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Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC) has launched the region's first Arabic-led Post-Graduate Diploma in Career Development, marking a new era in professional development and career guidance in Qatar. This specialised programme aims to prepare career guidance and career development practitioners through a practice-based approach in Qatar's context.The programme, a collaboration among QCDC, Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE), Community College Qatar (CCQ) and EduCluster Finland, will start next week with the first cohort of about 25 participants and lasts for 12 months. The announcement was made at a press conference Thursday with representatives from the collaborating entities at the Student Centre of Education City."This diploma represents a national investment in the quality of career guidance, delivered in Arabic for the first time in Qatar and the region, and grounded in global, evidence-based best practice," said Saad Abdulla al-Kharji, executive director of QCDC. "It raises professional standards and strengthens practitioners' ability to empower students and jobseekers to make more informed, confident decisions. Career guidance is a specialist discipline that directly affects education outcomes, workforce readiness, and individual life decisions."He highlighted that the programme has three pathways and applicants can choose according to their interest. The first pathway is for schools from K-12 grade, the second pathway is for higher education and training, while the third is for professionals and workplace settings. Those who have completed a graduate degree are eligible to apply for the programme run by Community College of Qatar.Dr Hareb Mohammed al-Jabri, assistant undersecretary for higher education at MoEHE, said: "This diploma sits at the heart of one of the Ministry's strategic priorities under the Third National Development Strategy, aligning education outcomes with labour market needs." He added that achieving this goal "requires highly capable career guidance practitioners with a comprehensive understanding of both the education ecosystem and the labour market, so students are guided toward pathways that match their abilities and talents."The programme aims to build a sustainable national pipeline of specialised practitioners and strengthen the quality, consistency, and measurable impact of career development services across education and workplace settings. Arabic-led delivery positions the diploma as a region-first milestone, designed around Qatar's professional realities while remaining aligned with internationally informed standards.Dr Khalid Mohamed al-Horr, president of CCQ, said the diploma launch "reflects CCQ's commitment to offering high-quality, practice-based academic programmes that develop specialised cadres to support individuals in planning their career pathways and strengthen the alignment between education outcomes and labour market needs."The diploma carries 30 credits and includes approximately 1,500 total learning hours across theory, applied training, individual and group learning activities, and field-based practice. Dr David Marsh, coordination lead of the Academic Advisory Council at EduCluster Finland, added the diploma reflects "what can be achieved when partners unite their efforts and strengths." 

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), Doha Chapter, conducted a guest session on 'Mastering Your Future – CA Career Counselling' at MIE-SPPU Institute of Higher Education.The session witnessed participation from over 50 commerce and aspiring CA students, reflecting strong interest in professional career guidance and mentorship, a statement said.The session was led by chartered accountants Kishore Alex, Arun Somanath and Dinesh Babu. MIE -SPPU president and director (academics) Yasir Nainar, head of operations Dr Bimalendu B Nath, and other officials Dinesh Bakshi and Dr Saidia Jeelani extended support and encouragement to the students.The session provided deep insights into the CA qualification pathway; career opportunities in audit, finance, taxation, consulting, and industry; skill development and strategic career planning; and real-world professional expectations and global opportunities for CAs.The speakers also engaged in an interactive Q&A segment, addressing students’ queries on exam strategies, internships, work-life balance, and emerging career domains.Addressing the gathering, Alex highlighted the Doha Chapter’s continuous efforts in nurturing young talent and bridging academia with the professional world. Somanath and Babu shared practical insights from their professional journeys, inspiring students with real-life experiences.The MIE-SPPU officials appreciated ICAI Doha Chapter’s initiative in bringing industry-relevant guidance directly to students, reinforcing the importance of professional education in today’s competitive environment.The session concluded with a vote of thanks and group interactions, leaving students highly motivated and better informed about their future career paths in Chartered Accountancy, the statement added. 

The Ministry of Sports and Youth (MSY), in collaboration with the Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), has launched the second cohort of the third edition of the "Get Ready" program, with the participation of affiliates from the Dreama Orphan Care Center, alongside secondary school students. Running through October 2, the program intends to provide participants with essential academic and career guidance to help them select university majors and future pathways aligned with their interests, capabilities, and the needs of the labor market. The move is part of MSY's contribution to energizing the nation's efforts to build a robust education system that bolsters Qatar's leading role both on the regional and global stages, epitomizing the commitment of both the ministry and QCDC to investing in young people's energies and preparing them to take on the mantle of future leadership and contribute to advancing the homeland and serving society. The program serves as a vital strategic platform highlighting local and international universities and available scholarship opportunities, while also strengthening youth skills in building networks and professional relationships. This directly facilitates their seamless transition from secondary education to university and professional life, enhancing their readiness to actively engage in the labor market and contribute to sustainable development. The training sessions are held daily at the Education City Student Center Forum premises under the superintendence of the MSY's Youth Affairs Department, with the engagement of professional trainers from QCDC. The program broadly focuses on strengthening professional awareness and serving the local community, while supporting students in aligning their academic interests with their future aspirations. QCDC's Executive Director, Saad Al Kharji, said that streamlining the transition from secondary school to the university level is extremely important for comprehensive development and the success of future young people. He added that the program is a strategic initiative that enables students to navigate this critical phase with confidence and awareness, emphasizing that enlightened academic decisions that observe students' interests and capabilities represent the groundwork for a successful career life. This program is a product of the QCDC-MSY collaboration and underscores both parties' commitment to fostering partnerships with a variety of public and private entities, thereby contributing to entrenching the professional culture of young people and serving the community at home, he underlined. For his part, Director of MSY's Youth Affairs Department, Fawaz Abdullah Al Musaifri, said the program contributes to empowering Qatari young people and upscaling their capabilities, in alignment with the ministry's vision of cultivating an informed and proactive generation imbued with a deep sense of patriotism. The program grows students' awareness about the importance of opting for the appropriate college major, in addition to imbuing them with practical skills such as drafting resumes and personal statements, which ultimately help them effectively engage in the community and labor market, Al Musaifri highlighted. Overall, the program is distilled into key themes, foremost of which are internalizing self-awareness, personal skills, work values and ethics, gaining a glimpse of global universities and scholarship programs, in addition to forging a network of professional relationships.