Vertical Institute partners with EC-Council to offer in-demand tech programs

“Since inception in 2019, we’ve digitally empowered more than 2,000 people from Singapore and Southeast Asia with the most in-demand skills in tech. We are thrilled to be working with EC-Council to offer courses like Certified Blockchain Professional,” said Mr. Ryan Lim, Executive Director of Vertical Institute.

EC-Council is the world’s largest cybersecurity technical certification body, while Vertical Institute specializes in offering training bootcamps in tech. This unique partnership will allow Vertical Institute to help individuals and organizations leverage technology to transform and thrive in the post-COVID economy.

Recently, the use of cryptocurrency and blockchains have taken the world by storm due to their immense potential. Blockchain is the foundation for cryptocurrencies and has opened up a new field of development known as blockchain development. This new field has created a wide range of job opportunities for developers and enthusiasts.

“The role of a certified blockchain expert is one of the most in-demand jobs in the market today. During 2020, demand rose by around 500%, widening the already large gap between supply and demand. By getting trained and certified with EC-Council’s Certified Blockchain Professional, one can gain practical skills needed for the job as it focuses on both knowledge and skills needed to perform real-world job responsibilities,” said Mr. Sean Lim, Chief Revenue Officer of EC-Council.

About EC-Council

International Council of E-Commerce Consultants, also known as EC-Council, is the world’s largest cyber security technical certification body. Operating in over 145 countries globally, EC-Council is the owner and developer of the world-famous Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI), Certified Security Analyst (ECSA), License Penetration Testing (Practical) programs, and many others. EC-Council is proud to have trained and certified over 200,000 information security professionals globally that have influenced the cyber security mindset of countless organizations worldwide. For more information, visit www.eccouncil.org.

About Vertical Institute

Vertical Institute is a technology education provider supporting the digital economy in education and career transformation. They offer technology skills training and certifications to equip individuals and professionals with the most in-demand skills of tomorrow. Vertical Institute’s vision is to provide Asia’s workforce with transformative education where every business is digitally empowered and every individual digitally skilled. For more information, visit www.verticalinstitute.com.