Catalog

THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO
SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
COURSE AND CERTIFICATE CATALOG

CONTENTS
ARABIC AND TRANSLATION
BUSINESS
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATION
ENGLISH
YOUTH AND SPECIAL STUDIES
ARABIC AND TRANSLATION
SPOKEN ARABIC OF CAIRO (SAC)
SAC101 and SAC102 Elementary Spoken Arabic

A two-level course in conversational Egyptian Arabic for learners with little or no
prior exposure to Arabic. The course introduces the fundamentals of the spoken
Arabic of Cairo through listening; working on syntax and morphology, vocabulary
and oral drilling, training students to communicate and interact with people using
simple sentences. By the end of this course students will be able to speak,
conduct short conversations, and deal with people in the street, ask for directions
and handle most routine communicative tasks and social situations.
SAC201and SAC202 Intermediate Spoken Arabic

A two-level course where grammar and syntax are increased; enlarging students’
vocabulary and developing their abilities to speak, understand, communicate and
interact with native speakers fluently. By the end of this course students will be
able to communicate, interact and conduct longer conversations with native
speakers with greater facility, albeit with some consistent patterns of error.
SAC301 and SAC302 Advanced Spoken Arabic

A two-level course developing students’ speaking ability at a higher level of
fluency and enhancing the ability to express themselves effectively; encouraging
free discussions; developing the ability to change MSA texts into colloquial texts
and to translate uncomplicated English sentences into Arabic and vice versa. By
the end of this course students will be able to speak and analyze newspaper
articles and essays and change them from MSA to colloquial texts. Students by
the end of this stage will have attained a near-native proficiency in speaking and
listening comprehension.
ARB401 and ARB403 Survival Arabic

A 5-day intensive course in conversational Egyptian Arabic for learners with little
or no prior exposure to Arabic
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MODERN STANDARD ARABIC (MSA)
MSA101 and MSA102 Elementary Modern Standard Arabic

A two-level course for learners with little or no prior exposure to Arabic;
developing the fundamentals of Modern Standard Arabic through reading,
writing, grammar; working on syntax and morphology, vocabulary and oral
drilling. By the end of this course students will be able to read the text book and
children’s stories, write short paragraphs, conduct simple interviews in MSA and
form simple grammatically correct sentences.
MSA201 and MSA202 Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic
A two-level course which introduces learners to more complex grammatical
structures and idiomatic expressions; familiarizing them with the fundamentals of
the stylistics of Arabic writing and increasing reading speed; upgrading the
command of MSA syntax; developing reading and writing skills, as well as
equipping the learner with all the communication skills needed to survive in a
new culture. By the end of this course students will be able to communicate and
conduct long interviews, read longer authentic texts, newspaper articles and
magazines, and write compositions of several paragraphs in length.
MSA301 and MSA302 Advanced Modern Standard Arabic

A two-level course developing reading and writing by intermingling the two skills
together and exposing students to different MSA texts focusing on different
stylistic devices; training students to take notes while listening to broadcasts in
different dialects; expanding the range of vocabulary; introducing more complex
and analytical authentic materials from newspapers and magazines. By the end
of this course students will be able to speak, read and write in MSA and analyze
complex articles and essays.
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ARABIC FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES
ARB100 Arabic for Special Purposes

A customized culturally-specific practice designed to help the learner read and
understand and use references in a specific area in Arabic or in Arabic culture
and heritage commensurate with the learner's needs and language competence.
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ARABIC CALLIGRAPHY
ARB102 Arabic Calligraphy

A practical step-by-step training in the art of producing beautiful Arabic writing
using special pens or brushes; studying the various scripts, formation of letters,
ordering of the various parts and harmony of proportions.
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CAREER CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING ARABIC AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
CTFL101 Methods of Teaching

Covers the different methods/approaches to foreign language teaching with
special attention paid to the teaching methods appropriate to the teaching of
Arabic as a foreign language
CTFL102 Statement of Objectives

Distinguishes between overt and covert verbs, highlights the importance of
stating objectives, and develops the skill of writing objectives.
CTFL103 Lesson Planning

Presents the different stages of the lesson and the rationale underlying each
stage
CTFL104 Presentation Skills

The course highlights the importance of teaching through a situational context.
Different types of presentations are dealt with.
CTFL105 Teaching Grammar (SAC)

Provides an application of presentation skills to the teaching of Spoken Arabic of
Cairo
CTFL106 Teaching Grammar (MSA)

Provides an application of presentation skills to the teaching of MSA
CTFL107 Instructional Technology

Handles the different audio-visual media that serve the teaching process
CTFL108 Teaching Techniques

Emphasizes the role of body language, hand gesturing, and correction
techniques as essential to the teaching process
CTFL109 Assessment
Covers the relevant terminology in the field, type of assessments and their
criteria, and the Blooms Taxonomy
CTFL201 Phonetics (Modern Standard Arabic)

Investigates the articulation of different sounds characteristic of MSA and the
changes that occur in the production of sounds in different positions
CTFL202 Phonetics (Spoken Arabic of Cairo)

Investigates the articulation of different sounds characteristic of SAC and the
changes that occur in the production of sounds in different positions
CTFL203 Arabic Calligraphy

Examines the different types of script and presents guidelines for MSA and SAC
CTFL204 Arabic Textbooks

Presents an array of Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Spoken Arabic of Cairo
(SAC) Arabic textbooks in the areas of discussing the pros and cons, points of
strengths and weaknesses, and highlights the importance of supplementary
material.
CTFL301 Teaching Practice
This is the trainees’ opportunity to practice what was learnt throughout the
certificate program, and to develop self- and peer-assessment skills.
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN PRINT MEDIA TRANSLATION
TRAN111 Introduction to Translation into Arabic

A problem-oriented introduction to the rules and principles observed in translation
from English into Arabic; sentence-based training in written language.
TRAN112 Introduction to Translation into English

from Arabic into English; sentence-based training in written language.
TRAN100 Arabic Editing Skills

A comprehensive survey of the Arabic language and stylistic skills required of a
professional translator; identifying common errors in composition that cause
ambiguity in meaning; producing stylistically acceptable texts in accordance with
the standards endorsed by the editors of Egyptian cultural magazines.
TRAN110 Lexicography and Terminology

A survey-type course in how various dictionaries, lexicons, thesauruses are
compiled, whether in Arabic or in English, and the maximum benefit a translator
can get from such tools. Special emphasis on preparing glossaries of well-
established terminology in various disciplines.
TRAN116 Translation Linguistics

Introduction to translation theory and practice. Intensive training in transfer
strategies, interplay of languages and areas of difficulty.
TRAN216 Contrastive Analysis

Contrastive survey of syntactic, semantic, and lexical features of English and
Arabic; translation difficulties, error analysis and translation criticism.
TRAN 508 Research Tools for Translators

Introduction to the basics of library and Internet research; hands-on study of
standard references and sources used by translators; practice in cross-cultural,
and, when relevant, audio-visual aspects of language transfer, and areas of
difficulty arising there from.
TRAN115 Arabic Grammar

Remedial survey of the lexicon, morphology, syntax and style of modern formal
written Arabic conventions.
TRNF111 Introduction to Translation French /Arabic / French
from French into Arabic and vice versa; sentence-based training in written
language.
TRAN211 Newspaper Translation into Arabic

A comprehensive lexical, syntactic and stylistic analysis of the language of
newspaper writing in Arabic. Translation of newspaper reports from English into
Arabic.
TRAN212 Newspaper Translation into English

newspaper writing in English. Translation of newspaper reports from Arabic into
English.
TRAN217 Translating Speeches

Study of the format and construction of official speeches and related protocols.
Special emphasis on the various forms of address, greetings, expressions used
in opening, developing and concluding speeches, intra-and inter-connectors and
the unification of texture.
TRAN416 Economic, Financial and Commercial Translation into Arabic

Subject-specific survey of the terminology and format of economics, finance and
commerce.
TRAN417 Economic, Financial and Commercial Translation into English

commerce.
TRAN511 Topics in Translation into Arabic I

Survey of discourse type-specific competence areas and development of
competence directions: SL receptive and TL reproductive competencies. Topics
depend upon student interests and needs.
TRAN512 Topics in Translation into English I

competence directions SL receptive and TL reproductive competencies. Topics
TRAN611 Topics in Translation into Arabic II

Aesthetic versus pragmatic translation in various topics, depending upon student
interest and needs.
TRAN612 Topics in Translation into English II

interest and needs.
TRAN317 Manuscript Editing
Production of professional target language (TL) documents with and without
reference to source language (SL) text; TL form, style and register; proofreading
and editing; word processing as a translation tool.
TRNF211 Newspaper Translation French / Arabic / French

newspaper writing in French. Translation of newspaper reports
French/Arabic/French.
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN LEGAL AND UN TRANSLATION







difficulty arising therefrom.


