The Regional IT Institute “RITI” is a non profit regional training and human resource development institute that was established in 1992 as a center of excellence for the design, delivery and dissemination of training and professional development programs in a variety of domains and fields.
RITI is a subsidiary of the Regional Information Technology and Software Engineering Center “RITSEC” which was founded in 1992 by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the Arab Fund for Social & Economic Development (AFSED) and is hosted by the Egyptian government through the Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC).
Since its inception, RITI was established to become one of the leading institutions in the region in training and professional development. Its mandate is the design and delivery of professional training programs to help leverage skills and knowledge in various management, business, and information technology fields. As a regional entity, it serves the region through its operations and activities and the exchange of knowledge and experience with regional institutions through the joint development and implementation.
Based on RITI’s continuous success in the field of professional training programs it has been chosen by the Industrial Training Council (ITC) in Egypt as one of a few training entities that are known for their excellence to undertake the mission of developing and modernizing the industrial sector in Egypt.
Offerings
RITI's target is linking professionals to business management and information technology through the provision of executive and professional non-degree programs. The scope of activities could be demonstrated as to include:
To be The Leading Regional Training Provider with the determination and commitment to educate and train people through innovative training solutions.
To promote a highly qualified and developed generation of professionals in the region through education, training, knowledge creation and dissemination in the fields of business, management, information and communication technologies. At RITI, we are building on a tradition of excellence and meeting the challenges of the future to contribute to the business & socioeconomic growth in the Region. Our challenge is to maintain being one of the main knowledge and advanced learning creators in the region.
All programs organized by RITI and its partners are delivered using a variety of educational and training methodologies, tools and techniques to suit the market needs. This includes:
RITI’s premises enjoy a very exceptional location in the heart of Cairo, sited in one of the most refined districts in Egypt; Zamalek in one of a kind old-time palace. In RITI we believe that the venue and the physical facilities reflect the quality of the education offered, hence it is always a top priority to keep RITI’s facilities up-to-date and in the best shape.
RITI premise is comprised of four buildings, two outstanding gardens, and a parking lot. All four building are equipped with the latest audio-visual technology. The facilities comprise thirteen fully equipped lecture rooms that seat between 12 to 80 participants per room with a total capacity to accommodate up to 350 participants simultaneously. All lecture rooms have training aid equipments (data-shows, overhead projectors, televisions, VCRs, flipcharts, and whiteboards).
Additionally, there are two fully equipped computer labs each with between 10-20 PCs All computers are linked via a LAN giving students access to shared resources (file servers, laser printers, etc.) and have full multimedia capabilities. In addition, the equipment available includes digital cameras, scanners, and video grabbers. All machines have full high-speed Internet access. RITI premises as a whole are covered with wireless internet connection.
The classrooms settings can be easily changed to accommodate and support the training needs used in the different programs. For the convenience of the students, RITI’s premise also provides a cafeteria that serves the students before and during their classes’ times.
The beneficiaries and the participants vary according to the content of each program and the method of delivery whether focusing on technical issues or managerial aspects. Respectively, the beneficiaries of the programs delivered by the institute and/or with its partner institutions and alliances include: