1. ObjectivesLay the infrastructure for more ICT learning opportunitiesEnable accessibility to ICT certifications on demand by industry to be boundless for allIncrease e-skills supply to match the human capital needs of the ICT industry and other industries that use ICTEntice growth in the local ICT industry

2. PartnersA public-private partnership with IT Training Providers, including:

Computer Domain LtdExecutrain (Malta)Key Training Services STC TrainingSt Martin’s Institute of IT

3. ICT Certifications

Low-end certifications

CCNADiploma in Computing & Information SystemsMCADMCDSTMCSAMCTSOracle 10g Database Administrator Certified Associate

High-end certificationsBSc (Hons) Degree in Computing & InformationBSc (Hons) Degree in Creative ComputingBSc (Hons) Degree in IS & ManagementCCNPMCSEMCDBAMCITPMCSDFundamentals of Network SecurityFundamentals of Wireless LANSOracle 10g Database Administrator Professional

4. Job Opportunities

Administration, installation, configuration of networksNetwork Design, troubleshooting and maintenanceHelpdesk AdministrationFirst line supportSoftware EngineeringComputer ProgrammingSystem Analysis

Software ConsultancyDatabase DevelopmentDatabase AdministrationBusiness Process Re-engineeringIT ConsultancyICT Sales u MarketingTelecommunications EngineeringCreative Design

5. Benefits5.1 Tax Credits for Individuals

100% Tax Credits on full costs of low- or high-end certificationsTax Credits spread over 3 yearsIndividual must complete certification successfullyApplications from Malta Enterprise (http://support.maltaenterprise.com/myPotential) Available until fiscal year 2008

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5.2 Tax Credits for Enterprises that finance employee training

17.5% Tax Credits on costs incurred on wages, social security contributions and full costs of low- or high-end certificationsTax credits repayable in 1 yearEmployee must complete certification successfullyApplications from Malta Enterprise (http://support.maltaenterprise.com/myPotential)Available until fiscal year 2008

5. Benefits/35.3 Tax Credits for Enterprises that employ qualified personnel

100% Tax Credits on social security contributions of full-time employees qualified in high-end certifications Tax Credits spread over a max of 3 consecutive yearsEmployment must be additional employmentApplications from Malta Enterprise (http://support.maltaenterprise.com/myPotential) Available until fiscal year 2008

5. Benefits/45.4 Price reductions for Students and Unemployed

Price reductions of 15% to 50% on low-end certifications

Applicable for full-time students and unemployed registered in Part 1 Register of ETC only

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5.5 Loans for myPotential clients

Loans at special low rates for students, unemployed and persons in employment

Offered by BOV plc, HSBC (Malta), Lombard Bank Malta plc

6. Apply for myPotential

Students and Unemployed register online (miti.gov.mt) for low-end certifications

Others register directly with training providers