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{{about|Vector Technology Institute in the English-speaking Caribbean}}
{{Infobox university
| name = Vector Technology Institute, Jamaica
| other_name = VTI
| image = [[File:Vector Technology Institute - crest.png|250px|VTI logo]]
| top_free_label = Mantra
| top_free = ''Transforming education into careers''
| established = 1993
| type = [[Private]]
| president = [[Dr. Wayde Marr]]
| students = 250+
| city = Kingston
| country = Jamaica
| coordinates = {{coord|18.016518|-76.7983013|type:edu|display=inline}}
| campus = Eastwood Park Road Campus (Main), Liberty Academy Campus
| language = English
| free_label = Board of Governors
| free = Mr. Raphael Barrett, MBA (Chairman), Dr. Wayde Marr, Mrs. Karen Bruce, MBA, Mr. Whilston Taylor, P.E., MBA, J.P., O.D., Mr. Carl Scott, P.E., MBA, J.P., O.D., Miss Great M. Bogues, MBA
| colors = {{color box|green}}{{color box|black}} Green and Black
| website = [https://www.vti.edu.jm/ vti.edu.jm]
}}

'''Vector Technology Institute (VTI)''' is a privately held [[Tertiary education|tertiary educational]] institution located in Kingston, Jamaica. It is registered as a tertiary institution:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ucj.org.jm/parish/st-andrew/|title=St. Andrew Archives - Page 3 of 3|website=The University Council of Jamaica|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-02}}</ref> by the [https://www.ucj.org.jm/ University Council of Jamaica] which also [[Accreditation|accredits]] three of its programs<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jis.gov.jm/utech-and-ncu-receive-institutional-accreditation/|title=UTech and NCU Receive Institutional Accreditation|date=2019-03-15|website=Jamaica Information Service|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-12-02}}</ref>, including the Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology.

== History ==
Vector Technology Institute evolved from the [[training]] department of [http://vector-jm.com/ Vector Design Limited (VDAS)] which was established in 1983 as a computer sales, service and consulting company in [[Kingston, Jamaica]]. The training department of Vector Design Limited (VDAS) was created in part due to the lack of highly skilled and certified computer technicians in the information technology industry. With time and the continued growth of the information technology industry in Jamaica, it became clear that there was a need to provide training and education to individuals within the [[Information technology|Information Technology]] field, and in 1993, Vector Technology Institute was established to do so.

== Management ==
Vector Technology Institute is governed by a seven (7) member board of governors<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vti.edu.jm/about/board-of-governors|title=Board of Governors {{!}} Vector Technology Institute|website=www.vti.edu.jm|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref> which also includes: '''The President (Dr. Wayde Marr)''' and '''The Executive Director (Mrs. Karen Marr-Bruce)'''. The [[Board of directors|Board of Governors]], led by the [[chairman]] (Mr. Raphael Barrett), provides support and guidance to the [[management]] group in establishing [[policies]] and goals for the institution.

== Academic Programs and CPE Courses ==
Vector Technology Institute offers [[Academic program|academic programs]] as well as [[Professional education|continuing and professional education]] (CPE) courses. The CPE courses include international and industry certifications from companies and associations such as [[CompTIA]], [[Cisco Systems|Cisco]], [[The Fiber Optic Association|FOA]] and the [[Electronics Technicians Association|ETA]]. Currently, the institution has the following three (3) programs accredited by the University Council of Jamaica<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ucj.org.jm/institution/vector-technology-institute/|title=Vector Technology Institute Archives|website=The University Council of Jamaica|language=en-US|access-date=2019-12-02}}</ref>

* Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology
* Bachelor of Science in Technology Management
* Associate Degree in Computer Systems Technology

The institution offers also the following Continuing and Professional Education courses:

* [[Cisco Certified Network Associate]] (CCNA)
* [[Cisco Certified Network Professional]] (CCNP)
* [[CompTIA A+]]
* [[CompTIA Network+]]
* [https://www.comptia.org/certifications/cybersecurity-analyst CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst] (CySA+)
* [https://www.comptia.org/certifications/comptia-advanced-security-practitioner CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner] (CASP)

Vector Technology Institute is most notably recognised for integrating industry certifications from Cisco and CompTIA within their academic programs<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.comptia.org/blog/vector-technology-institute-helps-jamaican-it-pros-flourish|title=CompTIA Blog|website=Default|language=en|access-date=2019-12-02}}</ref>.[[File:Vector Technology Institute (Office).jpg|thumb|331x331px|Eastwood Park Road Campus]]

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [https://www.vti.edu.jm/ Vector Technology Institute, Jamaica website]

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