Partners
Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)
The Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) is an internationally recognized awarding body based in Glasgow, Scotland. SQA ensures that worldwide programs are accurately accredited and benchmarked against rigorous standards. Specific to ADNOC Technical Academy's needs, SQA has extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, making it an excellent partner for the Academy in accrediting its programs. The Academy's partnership with SQA also allows for the award of instructors with "Assessor and Verifier" qualifications. These qualified instructors can ensure that the Academy's trainees receive a top-quality, internationally verified training experience.
Schlumberger (MLC)
The Schlumberger Middle East and Asia Learning Centre provides advanced training for oil and energy industry professionals. ADNOC Technical Academy has collaborated with Schlumberger MLC since 2010 through various training opportunities. Training is to help trainees understand essential subjects like the full Exploration and Production (P&E) chain with an overview of the link between the well and the facilities, Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), and Risk Analysis. A certificate is awarded to those who complete the training course. In addition, the Academy's instructors also benefit from the partnership through access to a "Train the Trainer" program.
University of Cambridge
Cambridge Assessment English is a world-renowned authority in English language proficiency assessments affiliated with Cambridge University in England. ADNOC Technical Academy has been an approved Cambridge Assessment English Centre since 2011. Its partnership with Cambridge allows the Academy to assess the language proficiency of trainees with results benchmarked on an international scale, which enables the Academy's trainees to earn an internationally recognized English language qualification. Several different Cambridge assessments are offered and administered at the ADNOC Technical Academy to both trainees and ADNOC employees by the Academy's staff, trained to Cambridge standards.
Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization (OPITO)
The Offshore Petroleum Industry Training Organization (OPITO) produces world-class, industry-driven standards recognized globally and is based in Aberdeen, Scotland. These standards help improve workforce safety and competency by ensuring benchmarked training for those receiving OPITO-accredited qualifications. ADNOC Technical Academy's partnership with OPITO ensures that training and assessment outcomes, training program content, staff, and facilities comply with these demanding international standards. In addition, OPITO standards are specifically developed for training in the oil and gas industry, which significantly relates to the Academy's training program. Therefore, upon completing their training program, the Academy's trainees will be eligible to receive an internationally recognized qualification issued by OPITO.