The Professional Development Institute (PDI) at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani, offers a range of professional development courses and programs, including language courses and certifications in project management, human resource management, and more. Established in 2011, PDI focuses on skill development to meet community needs and improve employability, with recognized certificates that enhance job prospects for graduates. The institute partners with various organizations and provides customized training solutions, contributing to the local workforce's growth.

1. Professional Development Institute
Catalog - 2017

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Message from PDI Manager
PDI History
Employability and Careers
Mission & Vision Statements
English as a Second Language
English Academic & Business Writing
Advanced English Conversation
TOEFL & IELTS Preparation
English for Academics
English Summer Camp
Arabic Language
Kurdish Language
Fundamental English Course (FEC)
Project Management
International Contract Management
Human Resource Management
Cisco Certified Network Associate - CCNA
Microsoft Project 2013
Graduate Certificate Programs
Consultancy Work and Customized Solutions
Summary of Courses and Programs
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3. Message FROM PDI Manager
Dear Reader,
I am delighted to present to you the PDI’s first
electronic course catalog. I hope it will meet
your needs and please give us your feedback
in order to improve it.
In its short history, the PDI has offered
training and developments to thousands of
individuals and numerous private and public
organizations and companies. I am pleased
to say that the PDI and AUIS’ reputation for
quality and integrity is well established and
many see us as their first choice when it comes
to professional training. We have achieved this
through the hard work and dedication of our
staff, faculty, and trainers.
I understand that choosing a university or
institution to cater for your training and
development needs is a big, and maybe, costly
decision and that you need to consider a
huge range of factors such as: are the student
facilities good, what about the teaching
quality, will it provide an inspiring and safe
environment for learning? Finally, what is the
value of your investment?
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The answer to all these
questions is yes, the PDI
offers the best return on
your investment. This fact
is substantiated by the
feedback we receive from
our customers and clients:
our graduates have a higher
chance of getting a good
job or receiving a promotion
after completing our courses.
We are serious about your
future. Make PDI your number
one choice for all your
personal and organizational
training and development
needs!
Wishing you all the best,
Anwar Ibrahim
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4. pdi history
The Professional Development Institute (PDI) of the American University
of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS) was established in 2011 for the purpose of
supporting individuals, organizations, and professional groups with
courses and programs covering a wide range of subjects, including
English language studies and management and business trainings. It
also complements the educational objectives of the American University
of Iraq, Sulaimani by providing opportunities for life-long learning
through programs and services that enable participants to develop the
knowledge and skills necessary to achieve personal and professional
goals, improve productivity of organizations, and provide leadership and
services to their communities.
Working collaboratively with individuals, businesses and both
government and non-governmental organizations, PDI seeks to identify
and develop value-adding programs and services. PDI offers a unique
Certification Program, allowing students to gain specialized knowledge in
Project Management, Leadership and Finance. PDI’s professional courses
include PMP, Human Resource Management, Contract Management,
Cisco Networking Academy – CCNA, and MS Project 2013. PDI also offers
language courses such as English as a Second Language (ESL), TOEFL &
IELTS Preparation, Business Writing, Advanced Conversation in English,
Kurdish Language, and Arabic Language.
PDI has many prominent clients. They include, among others, AsiaCell,
Lafarge, Qaiwan Group, Zarya Construction, Mass Group Holding, Fanoos
Telecom, Faruk Group Holding, Western Zagros, Genel Energy, Talisman
Energy, China National Offshore Oil Corporation, Missan Oil Company,
Bayad Group, Korek Telecom, NRT-TV, ACDI-VOCA, Mercy Corp, Iraqi
Lawyer’s Syndicate, Kurdistan Ministry of Higher Education and the
Kurdistan Ministry of Planning.
PDI is certified as a Cisco Academy; and is accredited by the Project
Management Institute as a Registered Education Provider (R. E. P).
”With the backing of the entire university behind it, PDI is
able to tap into a wealth of resources, knowledge, and
experience that other institutions in the region cannot
duplicate. PDI’s qualified and experienced instructors
have proven they can yield the highest participant
improvement and results.”
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The PDI prepares its students and graduates for success and leadership
in a rapidly changing and global world. Participants and students receive
an American-style and comprehensive education where instructors and
professors integrate hands-on learning into the training programs.
As a result, participants in the PDI’s professional programs are in high
demand and employed at some of the most prestigious international and
local companies in Iraq, as well as enrolled in top-tier graduate programs
across the world. Participants are exposed to many different experiences
that prepare them for leadership and success. The AUIS motto is “Learn
today, lead tomorrow”.
