Bag Networks ICDL Certified
By Azaraimy HH

Bandar Seri Begawan - The entire staff of Bag Networks yesterday received the International Computer Drivers Licence (ICDL), making it the first local company to have its entire staff ICDL certified.

BAG Networks is a joint venture between the Brunei Government and Accenture, with staff comprising at least 80 per cent locals. Through their shareholders, they have maintained strategic alliances and network of businesses globally.

In the certificate presentation at the Theater I Auditorium at the Ministry of Finance, service operation manager of Bag Networks David Abberton stated that the event represented a significant milestone for the company as it is an independent assessment to international standards of its people and capabilities, in line with their objectives of supporting the development of ICT skills in Brunei.

Presenting the certificates yesterday was the general manager of Bag Networks Haji Mohammed Shakharulain bin Hj Thani.

Also in attendance was president of Brunei Darussalam Computer Society (PKBD) Hj Mohammad Mahathir Abdullah.

All 41 personnel of Bag Networks from all positions received their ICDL certificates, having passed the seven required modules.

In his speech, Abberton also took the opportunity to thank as well as acknowledge the efforts PKBD has put into facilitating the centres for ICDL.

He added that PKBD has made a tremendous contribution to the country's drive for IT literacy, which is in line with the aspiration of the government.

Meanwhile, Hj Mohammad MahathirAbdullah, in his speech, urged the newly ICDL certified staff to continue to update themselves by acquiring new IT skills.

There are currently I 1 ICDL centres facilitated by PKBD, including one in Miri and Limbang, with the largest located at the Seameo Voctech and IPA building. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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