KUALA
LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 7, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Pearson VUE, the global leader in computer-based
certification and licensure exam delivery, today announced the
official launch of its Pearson Professional Center (PPC) in
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
''We're committed to providing local
certification bodies with highly secure, 'gold-standard' testing,
instilling trust within the professions Malaysians rely on each and
every day.'' Craig McFarlane, Vice
President, Australia and
Southeast Asia, Pearson VUE
As Malaysia continues its drive
to become a more digitally enabled and technologically advanced
nation, Pearson VUE held a launch event to mark its investment into
the new gold-standard testing facility in the heart of Kuala Lumpur's financial services
district.
The PPC, conveniently located inside the AICB Center of
Excellence at Jalan Dato' Onn (within the Central Bank of
Malaysia complex), will increase
access to high-stakes international certifications for
Malaysians.
At the event attended by the Asian Institute of Chartered
Bankers (AICB) as well as local business and political
representatives including David
Wallace, Deputy High Commissioner, the British High
Commission, global assessment experts from Pearson VUE put the
spotlight on:
- Best practices in developing and
delivering valid and defensible assessments
- Setting standards for professions
through assessment
- Requirements for organizations as they
scale up and evolve their testing programs
''With the digital economy one of the fastest growing sectors in
Malaysia and the country's
well-deserved reputation for innovation, many industry sectors are
undergoing fast professionalization,'' explained - -
Craig McFarlane, Vice President,
Australia and Southeast Asia, Pearson VUE. ''We're committed
to providing local certification bodies with highly secure,
'gold-standard' testing, instilling trust within the professions
Malaysians rely on each and every day.''
Delivering close to 21 million certification and licensure exams
every year around the world, Pearson VUE's leadership in the global
assessment industry is a result of its long-standing partnerships
with test owners across a broad range of industries.
''Organizations require increasingly robust assessment methods
to ensure the capabilities of testing candidates and to safeguard
the credibility of their certification or license,'' commented Dr
Edward Feng Li, Principal
Psychometrician, Pearson VUE. ''We look forward to working with
leading institutions in Malaysia
in advancing and optimizing their exam programs — supporting their
expansion into new international markets."
Pearson Professional Centers (PPCs) are designed and built
specifically for the purpose of testing with a multi-layered
approach to exam security. Providing a professional and highly
secure environment for candidates to test in, security measures
include advanced identity management/ID checks (including palm vein
recognition technology), signature pads, camera coverage in the
entire facility, proctors with a direct line of sight and camera
view, and lockers for test-takers.
"Our partnership with Pearson VUE is central to our mission of
creating a banking and financial services workforce equipped with
the capacity and capabilities to face the challenges of a rapidly
evolving industry,'' explained Mr. Edward
Ling, AICB Chief Executive. ''AICB advocates the highest
levels of professional conduct and competence in our members, and
we are pleased to work with a global technology partner that will
support us on this mission through pioneering state-of-the-art
testing facilities which uphold the integrity of our assessments in
delivering our certifications."
About Pearson VUE
Pearson VUE has been a pioneer in the computer-based testing
industry for decades, delivering close to 21 million certification
and licensure exams annually in every industry from academia and
admissions to IT and healthcare. We are the global leader in
developing and delivering high-stakes exams via the world's most
comprehensive network of nearly 20,000 highly secure test centres
as well as online testing across more than 180 countries. Our
leadership in the assessment industry is a result of our
collaborative partnerships with a broad range of clients, from
leading technology firms to government and regulatory agencies. For
more information, please visit PearsonVUE.com.
Media Contact
Caroline Darrington, Pearson VUE,
+44 (0) 7785 557375, caroline.darrington@pearson.com,
https://home.pearsonvue.com
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