language.
TRAN311 Legal Documents into Arabic

A comprehensive lexical, syntactic and stylistic analysis of the language of legal
writing in Arabic. Translation of legal documents from English into Arabic.
TRAN312 Legal Documents into English

writing in English. Translation of legal documents from Arabic into English.
TRAN316 UN Manual for Arabic Translators

Survey-type course in UN field-specific terminology: general, political, diplomatic,
legal and economic; overview of documentary translation.
TRAN411 Documentary Translation into Arabic

Intensive practice in translating into Arabic any kind of documentary texts, such
as technical, UN, legal, religious or contractual material. Special emphasis is
placed on keeping both the form and content; translating word for word in cases
where syntactic relations give explicit semantic relations.
TRAN412 Documentary Translation into English

Intensive practice in translating into English any kind of documentary texts, such
as technical, UN, legal, religious or contractual material. Special emphasis is
placed on keeping both the form and content; translating word for word in cases
where syntactic relations give explicit semantic relations.
TRAN416 Economic, Financial and Commercial Translation into Arabic

commerce.
TRAN417 Economic, Financial and Commercial Translation into English

commerce.



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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN LEGAL TRANSLATION



difficulty arising therefrom.
TRAN311 Legal Documents into Arabic

writing in Arabic. Translation of legal documents from English into Arabic.
TRAN312 Legal Documents into English

A Comprehensive lexical, syntactic and stylistic analysis of the language of legal
writing in English. Translation of legal documents from Arabic into English.
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN SCREEN TRANSLATION









language.
CTRA517 Subtitling into Arabic

Synchronizing rendering with camera angles, camera movement, scene cuts and
characters. Practical application in using the two formats of script writing.
CTRA518 Subtitling into English
TRAN616 Project (Arabic)

Development of competence in translating texts of up to 50 pages in length,
depending upon subject matter.
TRAN617 Project (English)

Development of competence in translating texts of up to 50 pages in length,
depending upon subject matter.

TRAN 619 Subtitling Practicum - Arabic
Further consolidation of the translational/trans-adaptational, technical, and cross-
cultural skills acquired in TRAN 517; exploration of different subtitling paradigms
and “house styles” with reference to the existing practices in the Egyptian market;
difference in techniques and applications between subtitling and other genres of
audiovisual language transfer (revoicing and media interpreting); the influence of
technological advances (digitalization, subtitling software, and the internet) on the
subtitler’s practice.
TRAN 618 Subtitling Practicum - English

TRAN211 Newspaper Translation into Arabic

newspaper writing in Arabic. Translation of newspaper reports from English into
Arabic.
TRAN212 Newspaper Translation into English

newspaper writing in English. Translation of newspaper reports from Arabic into
English.

TRAN511 Topics in Translation into Arabic I

competence directions: SL receptive and TL reproductive competencies. Topics
TRAN512 Topics in Translation into English I

competence directions SL receptive and TL reproductive competencies. Topics

TRAN612 Topics in Translation into English II

interest and needs.
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CERTIFICATE IN SCREEN TRANSLATION


CTRA 517 Subtitling into Arabic



CTRA 518 Subtitling into English

TRAN618 Subtitling Practicum - English

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CERTIFICATE OF ACHEIVEMENT IN ARABIC SUBTITLING
CTRA 517 Subtitling into Arabic



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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN ENGLISH SUBTITLING
CTRA 518 Subtitling into English

TRAN 618 Subtitling Practicum - English


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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETING







TRAN117 Conference Procedures

Introduction to conference practices in translation and interpretation. Intensive
training in conference terminology used during sessions, and for drafting
resolutions, recommendations and declarations.
TRAN213 Simultaneous Interpreting into Arabic II

Intensive training in the skills involved in simultaneous interpreting: coping with
constraints, speech perception, memory, speech production, and making
inferences when unsure. Students will be dealing with input delivered at less than
normal speed. (BBC Special English news speed)
TRAN214 Simultaneous Interpreting into English II

Intensive training in the skills involved in simultaneous interpreting: speech
perception, memory, speech production, coping with constraints, and making
inferences when unsure. Students will be dealing with input delivered at less
than normal speed. (BBC Special English news speed)
TRAN 215 Consecutive and At Sight I

Introduction to the principles of oral communication, mimicking speakers, sight
reading; how to listen carefully, how to develop a retentive memory and take
rapid notes in various mnemonic codes.
TRAN313 Simultaneous Interpreting into Arabic III

The effect of source language speech rate on the temporal rhythm of the
interpreter’s output and the effect of input rate on the ability to interpret
effectively.
TRAN314 Simultaneous Interpreting into English III

effectively.
TRAN413 Simultaneous Interpreting into Arabic IV

Development of the skill of segmentation of continuous input, strategies
employed, analysis of effect of message content and distribution of attention, and
effect of personality on performance.

TRAN414 Simultaneous Interpreting into English IV
Development of the skill of segmentation of continuous input, strategies
employed, analysis of effect of message content and distribution of attention, and
effect of personality on performance.
TRAN513 Simultaneous Interpreting into Arabic V

Development of the competence in simultaneous interpretation in the target
language when input is delivered at differing rates of speed, differing dialects and
competencies in the source language.

TRAN315 Consecutive and At Sight II

Practice in sight-reading, memory retention, and discontinuous interpreting at
less than normal speech rate.
TRAN415 Consecutive and At Sight III

Development of the competence to translate at sight, at normal speed, and to
interpret continuously.
TRAN514 Simultaneous Interpreting into English V

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TRAN 216 Contrastive Analysis


TRAN117 Conference Procedures

Introduction to conference practices in translation and interpretation. Intensive
training in conference terminology used during sessions, and for drafting
resolutions, recommendations and declarations.


language.
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN ADVANCED SIMULTANEOUS

INTERPRETING
TRAN514 Simultaneous Interpreting into English V

TRAN614 Simultaneous Interpreting into English VI
Development of advanced competence with various English dialects, accents
and voice quality. Advanced practice in contending with continuous input.
TRAN615 Consecutive and At Sight V

Development of the competence to observe the typical spirit of the language
even when input is given continuously for various common language, literary and
technical texts.
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CERTIFICATE IN FRENCH TRANSLATION

language.

TRNF311 Documentary Translation French /Arabic / French

Principles, standards and practices of the language of resolutions, documents,
covenants, agreements, etc., based on the “UN Manual for Arabic Translators”
and as applied in a number of international and regional organizations.
TRNF120 Introduction to French Simultaneous Interpreting

Introduction to basic skills and procedures; storage, retrieval, transformation, and
transmission; listening to SL, processing message, and simultaneous oral
production.
TRNF220 Simultaneous Interpreting French / Arabic / French I

the normal speed.
TRNF320 Simultaneous Interpreting French / Arabic / French III

effectively.
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CERTIFIATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FRENCH WRITTEN TRANSLATION
language.

TRNF311 Documentary Translation French /Arabic / French

Principles, standards and practices of the language of resolutions, documents,
covenants, agreements, etc., based on the “UN Manual for Arabic Translators”
and as applied in a number of international and regional organizations.
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FRENCH SIMULTANEOUS

INTERPRETING
TRNF120 Introduction to French Simultaneous Interpreting

Introduction to basic skills and procedures; storage, retrieval, transformation, and
transmission; listening to SL, processing message, and simultaneous oral
production.
TRNF220 Simultaneous Interpreting French / Arabic / French I

the normal speed.
TRNF320 Simultaneous Interpreting French / Arabic / French III

effectively.
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TRAN 216 Contrastive Analysis




language.
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN CONSECUTIVE AND AT SIGHT

INTERPRETING

TRAN315 Consecutive and At Sight II

Practice in sight-reading, memory retention, and discontinuous interpreting at
less than normal speech rate.
TRAN415 Consecutive and At Sight III

Development of the competence to translate at sight, at normal speed, and to
interpret continuously.
TRAN515 Consecutive and At Sight IV

Development of the competence to translate technical material at normal speed
both at sight and consecutively.
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BUSINESS
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN APPLIED ACCOUNTING
BACC101 Applied Accounting I

Accounting as an information systems; basic accounting concepts; the double
entry accounting system; the accounting cycle; merchandising operations;
worksheet for a merchandising business; classified financial statement;
closing entries; data processing. 3.0 IUs
BACC201 Applied Accounting II

