In 2025, Palestine Ahliya University (PAU) continues to provide executive education and vocational training through its Continuing Education Center (CEC), which focuses on professional development programs aligned with labor market needs. The Center offers a diverse range of qualifications, workshops, and consultancy services for individuals and institutions across both the private and public sectors, aiming to enhance professional competencies and workplace performance. Additionally, the CEC fosters strong community partnerships and delivers targeted capacity-building programs across various disciplines, contributing to personal advancement, organizational growth, and sustainable socio-economic development.
Palestine Ahliya University hosts several specialized centers that align with its mission to support professional and vocational education, strengthen institutional capacity, and build partnerships that address the development needs of Palestine. These centers play a critical role in delivering targeted training, professional development, and lifelong learning opportunities, thereby contributing to SDG 4.3.3: increasing the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs, and entrepreneurship.
Key centers include:
- Human Resources Development Center (HRDC): Focuses on training and capacity building in response to labor market needs. It offers professional development programs, capacity-building sessions, and training for institutions, civil society, and individuals — helping to bridge gaps in employability skills
- Continuing Education Center: Provides vocational and professional training for both individuals and institutions. It supports lifelong learning by offering applied training, consultations, and qualification programs tailored to market demands.
- Special Education Center: Trains specialists, teachers, educators, and parents in the field of special needs education. It also designs educational programs for individuals with disabilities, contributing to inclusive education and vocational preparation.
- E-Learning Center: Promotes flexibility in learning by integrating technology and blended learning tools. It enhances access to education, supports staff and student capacity, and encourages active, technology-driven pedagogy.
- Language Center: Supports language learning and multilingualism among students and staff by offering courses in multiple modern languages (e.g., English, Arabic, German, Chinese), facilitating better academic and professional communication skills.
- Studies and Opinion Polls Center: Conducts research, surveys, and public polls to inform decision-making, educational policies, and community needs. It strengthens the university’s role in evidence-based planning and community engagement.
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