KnowledgeOman.com has introduced various initiatives for the country and continues to expand with its scope. As a result, ties have been made with reputable organizations, including Microsoft and other government bodies such as the ITA, and have associated with Tawasul, Dar Al Attaa, Omani Women Association and Emax to name a few. The projects of KnowledgeOman.com are set to ‘connect communities with knowledge’ and promote the country’s talent.
KO Seminars
KO Seminars enable community members to nurture their knowledge through professionals and expert speakers for free. The seminar initiative is a leading knowledge-sharing and community learning event through interactive sessions between the speakers and the audience. This targets different sectors to widen the knowledge exposure and establish a platform of intellectual discussions with the general public..
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iCommunity
iCommunity is a platform that brings together writers and bloggers from various backgrounds and expertise to share their knowledge. Diverse topics are featured to make knowledge accessible and to ensure that the voice of the community is heard.
KO School
KO School is the first free e-learning community platform in the Sultanate and a major leap towards free online education in Oman. KO School first introduced ICT courses with enrollments in English and Arabic. These courses were in Adobe Photoshop, C++, Web Designing, VB.Net, Networking, Java, IC3, and SQL. Other courses were offered, including a course in Team Building, teaching effective team work theories and applicable skills. New courses are periodically introduced in diverse knowledge areas.
KO "Creativity for a Cause"
KO "Creativity for a Cause" is a creative public platform where rising talent and professionals come together to sell their artwork, photography, crafts and any creative hand-made items, as a fundraising event. This served the project of contributing to the establishment of a children's library in collaboration with the "Let's Read" Campaign. This supports and promotes individual creativity while supporting those in need and community growth.
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KO Social Networking
Positioned for both the English and Arabic speaking community, KO Social Networking connects people in Oman from youths to professionals through the benefits of social networking technology. Periodic competitions are launched through the social platform to create, publish, and exchange information, and to network with each other towards the mission of a knowledge society.
Educational Videos (KO Tube)
A variety of bilingual videos contributed by the members to promote knowledge-sharing and exchange educational videos online.
Show Your Potential
The SYP program assists participants in preparing for various Microsoft I.T examinations to qualify for official certifications that empower their role in the job market and further develop their knowledge and skills. With the program’s direct link to Microsoft, Show Your Potential ensures participants have accurate information about each certification, the most recent knowledge resources, and advice from professional experts. Show Your Potential plays a role in Oman’s development by supporting individuals to gain qualifications that enrich the country and move it forward towards a digital knowledge-based society. The program is made possible in collaboration between KnowledgeOman.com, the Innovation & Support Centre at Microsoft Oman and the ITA.
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