Japanese Schools First in Asia to Receive Globally Recognized Certiport Awards for Excellence in Technology Training and Certification

Japanese Schools First in Asia to Receive Globally Recognized Certiport Awards for Excellence in Technology Training and Certification

Japan Continues Leading Role in Boosting Student and Teacher Computer and Internet Skills

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Certiport has honored a distinguished Japanese academic institution and a leading commercial computer training center for excellence in preparing digitally literate and technology- proficient students, faculty, and staff. Anabuki Computer College Fukuyama, in Fukuyama, Sanyo region received the Academic Center of Excellence award, while PC School Paltis Tokeidai, in Sapporo, Hokkaido region received the corresponding award as a commercial computer training center. Both institutions were honored for their innovative approach to certification and their support of test candidates as evidenced by the number of candidates who pass exams and earn certification. Odyssey Communications Inc. (OCI), the exclusive certification solutions provider for Certiport in Japan, nominated the schools for demonstrating commitment to the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3 (R)) and Microsoft(R) Office Specialist programs, administered worldwide by Certiport.

"We are pleased to recognize these organizations for excellence in technology education and training," stated Katsuya Debari, President of OCI in Tokyo. "Certiport certifications validate an individual's proficiency in using the applications most in demand by academic institutions and businesses around the world."

"Japan has demonstrated tremendous leadership in advancing certification as a vital measurement of computer and Internet skills," said David Saedi, President and CEO of Certiport. "Certiport's IC3 and Microsoft Office Specialist certifications are globally recognized standards that offer proof of skills necessary for teachers and students to achieve more, distinguish themselves, and advance in today's academic and business environments."

Certiport has delivered more than 2.4 million certification exams through a worldwide network of 9,000 authorized testing centers. Certiport certifications have been endorsed by distinguished international authoritative bodies, including Oxford, Cambridge & Royal Society for Arts in Britain; the National Infocomm Competency Centre based in Singapore; ACT; Boston University; CompTIA; and others.

About Certiport

Certiport provides industry-leading training, assessment, and certification solutions, including the Microsoft Office Specialist certification and the Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3), which are delivered in 122 countries and 18 languages worldwide. For more information about Certiport, visit www.certiport.com.

Certiport and IC3 are registered trademarks of Certiport, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Microsoft is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.


Source: Certiport

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