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AUIS staff members participate in PDI Business English course

As part of its continuous efforts to support professional capacity development in the region, PDI delivered a tailored Business English course to AUIS employees June 19 - 30, 2022, at American University of Iraq, Sulaimani. The program provided students with instruction on how to confidently communicate better in English, in real-world business situations. Students also learned advanced listening skills, how to speak more fluently, and use clearer and higher-level vocabulary, in addition to how to write successful target-specific reports or proposals that meet specific requirements and get intended responses. Special focus was also given to methods to accurately demonstrate clear meaning through useful language strategies, which may be used to communicate effectively in a variety of business contexts. 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.

PDI delivers Business English course to iQ Company employees in Sulaimani

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.

PDI Conducts Project Management Professional (PMP)® Training Course for REACH Organization in Sulaimani

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 tailored one-week Project Management Professional (PMP) training course for employees of REACH Organization in Sulaimani. The course took place at AUIS from March 13 – 17, 2022. Taught by PDI Instructor Ahmed Al-Allo, the program provided both academic and practical knowledge on project management skills. The course’s stated learning objectives included explaining the elements of PMP and their impact on organizational effectiveness and success; in addition to outlining the key tools and practices relating to Project Management in organizations/businesses and essential project management knowledge areas. Participants gained experience in using project management techniques for real-life projects, and said they found the program to be highly useful. 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

PDI Delivers Webinar on Managing Successful Events featuring Linda Nilsson-Aro

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.

PDI Offers Private English Classes for Tasluja Cement Employees in Sulaimani

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) has begun delivering a tailored, on-site English as a Second Language (ESL) course and English Language Assessment Test for employees of the Tasluja Cement Company, a part of Faruk Investment Group. From January 18 through March 6, 2022, the program will provide students with comprehensive academic and practical knowledge of the English language and help participants to develop their skills and improve their ability to communicate effectively. *** 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.

PDI Delivers Mini-MBA Program for Private Sector Companies and Individuals in Sulaimani

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

PDI Conducts Public Relations Workshop for Private Sector Companies and Individuals in Sulaimani

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 one-day workshop on October 6, 2021 the role of public relations in organizations and developing effective PR plans for private- and public-sector businesses in Sulaimani. The workshop was delivered by AUIS Director of Communications, Ms. Delawit Mesfin. Attendees received a comprehensive, yet condensed overview of the foundations of PR from both an academic and practical perspective, in addition to essential tools to create effective PR plans. Moreover the workshop presented a way for attendees to strengthen the role of PR processes in their organizations to further strategic goals and objectives. 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

PDI Delivers Sales Workshop for Private-Sector Companies in Sulaimani

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

PDI conducts organizational development workshops for Mercy Corps

The Professional Development Institute (PDI) at American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) facilitated two organizational development workshops in financial management and human resources (HR) for Mercy Corps´s INNOVATE program in Sulaimani. The workshops took place on June 17 – 20, 2019 (Financial Management) and June 26 – 27, 2019 (HR) and were taught by Mr. Soran Sadiq and Ms. Rava Khorshid. The objective of the workshops was to build the sustainability of Mercy Corps’ local partners through capacity building. The INNOVATE program is itself implemented through a partnership with local NGOs. The PDI workshops were part of the INNOVATE project initiated by Mercy Corps to reduce the vulnerability of conflict-affected youth through increased livelihood outcomes utilizing an approach that fosters psychosocial wellbeing. The workshops provided a comprehensive view of financial management and HR principles and strategies as well as an introduction to different tools for managing their processes. The program also focused on understanding long-term thinking in financial management and HR as well as techniques for developing various policies, procedures and guidelines within both fields. The scope of the program also involved a follow up period by the trainers to measure the outcomes for the workshop and to support the NGOs in applying the learning in their daily work. 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.

Human Resources Management (HRM) Training with PDI

The Professional Development Institute (PDI) at AUIS delivered a comprehensive Human Resources Management (HRM) training for a group of professionals from the oil and gas; recruitment and training; international trade and development; as well as NGO sectors on May 5-9, 2019. Taught by Dr. Helmut Dreesmann, the training focused on explaining various elements and the philosophy behind HRM, as well as its impact on company effectiveness and success. The training provided a comprehensive view of theoretical basics and practical instruments to manage human resources in organizations. The most important elements of HRM practices were treated in case studies and simulations and all training elements are directly applicable to students’ daily work. Following this outcome-driven training, participants will be able to apply learnings to their work practices. The Professional Development Institute (PDI) at American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) seeks to identify and provide value-adding programs and services that develop individuals´ knowledge and necessary skills for achieving personal and professional goals. For more information about PDI and its courses, please visit https://auis.edu.krd/PDI-Home.

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