IBM Workforce Development Program for Kuwaiti Graduates PIFSS

Agenda § WDI Overview § Why IBM ? § Program Objectives § Program Highlights § Where am I going to fit ? ( Job roles ) § Program Benefits and Certificates § Success Stories § How to Join ? ( www. pifss-graduationproject. com ) § Key Dates § Your questions … © 2010 IBM Corporation

Workforce Development Initiative ( WDI ) Delivering customized training solutions to help develop and improve workforce skills and competitiveness § Workforce Development Solutions provides the services required to develop and deliver: – world-class, large-scale (Mass), comprehensive, customizable, cost-effective education programs (IT and non-IT) to enhance human resource skills in the labor force that wish to develop the skills of a particular target audience and derive the benefits of a more skilled workforce. Economic Development & Employment Local Communities Workforce Analytics Employers Citizens Tr Ini aini tia ng tiv es d ng an Offeri nt Conte nt eme Manag D Pa eliv rtn ery er s P Man roject ag Ser emen t vice s Government Agencies Education Community ed nc rd la ca n Ba re tio o Sc rea C s tem Sys ation gr Inte WDI is focused on developing workforces that have the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to meet the human capital requirements of both the public and private sectors along with institutional support for sustainability. This sustainability is a critical element to continuously assess and produce a skilled workforce that fosters and sustains economic development in an “on demand” environment Strateg y an Design d nd rt a y o t pp er Su eliv men D ge na Ma © 2010 IBM Corporation

WDI Graduate Students Program Objective: Train fresh graduates in designated IT Career Paths to facilitate their development towards becoming professionals in the IT Industry Approach: Career Oriented (not Product Oriented) Ø Industry standards based Ø Build Skills incrementally Ø Harden skills through Hands-On and Project Work Ø Address both Technical and Personal/Business Skills Quality of execution ØInstructors, Materials, Infrastructure ØQuality Control Process to monitor and fine tune the program Assessment and certification ØContinuous Assessment process ØLeading to Industry Certification ØFinal Diploma Project Specialized Skills Personal / Business Skills Programming Fundamentals IT Fundamentals © 2010 IBM Corporation

IBM Experience in the WDI Graduates’ Programs Training Program IIE Programs IIE/DT 2 Egypt Graduates Project – EGP Professional Training Program (2 Phases) 5 Customer Name USAID MCIT # of Trainees 1, 500 Trainees 10, 000 Trainees Years of Experience 1999 2001 Training Objective Training Programs were designed to be intensive and field oriented according to project specialization; e. g. : • Web Application Development • Network Administration P-1 00 -04 P-2 05 -08 IBM solution includes 10 different training curriculum, Train The Trainers, trainees selection, certification, and training management web-base application Super User Project MCIT 9, 000 Trainees 04 - 07 Program Targets universities and/or intermediate Institutes/Colleges Graduates to be come professional computer users skilled for their work domain. By end of training trainees get an international certificate according to their specialization; e. g. Microsoft Office Specialist, A+ and Network + Soft Skills Training MCIT 900 Trainees 07 - 09 Soft Skills Training (privet sector – ORANGE) © 2010 IBM Corporation

IBM Experience in Large scale Training Programs Training Program Customer Name # of Trainees Years of Experience Embedded Software Application Development ITIDA 75 Trainees 06 - 08 Training Objective Embedded Application Development Using C, and Java Technology (customized training for employment) Training Projects Outside Egypt General Organization for Technical & Vocational Training GOTEVOT Career Development Program for Kuwaiti Graduates in IT field 6 SBM KSA PIFSS Kuwait 250 Trainees 60 + Trainees 05 - 07 IBM Egypt provides instructors and materials from Egypt according to fixed schedule that required accuracy and good planning. Training curriculum designed to be intensive and oriented to SA-IT market’s vacancies, as training shall lead to employment; Program covers three specialization; • e-business application developer • O. S Administration “Linux” • Network Administration 08 - 2013 the program includes training on a range of different tracks through which the emphasis is laid on advancing the skills of the trainee in a specific specialization or industry, and aims to build qualified cadres of Kuwaiti graduates © 2010 IBM Corporation

Kuwaiti Graduates Program § IBM Customized its world-class program ( Workforce Development Initiative ) specially for Kuwait in 2008 to suite its workforce needs. § since then we started to implement a group of tracks according to the Kuwaiti employment needs : § Batch 1 - Web application development § Batch 2 - Network and Security § Batch 3 - Web 2. 0 ( current batch ) © 2010 IBM Corporation

Agenda § WDI Overview § Why IBM ? § Program Objectives § Program Highlights § Where am I going to fit ? ( Job roles ) § Program Benefits and Certificates § Success Stories § How to Join ? ( www. pifss-graduationproject. com ) § Key Dates § Your questions … © 2010 IBM Corporation

