The Department was established in 1999 to make education more accessible to the public, and to provide the public and private sectors with well- trained and qualified graduates and trainers according to the needs of the local and regional market.

Vocational Education is one of the most important pillars of the programs offered by the CED. Since its establishment in 1999, the department has been developing professional programs that meet the needs of the market and open opportunities for students, who have not been fortunate enough to enroll in Palestinian universities, to obtain vocational education that will enable them engage in the labor market

The Department of Continuing Education and Community Development include the following administrative departments:

•  The Centre for Rehabilitation and Empowerment.
• Continuing Education.

 

The Centre for Rehabilitation and Empowerment.

One-year professional diploma programs are offered in 12 accredited specialized professional diploma programs. At the end of the program, students receive a professional diploma accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education.  These programs are:

Entry requirements

• Maintenance of Office Equipment
• Legal Translation
• Food Processing
• Training of Trainers
• General Management
• Medical Secretary
• Librarian Assistant
• Graphic Design
• Guidance & Counseling
• Book-keeping
• General Secretary
• Hebrew language 

The minimum required General Matriculation Exam score  is 50

The Centre for Continuing Education:

 

Provides training programs and courses targeting all sectors of society, especially graduates and employees.

Courses aim at enhancing knowledge and skills of employees in the public and private sector.  Students are issued certificates of completion.  Courses include:

• Tourism and Travel (certified by Amadeus)
• Public Speaking
• Training for the IELTS  and TOEFL Exams
• Tax manager
• Professional Accountant.
• Book-keeping practical training(Accounting)
• AutoCAD 
• Turkish Language 
• Yoga Practices
• Private trainer
• E-Marketing