The QESA (Quality Management, Education and Social Affairs) Department of ASPIRE Sports Academy has recently been designated as an International Computer Driving License (ICDL) accredited center. ICDL is an internationally recognised and accepted qualification that enables people to demonstrate their competence in core computer skills and IT knowledge.

One of the Academy's core aims is the provision of an exceptional physical, social and educational learning environment, utilising the most advanced tools and methods available at the forefront of the educational sphere. QESA will certify ASPIRE students with ICDL so they leverage success in the job market with relevant information technology skills. Each student will devote time and effort to the course over a period of two years before achieving certification. This certification will be delivered to ASPIRE students using the latest technology in the education field, along with the ICT and other integrated subjects for an exceptional education, teaching methods and cooperative learning.

Academy Dean and Director of QESA Professor Dr.Dieter Hackfort said, “ASPIRE initiated a stronger emphasis on new technologies for its curriculum, and reflected the ever increasing importance of communication technologies. We are delighted to cooperate with the ICDL foundation.

“In addition, we have not only initiated the certification of students but also started courses for parents and staff, utilising the latest software and hardware in our special designed computer labs.A member of QESA staff is already a Certified Training Professional.”

The broad aims of the course include establishing a global benchmark for general computer skills competency and ICT knowledge; providing an essential qualification that allows all people to participate in the Information Society; facilitating increased mobility across the workforce and wider community and providing a passport to IT usage and application for further or vocational education.

ASPIRE started running the course for students at the start of the current academic year. QESA has also expanded the scope to include courses for the ASPIRE Parents' Representative Board members.