Continuing Education

Who we are:
Al Yamamah Continuing Education Department is a private institute within Al Yamamah University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and it specializes in providing training, research and consultation services. Since its start in 2004, it has been committed to excellence in providing development solutions that help companies and corporations reach their potential, and stay at the cutting edge of their field.

Why us:

• We aim to provide international experience locally through our corporate partnerships with different institutions world-wide
• We are confident of our excellence
• We understand the local needs for highly competent and skilled personnel
• We are aware of the needs of the business sector
• We are committed to high standards.

Our instructors:
Professional development is greatly influenced by the instructor. That’s why we are committed to delivering our programs only with competent and highly qualified trainers (local and international) who have unique training skills and experience.

The Center:
Based on Al Yamamah University’s campus, the Center shares the buildings and facilities to provide a unique educational experience. The Center houses the following:

• Dedicated, equipped computer labs
• Class rooms that can accommodate up to 25 attendees
• 2 equipped and furnished seminar-training rooms
• 3 conference rooms that can each accommodate up to 100 people
• An auditorium that can accommodate up to 1000 attendees
• All rooms are equipped with projectors, audio and video systems, boards, stationary, etc
• Attendees have access to photocopy machines and printers

Programs:
We have a wide variety of programs including short training courses for those who are interested in developing and improving their skills or in acquiring new ones, as well as diploma and executive courses.

Admission Requirements for Applicants:

• Must be fluent in English (for English courses which do not include interpretation)
• Must have completed high school (for Diplomas)
• Must have a minimum of a bachelors’ degree or have work experience (development programs)
• Must have a managerial position (for Executive courses)
• Must register no later than 2 weeks before the course starts
• Must have ability/eligibility to attend
• For programs provided by a third party training organization or sponsored by a third party, must meet the conditions set by the third party organization, if any

Priority for admission will be as per the following criteria:

• Early registration
• Educational qualifications and work experience
• English proficiency (for programs which require English)
• Payment of fees

Working hours:

• Courses: 08.00 – 22.00 (morning classes and evening classes available)
• Administration: 08.00 – 16.00

Note: participants must arrive a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the course to confirm attendance.

Facilities and Free Services:

• Wireless access to the Internet
• Parking
• A mosque
• A photo of participants with their instructor will be taken and distributed at the end of each program

Mobile phones:
To prevent distractions during the course, all course participants are kindly requested to keep their mobile phones on ‘Silent’ mode.

Smoking:
Smoking in not permitted inside any building on the campus; smoking is allowed only in open spaces.

For corporations (nominating staff, reservations and changing reservations):
Corporations interested in registering their employees on a specific program can reserve the number of seats required even before nominating applicants. A list with detailed information about the applicants must, however, be sent to the Continuing Education Department at least 15 days prior to the start of the  program in order to make sure of their eligibility.

Rowad membership
We care about delivering the best educations and experience to our customers. With that goal in mind, we constantly provide you with a variety of options and special services. That is why we have developed “Rowad” membership where members enjoy the following privileges:

• Access to Al Yamamah’s gym
• Access to Al Yamamah’s library
• Priority enrollment on all courses with the possibility of discounts or even free admission
• Updates of Al Yamamah’s latest news through e-mail and SMS
• Receiving invitations to a variety of special events help at Al Yamamah University and/or Continuing Education Department, including:
  o Al Yamamah Cultural Week
  o Let Me Think
  o Great Minds
  o Exhibition of Higher Education