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ST. ROBERT’S INTERNATIONAL College (SRIC) has taken a bold leap into the future with the official launch of its Cybersecurity Module under the newly established Robertine Center for Technopreneurship. This initiative, created in partnership with Cusco Standardization International (CSI), the Engineering Council of Thailand (ECT), and Rajamangala University of Technology (RMUT), is more than just a new course offering—it’s a significant shift in how we prepare the next generation for the digital world.
Unlike traditional tech education that often arrives too late and too slowly, SRIC is integrating four advanced Digital Engineering modules directly into its Senior High School (SHS) curriculum for Grades 11 and 12. These include:
- Cybersecurity (now implemented)
- Supply Chain Management (to follow)
- Smart City Development (to follow)
- Digital Engineering (to follow)
What sets this program apart is its alignment with ISO 17024 standards, meaning it meets globally recognized certification criteria. Delivered online by CSI, the modules culminate in assessments conducted by SRIC-CSI, with successful students receiving certifications from International Qualification Certification Services (IQCS) Canada and German Cert—credentials acknowledged in 175 countries.
The first module, Cybersecurity, is now fully TESDA-approved and ready for national rollout. With digital threats growing daily, this module trains students to protect networks, defend information, and strengthen systems—skills that are critical in every sector today, from government to finance to education.
And it’s not just about learning. Through micro-credentialing, graduates of the program receive advanced standing in the BS Digital Engineering degree at RMUT. They also gain exclusive access to study abroad programs in Korea, including immersion opportunities hosted by Korean higher education institutions and work placements via the Korea Holiday Program.
To make the program accessible, SRIC has secured the backing of key congressional districts. Scholarships and voucher programs are being supported by:
- Romblon – backed by Congressman Eleandro Madrona
- Manila – supported by six Congressional Representatives
- Cavite, Las Piñas, and Parañaque – supported by local leaders
Now, SRIC is reaching out to Iloilo Province and Iloilo City, inviting local government and congressional leaders to collaborate and extend the program to Western Visayas. With Iloilo’s rising pool of tech-savvy students and a growing innovation ecosystem, the region is ripe for this kind of future-ready investment.
The broader implication? This isn’t just about digital skills—it’s about access, global competitiveness, and inclusive development. It ensures that even students from underserved areas—those who may have never imagined working abroad or building careers in tech—can now earn international certifications before they even enter college.
In a country where many youth are digitally native but not digitally empowered, this initiative offers both pathway and purpose. It bridges the gap between what’s being taught in classrooms and what’s needed in the real world.
If we truly want to raise a generation of globally competent professionals—not just social media natives—then initiatives like SRIC’s Cybersecurity Program are exactly the blueprint we need. It’s education that doesn’t just respond to the future—it anticipates it.
St. Robert’s has just set the standard. The rest of the country should take notes.