QU, edX launch first Arabic entrepreneurship certificate program

The College of Business and Economics at Qatar University (QU), in collaboration with the edX platform, has launched the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate Program, the first of its kind in the Arab world to be offered in Arabic. The program aims to equip individuals aspiring to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and capabilities to create innovative ideas and projects or gain a competitive edge to advance their professional careers. It provides participants with strategic insights and practical skills to thrive in today's competitive business environment.The program comprises four specialized courses addressing key entrepreneurial skills: entrepreneurial business management, entrepreneurial marketing, entrepreneurial marketing, change and innovation management. Speaking about this milestone, Dr Rana Sobh, Dean of the College of Business and Economics at QU, stated, "the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a landmark achievement, addressing a long-standing need for accessible, high-quality entrepreneurship education in Arabic. This program empowers participants to innovate, lead, and create meaningful value in their respective industries while celebrating and leveraging their cultural and linguistic heritage."For his part, Dr Mohammad al-Smadi, Director of the Digital Learning and Online Education Center at QU, emphasized the program's importance, saying, "this program exemplifies our commitment to leveraging advanced digital learning technologies to provide accessible, high-quality education. By offering the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Arabic, we are empowering learners to gain essential skills through a flexible and engaging online platform, tailored to meet the needs of the Arabic-speaking community in a rapidly evolving global landscape".According to QU's statement, current professionals, students, graduates, and those interested in innovation and entrepreneurship can register and benefit from this certificate, adding that the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate Program offers significant flexibility, allowing participants to study online at their own pace.Graduates of the Program will be able to develop and implement successful projects, design innovative marketing strategies, explore various financing options, and lead institutional change processes to enhance innovation.The program will also qualify them for critical roles, such as establishing and managing startups or serving as key team members within them; working in innovation-focused roles within organizations, such as product development or operations management; providing specialized consulting in entrepreneurship strategies; leading digital and social entrepreneurial projects that combine innovation with positive impact; and contributing to education and mentoring for a new generation of entrepreneurs. (QNA)