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ABU DHABI / Emirates Business
The global e-learning industry is fast climbing, thanks to conti-nuous advanced technological
innovations, high modern skill demand in the market, and the need to update individual competencies for career advancement, among other factors.
Market research firm Research and Markets predicts that the international online learning market will experience a compound annual growth rate of approximately 7.2 percent and hit the $325 billion mark by 2025. The Middle East’s e-learning sector is picking up, with the regional industry fast gaining traction in light of the rising popularity of smart learning in this part of
the world.
Nidal Abou Zaki, Managing Director, Orient Planet Group, said: “Online learning is definitely
maturing and becoming more popular across the globe. Self-development and life-long learning are among the factors influencing the market’s exponential rise. With the increasing need for professionals with contemporary skills, many are now enrolling
in globally recognized online courses that enable them to study at their own pace and at their most convenient time. These courses allow them to grow professionally, advance in their career, and be more competitive.â€
According to Abou Zaki, Orient Planet Academy (OPA) is attuned with contemporary learning needs as reflected by its internationally recognized PR and communications course offerings. With its new course dates now in place, OPA will proceed in addressing demand from PR and communications practitioners for programs that not only offer world-class training but also
provide flexibility and balance.