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About Tanta Global Academy

Tanta Global Academy was created to formalize years of applied training and instructional design work into structured, practice-driven learning.

The academy exists for professionals and organizations who are frustrated with training that looks polished but fails under real-world conditions. Our work focuses on the systems, decisions, and constraints that actually determine whether training succeeds or fails.

This is not theory-first learning.
 It is experience translated into structure.

What We Do

Tanta Global Academy develops certifications and learning programs that emphasize:

  • Applied decision-making over memorization

  • Clear roles and governance in training work

  • Effective collaboration with Subject Matter Experts and stakeholders

  • Systems that can be adapted across organizations and client environments

Our programs are designed to build capability, not just familiarity.

Learners leave with working tools, clearer judgment, and a shared understanding of how training operates in practice.

Why We Built the Academy

Most training failures are not caused by poor instructional design models.

They are caused by:

  • Misaligned expectations

  • Unclear authority

  • Unstable requests

  • Evaluation treated as a formality

These problems repeat across industries and organizations. Tanta Global Academy exists to address them directly, without oversimplification.

From Capability to Opportunity

Beyond improving individual performance, Tanta Global Academy is building a global ecosystem of qualified professionals.

Our certifications are designed to:

  • Signal applied readiness

  • Reduce risk for organizations engaging trained professionals

  • Support global collaboration through shared standards and expectations

As the academy grows, certifications function as a trust bridge helping organizations identify capable partners and helping professionals connect with clients around the world who value reliability, clarity, and competence.

Improvement is the first outcome.

Opportunity is the second.

Our Work Over Time

Tanta Global Academy is part of a broader body of work developed through years of hands-on training and instructional design practice.

For those interested in the thinking that informed this academy—including earlier writing and recorded perspectives from active client work—selected materials are available in our archived blog and portfolio:

These materials reflect the evolution of our thinking and continue to inform how our certifications and programs are designed today.

Training-First Approach

Every professional who works within our ecosystem completes structured, practice-based training grounded in real-world scenarios. We prioritize applied readiness over theoretical familiarity.

 Tailored
Matching

We do not assign roles based on availability alone. Alignment is based on workflow requirements, tools, communication expectations, and the realities of the work environment.

Process-Driven Support

Our work is supported by defined systems, documentation, and feedback loops. This ensures consistency, accountability, and clarity across training, operations, and client engagement.

Philippines-Based Operations

With leadership presence in both the United States and Cebu, Philippines, we support global collaboration through operational continuity, cultural fluency, and structured coordination across time zones.
Our TEAM

Meet our core team

Tanta Global Academy and Tanta Global Assist are supported by a multidisciplinary leadership team responsible for training quality, operational integrity, and strategic direction.

Jon Edwards, M.Ed

fOUNDER/OWNER
Jon is a veteran instructional designer and training leader with over two decades of experience across federal, private, and entrepreneurial sectors. He leads strategic development across training systems, certification design, and global workforce readiness, ensuring that applied experience is translated into scalable, reliable instruction.

Dr. Janice Alaban

advisor
Dr. Alaban brings deep expertise in institutional planning, educational leadership, and international workforce development. As a former dean and current advisor, she guides academic rigor and instructional strategy, ensuring alignment between training outcomes and global professional standards.

Willie Edwards, MATD

LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Willie is a seasoned instructor with a Master’s in Training and Development and extensive experience in classroom and digital learning environments. He is responsible for instructional quality, curriculum integrity, and supporting trainers in delivering consistent, accessible learning experiences.

Allysa Jane Malachico

Operations manager
Allysa oversees day-to-day operations across training, coordination, and internal systems. With a background in virtual assistance and operations support, she ensures continuity between training delivery, client engagement, and organizational workflows.
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