Aptech's Strategic Alliance with Microsoft

Aptech is a partnered with Microsoft Silver Learning.

The global I.T. giant conducts 'Virtual Tech Days' for Aptech students where they are imparted training on Microsoft software.

The Student Developer Conferences give Aptech students a chance to interact with evangelists from Microsoft and understand the practical applications of Microsoft certifications. Besides, Aptech is also an active participant in Microsoft's DreamSpark initiative. Under this program, Aptech students as well as students who walk in to an Aptech centre receive 12 months of free access to 17 full-version software from Microsoft. With this toolkit, students can develop applications, create animations and much more.

Aptech offers the following Microsoft certification courses:
  • Aptech Certified Technology Specialist (ACTS) - .NET Platform
  • .NET Foundation course
  • Aptech now offers Microsoft Official Curriculum in its flagship career program, ACCP.

Aptech is back for the 3rd consecutive year with 'Career Quest', an educational seminar which is a platform for students to understand how ACCP can help them gain credit transfer to Middlesex University. This helps Aptech Students with International Exposure, improving their career prospects. Aptech offers a chance to win up to 100% Scholarship to students participating in this seminar. During the seminar, students will be guided by the esteemed speakers from Aptech and University, guiding them on Aptech’s courses as well as Credit Transfer arrangement with Middlesex University. With latest tools & technologies and highly qualified faculty, Aptech has mastered the process of training students into skilled professionals, ready for the world ahead. Middlesex University is one of the largest UK University with campuses in London, Dubai and Mauritius and offers a one year top B.Sc (Hons) Degree# for Aptech’s ACCP course.

In alliance with Middlesex University, this year Aptech Ltd has hosted a career guidance seminar ‘Career Quest’ for the 3rd time in Nigeria, giving students an opportunity to get quality British education.

Seminars were held in Lagos (30th July and 2nd August, 2012) and Abuja (31st July 2012). Aptech & University students significantly participated & made this event a great success.

The main dignitaries at Career Quest 2012:

  • Professor Raj Gill – Pro Vice Chancellor and Regional Director - Middle East, Africa and Pakistan
  • Sunil Janardhan – Aptech LTD. Business Head - Africa

Dr. David Endzi and Ms. Katie Floyd from the University of Portsmouth, U.K. visited all Aptech centers in Nigeria, in the last week of February 2008. They individually counseled students who wanted to progress into Degree programs at the university. Aptech has tied up with the University of Portsmouth to enable students studying at its centers across Nigeria to transfer their academic credit towards a B.Sc. Honors degree from the university. Students can now choose from eight specializations and gain a direct entry into the final year of the degree program. The recent counseling session provided students with an opportunity to interact in person with officials from the International Admissions Office and the Faculty of Technology.

Aptech hosted the World Business Partner meet 2008 in Hyderabad, India from 16th to 19th January 2008. The event was attended by over 100 delegates from more than 20 countries and was held at the Ramojee Studios, the largest film studio in the world. The theme for the event this year was 'Beyond Boundaries'. This event provides a unique opportunity for all participants to exchange ideas, review past successes, and plan for future growth. It also provides a platform to recognize superior performance and excellence in achievement across the Aptech training center network. As in the other years. This forum was used to launch several new initiatives aimed at maintaining our leadership in the training and education segment.

Two Aptech students were awarded the Best Performance Prize 2007 by the School of Computing at the University of Portsmouth, UK. These students had opted to transfer their academic credits earned at Aptech to gain an advanced entry into the final year of the B.Sc. Honors degree program at the university. Their achievement is testimony to the high academic standards of the Aptech curriculum and the quality of education being imparted. Students availing the credit transfer option not only save time by direct entry into the final year of the degree program, but also benefit from significant cost savings while still enjoying the prestige and recognition associated with U.K. degree.

Students of the Victoria Island center organized a send-off party for their peers who completed their ACCP in Nigeria and were progressing to universities in the UK to complete their graduation. The party took place on 15th September 2007 at the Flamingo restaurant in Victoria Island and was attended by students, parents, and the center staff. The party was a big success with students being awarded in various categories, and also organizing a variety show with songs and dance performances. This was the first time such an event was organized by students for their peers. The event was fully planned and organized by the students with some financial assistance from the center.

The Surulere Center conducted project presentations for 2 batches on 8th of August 2007. Students from all batches were invited to attend, irrespective of the course they had enrolled for. Selected students showcased their projects and then had a lively debate with the audience defending their presentations. Around 70 students attended the project presentation, which was divided into two groups. Each group was given 90 minutes to present. Senior faculties acted as judges and based on their decision students were rated for the first, second, and third positions. Prizes were then awarded to the first three projects. Miss. MUSTAPHA OLAIDE, Mrs. ADDY DAODU, and Mr. ONUK ONUK won the 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes respectively. Light refreshment was served at the end of the event to celebrate the winners.