Pinoy computer experts conduct IT courses in Saudi Arabia

Filipinos in Saudi Arabia can brush up on their computer skills with a series of computer courses offered by Filipino information technology (IT) experts there. The Computer Society of Filipinos International, Inc. (COMSOFIL-CENTRAL), a Riyadh-based professional organization composed of volunteer IT experts, will conduct seminars starting September. A report in Saudi-based Arab News said the COMSOFIL-Central will conduct in-house intensive cluster seminars from September 23 to December 9. It added the courses will center on Information and Communication Technology (ICT). COMSOFIL International was established in November 1995, and is a highly respected Filipino community in the Kingdom. It provides continuing education through Information Technology seminars, while maintaining strategic partnerships with leading IT solution providers and other community organizations in developing relevant and practical skills training programs for the benefit of Filipino expatriates based in Riyadh. COMSOFIL said it offers courses in the following fields:

• Office Productivity
• Database Applications
• Computer Programming
• PC Assembly and Troubleshooting
• Networking
• Graphic Illustration and Creative Design
• Web Development
• Computer Aided Design
• Office Systems Automation
• Basic Electronics/Cellphone Repair
• Digital Photography and Video Editing
• Accounting Automation

Other courses ranging from basic to advance know-how in computer use. — TJD, GMA News