Global Knowledge MEA achieves all Cisco’s Education
Specialization
Dubai (UAE) – March 8th –
Global Knowledge MEA announced today that it has achieved all
Cisco’s Education Specialization. By this outstanding achievement,
Global Knowledge is now the only learning partner in Middle East
& Africa to achieve education specialization in all Cisco’s
technologies; Advanced Data Center Networking Infrastructure,
Advanced Data Center Storage Networking, Advanced Routing and
Switching, Advanced Security, Advanced Unified Communications &
Advanced Wireless LAN.
The Cisco Education Specializations recognizes a Learning
Partner’s ability to sell and deliver, using certified instructors,
the complete set of Cisco authorized courses and certifications
specific to a Cisco advanced technology and offer key
differentiation in the marketplace.
"We are tremendously delighted, proud and honored to be the only
learning partner in the Middle East & Africa to achieve all
Cisco’s education specialization” said Mazen Jabri, Managing
Director for MEA & Emerging Markets at Global Knowledge. “This
confirms our unique role to drive Cisco’s authorized training into
the regional marketplace and our commitment to providing
exceptional training solution to Cisco’s channels and customers”,
Jabri added.
“This is an outstanding achievement and great value proposition
that Global Knowledge MEA can articulate and offer to Cisco’s
customers and partners”, said Amal Khella Regional Learning Partner
Channel Manager for Africa & Middle East at Cisco.
“We are experiencing great level of alignment between GK and Cisco
in many aspects and we are looking forward for more and more
business cooperation between Cisco and Global Knowledge”, added
Amal.
Specializations are earned by meeting requirements in two key
areas: exam requirements and role requirements within the
company.
Global Knowledge offers a robust Cisco training solution that
encompasses Unified Communications, Security, Wireless, Data
Center, and Networking Technologies as well as Sales and Project
Management curriculum. Long recognized for its outstanding
instruction and unique, hands-on labs, the company also provides
custom enterprise-wide learning solutions, including Customer and
Partner Enablement programs.
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About Global Knowledge
Global Knowledge is the worldwide leader in IT and business skills
training, with more than 1,200 courses spanning foundational and
specialized training and certifications. Our core training is
focused on Cisco, Microsoft, VMware, Red Hat, business process
improvement, and leadership development. We deliver via training
centers, private facilities, and the Internet, enabling our
customers to choose when, where, and how they want to receive
training programs and learning services. Founded in 1995, Global
Knowledge employs more than 1,300 people worldwide. Corporate
headquarters are located in Cary, N.C., Canadian headquarters are
in Toronto, and EMEA headquarters are in London. The company is
owned by New York-based investment firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson,
and Stowe.
Contact – Middle East
Hesham Abdel-Mohsen
+20 (0) 2 2290 2163 Ext.137
hesham.abdelmohsen@globalknowledge-eg.com
Contact – Europe
Rene van der Zeeuw
+31 (0)30 60 89 460
rene.van.der.zeeuw@globalknowledge.net
Contact – North America
Nancy Enloe
(919) 460-3267
nancy.enloe@globalknowledge.com