By Dickson Omobola

An EU-accredited online institution, Open Institute of Technology, OPIT, has said remote education must guarantee that students would succeed in their chosen field.

The institution said for students to have such belief in the quality of education being acquired, the professors and the innovative format should be based on an excellent learning experience.

OPIT, in a statement announcing expansion of its faculty for the upcoming academic year, said it plans to receive a new batch of students.

OPIT revealed various efforts aimed at expanding its teaching capacity to continuously deliver world class IT education in the coming year.

Founder and Director of OPIT, Riccardo Ocleppo, said: “Our teaching model combines quality, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness. We believe that education, even if it takes place remotely, must guarantee closeness in all other aspects, starting from the support for the student throughout the study. We have translated into practice a new idea of higher education, radically different from traditional universities’ offering. The quality of the Professors and the innovative format guarantee a tier-1 learning experience within a community of people linked by the common goal of entering the job market with up-to-date, relevant skills.”

Also, Programme Head at OPIT, Professor Lorenzo Livi, said: “Our emphasis is on quality, innovation and continuous learning. We carefully select professors who put the professional success of their students first. Which is why we have, and will continue to maintain, a balance of deep industry experience and a strong academic regime within our faculty; now and in the future.”

Meanwhile, for 2024 and beyond, OPIT’s faculty members boast a diverse blend of academic and professional experiences, with stints at renowned institutions and organizations, including Symantec, Microsoft, PayPal, McKinsey, MIT, Morgan Stanley, University of Edinburgh, Amazon, US Naval Research, and more.

This deliberate mix ensures a well-rounded approach to OPIT training, incorporating both scholarly expertise and real-world insights. Speaking concerning OPIT’s faculty and teaching, incorporating both scholarly expertise and real-world insights.