Internal control system; cash and short term investments; accounting for
inventories; accounting for property, plant, and equipment; current liabilities
and payroll accounting; accounting principles and financial statement
disclosures. 3.0 IUs
BACC301 Applied Accounting III

Corporation accounting: capital stock transaction, dividends, retained
earnings, and earnings disclosures; long-term liabilities including bonds and
capital leases; statement of cash flows; consolidated financial statements. 3.0
IUs
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN APPLIED COMPUTERIZED

ACCOUNTING
BACC102 Applied Computerized Accounting I

Introduction to computerized accounting; understanding the accounting
process and the computerized accounting system; installing and starting
DacEasy Accounting for Windows and opening a specific company; entering
company; entering company information and setting up the system;
accounting for fixed assets and depreciation; working with the general ledger;
periodic operations and financial reporting. 3.0 IUs
BACC202 Applied Computerized Accounting II

Second of three courses covering computerized accounting using DacEasy
Accounting for Windows; working with vendors; working with customers;
working with inventory; banking and cash operations; periodic operations;
financial reporting database reporting. 3.0 IUs
BACC302 Applied Computerized Accounting III

Accounting for payroll using the DacEasy Payroll Module; understanding the
payroll process; installing and starting the software package; converting to
DacEasy Payroll for Windows; interfacing the payroll system with the
accounting system; setting up company and other default information; payroll
trisection processing; periodic operations and management reporting; using
DacAcess to create special reports; file maintenance. 3.0 IUs
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ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING
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CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
BACC100 Accounting Principles

This introductory course in financial accounting covers the accounting cycle
including preparation of financial statements for service and trading companies
operating as single proprietorship. Also included are topics related to accounting
for merchandising operations; accounting information systems; current assets;
current liabilities; long-term liabilities; and shareholders’ equity. 4.5 IUs
BMAC102 Business Economics

Introduction to economic principles and market structures; factors affecting
supply and demand; elasticity and effect on revenue; consumer equilibrium;
economic analysis of costs; inflation and business cycles; era of globalization
and its impact on emerging markets. 3.0 IUs
BMAC103 Financial Management and Control

The course introduces the knowledge and understanding of financial
management methods for analyzing the benefits of various sources of finance
and capital investment opportunities and of the application of management
accounting techniques for business planning and control. 3.0 IUs
BMAC104 Banking Operations

Introduction to the basic structure of commercial banking; the accounting process
in the bank departments covering procedures, forms, and statistics generally
used in banking; exposure to the daily process of balancing bank accounts;
different banking functions including deposits, cash operations, letters of credit,
letters of guarantee and remittances. 3.0 IUs
BMAC105 Financial Reporting

The course introduces intermediate accounting concepts and principles in a
practical context including accounting principles, concepts, and theory; regulatory
framework; preparation and presentation of financial statements for companies
limited by liability and other entities. The course covers the accounting for current
and non-current assets including intangible assets and leasing. 3.0 IUs
BAAC404 Management Accounting I

The course is an introduction to cost accounting as a management tool. The
course covers: the accountants’ role in the organization; cost terms and
purposes; job costing, inventory costing and capacity analysis; cost allocation;
process costing; spoilage rework and scrap. 3.0 IUs
BAAC103 Computerized Accounting

The course introduces the knowledge and techniques of the integrated
computerized accounting system using DacEasy Accounting for Windows. Upon
completion, the learner will be able to establish company records, maintain daily
transactions using the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable,
inventory, account reconciliation and payroll features; and create financial
statements. 4.5 IUs
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
BMAC100 Preparation of Financial Statement

The course introduces the knowledge and techniques used to prepare financial
statements, including basic accounting concepts and principles; double-entry
book-keeping and accounting systems; accounting treatments; and the
interpretation of financial statements for incorporated enterprises, partnerships
and sole traders. 3.0 IUs

BMAC103 Financial Management and Control

The course introduces the knowledge and understanding of financial
management methods for analyzing the benefits of various sources of finance
and capital investment opportunities and of the application of management
accounting techniques for business planning and control. 3.0 IUs
BUSN106 Managing People

The course introduces knowledge and understanding the techniques, processes
and procedures which are required to ensure the efficient and effective use and
deployment of human recourses and to use the human resource to the greatest
possible benefit of the organization including organization structures,
management and team development; recruitment and selection; training and
development; motivational theories, leadership styles and sources of power;
effective communication practices. 3.0 IUs
BMAC105 Financial Reporting

The course introduces intermediate accounting concepts and principles in a
practical context including accounting principles, concepts, and theory; regulatory
framework; preparation and presentation of financial statements for companies
limited by liability and other entities. The course covers the accounting for current
and non-current assets including intangible assets and leasing. 3.0 IUs
BACC104 Accounting Information System

The course introduces a knowledge and understanding of information systems
development and delivery as required to take an informed and active role in
information systems solutions including nature and purpose of information
systems; managing information systems; designing information systems;
evaluating information systems; technology of information systems; electronic
commerce; and integrated enterprise-wide data model. 3.0 IUs
BAAC404 Management Accounting I

The course is an introduction to cost accounting as a management tool. The
course covers: the accountants’ role in the organization; cost terms and
purposes; job costing, inventory costing and capacity analysis; cost allocation;
process costing; spoilage rework and scrap. 3.0 IUs
BMAC106 Financial Analysis

The course introduces a knowledge and understanding of financial statement
analysis based on deep understanding of the accounting standards environment.
The course includes and introduction to the development of accounting
standards and financial standards assurance; short term liquidity; capital
structure and solvency; return on invested capital; profitability analysis; earnings
based analysis; and other analytical issues. 3.0 IUs
BMAC107 Corporate Reporting

The course introduces intermediate and advanced accounting concepts and
principles in a practical context related to share capital and reserves; liabilities
provisions; contingent liabilities and contingent assets; accounting for substance
of transaction; business combination – intra-group adjustments, fair value
adjustments, associates and joint ventures; and segment reporting. 3.0 IUs
BMAC504 Management Accounting II

Determining how costs behave; cost-volume-profit analysis; decision-making and
relevant information; pricing decisions and cost management; management
control systems and transfer pricing; master-budget and responsibility
accounting; flexible budgets, variances, and management control. 3.0 IUs
BMAC200 Auditing, Internal Review

The course introduces knowledge and understanding of the audit process and its
application in the context o the external regulatory framework and for business
control development including the audit framework; internal audit and internal
review; auditing regulations; audit planning and risk; internal control; other audit
and internal review evidence, and reporting. 3.0 IUs
BMAC409 Direct Tax

Introduction to the Egyptian taxes law; survey of different types of taxes;
computation of different kinds of taxes; tax returns; corporate taxes. 3.0 IUs
BMAC513 General Sales Tax

Definition of the tax as one of the indirect taxes; stages of tax application;
procedures of registration at the sales tax authority; tax return and tax collection.
3.0 IUs
BMAC104 Banking Operations

Introduction to the basic structure of commercial banking; the accounting process
in the bank departments covering procedures, forms, and statistics generally
used in banking; exposure to the daily process of balancing bank accounts;
different banking functions including deposits, cash operations, letters of credit,
letters of guarantee and remittances. 3.0 IUs
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN MANAGEMENT
ADM 103 Principles of Management

Overview of management of business; classification of business enterprises into
major types according to different criteria; relationship between business and its
environment; ethics and social responsibility of business; management of
business enterprises including planning, organizing, staffing, leading and
controlling; introduction to business functions including marketing,
communication, and finance. 3.0 IUs
ADM 203 Marketing Management

Management of international business; principles, functions and strategies of
marketing; management of marketing mix elements including product, price,
promotion and distribution; major objectives of accounting information in financial
management 3.0 IUs
ADM 303 Organizational Behavior
Introduction to organizational behavior; foundations of individual behavior;
personality and emotions; motivation concepts; individual decision making;
foundations of groups and team work in organizations; the organizational system;
performance, appraisal and reward systems; organizational culture, change and
development. 3.0 IUs
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CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT
BHRC105 Contemporary Management

This course is designed to enhance student understanding of organizations, the
dynamic environments in which they exist, and key issues involved in the
successful management of evolving organizations. The course is intended to
help you become effective organizational members and managers. 3.0 IUs
BHRC110 Human Resources Management

Introduction to the concepts and processes of human resources management as
human capital management, human resource strategies and policies,
competency based human resource management and knowledge management;
presentation of the notions of organizational and job designs, recruitment,
selection, retention and release; addressing performance management;
rewarding and special procedures as grievances, disciplinary actions,
redundancy and capability; impact on organizational performance. 3 IUs
BUSN110 Communication Management

