Training and certification opportunity: ISO 27001 Lead Implementer

In order to push forward new opportunities for our member companies and to broaden the service export opportunities in the future, STIKK frequently organises new trainings with professional certification possibilities.

STIKK, within its STIKK Education training programme, organises the ISO 27001 Lead Implementer training, with the support of the German Cooperation office, implemented by GIZ, through the Competitiveness of the Private Sector in Rural Areas (COSiRA) project. This 5-day training training is dedicated to high management process leaders, who want to understand the step-by-step process in order to implement the ISO 27001 standard.

The usual price for this training is 2,000 EUR, but because of the support of German Cooperation and GIZ, STIKK member companies pay only 10% of the total sum (200 EUR), and non-member companies pay 20% (400 EUR).

This price includes:

Training
Certification
Training material
Lunch
Coffee and soft drinks during breaks

You can find the AGENDA here: https://goo.gl/H9Jxdm
Please register using this link: https://goo.gl/forms/Qe5WOsuMJra21joX2

The training will be held during 18-22 September, 2017, from 09:00 until 16:30 at the STIKK premises.

* Interested parties have to register until the 15th of September 2017
** The number of participants is limited

Request for Expression of Interest for Training Providers: Professional SCRUM Master (PSM)

STIKK is opening a public request for Expressions of Interest for training providers. The purpose of this Request for Expression of Interest is to identify qualified training providers to provide the Professional SCRUM Master (PSM) training.

These interested providers need to have the capacity to develop and deliver classroom trainings including materials, presentations, practical exercises, case studies and group discussions.
All Expressions of Interest must include:

A. Company Background
Provide a brief history of your company/institution, with a list of current trainings, certifications that you have received, and your experience and qualifications with training development services.

B. List of Current Trainings
Provide a list of available Trainers that could conduct the training, and how their previous experiences are fitting to our training.

C. References
Please attach references including names, organisation, and contact information for three (or more) clients who can provide insights regarding skills, qualification and delivery of requested training services.

Training Providers shall send their Expression of Interest together with all necessary documents until the 4th of September, 2017 at [email protected].

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

RFEI – Professional SCRUM Master (PSM): https://stikk.org/fileadmin/user_upload/10-STIKK-2017_RFEI_-_Professional_SCRUM_Master_Training_services.pdf

Request for Offers: Outsource2Kosovo Platform

STIKK is seeking to engage a web development company for the design and development of the website of the Outsource2Kosovo Platform.

Please find attached the Terms of References.

The deadline for sending your technical and financial offer (based on the ToR) is 22.08.2017, to [email protected].

Selection criteria is based on work experience, creativity, and proposed timeframe.

Frequently Asked Questions: https://goo.gl/3SdWus

Please send all questions or comments to the the previously mentioned email.

Terms of References (ToR) – 07/STIKK/2017: https://stikk.org/fileadmin/user_upload/07-STIKK-2017_ToR_-_Outsource2Kosovo_Platform.pdf

Request for Offers: ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Training services

The purposes of this request for offers is signing a contract regarding the training services of ISO 27001 Lead Implementer Training and certification.

Please find attached the Terms of References.

The deadline for sending your technical and financial offer (based on the ToR) is 23.10.2017, to [email protected].

Please send all questions or comments to the previously mentioned email.

ToR 06/STIKK/2017 – ISO 27001 Lead Implementer: https://stikk.org/fileadmin/user_upload/06-STIKK-2017_ToR_-_ISO_27001_Lead_Implementer.pdf

(REOPENING) Request for Offers: IT Barometer Kosovo 2017

STIKK is requesting offers from research companies who process information and prepare the IT Barometer Kosovo 2017 report.

Please find attached the Terms of References.

The deadline for sending your technical and financial offer (based on the ToR) is 02.08.2017, to [email protected].

Selection criteria is based on work experience, creativity, and proposed timeframe.

Please send all questions or comments to the the previously mentioned email.

Terms of References (ToR) 05/STIKK/2017: https://stikk.org/fileadmin/user_upload/05-STIKK-2017_ToR_-_IT_Barometer_Kosovo_2017.pdf

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Apply now to become part of the 3rd generation // STIKK Education

Due to many requests, the deadline for applying for the third generation of STIKK Education is extended until the 16th of July. Paid internship offered! APPLY NOW!

The main goal of STIKK Education is to increase the capacities in the sector of ICT through professional and competent trainings, specifically designed to meet the needs of the local industry, while keeping on with international technology trends.

You can be part of STIKK Education by registering online @ stikk.education/register. Deadline for applying is 16th of July, 2017.

