Overview
Aldar Training Academy exists to enrich lives, supporting communities with great life experiences, education and opportunities. We provide practical training that applies to real-life to help individuals progress in their careers. As the people in our communities look to better themselves and excel in their professions, we aim to support their personal growth by adopting a new approach to training that is open to everyone. Aldar Training Academy liberates learning; we empower people by giving them the tools they need to achieve through practical experiences and real-life learning. We provide them with the confidence to build on current strengths and to develop new ones. Through exceptional training, ATA will help to create a more skilled society and a stronger future for Abu Dhabi and beyond.
Meet the Team
Our team are outstanding practitioners with a broad skill-set and experience across all phases of education. The team are accredited school inspectors and have undertaken numerous school reviews, supporting leadership teams as improvement partners. Collectively we have over 100 year’s experience and we are ready to support and empower.
Maria Sharples
Academic Director
During my 28 years in education I have performed a wide variety of roles ranging from classroom teacher, Vice Principal, Director of Post...
Hanadi Mustafa
Group Head for Arabic Language Development
I have 14 years of elementary, middle and secondary school teaching and Coaching experience in IB, British and National schools. ...
Emma Owen
Senior Manager of School Review and CPD
I have worked in education for more than twelve years with teaching experience in the UK, China, and more than 6 years...
Nisreen Elqamsat
Manager of School Review and CPD (Arabic)
A wonderful journey has many experiences that I learned during my nearly 16 years of education and the giving continues. I moved between...
Iman Toukabri
Manager of School Review and CPD (Arabic)
Over my 15 years of leadership and teaching in International and Francophone schools, I gained great experience and knowledge in coaching...
Liam Stewart
Manager of Primary
During my 14 years in education, I have taken on a variety of roles in the UK and UAE, including leadership responsibilities ...
Hannah Grange
Manager of Special Educational Needs (SEN)
During my 12 years in education in both the UK and the UAE, I have taken on a variety of leadership roles including Deputy Head of Department...
Who we are
At ATA we believe in ‘Learning by Doing’.
We strive to ensure the provision and delivery of the highest quality training and professional development courses for professionals at all stages of their career.
Below are a sample of the course offerings available through ATA:
- Initial Teacher Training Programmes in partnership with esteemed Universities.
- Mentoring and Coaching courses.
- Continuous professional development for teachers and teaching assistants.
- Middle and Senior Leadership Training in partnership with our NPQH partners.
- Professional development courses for non-teaching staff.
150+
Professional
Development Courses
5,000+
Educators
Trained
80+
Teacher
Trainees
100+
School
Leaders
TESTIMONIAL
The ATA tiered Leadership programme provides an outstanding opportunity to inspire future leaders; supporting them...
Sarah Weaver
Principal - Al Mamoura Academy
The Aldar Leadership Academy is designed to guide and support our aspiring senior leaders and School Principals ...
Chris Nourse
Principal - Al Ain Academy
To the ATA Team, just a quick note to say thank you and that I am incredibly grateful for the support you have...
Talita Cerene Delport
Teacher of Elemetary Classroom - ADNOC Schools - Ghayathi
The FS support Network Meetings were well planned for teachers to discuss and collaborate during the school...
Ninetta Challita
PYP Teacher - AL BATEEN ACADEMY
The importance of the various training programmes offered by the "Aldar Training Academy" lies in the remarkable ...
Waseem Nabaa
Deputy Head- MOE Subjects K-12 - ADNOC Schools – ADNOC SAS Nakhl
As a member of the Aldar Education family, I was pleased to hear of the launch of Aldar Training Academy...
Fatima Helmy
Head of Islamic and Social Studies Department - Aldar Academies – Al Yasmina Academy
I am Muna Abu Safi, one of the Heads of Departments in Aldar Academies. I have had the opportunity ...
Muna Abu Safi
Head of Arabic Department - Aldar Academies – West Yas Academy
I would like to express my gratitude to the Aldar Training Academy team for their expertise and the opportunity ...
Ameera Alnuaimi
Teacher under training – One of the graduates enrolled in the Training of trainees programme. - Charter School – Aldana
I had the privilege of working alongside Senior Leaders from across the Aldar group to facilitate and deliver the NPQML...
Danielle Rooth
Assistant Principal - Al Mamoura Academy
The Becoming A Trainer (BAT) course offered by ATA provided useful insights into the characteristics of adult...
Dr. Kate McMillan
Group Head Safeguarding & Inclusion - Aldar HQ
ATA CPD on TEAMS is the perfect platform for both aspiring and experienced educators. Whether it is an educational...
Tracey MacDonald
Principal - Al Budoor Charter School
First of all, I would like to express how happy and proud I am to be part of this distinguished training programme ...
Saleh Senan
Teacher under training – One of the graduates enrolled in the Training of trainees programme. - Charter School – Alrayana
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