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UKM becomes first educational institution to receive BlackBerry's QNX training program
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UKM becomes first educational institution to receive BlackBerry's QNX training program

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has partnered with BlackBerry to launch the QNX Everywhere training program.
  • UKM is the first educational institution to receive this program, which includes cybersecurity and QNX technology training.
  • The collaboration aims to enhance digital technology skills among students and lecturers, preparing them for industry needs.

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) has become the first educational institution to host BlackBerry's QNX Everywhere training program, marking a significant collaboration in digital technology and cybersecurity education.

The university's focus is no longer limited to offering degree or postgraduate programs alone, but is also moving towards the introduction of more flexible professional certification programs that meet industry needs.

— Prof. Datuk Dr. Sufian JusohUKM Vice-Chancellor explaining the university's strategic shift towards industry-relevant professional certifications.

The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding signed on October 27, 2025, includes the UKM-BlackBerry Professional Certification in Cybersecurity. The initiative is coordinated by UKM's Digital Technology Center in collaboration with the Faculty of Information Technology and Sciences and the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment.

The program involves two main components: the UKM-BlackBerry Cybersecurity Pilot Training, focusing on train-the-trainer sessions in cybersecurity, and the QNX program, which aims to develop lecturers' expertise in QNX technology. This knowledge transfer is intended to benefit UKM students and reinforce the role of lecturers as mentors.

The collaboration between the university and industry can create a more comprehensive talent development ecosystem that not only benefits our students and staff but also the industry and the country.

— Prof. Datuk Dr. Sufian JusohUKM Vice-Chancellor emphasizing the broad benefits of the partnership with BlackBerry.

Of the 19 participants, 11 completed the cybersecurity training, earning a Professional Certificate in Cyber Protection, while eight completed the QNX Everywhere – Secure Embedded Systems program. UKM Vice-Chancellor Prof. Datuk Dr. Sufian Jusoh highlighted the collaboration's impact, stating that the university is shifting its focus beyond traditional degree programs to offer flexible professional certification programs that meet industry demands. He emphasized that such university-industry collaborations create a comprehensive talent development ecosystem beneficial to students, staff, industry, and the nation.

The program provided comprehensive exposure to participants through a syllabus covering both theoretical and practical aspects.

— Ts. Dr. Noraini TalibA recipient of the professional certificate, an IT Officer at Digital UKM, describing the program's thoroughness.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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