Event Overview:

As part of ongoing efforts to develop academic and professional skills in the fields of architecture and planning, Business Empowerment Company (BEC), in collaboration with the University of Technology in Baghdad, organized a specialized architectural training program in 2018.
The course focused on strengthening the capacities of students and young professionals by providing them with the latest theoretical and practical methodologies in architectural design, urban planning, and academic research methods.

Service Provided:

Training and capacity building – Specialized program in architecture and planning.

Achievement Details:

• Designing and delivering a specialized training course in cooperation with university faculty members.

• Delivering intensive theoretical lectures covering the latest concepts in architecture and planning.

• Organizing hands-on workshops to enhance design and creative skills.

• Providing academic and research support through the involvement of specialized experts.

• Following up with participants to ensure practical application of acquired skills.

Figures and Statistics:

• Number of participants: More than 25 trainees (students and professionals).

• Training duration: One intensive week (October 15–23, 2018).

• Number of practical workshops: 5+ specialized workshops.

• Participant satisfaction rate: 90%+.

Impact:

The course contributed to developing the capabilities of young architects and preparing a new generation equipped with scientific and practical tools to enhance their contribution to the urban planning sector in Iraq. It also strengthened the partnership between Business Empowerment Company (BEC) and academic institutions, serving as a shared platform for knowledge transfer and sustainable capacity building.