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CompTIA honors EMEA training partners for commitment to skills development and growth of tech workforce

Oct 2, 2023

Awards presented at 2023 CompTIA EMEA Member and Partner Conference in London

LONDON – Seven technology training organizations, four academic institutions and one individual instructor have been recognized for their dedication to the industry and impacts in developing tech talent by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and its workforce.            

Awards celebrating CompTIA partners who have performed exceptionally well as leaders in academics, delivery and apprenticeship were presented at the 2023 CompTIA EMEA Member and Partner Conference (EMEAcon) Monday evening in London. The conference offers tech businesses and tech training delivery partners a chance to learn about the latest trends and make connections to drive the future of the industry.

“We are proud to work with so many talented organizations and individuals who share our passion in developing tech training and furthering the future of the industry,” said Jason Moss, Senior Vice President, Europe, Middle East & Africa, CompTIA. “These awards give us the opportunity to celebrate the positive impacts our partners are making in developing talent that can transform businesses.”

The award for CompTIA Network Most Valuable Contributor was given to David Riley, of BIT Group, who delivered over 29 CompTIA Security+ courses over the past 12 months. The Delivery Partner of the Year Award was awarded to both QA Ltd, a digital education and skills provider in the UK, and Global Knowledge, Middle East, a leader in IT training courses and certification. North Warwickshire College was recognized as Academic Partner of the Year, and Firebrand Training Ltd was named Apprenticeship Partner of the Year.         

The following organizations won an award for Outstanding Performer in their respective categories:

Delivery Partners

BIT Group
Optima
Learning Tree
ITOnline Learning
QA Ltd

Academic Partners

Startel
Just IT
UA92

CompTIA is a leading resource for world-class education, training and certifications to equip current and aspiring IT workers with the experience and skills needed for employment and career advancement in technology occupations. More than 3.1 million CompTIA certifications are held by IT professionals around the world. To learn more visit https://www.comptia.org/certifications.

About CompTIA
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is the world’s leading information technology (IT) certification and training body. CompTIA is a mission-driven organization committed to unlocking the potential of every student, career changer or professional seeking to begin or advance in a technology career. Each year CompTIA, directly and through its global network of partners, provides millions of people with training, education and certification. To learn more visit https://www.comptia.org.

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