COB Strengthens Internationalization Through Certiport Customer Meet
Through the College of Business (COB), AUP reaffirmed its commitment to academic excellence and global competency during the Certiport Customer Meet, an event hosted by Innovative Training Works, Inc. (ITW) at Jade Garden, Glorietta 2, Makati City on September 18, 2025.
The event gathered 60 participants from 27 academic institutions nationwide, including Mapúa University, Far Eastern University-Institute of Technology, Adamson University, and the University of Mindanao. The program aimed to foster knowledge sharing, showcase best practices, and strengthen partnerships that advance international certification programs among Philippine schools.
Representing AUP were Lailanie Tañalas, COB short programs coordinator; Gaudevic Lloyd Rivera, COB Information Technology Department chair; and Ron Ivan Perdido, AUP marketing officer, who shared AUP’s best practices and success stories in integrating international certifications into all academic programs.
In his presentation, Perdido highlighted that AUP is the only institution in the Philippines offering international certifications to students across all degree programs, making it an integral part of AUP’s general course in entrepreneurship and small business. Through its partnership with ITW, AUP provides certifications such as Microsoft Office Specialist, Entrepreneurship and Small Business, IC3, ITS, MCF, Intuit, and Generative AI Foundations, empowering students with globally recognized credentials that enhance their employability and entrepreneurial mindset.
The event also featured insights from industry leaders including Perry Alegre, ITW country manager; Dr. Ramcis Vichez, College of Computing Education dean at the University of Mindanao; and Dr. Roman Angel, FEU Institute of Technology IT director. Mandaar Barve, Certiport programs regional manager, shared updates on new certification offerings designed to align academic outcomes with industry standards.
Marking AUP’s 10-year partnership with ITW, this collaboration continues to advance the University’s internationalization initiatives and strengthen its mission to prepare students to be globally competent, Christ-centered, and service-driven professionals.
