Doha Bank strengthens commitment to Human Capital Development with UpsideLMS Mobile App
Doha Bank continues to be at the forefront of building and developing human capital by launching a mobile Learning app in collaboration with UpsideLMS. Custom-branded as D.B Taeleem (means ‘Education’ or ‘Learning’ in Urdu.), the app is in addition to Doha Bank’s internal L&D web portal for its global employee base.
Doha Bank, one of the largest private commercial banks in the State of Qatar, has been committed to supporting the state’s drive in the development of a comprehensive knowledge-based society for driving future sustainability. It is in this regard that the leading financial services company has made, and continues to make, robust investments in its employee Learning & Development. The latest being a Mobile Learning App, called D.B Taeleem, that was launched globally on 08th Nov 2018. D.B Taeleemis a custom-branded version of UpsideLMS Mobile, an Online Mobile App from UpsideLMS – a leading provider of learn-tech solutions.
D.B TaeleemMobile App is the very first mobile learning application for bank employees in Qatar, and along with Doha Bank’s internal web Learning & Development portal, it aims to not only provide Doha Bank’s employees with up-to-date information on their learning opportunities, but to also allow everyone to actively engage with the L&D team and participate in the interactive yearly learning calendar. The inherent advantages of the app’s mobility assures anytime, anywhere, unparalleled access to the bank’s employees for timely information on various banking processes and compliance skills, while bringing about Continuing Professional Development through various skilling programmes.
UpsideLMS Mobile, the original mLearning platform which has been branded inline with Doha Bank’s corporate identity and L&D goals, is an iOS and Android mobile app with support for all types of training (eLearning, ILT, Virtual Classroom) and material formats (Videos, Courses, PPTs, Word Documents, PDFs, etc.) including compatibility with third-party off-the-shelf eLearning courseware.
Ensuring seamless and wherever-whenever learning is part of Doha Bank’s digital transformation strategy that encompasses opportunities for continuous learning based on a robust digital learning culture. This is evident in D.B Taeleem’s ability to assist employees by providing easy and just-in-time access to learning/micro-learning, supplementing their job development with instructor-led programmes and acting as a knowledge reinforcement and performance support tool with its 24/7, 365-day access.
Speaking about the company’s L&D vision and its alignment with the mobile release, Group CEO, Dr. R Seetharaman, said, “We believe in technology and business convergence to provide maximum automation and maintain highest standards in service. As an organisation, we have been at the forefront of building our human capital and we will continue to give opportunities to our employees, to improve their skill sets, and achieve their professional goals. D.B Taeleem, our official Doha Bank mobile learning feature, does this by enabling our employees to access learning content, anytime, anyplace and anywhere.”
Amit Gautam, Director – UpsideLMS, while congratulating Doha Bank’s L&D team, said, “Doha Bank is world renowned for its usage of innovative technologies and the ingenuity of its people for providing its clients new and better ways to manage their financial lives. Its appetite for technology is not limited for its clients alone. By investing in our multi-award-winning LMS, and now in our Mobile Apps too, Doha Bank is building a lifelong L&D ecosystem for its learners, which will provide them with ample opportunities and tools to develop themselves and be part of a continuous learning environment. Heartfelt congratulations to the entire L&D team at Doha Bank and best wishes on their mLearning journey.”
About Doha Bank
Doha Bank is one of the largest private commercial bank in the State of Qatar. It was incorporated in 1978 and commenced its banking business (including its International Banking services) in Doha, Qatar on March 15, 1979.
As one of Qatar's leading financial services company, Doha Bank is committed to making banking work for customers and clients like it never has before. Through innovative technologies and the ingenuity of its people, Doha Bank provides individuals and commercial, corporate and institutional clients across Qatar and even internationally, new and better ways to manage their financial lives. The company enables customers to do their banking and investing whenever, wherever and however they choose through an extensive network, and multiple access channels.