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Previous ITQ Workshops

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd Trainers’ Workshops on “Improving Training Quality through Peer Learning and Distance Mentoring” (ITQ) have successfully been conducted since 1998 for 81 participants from 33 countries (Asia, Africa, Near East, Europe and Latin America). About 46% of the participants came from public-sector training institutions, 33% came from the private/commercial sector and the rest (21%) from NGOs and international agencies. Here are some interesting remarks made by several Workshop participants:

"...I have never been in such a situation where so much is learned in so little time from colleagues and facilitators with such fun and pleasure but also challenging at the same time. For me, it is a new dawn with the cool technologies... The workshop created an environment in which participants' creativity were triggered to develop wings and fly higher and higher...".
- Abiodun Shonubi, Academic Coordinator
Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD), NIGERIA

"...state-of-the-art evidence of learner-centered training. A great peer-based learning experience that improves trainers and training quality, --practically!".
- Nasim Akhter, Training Manager
Schering Asia GmbH, PAKISTAN

"...this workshop offers an excellent opportunity to learn and consult with world-class trainers, to benchmark and to network with strategic partners. It re-ignites the desire for continuous learning and motivates you to exceed your expectations. ITQ workshop enables you to unleash your potential...".
- Sikhomba Gumbi, Senior Management & Training Consultant
Institute of Development Management (IDM), SWAZILAND

"…the organizers have developed the most significant trainers' workshop of the decade. Through a series of thoughtfully designed learning activities, and by utilizing state-of-the art interactive communication technologies, the Workshop empowers trainers to significantly boost the quality and impact of their training activities…".
- Arvind Singhal, Professor
College of Communication, Ohio University, U.S.A

"...a benchmark in training, it is an excellent example for the use of technology and peer learning concepts in training situations. I am highly impressed by its design, delivery, organization and logistical arrangements...".
- Sanjaya Mishra, Senior Lecturer in Distance Education
Indira Gandhi Nat. Open. Univ., INDIA

"…the workshop combines sound and practicable learning principles with Web-based technologies to help improve training. A must for educators and trainers of tomorrow...".
- Derek Lye Hoong Wai, Lecturer
Singapore Polytechnic, SINGAPORE

"…I have attended, designed and directed many training courses over the past 25 years. However, the ITQ Workshop is one of the best designed, managed and executed, but with the difference that all participants really learned a lot…".
- Sulaiman M. Yassin, Deputy Rector
University College Terengganu (UCT), MALAYSIA

''…a true world example of collaboration and partnership to improve the quality of training…".
- A.K. Rao, Operations Management
Administrative Staff College of India, INDIA

"…the first workshop I returned from with new knowledge and learning that exceeded what I had started with. I recommend it to trainers from all fields…".
- Mina Baliamoune, Undergraduate Programs Coordinator
Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane, MOROCCO

"…through peer learning, distance mentoring via Internet-based training resources, the workshop gave me a unique exposure to effective training strategy development…, and has transformed me into a visionary, innovative trainer…".
- Clifford Mwando, Dept. of Geoinformatics
University of Zimbabwe, ZIMBABWE

"...I just realized that I have acquired the proper tools to open up my students' mind to be more receptive and productive, even within a conventional and formal university education system. Thanks to the ITQ workshop..."
- S. Pathmarajah, Senior Lecturer, Fac. of Agriculture
University of Peradeniya, SRI LANKA

"…five continents were present, it was on-the-job learning, face-to-face learning, peer learning, virtual learning,…It was also global learning, thus…evidence of the fact that learning has no boundaries…".
- Mutaz Assaf
Jordan Institute of Public Administration, JORDAN

 

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