prepared learners for their certification exams. “The boot camp sessions were fun. Working in a relaxed, friendly environment made solving the practice exams and coding enjoyable,” said Ali Farhat, Apple Certification Lead at HCT. Incorporating JVIDÊÓƵ’s full pathway solution, which includes learning and practice materials, made preparation easy and enjoyable for HCT candidates.
Empowering women to succeed in technology
While working to certify as many learners as possible, HCT has placed a particular emphasis on empowering women. The university encouraged Emirati female students to take the course and sit for an App Development with Swift certification. Hatim Tamimi, Associate Dean of CIS said, “This certification program is a first in the UAE, targeting mainly female Emirate students. We are working to help prepare them for the workforce and find skilled jobs. We know that with an industry-recognized certification, our students can stand out.”
Samar Salem, one of the HCT students to get certified as part of the program, said, "Obtaining the App Development with Swift Certified User certification from JVIDÊÓƵ has significantly impacted my professional life. It enhanced my skills in Swift programming and app development, making me a more competitive job candidate. This certification was instrumental in helping me secure my current position at one of the leading companies in the industry.”
The future of app development at HCT
The App Development with Swift certification program at HCT continues to grow. HCT drew upon its successful experience certifying Emirati female students and has since implemented a Swift Accelerator program for secondary school students, designed to help them pass the App Development with Swift Associate exam. Over 130 students have already certified, helping expand the talent pipeline for future app development professionals across the UAE.
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