Education & Training

As the commercial and training arm of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), CERT’s core mission is to design and deliver world- class programs to develop the nation’s workforce. We aim to deliver economic and strategic value to the UAE through our commitment to both Emiratization and upskilling and re-skilling the UAE workforce across federal, local government and semi-government organizations.

Consultancy

CERT has garnered expertise over the past two decades in channeling organizational strategy and resources, and playing a leading role in our future’s transformative digital journey. This has been achieved by engineering technological change across a range of products, services, markets, industries and the economy.

Technology

"Smart” is our fundamental approach to providing intelligent automation services that enable our customers to improve their operational efficiency, and optimize their cost and analytical decision-making capabilities.

Our History

Since its foundation in 1996, CERT has been at the forefront of national development, through life-long learning and technology solutions that deliver value for leading organizations in the UAE and the region. We are uniquely positioned at the intersection of academia, industry, and government, offering integrated solutions that contribute to industry competitiveness and government excellence.

23 Years

Established in 1996

300

Faculty & Staff

30,000

Graduates

The Future of Learning

Awards & Recognitions

HRSE Mark of Excellence Award

The HRSE Summit & Expo is the MENA’s most prestigious event within the Human Resources and Talent Development industry. CERT received the HRSE Mark of Excellence Award in recognition of the national impact of its Emiratization programs, particularly the Mubadala “Train for Work Program”….

HRSE Mark of
Excellence Award
M-Government
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CEO Message

CERT is the commercial and training arm of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), which is the largest higher education institution in the United Arab Emirates. Since its creation in 1996, CERT has grown to be one of the largest private education providers in the Middle East and has become synonymous with quality in education and training. CERT collaborates with corporate and government entities as knowledge partner in human capital development programs, offering training and education solutions that contribute to industry competitiveness, service excellence and career progression.

Dr. Mohamed Baka
Chief Executive Officer

Mission, Vision & Values

“Advancing UAE’s aspirations in knowledge building, life-long learning and technological innovation and delivering economic and strategic value to HCT”

Our Partners

The CERT Group of Companies leverages unique relationships with global leading partners to provide a wide range of services in education & training, technology and applied research, to the public and private sector in the UAE and the region.

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CERT is the commercial and training arm of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), which is the largest higher education institution in the United Arab Emirates. Since its creation in 1996, CERT has grown