Etisalat Academy organize training programme on 'Occupational Testing' and 'Occupational Personality Questionnaire'

Several topics were highlighted during this course which is part of a comprehensive training programme conducted previously by the center. The topics included the latest applications and mechanisms being designed to match employees professional skills with their ambitions and career plans.

The course was attended by 20 HR executives and senior managers from both private and public sectors in the UAE and the GCC. The attendees represent several sectors such as banking, telecommunication, oil, utility as well as armed forces and police departments and a number of authorities and academic establishments from Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman and the UAE.

The participants were divided into groups discussing various topics, like the expertise of individual HR departments in this field. Participants were able to exchange their expertise with consultants from the SHL International Group and gained a comprehensive understanding of how occupational assessments are implemented worldwide.

Participants will be able to receive OT and QPQ certification accredited from the British Psychological Society's Competence in the UK.

Speaking about the courses, Maryam Mohammed, Manager, e-Competency Centre, Etisalat Academy, said: "The course aims at introducing the latest concepts and tools in the field of evaluation occupational skills. One major advantage will be the reduction in training expenses as the courses will be more targeted and focused to the employees needs and the corporation demands."

According to Maryam, the courses assist the companies to allocate the training programmes budget in order to achieve more efficiency. The center has organized similar courses during September 2005 which were attended by 35 HR executives and senior managers.

Dr. Doaa Fares, General Manager, Etisalat Academy, said: "The Academy is always proud to present the latest in occupational assessment through offering various training programmes. We are committed to create a professional training institute in the GCC and Middle East.