Sulaimani Polytechnic University Announces the Intensive Short Course in Pedagogy

With the aim of supporting university instructors who have previously completed teaching methodology courses and familiarizing them with the latest contemporary teaching methods, techniques, and approaches, Sulaimani Polytechnic University announced the Intensive Short Course in Pedagogy.

The opening of this course is based on Ministry Decree No. (15620) dated August 24, 2025, signed by His Excellency Dr. Aram Mohammed Qadir, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and in accordance with Article Twenty-Three of Directive No. (4) of 2021 regarding pedagogical training courses in universities in the Kurdistan Region.

Accordingly, it has been decided to open an intensive short pedagogical training course for instructors at Kurdistan Region universities who have previously completed teaching methodology courses and currently hold one of the permanent academic titles: Assistant Lecturer, Lecturer, Assistant Professor, or Professor. In addition, the course allows participation for instructors who obtained their academic titles and completed teaching methodology courses prior to 2021.

Course Details

• Duration: Six (6) weeks

• Credits: Twelve (12) ECTS

• Schedule: Three (3) days per week, four (4) hours per day

• Participation Fee: 50,000 (fifty thousand) Iraqi dinars

• Participation: Voluntary

Instructors who participate in this course will receive the following rights and privileges:

1. A certificate of participation.

2. A letter of recognition and appreciation signed by His Excellency the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

3. Exemption from the quality assurance process for one (1) academic year.

Registration

Applicants wishing to participate must complete the online registration form, enter all required information, and submit the form to be considered for the course.

Note: The form must be completed using your official university email address.

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