Tribune News Network
Doha
Continuing and Professional Education at UDST held a certificate distribution ceremony for the Public Works Authority’s (Ashghal) staff following the completion of a 14-week training programme on Administrative Development.
Present at the ceremony were Dr. Rachid Benlamri, vice president, Academics at UDST, Hamad Abdulla Al Kuwari, director of CPE, Dr. Abdulla Ali S A Albehaih assistant HR Manager at Ashghal, as well as, members of the University’s faculty and staff.
The Continuing and Professional Education Directorate has tailored the training programme and courses based on the administrative needs of Ashghal. The programme consisted of four modules: workplace professionalism, computer applications, Microsoft Excel and General English.
The training provided the staff with theoretical knowledge and applied skills related to communication, business etiquette, time management, customer service, business meetings, office management, relationship building and more.
The programme’s success is underscored by Ashgal’s commitment, now enrolling its fourth cohort with CPE. This year, the curriculum has been enhanced to include vital contemporary themes like emotional intelligence, cyber security, and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Salem Al-Naemi, president of UDST said: "It gives us great pleasure to work with Ashghal on such effective programmes. As an applied university, our commitment does not end at graduation; we endeavour to provide organisations and individuals with continuing educational and professional growth opportunities. ”
Hamad Abdulla Al Kuwari, director of Continuing and Professional Education Directorate said: "Today marks a celebration of our fruitful partnership with Ashghal. CPE has equipped Ashghal’s administrative staff with essential skills, knowledge, and the capability to apply practical wisdom within their workplace. Through strategic alliances with esteemed educational institutions worldwide, we deliver internationally acclaimed programmes, empowering professionals in Qatar to compete on both national and global stages. ”
The CPE Directorate at UDST has become a leader in the provision of customised training solutions in Qatar. It continues to forge relationships with various international educational partners to provide globally recognised programmes to the Qatari market further supporting its mission as well as UDST’s overall vision.