Continuing Education Center

Training Programs & Workshops to Develop Skills and Serve the Community

The Continuing Education Center at the University of Kirkuk was established under University Order (7/27/10576) on 30/10/2016, following the approval of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research / Research & Development Department (letter No. 6865 dated 16/10/2016). This reflects the university’s role in serving society and its commitment to human development as a key driver of progress.

The Center provides specialized training courses, workshops, seminars, and conferences through dedicated divisions and units across administrative, scientific, technical, language, and community fields. It designs continuing education programs that meet the needs of institutions and individuals across various sectors to support professional and knowledge growth—through skill development, learning new knowledge, and exploring capabilities.

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Divisions & Units of the Continuing Education Center

Training Courses & Workshops Division

Specialized Programs & Professional Certifications Division

Institutional Support & Government Sectors Division

E-Learning & Digital Development Unit

Key Objectives of the Continuing Education Center

1 Openness to the Community & Utilizing Scientific and Cultural Capacity

Engage with the local and regional community and utilize the university’s scientific and cultural resources to enrich knowledge and raise the intellectual and cultural level of society through diverse continuing education programs.

2 Transfer Modern Knowledge and Link It to Daily Work Experience

Deliver new knowledge, information, and applied research outcomes to professionals and link them to real workplace practice to ensure more effective and efficient performance.

3 Support Professional Growth in Public-Sector Institutions

Provide opportunities for employees in various public sectors to learn, expand expertise, and improve professional performance through training programs tailored to institutional needs.

4 Empower Professionals to Keep Up with Modern Changes

Help professionals acquire the skills and experience needed to cope with civilizational, social, and technological changes through modern, up-to-date training programs.

5 Develop Faculty Competencies

Provide learning opportunities for faculty members to stay updated with modern knowledge and scientific experience required for professional development through specialized training inside and outside the university.

6 Integrate with Productive, Health, and Professional Institutions

Strengthen integration between continuing education programs and productive/health/professional institutions to ensure training outcomes align with labor-market needs and sustainable development requirements.

7 Bridge Formal Education and Continuing Education

Achieve integration between formal education and continuing education by developing methods and models that connect academic study paths with ongoing professional development.

8 Monitor Scientific & Technical Trends and Transfer Them to Society

Track scientific and technical developments and deliver them to relevant community segments through continuously updated programs and training courses to keep pace with global progress.

9 Invest Community Talent Under the University Umbrella

Leverage outstanding community talents and experts through the university umbrella to deliver diverse programs that enhance skills and experience, reinforcing the university’s role in community development.