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Investing in Education

Government of Pakistan has been taking deep interest in making the IT industry of Pakistan a strong one. In this regard, the Federal Cabinet passed National IT Policy in August 2000, according to which Government will act as enabler to produce an IT based future economy.

On the whole, the future of IT in Pakistan is very bright. With the same dedication and good planning, it will continue to grow in future. Information technology is on the right track in our country and its future is also very bright!

Thus, investing in an IT training business is a sound proposition. And who better to partner with than APTECH Computer Education, the pioneer in the field? APTECH is the pioneer in franchising in education. Our growth is the result of our partnership with hundreds of dynamic business partners in many part of the world and in Pakistan.

Why Invest with APTECH

Franchise Model gives individuals the opportunity to go into business for themselves with an excellent chance of success at a minimum of risk. Starting a new business from scratch is inherently risky. Most studies conclude that over 90% fail within 3 to 5 years. In comparison, U.S. Dept of Commerce studies have shown that over 92% of franchised businesses are still operating after 5 years.

APTECH already has more than 2500 satisfied business partners across the globe. Those who have associated with us have grown and prospered.

Our franchise owners have opportunity to access more than a decade of business experience and a proven business model and can offer a product/ service that have been well accepted in many markets and a brand name that people are already familiar with. The operation and control of your business has already been well established, assisting you in running the business.

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Suite # 103, 1st Floor Progressive Center, Shahra-e-Faisal,
Karachi - Pakistan. Fax: (+9221) 4386168.

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Business Development: info@aptech-education.com.pk

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Business Development: (+92) 345 8 278324

How we support our Franchise?

Franchisee Support Office (FSO) Pakistan is extending its support to its business partners in following areas:
Active support & guidance for center start-up includes

  • Site selection.
  • Center layout planning. APTECH helps in charting out areas such as the reception desk, counsellors' station, computer labs, classrooms, etc.
  • Recruitment (of staff, faculty, etc.) support.
  • Center automation support. APTECH has developed its own customized software for smooth running of the operations of the centers. This enables each center to manage all invoicing & operations online. At the time of start-up of new center, APTECH helps install this system & guides the center's staff on using it.
  • Support in marketing launch of the center.

Course design & delivery support

  • The Institute has 22 years of experience in developing the most appropriate, updated course material. APTECH develops its own curriculum for all courses. This is done by the Institute's special content development team called APTECH Learning Services.
  • Courses are designed after extensive industry & market research, ensuring healthy demand among students & engineering aspirants.
  • Access to latest technology. APTECH teaches the latest technology as it is launched. The Institute helps train the franchisees' faculty on the new software.
  • APTECH provides teaching aids to train faculty to conduct the course in the best possible manner.

Marketing support

  • Marketing & advertising campaigns for press, TV, Internet, outdoor & radio are developed and run by APTECH. The Institute also provides designs for advertising material such as banners, posters, signboards, etc. for use by the centers.
  • Regular performance reviews & training sessions are conducted for staff of the business partner.
  • Student scholarships & other schemes are run from time to time to give a boost to business.
  • Advertising & brand development initiatives through various Internet-based & traditional press & outdoor advertising.
  • Ongoing advice to the center on how to improve business as well as taking inputs on market & strategy from the centers.

Academic & technical support

  • Timely faculty evaluations help the center identify those faculty members who need training.
  • Faculty training & exams leading to certification are conducted, ensuring that the center has faculty with the right skills to provide proper training to students.
  • Day-to-day support on how to deliver i.e. conduct the courses.
  • Conduct of online exams & issuing certificates to students.
  • Exam invigilation.

Central logistics support

  • Course material including books & CDs both for students & faculty are printed/ published by APTECH & delivered to centers as per their requirements.
  • Marketing & promotional material such as banners, posters are also centrally printed if required and sent to the centers.
  • Students' transcripts & final certificates are also printed and dispatched.

