TAGI-UNI Joins Pearson VUE Network to Offer Accessible and Secure Certification Testing

The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University (TAGI-UNI) has signed an agreement with Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing (CBT) business of Pearson, to test candidates pursuing key industry certifications from leading IT programmes, such as Cisco, CompTIA, EMC, HP, LPI, Oracle and VMware

AMMAN, Jordan – November 18, 2013 – The Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University (TAGI-UNI) has signed an agreement with Pearson VUE, the computer-based testing (CBT) business of Pearson, to test candidates pursuing key industry certifications from leading IT programmes, such as Cisco, CompTIA, EMC, HP, LPI, Oracle and VMware.

Pearson VUE believes testing and certification is at the heart of the learning experience, and TAGI-UNI will play its part by offering accessible and secure testing environment to candidates.

Pearson VUE’s advanced system administers exams on behalf of hundreds of businesses, boards and organisations around the globe through the world's largest most secure test centre network. The system enables candidates to register and reschedule their tests online or through a Pearson VUE call centre.

“We’re very excited about our new partnership with Pearson VUE,” said Mr. Salah Abu Osbeh, Vice President of TAGI-UNI “The Pearson VUE Testing System is the most powerful available and gives us unparalleled control and flexibility over our ability to manage our business our way. In addition, the agreement means we can easily offer same-day testing, or bring testing to our customers’ locations. We’re pleased to partner with a company whose industry status, technology and passion for excellence will allow us to provide even greater service for our customers.”

The list of certification tests available from test sponsors through the Pearson VUE system is continually growing. Test results are quickly transmitted back, ensuring the candidate’s certification status is promptly updated.

Ray Murray, Vice President – Channel and Business Development, Pearson VUE said, “We are proud to welcome TAGI-UNI to the rapidly growing global network of Pearson VUE Authorised Test Centres. Together, we are providing even more candidates with the opportunity to obtain meaningful certifications and advance their careers.”

Pearson VUE delivery of exams has continued to increase rapidly in recent years, with the company delivering 10 million exams in 2011.

About Pearson VUE

Pearson VUE Authorised Test Centres are privately owned, third-party testing facilities which provide on-site, on-demand testing for certification and professional licensure exams.

Pearson VUE (www.pearsonvue.com) is the global leader in computer-based testing for information technology, academic, government and professional testing programs around the world. Pearson VUE provides a full suite of services from test development to data management, and delivers exams through the world's most comprehensive and secure network of test centres in more than 175 countries. Pearson VUE is a business of Pearson (NYSE: PSO; LSE: PSON), the world's leading learning company.

About TAGI-UNI

Talal Abu-Ghazaleh University (www.tagiuni.com) is the gateway to the world’s best education. TAGI-UNI partners with leading international education institutions around the world to deliver accredited, world-class education to a global student body. TAGI-UNI began securing partnerships in mid-2012 and has since then signed agreements with Thunderbird School of Global Management, Canisius College, University of Liverpool, Walden University, Amity University, Marconi University, Bowling Green State University, the British Council, the International Training and Development Group, Open Thinking, inlingua Cheltenham, Genashtim Innovative Learning, and Pearson-Edexcel.

About TAGI-Metric

TAGI-METRIC centres are in the process of being established in several countries including Cairo, Muscat, Riyadh and Yemen in addition to many others in the near future.