Introduction to management, managerial skills and managerial roles; importance
of communication skills, the myths of communication and what employers expect
from employees; communication process and the barriers to communication;
communication in organizations; oral communication, effective listening and
effective feedback; nonverbal communication roles and tools, methods of
improvement, and the business wardrobe; reading skills; writing skills; team
management; conflict management; negotiation management. 3.0 IUs
BUSN111 Corporate Culture

Introduction to corporate culture; exploring corporate culture; corporate culture
change; managing corporate culture change; corporate culture, strategy and
performance. 3.0 IUs
BUSN112 Managerial Finance

Introduction to managerial finance; important financial concepts; long-term
investment decisions; long term financial decisions; short-term financial
decisions. 3.0 IUs
BUSN113 Marketing for Managers

Introduction to marketing management; connecting with customers; building
strong brands; shopping market offerings; delivering value; communicating value;
creating successful long – term growth. 3.0 IUs
BUSN114 Project Management

As business organizations are evolving into project-driven totalities that conduct
most of its pursuit in a project mode. Based on this new undertaking, this course
is created for the individual who seeks a performance edge as it aids you in
initiating, planning, controlling, and completing your projects more effectively. It
provides practical skills you can take back to the job; along with insights you'll
need to adapt principles to specific project environments. The course is intended
for more specialized staff.
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN SALES AND MARKETING
BSMC103 Consumer Behavior

Consumer behavior and marketing strategy; external and internal influences on
consumer behavior; customer decision process; organizations as consumers;
consumer behavior and society. 3.0 IUs
BSMC202 Principles of Marketing

Principles of marketing management process; analyzing marketing opportunities;
developing marketing strategy and marketing mix; extending marketing,
international marketing and service marketing. 3.0 IUs
BSMC200 Professional Selling Skills

Introduction to the main concepts and principles of personal selling; duties,
responsibilities and qualifications of sales person; buyer behavior and the buying
process; prospecting and qualifying potential customers; planning and making
the sales call; delivering and dramatizing the sales presentation; communication
skills and techniques in overcoming objections and closing the sales; promoting
future sales through effective customer relationship. 3.0 IUs
ADM 103 Principles of Management

Overview of management of business; classification of business enterprises into
major types according to different criteria; relationship between business and its
environment; ethics and social responsibility of business; management of
business enterprises including planning, organizing, staffing, leading and
controlling; introduction to business functions including marketing,
communication, and finance. 3.0 IUs
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BSMC505 Business Communication

Foundations of business communication; the writing process; written
communication forms; oral communication. 3.0 IUs
BSMC200 Professional Selling Skills

Introduction to the main concepts and principles of personal selling; duties,
responsibilities and qualifications of sales person; buyer behavior and the buying
process; prospecting and qualifying potential customers; planning and making
the sales call; delivering and dramatizing the sales presentation; communication
skills and techniques in overcoming objections and closing the sales; promoting
future sales through effective customer relationship. 3.0 IUs
BSMC207 Sales Management

An overview of contemporary sales management; designing sales organization;
organizing and controlling the sales organization; evaluating sales organization
effectiveness. 3.0 IUs
BSMC411 Negotiation Skills

Negotiation in business and in life; conflict and identifying the sources of conflict;
negotiating from strength; how professional negotiators operate; negotiation
strategies. 3.0 IUs
BSMC405 Sales Forecasting

Introduction to sales forecasting; qualitative methods of sales forecasting;
quantitative methods of sales forecasting; basic statistical concepts employed in
business forecasting. 3.0 IUs
BSMC300 Supply Chain Management

This course is a system approach to managing the entire flow of information,
materials, and services from raw materials suppliers through factories and
warehouses to the end-customer. Supply-chain management is different from
supply management. Supply-chain management (SCM) emphasizes all aspects
of delivering products to customers, whereas supply management emphasizes
only the buyer-supplier relationship. SCM represents a philosophy of doing
business that stresses processes and integration in the course. 3.0 IUs
BSMC302 Strategic Customer Service

Customer service the bottom line on quality; managing customer services
process; deliver exceptional customer services; keeping customer for life;
achieving the competitive edge with customer service. 3.0 IUs

deployment of human resources and to use the human resource to the greatest
BSMC303 Business simulation
Guided research or application project in a subject area related to the students
field of study; includes preparing a proposal, collecting data and writing a thesis
describing the research activities and findings. 3.0 IUs
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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN MARKETING



BSMC505 Business Communication

Foundations of business communication; the writing process; written
communication forms; oral communication. 3.0 IUs
BSMC408 Strategic Marketing

Introduction to business and marketing strategies; marketing situation analysis;
designing marketing strategy; marketing program development; implementing
and managing marketing. 3.0 IUs
BSMC210 Marketing Research

Marketing research purpose, scope, and procedures; marketing research
process; problem definition, research design, research methodology, data
collection, sampling, and data analysis; the research cycle; planning the research
project; concept and product testing; name and package testing; advertising
research practices; test market studies; market research presentation. 3.0 IUs
BSMC211 Integrated Marketing Communication
The course provides an overview of all aspects of marketing from the perspective
of a communication professional. Special emphasis is placed on integrated
marketing communication planning and strategy in the promotional areas,
particularly public relations and advertising. Students will produce a marketing
communication plan for a client. 3.0 IUs
BSMC412 International Marketing and Export Management

Basics of international marketing; the international environment; export market
selection and entry strategy; financing and methods of payment; export order and
physical distribution; international organizations and their roles in international
marketing; e-commerce and evolution of international trade. 3.0 IUs
BSMC212 Direct Marketing

This course integrates the use of worldwide web technology, database marketing
techniques, creative direct mail solution, and other interactive marketing media to
solve direct marketing problems. 3.0 IUs
BSMC302 Strategic Customer Service

Customer service the bottom line on quality; managing customer services
process; deliver exceptional customer services; keeping customer for life;
achieving the competitive edge with customer service. 3.0 IUs

BSMC303 Business Simulation
Guided research or application project in a subject area related to the students
field of study; includes preparing a proposal, collecting data and writing a thesis
describing the research activities and findings. 3.0 IUs
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CERTIFICATE IN SECRETARIAL STUDIES
BESC101 Office Management

The office environment; organization of time and work; records of management;
making travel arrangements; preparing for meetings; financial responsibilities.
3.0 IUs
BESC117 Business Computer Applications

Overview of computer operation; the Windows environment; file management
systems; word processing; spreadsheets; presentations. 3.0 IUs
BESC205 Customer Service

The customer service organization; managing services; keeping your customer
for life; handling customer complaints; dealing with difficult customers; customer
service on the Web. 3.0 IUs
BESC118 Interpersonal Skills

Work and interpersonal skills, the conceptual foundation for behaviour at work;
interpreting other people’s behaviour; communication, persuasion; working in
groups; interaction planning and its conclusion. 3.0 IUs
BESC119 Business Correspondence

Introduction to business correspondences; writing letters, memos, e-mails and
instant messages; writing employment messages for jobs. 3.0 IUs
BTYP200 English Keyboarding

Introduction to document processing using Microsoft Word; operating the letter,
figures and basic symbol keys on the computer keyboard using touch and correct
techniques; using and reading proofreader’s marks; improving capitalization
guides and number expression; producing proper formats of business letters,
unbound reports, and outlines; achieving a minimum speed of 25 words per
minute. 6.0 IUs
BTYP201 Arabic Keyboarding

Applying typing position, margin settings, and spacing; operating the letters,
figures and basic symbol keys on an electronic keyboard using touch and correct
techniques; typing and proofreading straight copy, script, rough draft, and
statistical copy; producing proper formats of business letter, reports, memoranda,
and tables; achieving a minimum speed of 20 wpm. 6.0 IUs
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CERTIFICATE IN EXECUTIVE SECRETARIAL STUDIES
BESC110 Office Administration

Levels and skills of management; functions of management; basic principles of
management; on the job practices: leadership, motivation; practicing leadership;
group dynamics, teamwork and conflict issues; managing workplace safety. 3.0
IUs
BESC111 Conference Management
Importance of conferences; types of conferences; assistants’ responsibilities in
planning for conferences; managing the events while in progress; follow-up
duties. 3.0 IUs
BESC112 Public Relation

Public relation is the firm's communications and relationships with its various
publics; non marketing public relations refer to a company's message about
general management issues while marketing public relations (MPR) are narrowly
focused public relations activities that directly support marketing goals. The
course discusses public relations as apposed to journalism, advertising, and
marketing, while shedding light on public relations tools, press release writing
and media relations. 3.0 IUs
BESC113 Integrated Business Computer Application