PDI’s certificates are recognized all over Iraq and the world, and
participants have pursued graduate studies in the United States, European
Union, Turkey and more. The average wages of an AUIS graduate are
higher than the market average in the area. Graduates’ wages average
$1589 per month, ranging from $800 to $4000. According to the Erbil
Chamber of Commerce, the average monthly wage in Erbil is $1100.
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5. MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Professional Development Institute is to promote the
development of skills and qualifications in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq
that cater to the emerging needs of the community and the evolving
economic environment.
PDI offers a student-centered education and cooperates with business,
industry, government and civil society, to serve the community while
generating a network of support for operations and alumni. PDI is
dedicated to providing a forum that allows attendees to broaden
their knowledge base while providing individuals an opportunity to
strengthen their managerial and professional skills.
VISION STATEMENT
The Professional Development Institute aspires to be the premier
regional educational provider in the areas of professional development
and education.
PDI’s goal is to contribute to human capacity development, providing
future generations of qualified and skilled work force to the Kurdistan
Region and Iraq. Faculty, staff, and students will thrive at PDI because
of its uniqueness in the region, its high standards, open and innovative
culture.
The main aim of PDI’s programs is to promote skills and encourage
professionals, organizations, and companies to work toward a stronger
and thriving private and public sector.
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6. English as a second
language (ESL)
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The Professional Development Institute
offers English courses of a variety of levels
to help students improve their general
English language skills for work, personal
development, or academic coursework
preparation. Courses are taught by experience
professors and utilize cutting-edge language
labs and learning technology.
Taught by native English-speaking certified
and experienced instructors, the courses
offered in PDI’s English language program
offer students a chance to learn and improve
their English language skills. PDI’s ESL
course provides comprehensive exposure
to the four important elements of English
language instruction: writing (and grammar),
reading, speaking, and listening. PDI provides
organizations with customized courses to
cater to their staff training and development
needs.
English as a second language
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7. This course is for those who are serious about their academic and
professional future and want a challenging course that will prepare
them to write well in their career or in an academic program.
In this course, participants will start with a strong foundation by
mastering the grammatical structures needed to form perfect
sentences. They will build on this foundation by learning how to write
well-organized paragraphs. Then they will learn to construct excellent
5-paragraph essays, and even research papers.
English Academic & Business Writing
This course is designed for students with higher-level English skills
who want to improve spoken English. Focused solely on speaking,
the course will help students learn to speak in English for an extended
period of time with ease. Activities will include guided conversations,
discussion groups, debates, and presentations. Throughout the
course, the instructor will monitor the students’ pronunciation,
fluency, and grammatical accuracy, and give feedback to enable
students to evaluate and improve their own skills in these areas.
Advanced english conversation
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8. toefl & ielts preparation
“The TOEFL iBT and IELTS language examinations are recognized
by more than 9000 colleges, universities and agencies in more
than 130 countries. These exams are important for anyone who
seeks admission to English language universities and for visa
applications.”
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PDI’s TOEFL/IELTS preparation courses
give students all the skills they need
to succeed in achieving the necessary
scores to realize their dreams. These
preparation courses are specifically
designed for upper intermediate and
advanced English speakers who need to
practice key test taking strategies, with
emphasis on the four core skills tested
by the exam: speaking, listening, reading
and writing.
Students who plan to seek admission
to English language universities will
find both courses particularly useful.
Experienced, native English-speaking
TOEFL and IELTS instructors will provide
expert instruction and individual support
to help students achieve the highest
possible TOEFL iBT and IELTS scores.
Students receive two full simulation
exams and multiple mini-tests to identify
strengths and weaknesses. Students
receive the highest quality instructors, a
world class language laboratory and the
most up to date training materials.
toefl & ielts preparation
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9. English for academics
The Professional Development Institute (PDI),
in association with Dar Al-Khibra Organization
(DKO), is launching an 80-hour intensive English
language training during summer time for
academics and professionals from central and
southern Iraq at the modern AUIS campus.
Participants can enjoy four weeks of top
quality English language classes taught by
native English-speaking instructors at the AUIS
campus, plus they can enjoy the beautiful nature
of Sulaimani.
Tuition fee for this course includes 80 hours of
training, breakfast and lunch at AUIS cafeteria,
and accommodation.
English Summer Camp
This 3-week course gives students ages 13-17 a
chance to improve their English and have fun.
Mornings focus on English language skills, with
particular emphasis on speaking. Afternoons are
full of fun activities, including art, drama, sports,
computers, and movies. All of these activities
give students a chance to put their English into
practice, as well as learn new skills and build
teamwork.
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Arabic Language
Targeted at beginners for the purpose of introducing students to basic
conversational Arabic and enabling them to begin communicating in
Arabic. The intention of the course is to give beginners the confidence to
successfully interact in Arabic in everyday situations, and also introduce
learners to basic reading and writing in Arabic.
