PDI

  As part of its continuous efforts to support professional capacity development in the region, the Professional Development Institute (PDI) at American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) held a launch event on November 14, 2023 for its new Mini-Masters Program in Corporate Innovation & Entrepreneurship, in partnership with Maastricht University in the Netherlands. The event announced the program for the first time to key B2B clients. The program was then formally announced across PDI and AUIS social media channels and registration was opened on November 15, 2022.    The event, held in Sulaimani, hosted representatives from companies, businesses, and NGOs of all sizes and industries across the country. The agenda included a welcome speech presenting the purpose of the partnership between Maastricht University and AUIS for delivering this unique  program, and introducing the program’s content and curriculum. AUIS Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (AEIC) Director Dr. Hemn Latif and Dr. Randi Rahbar of the Business Administration Department delivered remarks about the role and importance of innovation and entrepreneurship for business growth. Finally, the event concluded with a series  of videos featuring other AUIS business instructors talking about the importance of the program.     ***   The Professional Development Institute (PDI) seeks to identify and provide value-adding programs and services to develop individuals´ knowledge and skills necessary for achieving personal and professional goals. For more information about PDI and its courses, please visit https://auis.edu.krd/PDI-Home

  As part of its continuous efforts to support professional capacity development in the region, PDI delivered a tailored English Language with Business Component course to employees from iQ Company from April 10 to May 15, 2022, at American University of Iraq, Sulaimani.   Delivered by PDI Instructor Samuel Clayton, the program provided a comprehensive training, covering both academic and practical topics in English language learning. Participants learned methods to improve their ability to communicate effectively, improve their reading comprehension, and understanding of business context.   The Professional Development Institute (PDI) seeks to identify and provide value-adding programs and services to develop individuals' knowledge and skills necessary for achieving personal and professional goals. For more information about PDI and its courses, please visit https://auis.edu.krd/PDI-Home.

  As part of its continuous efforts to support professional capacity development in the region, the Professional Development Institute (PDI) at American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) delivered a  a webinar titled “How to Manage a Successful Event: A Webinar by Linda Nilsson-Aro” on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 to participants from the private sector, local organizations, and the public.    Ms. Nilsson-Aro is head of international sales at Liveto, an event sales platform based in Finland. She spoke to the online audience about fundamentals of successful event management and explained how the story behind an event can affect its success. She also touched upon the importance of knowing an event’s target audience to maximize effectiveness, in addition to a list of 10 points to successfully organize an event.   PDI seeks to identify and provide value-adding programs and services to develop individuals’ knowledge and skills necessary for achieving personal and professional goals. For more information about PDI and its courses, please visit https://auis.edu.krd/PDI-Home.

  As part of its continuous efforts to support professional capacity development in the region, the Professional Development Institute (PDI) at American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) delivered a two-week Mini-MBA course for private sector companies and individuals November 14-28, 2021. The program consisted of five main modules: Human Resources, Leadership, Sales & Marketing, Financial Management, and Project Management.     The course aimed to explain the philosophy and elements of Human Resources Management (HRM) and its impact on company effectiveness and success; communicate the key concepts, theories, and practices of Leadership in organizations/businesses; and identify the differences between management and leadership, as well as different leadership styles.    Participating students were provided with information about essential marketing concepts and tools and their application in organizations, as well as the steps of the professional selling process. They also learned strategic selling techniques to increase sales. Subsequent modules covered how to apply financial concepts in managerial decisions and how to perform financial analysis; acquiring knowledge and techniques for managing projects successfully; and gaining experience in using project management techniques that can be applied to real-life projects. Participants reported they found the program highly useful as well as very practical.   The Professional Development Institute (PDI) seeks to identify and provide value-adding programs and services to develop individuals´ knowledge and skills necessary for achieving personal and professional goals. For more information about PDI and its courses, please visit https://auis.edu.krd/PDI-Home

  As part of its continuous efforts to support professional capacity development in the region, the Professional Development Institute (PDI) at AUIS delivered a one-day sales workshop for professionals from a group of private-sector companies in Sulaimani on June 30, 2021. The workshop was taught by Dr. Ranj Hussein.   Participating companies included Qaiwan Group, Halabja Group, Alsard Fiber, Bestun Group, Moonline Travel and Trade, Jazeera Paints, and Network Marketing. The program began with welcome remarks and a presentation by PDI Business Development Manager Rawand Abas and Coordinator Hanar Hemn, followed by the workshop titled "The Selling Process" and a Q&A session.    The workshop provided a comprehensive, both academic and practical, overview of essential skills and techniques for effective sales. More precisely, the workshop focused on Sales Prospecting as a critical part of a successful sales process. Participants found the workshop highly useful as well as very practical. They were also taught that the learned skills could be practiced in real life and lead to better sales results.      PDI seeks to identify and provide value-adding programs and services to develop individuals’ knowledge and skills that are necessary for achieving personal and professional goals. For more information about PDI and its courses, please visit https://auis.edu.krd/PDI-Home