This course provides specialized knowledge and skills on advance micro-
computer software integrated applications; spreadsheets, database
management, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet research. 3.0 IUs
BESC114 Advanced Word Processing

Advanced features of word processing; produce numerous business documents
using word processing application software; editing and manipulating single and
multi-page documents; layout and document design; document organization;
document elements; use special tools in word processing. 3.0 IUs
BESC115 Business Reports

Introduction to business writing; writing letters, memos, e-mails, and instant
messages; preparing reports and oral presentations; writing employment
messages for jobs. 3.0 IUs
BESC116 Communication Skills

Communication process; forms of business communication; the role of
communication at work; active listening and telephone techniques; office
etiquette; problems in communication. 3.0 IUs
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN STOCK MARKET AND BROKERAGE

OPERATIONS
BSMO105 Introduction to Portfolio Management

The risk-return approach to analyzing investments; investment management
strategies; the concepts of risk and return; exploring security markets;
sources of financial information; security analysis; bond analysis, bond
selection, common stock analysis and industry analysis; the behavior of stock
prices; portfolio analysis and diversification. 3.0 IUs
BSMO101 Stock Market and Brokerage Operations
An overview of investment alternatives; securities markets; the primary and
secondary market; New York Stock exchange; Over-The-Counter (OTC) and
NASDAC; regulations of securities market in USA, regulations of securities
market in Egypt; Cairo stock exchange; law 95 and taxation issues. 3.0 IUs
BSMC205 Advanced Portfolio Management

Determination of portfolio policies for individual and institutional investors;
estimation of expected return; the correction structure of security returns;
arbitrage pricing theory approach to strategic portfolio planning; management
of assets allocation; performance management. 3.0 IUs
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN AIRLINE RESERVATION AND

TICKETING
BTTS104 Airline Reservations

Functions of the reservation department and its relation with other departments in
an airline company; the role of international organizations related to the airline
business; standard codes and terminologies used in airline business; information
in the ABC World Airway Guide, and Quick reference Section; flight bookings,
hotel reservation: special handling; telephone sales. 3.0 IUs
BTTS204 Ticketing I
Air fares of one itineraries including mileage surcharge side trips, intermediate
fares and different classes of service; calculating round trip full fare itineraries;
applications, restrictions and fare calculation of excursion to Europe; family fares
to Europe. 3.0 IUs
BTTS304 Ticketing II
Calculate one-way and round trip full fare itineraries to the USA; applications,
restrictions, and fare calculation of excursion fares to USA, Canada, Asia, and
Australia; practice ticket issuance and revalidation; calculate prepared tickets and
partial refunds. 3.0 IUs
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CERTIFICATE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

BHMC103 Introduction to Hospitality Industry

Survey of the hotel industry development with emphasis on the role of hotels
within the Egyptian economy; types and corporation structure of hotels; basic
management functions; hotel divisions, operations, functions, and duties; current
problems and future trends in the hotel industry in Egypt. 3.0 IUs
BHMC104 Managing Front Office Operation
Importance of front office and room division in the hotel; front office operations;
the guest cycle: reservations, registration and check-out; front office ongoing
responsibilities; function and operations of room division. 3.0 IUs
BHMC303 Food and Beverage Management
Overview of the food service industry; customer expectations, menus, recipes,
nutrition and sanitation; satisfying customer expectations, serving the customer,
purchasing, storing and production; planning food and beverage operations,
financial management, design and layout and equipment concerns. 3.0 IUs
BHMC301 Hospitality Sales and Marketing

The marketing concept and orientation; distinctive aspects of service marketing;
strategic market planning; analyzing the environment; analyzing the product,
market and the competition; hotel sales; advertising and promotion. 3.0 IUs
BHMC310 Hospitality Information System
Introduction to hospitality information systems (HIS); information concepts;
software packages used in hotels; controlling information systems; HIS
applications. 3.0 IUs
BHMC311 Hospitality Security and Safety Management
Study the hotel safety and security programs and the employees’ role in dealing
with emergencies and protecting guests and assets; the framework of the
Egyptian hotel law; potential legal problems and crisis associated with the
hospitality industry. 3.0 IUs
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CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
BHRC105 Contemporary Management

This course is designed to enhance student understanding of organizations, the
dynamic environments in which they exist, and key issues involved in the
successful management of evolving organizations. The course is intended to
help you become effective organizational members and managers. 3.0 IUs
BHRC106 Recruitment and Selection

This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn the
theoretical and applied aspects of recruitment and selection in modern
organizations. 3.0 IUs
BHRC107 Labor and Employment Law
Introduction to labor and social insurance legislation; employment contract and
organizing of work; wages and salaries; social insurance, contributions, leaves
and benefits provided; safety, occupational health, benefits provided by social
insurance system; employees duties, disciplinary regulations and termination of
work. 3.0 IUs
BHRC108 Compensation and Benefit Plans

This course offers a practical exploration of the systems, methods and
procedures involved in establishing, administering and controlling compensation
and benefit system within the organization. 3.0 IUs
BHRC??? Employee Development

This course is a study of some of the issues related to employee training and
employee development. We will look at how an organizations mission and goals
provide guidance for employee training and development, how to assess an
organizations job needs in terms of the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed
by employees to complete the organizations mission and achieve its goals.
ADM 303 Organizational Behavior

Introduction to organization behavior; foundations of individual behavior;
personality and emotions; motivation concepts; individual decision making;
foundations of group and team work in organizational system; performance,
appraisal and reward systems; organizational culture, change and development.
3.0 IUs
BHRC304 Human Resources Information System

Introduction to computers and data-processing; transactions processing systems;
personnel system functions and control plans; personnel system: components
and reports; payroll system; payroll reports; end of year operations. 3.0 IUs
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CERTIFICATE IN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Offered next term……
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INDIVIDUAL COURSES
BTYP200 English Keyboarding

Introduction to document processing using Microsoft Word; operating the letter,
figures and basic symbol keys on the computer keyboard using touch and correct
techniques; using and reading proofreader’s marks; improving capitalization
guides and number expression; producing proper formats of business letters,
unbound reports, and outlines; achieving a minimum speed of 25 words per
minute. 6.0 IUs
BTYP201 Arabic Keyboarding

Applying typing position, margin settings, and spacing; operating the letters,
figures and basic symbol keys on an electronic keyboard using touch and correct
techniques; typing and proofreading straight copy, script, rough draft, and
statistical copy; producing proper formats of business letter, reports, memoranda,
and tables; achieving a minimum speed of 20 wpm. 6.0 IUs
BSMC411 Negotiation Skills

Negotiation in business and in life; conflicts; identifying the sources of conflict;
negotiating from strength; how professional negotiators operate; negotiation
strategies. 3.0 IUs
BSMC300 Supply Chain Management

This course is a system approach to managing the entire flow of information,
materials, and services from raw materials suppliers through factories and
warehouses to the end-customer. Supply-chain management is different from
supply management. Supply-chain management (SCM) emphasizes all aspects
of delivering products to customers, whereas supply management emphasizes
only the buyer-supplier relationship. SCM represents a philosophy of doing
business that stresses processes and integration in the course. 3.0 IUs
BESC111 Conference Management

Types of conferences and meetings; preparations and facilities for conferences;
assistant’s role in preparing for a conference; activities during the conference and
follow-up operations; projects on assigned/selected conference topics. 3.0 IUs
BESC112 Public Relation

This course focuses on public relations and its deliberate, planned and sustained
effort to establish and understand mutual understanding between the
organization and its public. Clear and accurate communication is a key
ingredient. 3.0 IUs
BHMC310 Hospitality Information Systems

Introduction to hospitality information systems (HIS); information concepts;
software package used in hotels; controlling information systems; HIS
applications. 3.0 IUs
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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
CBUS126 Financial Management

Financial environment; analysis and planning; basic financial concepts; long term
investment decisions; cost of capital, leverage and capital structure;
management of working capital; sources of long-term financing; special topics in
managerial finance; using computers in financial management
CBUS133 Introduction to Financial Accounting for Corporations

Basic definitions; cash and bank balances; inventory; fixed assets and
depreciation; accounts receivable; long-term liabilities; short-term liabilities;
capital; legal reserve; capital reserve; sales; cost of sales; general and
administrative expenses; other expenses/income; deferred expenses; foreign
exchange gain/loss; appropriation accounts.
CBUS140 Financial Essentials for Non-financial Managers

Accounting as an information system; accounting principles; transactions and the
accounting equation; financial statements; business decisions; financial
budgeting.
CBUS182 Intermediate Accounting