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10. Kurdish Language
Kurdish (Sorani) Level 1
Targeted at absolute beginners, the objective of this course is to
introduce students to conversational Kurdish and enable them to begin
communicating in Sorani. The intention of the course is to give absolute
beginners the confidence to successfully interact with the Kurdish
community in everyday situations.
Prerequisite to enter Kurdish Level 1: None
Kurdish (Sorani) Level 2
Targeted at beginners with Level 1 exposure to the Kurdish language and
those who want to go beyond conversational Kurdish. The objective
of level 2 is to build on the conversation skills gained in Level 1 and also
introduce learners to basic reading and writing in Sorani Kurdish.
Prerequisite to enter Kurdish Level 2: Completion of Kurdish Level 1 or
previous exposure to Sorani Kurdish at a basic level
Kurdish (Sorani) Level 3
Targeted at intermediate learners who have taken Kurdish Level 1 and 2.
The objective of this course is to build on the conversation skills gained
in previous courses with an increased emphasis on reading, writing,
and comprehension. Level 3 is aimed at serious learners of the Kurdish
language. The course will give students the tools to continue to study and
use the language independently.
Prerequisite to enter Level 3: Completion of Kurdish Level 2 or previous
exposure to Sorani Kurdish at an intermediate level
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This 80-hour intensive English course is aimed at students seeking
admission to the Academic Preparatory Program (APP) at AUIS. The
majority of the course focuses on improving students’ reading and
listening comprehension at the fundamental English level, with
additional work on basic vocabulary skills.
Students will also become familiar with the three sections of the
TOEFL ITP and learn basic strategies to answer questions on each
section of the test, with the goal of obtaining a higher score on the
TOEFL ITP.
Fundamental English Course (FEC)
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Project Management - PMP
As an increasing number of companies move
to project team-based business models,
demand for project managers has grown
exponentially. PDI’s Project Management
Course is aimed at business professionals and
managers who wish to develop their business
planning responsibilities, and provides
a foundation for successfully planning,
monitoring, measuring and adapting a project
from start to finish.
Taught by a professional, fully experienced
PMP-licensed instructor, participants will be
exposed to essential Project Management
terminology and learn effective ways
of monitoring and controlling projects.
Participants are provided with the content
knowledge and organizational skills in project
management methodologies that are critical
in business environments, and will develop
an in-depth knowledge base of the Project
Management Institute’s (PMI)® ten Project
Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)®
areas and activities associated with each
of the stages of the project management
lifecycle.
Additionally, PDI’s Project Management
Program helps prepare students for the
Certified Associate in Project Management
and Project Management Professional
Certification examinations, as well as Agile
Project certifications.
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This course provides a review of international contract management
as an area of theoretical development as well as a field of practice
in Kurdistan and in Iraq. It comprises of the study of the problem
areas of globalization, world economy, and modern approaches to
business organization in the global context. Main blocks of the course
are trends and drivers of globalization, political, economic and legal
environments of international business, business ethics and corporate
social responsibility. Furthermore, the challenges in Iraq and Kurdistan
are discussed in a global environment.
International Contract Management
This course teaches theoretical basics and practical instruments
to manage human resources in companies. The most important
elements of Human Resource Management (HRM) practice are
treated in case studies and simulations. All training elements can be
transferred directly into daily work. Overall the course is outcome-
driven and participants should be able to apply learnings to their
practices.
Human Resource Management - HRM
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13. The Professional Development Institute
is offering Microsoft® Project 2013 course
which will give professionals a new
and easier way to manage projects,
allowing them to be more productive
and successfully complete all types
of projects, as it easily allows them to
develop a plan, assign resources to tasks,
track progress, manage the budget, and
analyze workloads in their businesses.
Microsoft project 2013
The Professional Development Institute
is delivering, in partnership with Cisco
Networking Academy, a global education
program that helps students prepare for
ICT careers such as network security and
administration, technical support, and
healthcare IT; professional certifications;
and higher education in engineering,
computer science, and related fields.
This six-day course consists of forty hours
of Cisco certified CCNA training program,
with hands-on hardwire configuration
training by fully qualified, certified, and
experienced instructors.
CiscoCertifiedNetwork
Associate - CCNA
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14. Graduate certificate programs
The Project Management
Certificate Program introduces
students to project management
field and provides a foundation for
successfully planning, monitoring,
measuring and adapting a project
from start to finish.
Participants are provided with
the content knowledge and
organizational skills that are critical
in business environments.
This Program helps prepare
students for the Certified Associate
in Project Management, the Agile
project certifications, and also, the
Project Management Professional
certification exams.
