The Director of the Continuing Education Unit at the College of Engineering and Technical Engineering, Assistant Lecturer Abbas Yaseen Nasser, participated on Tuesday, 27 October 2026, in the expanded meeting held by the Continuing Education Center at Al-Mustaqbal University. The meeting was chaired by Professor Dr. Wael Jabbar Al-Nadawi, Director of the Center, and attended by the Deputy Director, division heads, and representatives of continuing education units across the university's colleges and departments. The meeting aimed to discuss ways to develop training plans and programs and enhance the quality of training activities at the College of Engineering and Technical Engineering.
The meeting addressed several key topics related to developing training plans and improving the mechanisms for implementing scientific and training programs and activities. The training plans for the first semester were reviewed, with emphasis placed on achieving a balanced distribution of training activities in accordance with the college's needs, teaching staff capacity, and academic specializations.
The discussions also covered the development of procedures for documenting training activities and events, strengthening the electronic archiving system, and standardizing mechanisms for recording, storing, and monitoring data. Furthermore, the importance of diversifying training programs, particularly skills-based and practical courses, was emphasized to improve training outcomes and enhance their academic and professional impact at the College of Engineering and Technical Engineering.
The participants also explored opportunities to expand cooperation with public and private sector institutions, develop institutional partnerships, and strengthen the media and marketing aspects of training activities and programs through digital platforms and modern communication channels. These efforts aim to broaden training and qualification opportunities and maximize the benefits of available expertise and resources.
The participation of the Director of the Continuing Education Unit at the College of Engineering and Technical Engineering reflects the college's commitment to developing its training programs and strengthening coordination with the university's Continuing Education Center. It also highlights its efforts to translate central directions and recommendations into effective implementation plans that address academic and professional needs, contribute to staff development, and enhance their competencies.
At the conclusion of the meeting, participants emphasized the importance of following up on the implementation of recommendations, standardizing work procedures, and strengthening coordination and periodic evaluation. These measures are intended to support continuous development, improve the quality of training services and programs, and advance the objectives of the Continuing Education Unit at the College of Engineering and Technical Engineering.
Through its Continuing Education Unit, the College of Engineering and Technical Engineering continues its efforts to support scientific and professional development, expand training and qualification opportunities, and promote a culture of lifelong learning, in line with Al-Mustaqbal University's vision and its commitment to institutional and academic excellence.
These efforts are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education), through promoting continuous learning and training opportunities; Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), through developing professional skills and enhancing staff competencies; and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), through strengthening cooperation with governmental and private institutions.
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