RIYADH, 18 November 2002 — Inspired by the success of its previous projects, the Institute of Computer Engineers in Riyadh (ICE-R) is now moving a step higher in its avowed mission to provide advanced computer training to Filipinos in the Kingdom.
In its next seminar series set to start tentatively on Dec. 6, ICE-R will be introducing software courses such as web design using HTML interactive and JAVA programming language.
Tony Layco, the group’s new president, said the web design and JAVA will be in addition to its computer hardware engineering (CoHE) course with troubleshooting, introduction to local area network (LAN), and introduction to programming with C++.
The last three courses have started in September with close to 200 participants, Arab News learned.
In keeping with the institute’s mission, Layco said, the courses are being offered practically free since the minimal fee is of SR 100 is to cover the manuals, certificates, venue rental, and other expenses.
Registration is on-going at the Mishal International Academy in Suleimania district, where classes will be held. “With an expected influx of enrollees, we will definitely add more classrooms and classes on Thursdays,” said Layco. At present, lectures are conducted in six classrooms every Friday.
Based on its course outline, CoHE is all about the definition of computers and its parts, how it works, formatting of hard drives, assembly and disassembly, parts familiarization, and installation of software and operating systems like Windows XP.
Introduction to LAN, on the other hand, is all about computer networking, and its associated entities, Open System Interconnection of the International Standard Organization (ISO), standard cabling for cat5 network, peer-to-peer and server/client connectivity of computers.
Introduction to Programming outlines definition of terms, flowcharting, programming with C++, and case study for students to be able to defend their programs.
This ensures the students to proceed with the JAVA programming course.
“Course paths are being made to be able to guide the students of what course they should take up first,” said Layco, who was inducted just recently as ICE-R president.
The other officers, all certified computer engineers, are: Efren Mendoza, vice president for education; Dominico Eleazar Bantillo, VP-finance; Ricardo Berredo, VP-logistics; Richard Magnetico, VP-membership; Aileen Pamintuan, secretary; Jamal Lucman, auditor; and Fernando Rivera, press relations officer.
Members of the Board of Directors are Mervin Alivio, Allan Consolacion, Felimon Crisostomo, Jr., Norma Enriquez, and Junifer Solon.
For those interested in ICE-R’s other activities, their website is http://www.icomputerengineers.8m.net.
Like the other Filipino professionals in the Kingdom who have been sharing to others what they have labored to learn in school, ICE-R members said their only request is for those who benefit from their programs to also help others in one way or another.
