About the initiative
The Professional Certification Support Initiative "Mohtarif" comes within the framework of the University’s, represented by the Vice Presidency for Academic Affairs, endeavor to enhance academic and professional excellence for students and graduates and enable them to compete locally and internationally, in line with the requirements of the job market.
Objectives of "Mohtarif" Initiative
- Rais the employment rate of University graduates within 6-12 months of graduation.
- Rais the level of professional competence: by encouraging, motivating and supporting students to obtain accredited professional certificates to develop their skills and expertise in specialized fields required in the job market.
- Increase competitiveness in the job market: Professional certificates contribute to the preparation of a competing graduate globally, as they are a competitive advantage that helps graduates to excel in front of employers, which improves their career opportunities.
Participants
- Quality of Assessment and Examinations Center (Professional and Standard Exams Unit)
- Continuing Education Center
- Deanship of Student Affairs
- Directorate of Curriculum and Academic Programs
Sub-initiatives
Three sub-initiatives are associated with the initiative:
- Training Students on Professional Exams: Specialized training programs for professional certificates.
- Exempting students from an academic course upon receiving an accredited professional certificate.
- Excellence reward for students with accredited professional certificates.
Expected Outcomes of the Initiative
- Increase students' professional certification rates.
- Enhance students' competence and applied skills and thereby enhance students' career readiness.
- Align the University's outcomes with the requirements of the job market.
- Promote communication between the University and various professional organizations, thus enhancing partnerships with professional organizations and employers.
Implementation Phases of the Initiative
Training Students on Professional Exams
This initiative provides accredited training programs that help students and graduates pass professional exams successfully. It also offers various local and international exams in professional certificates to meet all needs, thus enhancing their readiness for the job market.
Objectives
- Provide specialized training workshops.
- Hold professional exams accredited locally and internationally.
- Partner with professional certification bodies to provide accredited training materials
Participant
Continuing Education Center
KPIs
- Number of training courses offered for professional certificates.
- Number of professional exams held at the center.
- Number of partnerships with professional certification bodies to provide accredited training materials.
Exempting Students From an Academic Course Upon Receiving an Accredited Professional Certificate
This initiative offers students the chance to get an exemption from a course by obtaining an accredited professional certificate equivalent to the course content.
Objectives
- Motivate students to get professional certificates.
- Enhance curriculum compatibility with the requirements of the job market.
- Reduce the studying duration for distinguished students.
- Flexibility for students planning their academic program
Participants
- Directorate of Curriculum and Academic Programs
- Colleges
- Permanent Committee for Study Plans and Systems
KPIs
Number of courses equivalent to accredited professional certificates.
Number of students exempted from studying an academic course upon obtaining a specific professional certificate.
Excellence Reward for Students with Accredited Professional Certificates
This initiative aims to provide financial rewards to students who pass certified professional certificates, in support of their academic and professional excellence.
Objectives
- Motivate students to get professional certificates.
- Honor distinguished students and highlight their achievements at the University level.
- Provide a financial reward for students with accredited certificates in the amount of SAR 1000.
- Add the professional certificate to the student's Skill Record.
Participants
- Quality of Assessment and Examinations Center (Professional and Standard Exams Unit)
- Deanship of Student Affairs
Criteria for Receiving the Reward
- The Professional certificate must be accredited by the academic program.
- Passing and obtaining the professional certificate.
KPIs
- Number of students who received the Excellence Award for Professional Certificates.
- Number of professional certificates added in the Skills Record.
