We are pleased to announce that the following institutions were recently granted the EOCCS certification for their courses:

CEDEP

• Mastering Business Excellence – Learning in a Virtual Environment

Rome Business School – three courses part of the Master in Marketing and Sales.

• Accounting and Budgeting
• Human Resources Management
• Project and Operations Management

Acknowledging the institutions, Keith Pond, EOCCS Director, commented, ‘Warmest congratulations to all institutions that have been awarded the EOCCS certification for their programmes. As online education continues to expand, this internationally recognised quality seal not only benefits learners but also provides assurance to all stakeholders. We commend CEDEP’s exceptional partnerships with the corporate world, and Rome Business School’s unwavering support to students throughout the learning journey.’

CEDEP

Founded in 1969, the Centre européen d’éducation permanente (CEDEP) is an international non-profit executive development hub. CEDEP stands out for providing innovative and highly relevant learning experiences that directly address real-life challenges faced by executives. It collaborates with corporate partners to create customised leadership development programs tailored to the specific needs of companies. It has a network of over 25,000 accomplished alumni spanning 27 countries. CEDEP is a member of EFMD since 2007.

CEDEP’s first open-enrolment executive education programme taught fully online, Mastering Business Excellence – Learning in a Virtual Environment was granted EOCCS certification. It is a specialized program designed for managers without prior formal business education to gain a robust understanding of an organisation and reinforce knowledge of key business fundamentals. The certification recognised the programme’s clear and engaging learning journey, the high relevance of content, and the strong involvement of corporate partners in content creation.

‘We are proud to receive the prestigious EOCCS certificate from EFMD for the CEDEP MBE LiVE. An adventure which started in the middle of the pandemic, MBE LiVE soon transformed into an exciting story of agility. Co-designed with two of CEDEP’s member companies – L’Oréal and Renault – this 8-week online intervention is all about developing Business Acumen for tomorrow’s leaders. By encouraging them to step outside their functional boundaries, and think holistically about the world of Business. We have accompanied nearly 700 learners on this journey the past 3 years.’ expressed Ravi Sankar, Director of Academics and Programme, CEDEP.

‘EFMD’s recognition is a reflection of the outstanding value the MBE LiVE delivers, thanks to an exceptional design, conscientious participants, trusting clients, and world-class faculty. Brought together by the CEDEP spirit of Collaboration and Co-creation to create excellence. This success inspires us to aim even higher in our pursuit of delivering impactful learning experiences.’

Rome Business School

Rome Business School (RSB) offers a range of comprehensive programs, including Master’s degrees, MBA, and Executive Education training courses to over 1500 students hailing from 161 countries. With 11 years of experience in online education, it is dedicated to training global leaders to manage companies worldwide through an innovative and sustainable approach. The school is a member of Planeta Formación y Universidades, a recognised international higher education network, enabling an optimal connection to the labour market through specialised training.

RBS’s commitment to delivering high-quality education in an online environment is evident in the successful EOCCS certification of the suite of four courses belonging to the Master’s programme in HR and Organization in 2021, and the latest EOCCS certification for three other online courses part of the Master in Marketing and Sales.

The Accounting and Budgeting, Human Resources Management, Project and Operations Management courses belong to the core managerial competencies present in all Master programmes offered by RBS, and are taught fully in English. Granting certification, the EOCCS team recognised their strategic plan and considerations on online learning as well as the robust academic, administrative, and technical support provided to ensure the successful delivery of these courses.

Massimo Scarcello, Academic Director, Rome Business School commented, ‘The EOCCS certification represents for us our dedication and commitment towards fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth in the ever-evolving world of online education’.

During the same accreditation board, the following institutions were also granted EOCCS re-certification for their courses:

UPF Barcelona School of Management

• Advanced consolidated financial account
• Stock exchange and financial markets
• Advanced working capital management
• Taxation of investment and financing
• Advanced investments analysis

Politecnico di Milano School of Management

• Supply Chain Management and Purchasing
• Innovation Management

About EFMD Online Course Certification System (EOCCS)

EOCCS provides an international quality benchmark in diverse education landscapes whereby digital technology is applied to teaching and learning. EOCCS gives online courses within universities, business schools, corporate learning organisations and public agencies a top international quality benchmark in the online learning landscape, strengthening not only their market positioning but also allowing for critical self-reflection and peer assessment.

With 60 certified courses from 20 institutions in 11 countries, EOCCS presents an international quality benchmark for online courses worldwide. The certification system is firmly embedded in the general philosophy of EFMD accreditations: internationalisation, practical relevance, and quality improvement.

Exchange good practices and explore ways of upgrading the quality of online learning in the upcoming EOCCS Learning Community Symposium taking place on 14 and 15 September 2023 face-to-face at UPF Barcelona School of Management.

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