“Managerial decisions, as well
as timely analyses of investment
alternatives, require input from
financially educated professionals”
Projectmanagementt Finance
Certificate Programs are a key educational offering from the Professional Development Institute. The Certificate Programs
consist of four courses, each one week long, and they offer specializations in three fields: Project Management, Finance, and
leadership. These programs provide professionals with a valuable opportunity to broaden their expertise in a specific business
discipline and expand their career prospects.
PDI’s Finance Certificate Program is
designed to provide students with
a broad understanding of financial
management, financial institutions,
and investment strategies. This
certificate includes advanced study
and application in budgeting and
control procedures, international
finance, risk management, and
working capital management.
This Program helps students prepare
for internationally recognized
certification exams in organizations
such as the Institute Chartered
Accountants, the Association for
Financial Counseling and Planning
Education, and the Global Academy
of Finance and Management.
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Leadership
“The Leadership curriculum is
designed for those who want
to lead organizational change
amid the challenges of an
increasingly changing business
landscape”
PDI’s Leadership Certificate Program
is designed for professionals who
are leading their organizations as
they build new markets, services,
products, and innovations.
Participants will look at research,
case studies and real-world
situations to learn proven strategies
and tactics that can inspire
individuals, teams and organizations
to reach their full potential.
This program helps students
prepare for recognized certification
exams from the Institute of Certified
Professional Managers and the
Human Resource Certification
Institute.
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15. Consultancy Work and
Customized Solutions
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The Professional Development Institute’s
Business Consulting Group offers a range
of cost-effective consulting services to
businesses, non-governmental and public
sector organizations.
Teams led by professional consultants,
supported by AUIS faculty and students work
directly with clients providing high value and
high impact advice in areas such as needs
assessment, improving productivity, expense
reduction, information technology, employee
motivation and retention, customer relations
management, increasing profitability and
strategic development.
For customized training programs for
your company/business, please contact
the Business Consulting Group at the
Professional Development Institute (PDI) at:
E: anwar.ibrahim@auis.edu.krd
pdi@auis.edu.krd
T: +964(0)771-014-0882 | +964(0)770-548-2945.
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Summaryofcoursesandprograms
Start Dates: March 14; May 23; August 6; October 22
Course Details: Eight Weeks; Three Days a Week; 5:00 - 8:00 pm; $760*
Start Dates: March 14; August 6
Course Details: Eight Weeks; Three Days a Week; 5:00 - 8:00 pm; $760*
Start Dates: May 21; October 22
Course Details: Eight Weeks; Three Days a Week; 5:00 - 8:00 pm; $760*
Start Dates: March 15; May 24; August 7; October 23
Course Details: Eight Weeks; Two Days a Week; 5:00 - 8:00 pm; $475
Start Dates: To Be Confirmed
Course Details: Four Weeks; Five Days a Week; 9:00 am - 2:30 pm; $1500
Start Dates: To Be Confirmed
Course Details: Three Weeks; Five Days a Week; 10:00 am - 1:30 pm; $699*
Start Dates: To Be Confirmed
Course Details: Five Weeks; Two Days a Week; 5:30 - 8:00 pm; $299
Start Dates: To Be Confirmed
Course Details: Five Weeks; Two Days a Week; 5:30 - 8:00 pm; $299
Start Dates: To Be Confirmed
Course Details: Four Weeks; Five Days a Week; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm; $560
Start Dates: February 18 - 23
Course Details: Six Days; 2:00 - 8:00 pm; $1100*
Start Dates: May 6 - 11
Course Details: Six Days; 4:00 - 8:30 pm; $1100*
Start Dates: July 22 - 27
Course Details: Six Days; 4:00 - 8:30 pm; $1100*
Start Dates: To Be Confirmed
Course Details: Six Days; 4:00 - 10:00 pm; $1270 (Includes CCNA Exam)
Start Dates: To Be Confirmed
Course Details: Three Days; 4:00 - 10:00 pm; $825
Start Dates: Registration Will Open in March 2017
Course Details: Four Courses; One Week per Course; Five Days a Week
4:00 - 10:00 pm; $1375 per Course
* Discount is available on early registration
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English Academic & Business Writing
Advanced English Conversation
TOEFL & IELTS Preparation
English for Academics
English Summer Camp
Arabic Language
Kurdish Language
Fundamental English Course (FEC)
Project Management (PMP)
International Contract Management
Human Resource Management - HRM
Cisco Certified Network Associate
Microsoft Project 2013
Graduate Certificate Programs
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17. Contact PDI:
American University of Iraq, Sulaimani
Kirkuk-Sulaimani Main Road, Raparin, Sulaimani, Iraq
T: 0771 014 0882 | 0770 548 2945
E: pdi@auis.edu.krd
Professional Development Institute - AUIS
www.auis.edu.krd/pdi-home