Discover Your Path to Innovation

The Center of Excellence for Innovation and Development (CEID) is your gateway to the corporate world and a hub for professional growth and transformation.

As part of the American University of Iraq – Baghdad (AUIB), CEID bridges academia and industry to deliver world-class programs, workshops, and professional diplomas that foster innovation, leadership, and lifelong learning.

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Center of Excellence for Innovation and Development

Your Gateway to Growth

Working hand in hand with AUIB Colleges, leading institutions, and distinguished experts, CEID develops practical learning experiences that connect knowledge with real opportunities, helping professionals and organizations grow with purpose and impact.

From language and communication excellence to entrepreneurship, digitalization, and quality standards, CEID equips learners with the knowledge and tools to lead with purpose and impact.

At CEID, we turn potential into progress, empowering people, shaping industries, and advancing Iraq’s path toward sustainable growth.

Mission

CEID empowers Iraq’s transformation by advancing leadership, entrepreneurship, digitalization, and quality standards through inclusive training, innovation, and global partnerships.

Vision

CEID’s vision is to contribute to a prosperous Iraq driven by innovation, empowered people, and sustainable growth.

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Our Programs

Discover tailored courses, diplomas, and training paths designed to match your goals—whether you are advancing your career, upskilling your team, or building new capabilities for your organization.

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Division & Hubs

English Language Academy

The English Language Academy at AUIB–CEID places special emphasis on English language learning, recognizing it as the key gateway for local students to access AUIB’s undergraduate and postgraduate programs through the unique Academic Success Program.

In addition, the English Language Academy provides a wide range of English and foreign language courses to the public through its Community Education Program, as well as tailored English for Specific Purposes (ESP) training for corporate clients through the Corporate Training Program (CTP).

Executive Education Division

The first-ever executive education division in Iraq. A shortcut for professionals to gain the most up-to-date knowledge, internationally standardized curricula, and institutionally recognized pathways. This division will award executive diplomas, Professional diplomas, and professional certificates.

Currently, those are granted within programs in leadership, project management, business administration, business innovation, and anti-money laundering.

Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development Hub

The AUIB is leading change, and sustainability is our goal. We are at the forefront of knowledge, and plan to inspire this change across Iraq.

Our entrepreneurship and sustainable development hub is codesigned with Iraq’s leadership and best international partners across the globe. It includes five units, Training and Development, Ideation, Incubation and Acceleration Program, Mentorship, and Consultancy Services, Networking and Community Engagement, & Data & Research.

Career Prosperity Division

CEID’s professional development unit combines global inputs and partnerships with strong in-depth knowledge of the local Iraqi market.

Global Consulting Office

Coming soon.

Vocational Training Academy

Coming soon.

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British Council

Cisco

Comptia

Zain

Duolingo

IELTS

Instituto Cervantes

K2Integrity

Maaryfa Bridge to China

Oracle

PMI

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Our Clients

Baghdad Oil Training Institute

Ministry of Interior

Supreme Judical Council

Baghdad Maryoralty