IBM – World’s Largest Information Technology Company ¤ IBM is the world's largest information technology company ¤ IBM is consistently ranked among the leaders in any industry. For example, Fortune' s "Ten Most Admired Companies" list (IT category) ranked IBM #1 in the U. S. ¤ IBM Global Services represents more than 55% of IBM’s total revenue and 56% of IBM’s employees ¤ 3600 US patents registered for IBM in 2006, more than 13000 in last 4 years, almost 8000 more than the nearest competitor in the same industry 9 Revenue in 2007 - $98 b Global Services - $54. 1 b Hardware - $21. 3 b Software - $19. 9 b Global Financing - $2. 5 b Enterprise Investments/Other $0. 9 b Around 387, 000 employees worldwide 8 laboratories around the world Present in 170 countries © 2010 IBM Corporation

Why IBM ? ! IDC ranks IBM #1 in global IT training marketplace “IBM has sufficient expertise and delivery capability to provide highly reliable and much sought after capabilities across a wide range of learning services— including needs assessments, organizational design, and curriculum design and development. ” § IBM is the worldwide leader in IT training services : – Facilities In more than 65 countries – A repository of 6000+ courses – Broad capabilities in learning-delivery and learning-related services – Consulting and systems expertise —IDC, August 2003 Source: IDC, Top 15 Worldwide Training Providers, 2002, August 2003 © 2010 IBM Corporation

Why IBM Learning product or service? § 3000+ learning solutions specialists § IBM is considered a “leader” in learning and has been widely recognized for its innovative and visionary learning solutions. 11 – IBM learning programs were ranked #1 in Training Magazine's "Training Top 100". – IBM has ranked in the top five since the award’s inception in 2001. – CEO Magazine ranked IBM #1. © 2010 IBM Corporation

IBM Learning Awards IBM was ranked #1 in the 2004 TOP 100 out of 600 companies that provide employee training and development. IBM's "Basic Blue for Managers" blended program was highlighted as 1 of 8 "Best Practices" -- formal learning programs deemed most innovative or successful. 2004 Award for Excellence in Information Technology Solutions awarded to e. Army. U. com has been nominated for a 2004 Corporate University Xchange Award for Excellence and Innovation in Corporate Learning 12 Brandon-Hall 2004 Awards: Gold • Dynamic Learning Experience. • Virtual Innovation Center Silver • CIBC Workforce Excellence/ Employee Investment: Branch & Small Business Banking Bronze • Customer Service Tools of Trade Simulator • IBM Simulation Producer 2004 Sloan-C Award for "Excellence in Institution-Wide Online Teaching and Learning Programming“ awarded to e. Army. U. com IBM Learning Solutions receives the 2004 Gold Award in the Enhancing Brand Reputation category for the Future of Learning Program IBM's "Heart of Change" learning videos win 2004 Gold Telly Award IDC names IBM as the world’s largest IT training provider in 2004 for the second straight year Ted Hoff , Vice President, IBM Learning, received three 2004 Chief Learning Officer Learning in Practice Awards. GOLD: • Achieving Impact SILVER: • Creative Alliance • Strategic Alignment Gartner, Inc. , recognizes IBM as a leader in three Magic Quadrants § 2004 E-Learning Suites § 2004 Learning Management System § 2004 e-Learning Content © 2010 IBM Corporation

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Agenda § WDI Overview § Why IBM ? § Program Objectives § Program Highlights § Where am I going to fit ? ( Job roles ) § Program Benefits and Certificates § Success Stories § How to Join ? ( www. pifss-graduationproject. com ) § Key Dates § Your questions … © 2010 IBM Corporation

Objectives Mandated by the Government, the Kuwaiti Public Institution For Social Security (PIFSS) has developed a strategy to meet with the growing demand for ICT professionals. In cooperation with IBM, PIFSS is planning to In 2009 the Kuwaiti Workforce Development Program launched a four implement an extensive training year plan with the vision of achieving several goals: program to upgrade and enhance 1. Localization: Currently a large proportion of IT workers in Kuwait are the Kuwaiti workforce to meet expatriates. Localization will help increase the number of domestic with the future challenges and professionals in the medium and long terms. opportunities. 2. Development of the Kuwaiti ICT industry: There is an increase in the number of ICT companies operating in Kuwait, which in turn is increasing demand for top-notch ICT professionals 3. Creating new job opportunities in the private sector: This will provide Kuwaiti fresh graduates more career choices and opportunities outside the government sector. 4. Transforming Kuwait into a Financial Hub: By providing young professionals with all the necessary skills, tools and resources Kuwait will become an influential financial hub in the Middle East. © 2010 IBM Corporation

Agenda § WDI Overview § Why IBM ? § Program Objectives § Program Highlights § Where am I going to fit ? ( Job roles ) § Program Benefits and Certificates § Success Stories § How to Join ? ( www. pifss-graduationproject. com ) § Key Dates § Your questions … © 2010 IBM Corporation

Track Design Focus Areas International Certification Technical Skills Business Skills Real Job Market Needs

Program Highlights “Web 2. 0 Application Development Track ” Ø Industry standards based Ø Build Skills incrementally Ø Harden skills through Hands-On and Project Work Ø Address both Technical and Personal/Business Skills Ø Different delivery Moods utilized Ø Comprehensive Evaluation Criteria. Ø 900 hours, full time for 6 months Ø Flavored with the latest technology in computing It’s Career Oriented, not Product Oriented © 2010 IBM Corporation

