About Us

Our Partners

Trusted partners delivering world class education, connecting CIC students to globally recognised qualifications and pathways.

Global Network

Partners Who Power Your Path

From UK universities to world leading awarding bodies and cybersecurity academies, our partnerships open doors for CIC students.

University Partner

University of East Anglia UK

The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a highly regarded public research institution in Norwich, England. Established in 1963, it is renowned for its pioneering environmental sciences programme, world class creative writing courses, and its beautiful 320-acre parkland campus featuring the iconic Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts.

It has consistently ranked among the best universities in the UK and the world, and we are proud to be partnered with them to offer undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Sri Lanka.

Awarding Body

Pearson UK

Pearson BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council) is a premier framework of career-focused, vocational qualifications awarded by Pearson. Designed as a practical alternative to purely academic education, BTECs assess learners through real world assignments and continuous coursework rather than traditional end-of-year exams.

Core Characteristics of Pearson BTEC

Hands-on Learning: Courses are built around themed, practical units that reflect the realities of the workplace.
Continuous Assessment: Instead of cramming for a single final exam, students build a portfolio of work via projects, presentations, and practical tasks throughout the year.
Levels of Study: BTECs span from foundational Entry Levels (Level 1/2) all the way up to advanced professional qualifications (Level 7). Level 3 is typically equivalent to A-Levels, while Level 5 Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) are equivalent to the first two years of a university degree.
Industry Alignment: BTEC syllabi are developed alongside industry experts to ensure graduates possess the practical skills and behaviours required by modern employers.

Global Recognition & Pathways

Recognised by universities, colleges, and employers in over 70 countries, BTECs offer a highly flexible educational path. Students use BTECs to transition directly into the workforce, pursue modern apprenticeships, or use them as a stepping stone to top up into full undergraduate degrees at hundreds of higher education institutions worldwide.

Cyber Skills

Macquarie University Cyber Skills Academy

The Macquarie University Cyber Skills Academy (CSA) is an educational initiative designed to combat the global shortage of cybersecurity professionals. It provides corporate training, microcredentials, and government programmes that build practical, real world skills for everyone from high school students to seasoned professionals and corporate executives.

The CSA's courses are at the forefront of cyber security education, combining cutting edge academic research with practical, real world application. The curriculum is co-designed with industry and is continuously updated to align with the latest industry trends and demands, ensuring our graduates are job-ready.

Cybersecurity

EC-Council

The EC-Council (International Council of E-Commerce Consultants) is a global leader in cybersecurity education and training. Best known for creating the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential, it offers vendor-neutral, hands on certifications in penetration testing, digital forensics, and executive management.

Their certifications are recognised worldwide and validate that an information security professional has the skills and knowledge required in a specialised information security domain that will help them avert cyber conflicts.