Business development support

  • From time to time, APTECH also conducts marketing activity that generates enquiries from students interested in taking courses. The Institute also runs a call center for handling student enquiries. All these enquiries are passed on to the center.

Placement support

  • Full-fledged Placements Team dedicated to finding appropriate job openings for trained students across all centers.
  • Conducts job-oriented training workshops for students, increasing visibility of brand & credibility of the center.
  • Organizes industry visits to familiarize students with job roles & opportunities & to build their industry contacts.
  • Sources job opportunities for students.
  • Identifies internship opportunities for students in IT companies.
  • Conducts training programs for center's own placement executives, if any.

Meet some of our Partners

Mr. Iqbal Yousuf Shaikh, Partner APTECH Shahrah-e-Faisal Center

 

Mr. Iqbal Yousuf Shaikh is currently heading two organizations; he is Managing Director of Columbia Information Technologies (Master Franchisee of Aptech Computer Education in Pakistan) and Chief Operating Officer of a multi-national company National Data Consultant.

He did his double masters in Computer Science and in Software Engineering from University of Huddersfield U.K. Since then he worked in various roles in the fields of Electrical Engineering, I.T. and later joined BA Group in 2000 and has been with the company since last 12 years.

During his tenure in BA Group, he started a training academy “NDC Training Academy” to cater to training need of corporate sector especially focused on training of niche areas like “Core Banking Solution” training.

In 2009 he became the Managing Director of Columbia Information Technologies (Aptech) & the same year Aptech appointed Columbia Information Technologies as the Master Franchisee for its Aptech Computer Education brand. After becoming MF, he was able to add 11 more centers in two years time period. His vision is “To take high pedigree vocational I.T. education to every town of Pakistan to produce locally trained skilled HR in I.T.”

Mr. Aziz Husain, Partner APTECH Garden Center

 

After working with the Aga Khan Development Network in East Africa for 25 years in senior corporate positions, Mr. Aziz Husain, retired in 2000, and returned to Pakistan, where he decided to go into social sector to contribute to the educational development of Pakistan's youth.

Mr. Husain last held the positions of Managing Director of IPS (Tanzania) and Project Director of IPS (Kenya). He decided to set up a state of the art Computer Education Institute with Aptech Franchise in Garden East area of Karachi in 2001, and has been its Chief Executive and primary investor since its inception.

Mr. Husain, has done his M.B.A. from the U.S. in 1965, and appreciates advantages good education provides to youngsters in today's meritocratic world. He was aware that quality education was key to success, and wanted to give an opportunity to students to "Change their lives". He realized the importance of international certifications which were globally accepted, and encouraged students to seek other international certifications of global IT giants such as Microsoft with ADSE.

Mr. Aziz Husain (who celebrated his 70th Birthday in March 2012), and his wife, Farida, have three children - two sons and a daughter, who have all acquired their post graduate degrees from the UK and US, and are well settled with their families abroad.

Mr. Fahad Adil, Partner APTECH Tariq Road

 

Mr. Fahad Adil is  business partner of Aptech Computer Education in Pakistan . He obtained Master of Business Administration degree in Management Information System from Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi. He also earned Bachelor of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering from Mehran University of Engineering and Bachelor of Computer Science from Shah Abdul Latif University.

He has vast experience in Corporate Banking and finance activities, and has been serving corporate clients and institutions for past ten years. He belongs to a family which has been in education services for the past decade.

He began educational venture by joining Arena Multimedia, Aptech World Wide Marque, as business partner in 2009. In July 2011, he joined Aptech Computer Education by  instigating Centre on Tariq Road.  

Mr. Abudl Samad, Partner APTECH Tariq Road

 

Mr. Abdul Samad is a business partner of Aptech Computer Education in Pakistan. He obtained Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics Engineering from Usman Institute of Technology in 2008.

During studies, He has been managing various business including restaurants, schools and Arena Multimedia ventures.

In 2009, He officially became business partner of Arena Multimedia, Aptech World Wide Marque, and thereon envisaged Aptech Computer Education Center on Tariq Road.