Accrued versus cash basis accounting; cash and bank balances; inventory; fixed
assets and depreciation; trade accounts payable; credit terms and bad debits;
process costing versus other systems; foreign currency; financial statement
analysis; year-end closing; contingent liabilities.
CBUS183 Internal Audit

Definition of internal auditing; reasons for internal auditing; organizational status
of the internal audit department; authority and responsibility of internal auditors;
types of internal audit services; detection and prevention of fraud; audit
committees of boards of directors; internal auditing standards framework;
standards for the professional practice of internal auditing; purpose and functions
of the internal audit program; operational auditing; internal audit report formats;
preparation of internal audit reports; example of internal audit report; auditor
follow up of corrective actions.
CBUS208 Budgeting for Control and Decision-Making

Budgeting and control; standard costs for materials; labor and variable
overheads; flexible budgets and overhead analysis; pricing; introduction to
strategic planning; relevant costs for decision-making; capital budgeting for
decision-making.
CBUS211 Cost Control and Reduction Techniques

The management control process; analyzing costs; programming and budget
preparation; standardizing costing; analyzing of variances and performance
evaluation; control reports; pricing decisions; product profitability; decisions and
cost information; costing strategic control systems.
CBUS344 International Accounting Standards: Financial Instruments and

Investment Property
International Accounting Standard (IAS) 39 financial instruments: recognition and
measurement; IAS 32 financial instruments: disclosure and presentation; IAS 40
investment property.
CBUS345 Advanced Managerial Accounting Skills

Cost flows in organization; budgeting models; decision-making models under
conditions of uncertainty; cost estimation (regression model); cost volume profit
analysis under conditions of uncertainty; financial modeling and “what if”
budgeting; managerial control; segment performance and transfer pricing;
inventory control models.
CBUS294 Personal Financial Planning

Introduction; major elements of financial planning for personal life; preparation of
personal financial plans; implementation of personal financial plans
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COMMUNICATION
CBUS124 Clear and Effective Communication Skills

Introduction and objectives; effective rapport; forms of business communication;
active listening; common problem areas in communication; the art of questions
CBUS139 Communication in a Multi-Cultural Business Environment

Introduction to the main constituents of the work environment; understanding the
role of communication on the work culture; managing the work process in a multi-
cultural environment
CBUS149 Confident Presentation Skills

Introduction; preparation; analyzing the audience and understanding group
behavior; presentation techniques; coping with nerves; the importance of
listening to your audience.
CBUS157 Communicating Effectively with the Boss

Communication process; factors affecting communication pattern; towards
effective communication; human relations and communication
CBUS192 Effective Report Writing

Introduction and overview; technical writing: how we transfer factual information
and knowledge; semantics in report writing; technical reports; short report
formats; employment letters; general guidelines for long reports; general
guidelines for formal reports; general guidelines for technical Writing.
CBUS226 Effective Negotiation Skills

Introduction to negotiations; the negotiation process; negotiation styles;
managing the negotiation process; interpersonal skills in negotiations;
characteristics of a good negotiation; negotiation tactics.
CBUS248 Interoffice Relations
Management and behavior; understanding human behavior; organizational
behavior; human relations with subordinates; human relations with clients; office
human relations and communication.
CBUS314 Advanced Communication Skills

Introduction to communication; perception and communication; the habits of
highly effective people; communicating for results; communication behaviors;
interaction and interpersonal skills’ best practices
CBUS324 Business Etiquette

Business etiquette and success; everyday business and etiquette; rules for office
etiquette; new office etiquette dilemma; business politics; business
communications as a political tool
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CUSTOMER SERVICES
CBUS348 Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Defining customer relationship management and delivering customer relationship
management
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GENERAL MANAGEMENT
CBUS111 Effective Managerial Skills

Managing and managers; the managing process; types of managers;
management levels and skills; the evolution of management theory
CBUS122 Advanced Management Skills

Main functions of management; main skills required for managers; effective
problem solving and decision-making; leadership
CBUS131 Total Quality Concepts and Awareness

Introduction to quality management; initiative for quality (IQ); total quality
management; quality costs; critical success factors; communications; corrective
actions; process improvement; empowerment; creativity and problem solving;
motivation and team work; the organization culture.
CBUS137 Effective Time Management

Time wasters; eliminating time wasters; controlling your time; time management
tips; how to refine your use of time; time management by objectives; developing
a system for time management; developing managerial versus non-managerial
activities; effective delegation; assisting subordinates with time management;
interruptions; work habits and time management.
CBUS142 Project Management
Introduction to project management; the planning phase of project management;
the project implementation phase; supporting project management; the project
termination and reporting phase.
CBUS190 Strategic Management

Planning of the evolution of strategic management; the strategic management
process; analyzing the external environment; analyzing the internal environment;
mission, vision and values; developing strategic alternatives.
CBUS199 Management by Objective (MBO)

Planning definition; background of MBO; evaluating MBO program benefits
versus the potential problems.
CBUS219 Running Effective Meetings

Introduction; setting up for success; the interaction method; collaborative problem
solving overview; meeting minutes.
CBUS244 Quality Driven Organization Awareness

Total Quality Management (TQM); TQM concepts; quality principles
CBUS253 Positive Stress Management

Formulation and definition of stress management; tools and methods of
assessing stress; physiological approaches to managing stress; cognitive
approaches to managing stress; behavioral strategies for managing stress.
CBUS280 Team Building for Top Performance

Definition of team work; difference between a “Group” and a “Team”;
characteristics of a team; importance of team work; team building; team
behaviors; ways to improve communication among team members; working
together.
CBUS292 Motivation Strategies

Concept of motivation; the motivating environment; managing marginal
performers; managing the superior / subordinate relationship; performance
appraisals
CBUS299 Conflict Management

Conflicts; handling conflicts; approaches to resolve conflicts; steps to conflict
resolution; dealing with difficult people.
CBUS309 Strategic Planning

Introduction to strategic planning, the Strength Weakness Opportunity Threat
(SWOT) analysis; preparing a strategic plan
CBUS312 Contract Management
Responsibilities of a contract manager or authorized officer; buyers’
responsibilities; management of contract activities; the Egyptian contract law
CBUS315 Crisis Management

What is a crisis?; why does a crisis strike?; types of crises; the crisis life cycle.
CBUS316 Managing People

Team building concepts; conflict management; level model for people;
management related processes.
CBUS325 Management of Information Systems for Non-technical Managers

Managing the digital firm; understanding information systems, organizations,
management, and strategy; defining the digital firm, electronic business and
electronic commerce; managing hardware and software assets; managing data
resources, telecommunications and networks.
CBUS327 The Power of Creative Thinking

Definitions, concepts and approaches of creative thinking and creativity; creative
methods and brainstorming techniques; creative thinking techniques; developing
a creative environment
CBUS333 Planning for Organizational Success

Overall planning process; major components of planning; organizational mission;
organizational goals; how goals facilitate performance; potential obstacles to
planning; management by objectives (MBO); planning aids.
CBUS340 Empowerment and Ownership for Peak Performance

Definition and concepts of empowerment; the concepts and processes of
delegation; problem solving techniques and developing an organizational positive
environment; and the decision making mechanism that enhances ownership
CBUS347 Positive Habits of Highly Effective People

Positive habits of highly effective people; impact of leadership concepts on
enhancing the skills of highly effective people; impact of communication on highly
effective people; effective team building; delegation and empowerment to
achieve effective performance.
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HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
CBUS237 Marketing in the Hospitality Industry

Hospitality marketing strategy; segmentation and positioning; the marketing mix
in action
CBUS275 Industrial Catering

Importance of catering; types of restaurants; institutional food and beverage
management and organization; food and beverage service in institutions; menu
planning; menu costing and portion control; sanitation and hygiene requirements.
CBUS285 Club Management

Importance of efficient food service in clubs; restaurant operating systems; types
of restaurants; club food and beverage management; food and beverage service
styles; menu planning; sanitation and hygiene; restaurant development.
CBUS313 Up-selling Skills for Hotel Industry Professionals

Introduction to sales; integrating marketing and selling concepts; importance of
customer satisfaction; customer satisfaction process; skills required to deal with
customers.
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
CBUS241 Productive Appraisal Skills

Challenges in appraising performance; developing an effective appraisal system;
key issues in designing performance appraisal systems
CBUS225 Personnel Management

The personnel management system; staffing the organization; compensation and
benefits planning; appraisal and personnel; recruitment and development
CBUS242 Professional Interviewing Skills

Purpose of interviewing; setting the environment; different types of interviewing;
critical dimensions of interviewing; formulating questions; the selection decision;
infrequently used formats for interviews; an interview following a resignation;
developing checklists.
CBUS265 Conducting Effective Training Needs Assessment

