STI Partners with Certiport to Offer Global Certifications to Students

By: Alyssah Lucman , December 19, 2025

Cainta, Rizal — In a move to strengthen student competitiveness in the global job market, STI Education Services Group, Inc. (STI ESG) has partnered with Certiport through Micah Media Training and Development Services, an authorized Certiport distributor, to make globally recognized certifications accessible to STI students.

This partnership came into fruition at the memorandum of agreement signing on December 16, 2025 at the STI Academic Center Ortigas-Cainta. The partnership grants STI students access to 19 industry-leading certification programs across technology, business, creative arts, and hospitality.

Present at the MOA Signing were representatives from STI ESG Academic Content Development (ACD) and Micah Media Training & Development. From left to right: STI ESG ACD Head for Tourism & Hospitality Gaylee Blas, STI ESG ACD Head Kristine Lu, STI ESG ACD Head for ICT & Engineering Beronika Peña, STI ESG Vice President for Academics Karen LR. Tabije, Micah Media Registered Owner Almira Camille Pera, Micah Media Sales Account Executive Brian Carlo Pera, Micah Media Sales Account Executive Charmaine Abellanosa, and Micah Media Product Manager Francis Xavier Hernandez

Certiport, a Pearson VUE business, is a leading provider of certification exams for industry-standard programs such as Microsoft Certified Fundamentals, Adobe Certified Professional, Autodesk Certified User, IT Specialist, and more. These certifications validate practical skills that employers value worldwide, giving students a competitive edge in today’s job market.

"This partnership reflects our commitment to Real Life Education," says Karen LR. Tabije, STI ESG Vice President for Academics. "We're not just teaching skills to students; we're equipping them with industry-recognized certifications that give them a competitive advantage. In today's job market, employers value both academic excellence and verified technical credentials—and now our graduates will have both."

Through this partnership, STI College is now a Certiport Partner, bringing global certification opportunities closer to every STI student. The program includes training modules, practice tests, and more, providing students with flexibility in their certification journey.

This initiative is part of STI ESG’s thrust to bridge the gap between the industry and the academe through real-life education and helping students grow from Enrollment to Employment. By integrating Certiport certifications into academic programs, STI College ensures graduates are not just educated, but certified and job-ready.