About the Continuing Education Center
Based on the mission of the University of Telafer to strengthen ties with the local community and scientific and cultural institutions in Telafer district within Nineveh Governorate, the Continuing Education Center was established in 2017 as one of the academic units administratively affiliated with the University President. It operates in coordination with the continuing education units across the university’s colleges.
The Center is concerned with fulfilling the university’s third mission, which is community service, by developing skills, building capacities, and supplying institutions and the labor market with qualified cadres possessing the knowledge and expertise necessary for excellence in performance. Since its inception, the Center has consistently implemented specialized training programs and workshops across various fields, supervised by a distinguished cadre of university professors and experts. Its target groups include employees of the University of Telafer, other Iraqi universities, as well as departments and institutions within the Telafer district.
Moreover, the Center plays an active role in addressing societal challenges by organizing meetings, seminars, and cultural activities that enhance the university’s engagement with its social environment. Believing in the importance of keeping pace with changes and meeting contemporary requirements, the Center adopts a continuous improvement strategy aimed at elevating the quality of its programs, opening up to global universities, benefiting from their experiences, and implementing strategic studies alongside total quality management programs.
Tasks of the Continuing Education Center
Organizing training courses and workshops in various scientific and professional disciplines to develop the skills of individuals inside and outside the university.
Developing the capabilities of staff in governmental and private institutions through accredited training programs aligned with recent developments.
Coordinating with faculties and academic units to implement continuing education plans and exchange expertise among specialized departments.
Holding seminars, lectures, and cultural activities that contribute to raising scientific and social awareness within the community.
Communicating with the local community and its institutions to identify training needs and fulfill them based on scientific and professional principles.
Preparing and implementing specialized training programs targeting university graduates to enhance their employment opportunities.
Adopting the principle of continuous improvement to develop the quality of training programs and raise the institutional performance efficiency of the Center.
Building partnerships with universities and educational institutions inside and outside Iraq to exchange expertise and benefit from leading experiences.
Conducting applied studies and research related to the needs and challenges of the community.
Promoting a culture of lifelong learning and consolidating the concept of continuing education as a means of advancing society and developing its members.