Terminology Used in Assessing Training Needs; Steps in Developing a Needs
Assessment Plan; Data Collection; Problems in Conducting Needs Assessment;
Evaluating a Needs Assessment Plan.
CBUS266 Managing the Training Function

Training management; training courses; trainers; location and resources for
training; plans and budgets; training administration
CBUS334 Human Resources for Non-Human Resources Managers

Important aspects of building a human resources culture; managing human
resources for results
CBUS336 Staff Dialog

Change management; communication and interaction; the variables of an
effective staff dialogue system; implementing staff dialogue
CBUS337 Job Evaluation

Human resources management model and sub-systems; job analysis,
specification and performance standards; the process of job design
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LEADERSHIP / SUPERVISION
CBUS108 Positive Leadership

Definition of leadership; assessing leadership styles; approaches to leadership;
motivation and behavior; delegation; conflict; perception and attitudes; on- the-
job applications
CBUS160 Effective Supervisory Management

Leadership and managerial styles; employee motivation and recognition;
delegating authority team; interpersonal and organizational communication;
effective time management
CBUS305 Workforce Productivity and Process Analysis

Process overview; process management; process targeting; process
improvement methodology and concepts; process definition; process mapping;
process measurement; improvement opportunities.
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MARKETING
CBUS123 Marketing Research

Marketing research definition and importance; need for marketing research;
methods used in data collection; steps of selecting a sample using research;
case study implementation.
CBUS212 Marketing Management and Strategy

Understanding marketing management; analyzing market structure and behavior;
developing marketing strategies; marketing tactics; cost information; costing
strategic control systems.
CBUS274 Sales and Marketing for Non-marketing Managers

Benefits of increased buying; overcoming objections to buying in meetings and
presentations; tracking inquiries and turning them into sales; improving
motivation; the dynamics of “Make” or “Break”; creating effective sales and
marketing literature; identifying specific areas for growth; achieving better control
of procedures linked to sales targets; monitoring progress; integrating sales and
marketing functions; step-by-step personal action plan for achieving personal and
business goals.
CBUS277 Merchandising for Better Sales Outcomes
Merchandising today; strategic merchandise management; environmental factors
affecting retail strategy development; keys to understanding the consumer;
definition of lifestyle merchandising; buying and inventory management; store
design, layout and merchandise presentation.
CBUS298 Tele-marketing and Tele-sales Techniques

The telephone as a powerful tool for selling; elements of the framework; critical
skills; special telephone situations
CBUS307 Principles of Marketing

An overview of the marketing concept; managing the market process and
marketing planning; identifying market segments; positioning and differentiating
market offerings; identifying product life cycle; designing marketing strategies;
managing integrated marketing communication.
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PROCUREMENT AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
CBUS196 Purchasing Management

An overview of purchasing management; elements to be considered in the
buying decision; general economic considerations in buying; managing the
purchasing agreement
CBUS269 Warehousing and Inventory Management

Warehousing within materials management; organizing warehouse personnel;
designing warehouse layout; controlling operations; measuring and appraising
warehousing performance; solving problems related to warehousing
management in the Arab World.
CBUS342 Supply Chain Management

Introduction to procurement and supply chain management; material
management and strategic procurement
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SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
CBUS306 First Aid Management

First aid management; wounds; bleeding; shocks; burns; applications and hands-
on training on dummy
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SALES
CBUS102 Effective Sales Management

Definition of sales management; skills required for managing an effective sales
process and sales people; the sales manager’s responsibilities; components of
the selling process; negotiation.
CBUS132 Effective Sales Techniques for Real Estate

Role of the real estate sales representative; skills required to prepare an efficient
real estate sales representative; building customer loyalty.
CBUS251 Advanced Sales Management

Definition of sales management; today’s sales manager; tools needed to control
sales; evaluation process.
CBUS273 Sales Forecasting

The steps of preparing a business plan; methods for estimating marketing
potential; the statistical (objective) methods of forecasting; the non- statistical
(subjective) methods of forecasting; computer spreadsheets in forecasting.
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SECRETARIAL AND OFFICE MANAGEMENT
CBUS115 Advanced Office Management

Management of office services; office supervisory skills; managing physical
facilities; controlling office operations; budgetary control
CBUS120 Professional Manual and Electronic Filing

Filing systems; selecting a filing system; filing administration; records
management processes; modern filing systems and its usage
CBUS121 Report Writing for Secretaries

Introduction to report writing; qualities of technical writing; types of business
reports; and classification of reports
CBUS220 Effective Telephone Techniques

Importance of effective telephone techniques; active listening; unprofessional
words, phrases and mannerisms; answering telephone calls; placing telephone
calls.
CBUS259 Handling Meetings and Taking Minutes

Introduction; the meeting atmosphere; preparing for meetings; during the
meeting; after the meeting
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ICDL101 ICDL Certification Preparation

Overview of the basic concepts of information technology, computer operation
and file management; word processing; spreadsheets; databases; graphic
presentations; communication of information and the Internet. Prerequisite:
None. 4.5 IUs
APLS101 A+ Certification Preparation - I

Basic components of computer hardware systems; fundamentals of electricity
and the mathematics of computing; installing, configuring and upgrading
computer systems; detecting and troubleshooting hardware problems.
Prerequisite: None. 3.0 IUs
GAPH204 Adobe Photoshop

Graphics concepts and principles; Photoshop fundamentals and features
overview; digital images types and file formats; manipulating images and
workspace; using Selections and Channels; working with Layers and Masks;
using Painting and Drawing tools; retouching and repairing images; color
management; applying Filters and special effects; creating banners and
animated GIF images; creating Web-images with Image Ready; exploring
navigation bars, image maps, buttons, and rollover; Photoshop Extras.
Prerequisite: ICDL Certification Preparation ( ICDL 101). 3.0 IUs
NTWK201 Computer Internetworking

Understanding the internetworking principles (components, standards, protocols
and parameters); describing the features and functions of the different
internetworking architectures; extension of the local area network (LAN);
showing the relationship between internetworking and the open systems
interconnection reference model (OSI/RM); introducing modern networking
designs and technologies. Prerequisite: ICDL Certification Preparation (ICDL
101). 3.0 IUs
PRGR203 Visual Basic

Overview of visual BASIC (VB) and Windows Programming; event-driven
approach; the programming environment; developing applications; designing
user interfaces; exploring the programming language; examples and projects.
INTA303 Design Tools: FrontPage and Dreameaver

Essentials of website planning and design; basic features of FrontPage 2002 and
Dreamweaver MX; the work environment of the two programs; creating a new
website, text manipulation; hyperlinks and appearance; working with pictures;
creating a table; creating web pages with frames; creating a form; inserting
sound and video; using templates and library items; integrating a database with
a website; working with layers; managing the site assets; working with user-
defined styles; using behaviors to build interactive pages, publishing a web site;
finalizing a website. Prerequisite: ICDL Certification Preparation ( ICDL 101). 4.5
IUs
INTA 301 Hyper Text Mark-up Language (HTML)

Create documents in which one piece of text can contain links to other
documents on the same machine or on networked machines anywhere on the
Internet. Prerequisite: Design Tools: FrontPage and Dreamweaver (INTA303).
4.5 IUs
INTA407 JavaScript
JavaScript fundamental concepts and principles; JavaScript basic features
overview; browsers compatibility and difference between client-side and server-
side scripts; variables and data types; operators, expressions, and statements;
control and conditional structures (Loops, Switch, For, While, IF, etc..); use of
functions, procedures and arrays; Document Object Models (DOM)
fundamentals; object creation and properties; methods and event handling;
interaction with other technologies (browser plug-ins, ActiveX controls, etc.);
debugging and error handling; cookies and security. Prerequisite: Hyper Text
Mark-up Language (HTML) (INTA301). 4.5 IUs
INTA 403 Macromedia Flash

Basics of Macromedia Flash; working with drawing and painting tools, working
with Flash objects, types, symbols, layers, buttons and sounds; creating
animation and interactive movies; importing sounds, images, videos and artwork;
building an interactive user interface; designing a working project using Flash.
Prerequisite: ICDL Certification Preparation (ICDL 101). 4.5 IUs
DINF201 Oracle SQL/PL

Understanding of the architecture of Oracle; creating and managing a database;
using Oracle Structured Query Language (SQL); with programmatic language
(PL) and SQL* Plus; performing database manipulations. Prerequisite: ICDL
Certification Preparation (ICDL101). 4.5 IUs
ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY
MCRT101 Windows XP Professional for Microsoft Certification