STIKK Education will implement a training cycle and other supplementary project activities as foreseen in the activity plan in a 6-month period 2017. Through the trainings, the young IT enthusiasts will gain specific skill-sets that are currently key on the local and European Union market by successfully mastering over curricula that are in full compliance with the European e-Competence Framework 3.0, which is an initiation of multi-stakeholders from the European ICT sector in order to identify and standardize skills that are currently needed in the market, and which has also been prioritized by the local ICT companies to implement.

30 young IT enthusiasts will go through intensive training in these two profiles: Mobile Development and Software Engineering. 3 months of PAID internship will be provided to successful trainees at STIKK member companies, which will help them put to practice the newly acquired skills and showcase their skills to potential employers.

For further information, please refer to the Terms and Conditions: https://stikk.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Terms_and_Conditions_-_STIKK_Education.pdf

Call for Offers: IT Barometer Kosovo 2017

STIKK is calling for offers from research companies who will gather information, process it, and prepare the IT Barometer Kosovo 2017 report.

Please find attached the Terms of References.

The deadline for sending your technical and financial offer (based on the ToR) is 19.07.2017, to [email protected].

Selection criteria is based on work experience, creativity, and proposed timeframe.

Please send all questions or comments to the the previously mentioned email.

Terms of References (ToR) – 04/STIKK/2017: https://stikk.org/fileadmin/user_upload/ToR_-_IT_Barometer_Kosovo_2017__04_STIKK_2017_.pdf

STIKK Education opens the application for the 3rd generation!

The main goal of STIKK Education is to increase the capacities in the sector of ICT through professional and competent trainings, specifically designed to meet the needs of the local industry, while keeping on with international technology trends.

You can be part of STIKK Education by registering online @ stikk.education/register. Deadline for applying is 10th of July, 2017.

STIKK Education will implement a training cycle and other supplementary project activities as foreseen in the activity plan in a 6-month period 2017. Through the trainings, the young IT enthusiasts will gain specific skill-sets that are currently key on the local and European Union market by successfully mastering over curricula that are in full compliance with the European e-Competence Framework 3.0, which is an initiation of multi-stakeholders from the European ICT sector in order to identify and standardize skills that are currently needed in the market, and which has also been prioritized by the local ICT companies to implement.

30 young IT enthusiasts will go through intensive training in these two profiles: Mobile Development and Software Engineering. 3 months of PAID internship will be provided to successful trainees at STIKK member companies, which will help them put to practice the newly acquired skills and showcase their skills to potential employers.

For further information, please refer to the Terms and Conditions: https://stikk.org/fileadmin/user_upload/Terms_and_Conditions_-_STIKK_Education.pdf

STIKK signs agreement with GIZ to Promote the ICT Sector

After years of cooperation in supporting businesses and the development of the ICT sector in Kosovo, STIKK has signed an agreement with GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH) for the implementation of “Promoting the Kosovo ICT sector as driver for economic growth, employment and innovation” project.

GIZ and the German Government are active supporters of STIKK and the Kosovo ICT sector, in achieving its mission to create a more conducive environment for the ICT community development.

Request for Expression of Interest for Training Providers // STIKK Education

The Kosovo ICT Association (STIKK) is opening a public request for Expressions of Interest for IT training providers. The purpose of this Request for Expression of Interest is to identify qualified training providers to participate in a joint meeting with other training providers. These interested providers need to have the capacity to develop and deliver classroom trainings including materials, presentations, practical exercises, case studies and group discussions, related to the two IT profiles of STIKK Education: Mobile Development and Software Engineering.

Throughout these IT profiles, STIKK Education will offer 10 modules:

Mobile Development
– Android Development
– Application Design
– Testing
– Documentation Production
– User Support

Software Engineering
– Java Development
– Application Design
– Testing
– Solution Deployment & Documentation Production
– Problem Management

All Expressions of Interest must include:

A. Company Background
Provide a brief description of your company/institution.

B. List of Current Trainings
Provide a list of current trainings that your organisation provides.

C. Experience/Qualifications
The Expression of Interest should include a brief history of the firm, its size, and its experience and qualifications with training development services for our 10 modules.

D. References
Please attach references including names, organisation, and contact information for three (or more) clients who can provide insights regarding skills, qualification and delivery of requested training services.

Training Providers shall send their Expression of Interest together with all necessary documents until the 14th of June, 2017 at [email protected].

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Request for Expression of Interest for Training Providers // STIKK Education: https://stikk.org/fileadmin/user_upload/20170607-Request_for_Expression_of_Interest_for_Training_Providers_-_STIKK_Education.pdf