Program Highlights Web 2. 0 Applications Development - Building Blocks Level 1: Academic Training ü 25 weeks /7 hours per day/125 Days/A total of 900 training hours ü (8: 00 A. M – 3: 00 P. M) – 5 days per week (Sundays through Thursdays) Soft and Business Skills Final Project ( 8 weeks ) OO and Java Programming ( 8 weeks ) Level 2 : On Job training § Practical training will take place at organizations nominated by IBM in Egypt. § Practical training lasts three to six weeks scheduled to start upon completion of classroom training. § Trainees will be grouped into teams of three to five under the supervision of an expert from IBM. This program qualifies graduates to pass the course and attain their accredited certificates. C# and Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 ( 8 weeks ) Concepts and Basic Knowledge ( 6 Weeks ) On Job Training (real work environment) P h a s e 1 2 © 2010 IBM Corporation

Web Application Development Track Articulated Curriculum Objective: Main Prequalification: This track aims at graduating a professional who is capable of specifying an online system, designing a web application to meet the specifications, coding the application, testing the application and maintaining it. Mastering online content creation and EBusiness Systems that drives business success in the era of New Economy § Good Command on English. Track Options: 1. IBM Certified Application Developer 2. Microsoft MCSD C#. NET Track Suggested Roles: § Good Knowledge Basic IT and New Economy Concepts. § Good User of the Internet and related technologies. § Java Web Developer § C#. NET Web Developer Main Track Focus Modules Software Internet Related Concepts & Technologies Training 20 Web Solutions Architecting & Development E-Business/E-Commerce Solutions Development Service Oriented Arch. / cloud Comp. © 2010 IBM Corporation

Agenda § WDI Overview § Why IBM ? § Program Objectives § Program Highlights § Where am I going to fit ? ( Job roles ) § Program Benefits and Certificates § Success Stories § How to Join ? ( www. pifss-graduationproject. com ) § Key Dates § Your questions … © 2010 IBM Corporation

Where am I going to fit ? ( Job Roles ) Software Lifecycle Main Career Tracks ( job roles ) Manage Infrastructure Specialist Security Services Specialist Network Services specialist Model Business Analyst Solution Designer Data Designer Deploy Database Administrator Portal Server Administrator System Administrator Assemble Application Developer Solution Integration Specialist Data Specialist Test Specialist Systems Programmer …………. Governance Project Manager © 2010 IBM Corporation

Agenda § WDI Overview § Why IBM ? § Program Objectives § Program Highlights § Where am I going to fit ? ( Job roles ) § Program Benefits and Certificates § Success Stories § How to Join ? ( www. pifss-graduationproject. com ) § Key Dates § Your questions … © 2010 IBM Corporation

Program Benefits and Certificates § Personal Skills Development to reach Professionals’ Level § The program qualifies graduates to pursue international certifications in addition to IBM certificate for the successful completion of the training program. § PIFSS will cover travel expenses related to internship programs outside Kuwait. § A monthly stipend. § Financial rewards and certificates of excellence are granted by PIFSS for the top three performers. © 2010 IBM Corporation

Agenda § WDI Overview § Why IBM ? § Program Objectives § Program Highlights § Where am I going to fit ? ( Job roles ) § Program Benefits and Certificates § Success Stories § How to Join ? ( www. pifss-graduationproject. com ) § Key Dates § Your questions … © 2010 IBM Corporation

Agenda § WDI Overview § Why IBM ? § Program Objectives § Program Highlights § Where am I going to fit ? ( Job roles ) § Program Benefits and Certificates § Success Stories § How to Join ? ( www. pifss-graduationproject. com ) § Key Dates § Your questions … © 2010 IBM Corporation

How to Join ? Registration can be done either: § 1. Online at: www. pifss-graduationproject. com § 2. At Institution Premises: “The Public Institution for Social Security - Mirqab – Al. Sour Street- 13 th floor”. Conditions : § Kuwaiti Citizens only § Bachelor degree in Information Technology from an accredited university with a maximum of one year experience. § Minimum GPA of 2. 76 or very good § Excellent command of the English language § Passing the personal interview and any required admission exams § The training program is full-time. Participants are not allowed to work for any organization while enrolled in the program. § Abiding by program’s rules and regulations © 2010 IBM Corporation

Agenda § WDI Overview § Why IBM ? § Program Objectives § Program Highlights § Where am I going to fit ? ( Job roles ) § Program Benefits and Certificates § Success Stories § How to Join ? ( www. pifss-graduationproject. com ) § Key Dates § Your questions … © 2010 IBM Corporation

Key Dates § Admission : Till 19 / 1 / 2011 § Tests &

Agenda § WDI Overview § Why IBM ? § Program Objectives § Program Highlights § Where am I going to fit ? ( Job roles ) § Program Benefits and Certificates § Success Stories § How to Join ? ( www. pifss-graduationproject. com ) § Key Dates § Your questions … © 2010 IBM Corporation