A Vietnamese College Launches the International Standard Semiconductor Training Curriculum

Hanoi, 16/11/2023 - FPT Polytechnic College and the British education organization Pearson have agreed to transfer the BTEC semiconductor training curriculum to BTEC FPT (Vietnam).

The signing ceremony was attended by Mr. Pham Vu Quoc Binh - Deputy Director General of Directorate of Vocational Education and Training (DVET), Ministry of Labor - Invalids and Social Affairs; Mr. Iain Frew - UK Ambassador to Vietnam; Mr. Truong Gia Binh - Chairman of FPT Corporation; Mr. Le Tuan Dung - Director of Pearson Vietnam, and Mr. Vu Chi Thanh - Rector of FPT Polytechnic College.

Mr. Le Tuan Dung - Director of Pearson Vietnam, and Mr. Vu Chi Thanh - Rector of FPT Polytechnic College, signing the cooperation agreement.

With this cooperation agreement, BTEC FPT - International Affiliate Program of FPT Polytechnic College - officially became the first college in Vietnam to have courses covering aspects of semiconductor technologies. This internationally acclaimed program is expected to contribute to nurturing the Vietnamese semiconductor workforce and accelerating the industry in the future.

Students studying Semiconductor Technology at BTEC FPT will be among the first batch in Vietnam to be formally trained, which help them get better job opportunities. This collaboration marks the first time an international standard semiconductor program at the college level has been transferred to Vietnam. Mr. Pham Vu Quoc Binh expressed high expectations for this collaboration at the event. He emphasized the role of education and training in producing high-quality personnel for the semiconductor industry: "As Mr. Truong Gia Binh once said about digital transformation: 'We have to be lightning-fast.' So, how will this lightning-fast pace in the semiconductor industry be realized? First, we need swift collaboration between the state, companies, and schools. Second, we need to be instantaneous in applying internationally standardized programs. With the mix of the above factors, we are delighted that FPT Polytechnic College and BTEC FPT have promptly promoted the launch of the international semiconductor training program in Vietnam."

Mr. Pham Vu Quoc Binh at the event

Mr. Pham Vu Quoc Binh expected that the standardized international curriculum from the UK would help create a high-quality workforce. Mr. Iain Frew - UK Ambassador to Vietnam - mentioned that 2023 was an exceptional year to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United Kingdom. "This is a special event, marking a new milestone in the educational partnership between the two countries. I am glad that FPT Polytechnic is one of the first Vietnamese institutions to offer the semiconductor training program from Pearson UK," he said.

Mr. Iain Frew, UK Ambassador to Vietnam, believes that this collaboration is a milestone in the educational partnership between the two countries

At the event, Mr. Truong Gia Binh - FPT Chairman, once again shared FPT's vision, ambition, and specific steps in the semiconductor industry. Accordingly, semiconductor manufacturing is not only a domestic industry but an international one. "So global collaboration will bring Vietnam into a major game." He also stated that this industry required a massive workforce with various specializations. The semiconductor engineering team, masters, and researchers are being promoted. In addition, the industry needs a large number of practicing engineers, technicians, and other personnel.

Mr. Truong Gia Binh said that semiconductor manufacturing is an international industry

The semiconductor industry has long been dubbed the "backbone" of the technology era and the foundation of modern computing. With a particularly significant role as the world enters a period of explosive research, application, and development of new technologies such as AI, IoT, 5G, and Big Data..., advanced countries prioritize research and development of the semiconductor industry. Therefore, joining this industry brings excellent opportunities for not only IT corporations but also tens of thousands of technology personnel.

Recently, FPT has announced its strategy to pursue the semiconductor industry. Along with AI, IoT, and automotive software technology..., the semiconductor is identified as one of the Corporation's top priorities in the coming time. FPT also announced the launch of a semiconductor engineer course in October to meet the demand for semiconductor personnel. This agreement between FPT Polytechnic College and Pearson UK is the following step to address the workforce issue.

FPT Education and Pearson Education have partnered for over five years. BTEC FPT has over 5000 students across Vietnam, with four campuses in Hanoi, Da Nang, Can Tho, and Ho Chi Minh City. BTEC FPT has created a dynamic, innovative international learning environment, providing numerous career opportunities for Vietnamese students. 98% of BTEC FPT graduates get jobs with good earnings. The long-term relationship and achievements are the basis for the successful collaboration of BTEC FPT and Pearson this time.