Getting started with Windows XP Professional; installing Windows XP; upgrading
Windows XP; configuring Windows XP environment; managing the Desktop;
managing users and groups; managing security; managing disks; accessing files
and folders; managing network connections; managing printing; dial-up
networking; connecting to the Internet; optimizing Windows XP; performing
system recovery functions. Prerequisite: ICDL Certification Preparation (ICDL
101). 4.5 IUs
MCRT102 Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)

Installing Windows XP; managing and troubleshooting access to resources;
configuring and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers; configuring and
troubleshooting the user environment; troubleshooting network protocols and
services; configuring and troubleshooting applications; resolving usability issues;
resolving application customization issues; configuring and troubleshooting
connectivity for applications; configuring application security. Prerequisite:
Windows XP Professional for Microsoft Certification (MCRT101). 4.5 IUs
GAPH201 3D Studio Max

Introduction to 3D Studio MAX basic features and concepts; familiarity with
modeling tools, rendering, and animation techniques; creating, editing, and
modifying of 3D geometries and objects; creating different types of materials and
textures; creating and using cameras and light; building composite 3D scenes
and planning a project; using special effects, time management and sound.
NTWK302 Windows 2000 Administration

A practical introduction to Windows 2000; Windows 2000 capabilities and
components; Windows 2000 implementation; users and groups manipulation and
configurations; Windows 2000 file system; system policies assignment; active
directory services; Windows 2000 networking capabilities; Windows 2000
troubleshooting. Prerequisite: Computer Internetworking (NTWK201). 4.5 IUs
NTWK402 Network Security

General security concepts; information security; authentication; malicious code;
communication security including remote access and wireless protocols;
infrastructure security including devices and media; elements of cryptography
with focus on algorithms and standards; operational and organizational security
with emphasis on physical and management aspects. Prerequisite: Windows
2000 Administration (NTWK302). 3.0 IUs
INTA405 Java Programming

Introduction to Java programming language; create object-oriented programs;
run programs across multiple computer systems; develop applications with three
dimensional full multimedia capabilities. Prerequisite: Visual Basic (PRGR203)
4.5 IUs
INTA505 C# Programming
Introduction to the C# programming language and the .NET platform; the .NET
Framework and Frame Class Library (FCL); working with the Visual Studio.NET
development environment; developing Windows applications using the Windows
Forms development environment; connecting applications to databases using
ActiveX Data Objects (ADO.NET); interacting with COM components from .NET
applications using C#; implementing a real-life project. Prerequisite: Java
Programming (INTA405) 4.5 IUs
INTA401 Extensible Markup Language (XML)

Exploring the basics of XML as a web authoring meta language including the
creation of a Document Type Definition (DTD); overviewing the XML Linking
Language (XLL); recognizing the Resource Description Framework (RDF);
handling the Document Style Semantics and Specification Language (DSSSL);
cascading Style Sheet (CSS) and XML tools from technical vendors.
Prerequisite: Hyper Text Mark-up Language (HTML) (INTA301). 4.5 IUs
PRGR206 Active Server Pages (ASP)

A practical introduction to Active Server Pages (ASP); ASP basic features; client-
side vs. server-side scripts; ASP syntax; ASP inclusions within web applications;
use of functions, procedures and arrays; object creation and properties; methods
and event handling; built-in objects; building professional database driven web
sites using ASP; Active Data Objects (ADO); interaction with other technologies
(browser plug-ins, ActiveX controls, etc.); debugging and error handling; cookies
and security; performance issues. Prerequisite: Hyper Text Mark-up Language
(HTML) (INTA301). 4.5 IUs
DINF301 Oracle Developer 2000

Oracle Developer 2000 features, benefits and components; working in the Form
Builder environment; creating simple and complex forms; Report Builder
concepts; designing and building simple and complex reports in a client-server
environment; using report parameters; client-side and server-side Procedural
Language/Structured Query Language (PL/SQL); customizing forms and reports;
coding PL/SQL triggers in forms and reports; creating packages, procedures and
functions; creating and managing menus; reusable components; managing
projects with Project Builder. Prerequisite: Oracle SQL/PL (DINF201). 4.5 IUs
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CERTIFICATE IN PROGRAMMING
PRGR 104 Problem-Solving Using C

Introduction to computing; problem solving design process; program development;
programming concepts in C++ language including program structure; constants,
variables, data types, operators, functions, and data structures; control structures:
such as sequencing, loops, conditional, and functions; developing programs in
C++. Prerequisite: None. 4.5 IUs
PRGR203 Visual Basic

Overview of visual BASIC (VB) and Windows Programming; event-driven
approach; the programming environment; developing applications; designing user
interfaces; exploring the programming language; examples and projects.
THEO204 Systems Analysis and Design

Introduction to systems concept and definition; elements and characteristics;
system development life cycle; tools and techniques of structured analysis; design
and system modeling; phases of system development and prototyping techniques.
Prerequisite: Problem Solving Using C (PRGR 104) or Visual Basic (PRGR 203).
3.0 IUs
PRGR304 C++ for Object-Oriented Programming

Extensions of C++ compared to C; standard features of C++ language and library;
basic concepts of object-oriented programming (OOP); object-oriented analysis
and design; elements of OOP: classes, data encapsulation, information hiding,
inheritance, polymorphism; C++ program design using object-oriented techniques;
typical application problems. Prerequisite: Problem Solving Using C (PRGR 104).
4.5 IUs
INTA405 Java Programming

Introduction to Java programming language; create object-oriented programs; run
programs across multiple computer systems; develop applications with three
dimensional full multimedia capabilities. Prerequisite: Visual Basic (PRGR203) or
C++ for Object-Oriented Programming (PRGR304). 4.5 IUs
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN ORACLE
DINF201 Oracle SQL/PL

Understanding of the architecture of Oracle; creating and managing a database;
using Oracle Structured Query Language (SQL); with programmatic language
(PL) and SQL* Plus; performing database manipulations. Prerequisite: ICDL
Certification Preparation (ICDL 101). 4.5 IUs
DINF301 Oracle Developer 2000

Oracle Developer 2000 features, benefits and components; working in the Form
Builder environment; creating simple and complex forms; Report Builder
concepts; designing and building simple and complex reports in a client-server
environment; using report parameters; client-side and server-side Procedural
Language/Structured Query Language (PL/SQL); customizing forms and reports;
coding PL/SQL triggers in forms and reports; creating packages, procedures and
functions; creating and managing menus; reusable components; managing
projects with Project Builder. Prerequisite: Oracle SQL/PL (DINF201). 4.5 IUs
DINF302 Oracle Designer 2000
Oracle Designer 2000 features, benefits and components; systems development
life cycle; modeling business requirements using the Process Modeller; modeling
data requirements using the entity-relationship model; building function
hierarchies using the Function Hierarchy Diagrammer; cross-checking business
functions and data; reverse engineering concepts and applications; designing
and generating simple and complex forms; designing and generating reports;
generating a Web server application. Prerequisite: Oracle Developer (DINF301).
4.5 IUs
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS

workspace; using Selections and Channels; working with Layers and Masks; using
Painting and Drawing tools; retouching and repairing images; color management;
applying Filters and special effects; creating banners and animated GIF images;
creating Web-images with Image Ready; exploring navigation bars, image maps,
buttons, and rollover; Photoshop Extras. Prerequisite: ICDL Certification
Preparation (ICDL 101). 3 IUs
INTA403 Macromedia Flash

Basics of Macromedia Flash; working with drawing and painting tools, working with
Flash objects, types, symbols, layers, buttons and sounds; creating animation and
interactive movies; importing sounds, images, videos and artwork; building an
interactive user interface; designing a working project using Flash. Prerequisite:
ICDL Certification Preparation (ICDL 101). 4.5 IUs

textures; creating and using cameras and light; building composite 3D scenes and
planning a project; using special effects, time management and sound.
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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN COMPUTER MAINTENANCE
APLS101 A+ Certification Preparation – I

APLS201 A+ Certification Preparation – II

Expansion buses architecture; networking fundamentals; input and output devices;
laptops; printers; building and upgrading a PC; optimizing PC performance;
preventive maintenance and safety issues; hardware troubleshooting.
Prerequisite: A+ Certification Preparation – I (APLS 101). 3.0 IUs
MCRT102 Microsoft Certified Desktop Support

Installing Windows XP; managing and troubleshooting access to resources;
configuring and troubleshooting hardware devices and drivers; configuring and
troubleshooting the user environment; troubleshooting network protocols and
services; configuring and troubleshooting applications; resolving usability issues;
resolving application customization issues; configuring and troubleshooting
connectivity for applications; configuring application security. Prerequisite:
Knowledge of Windows or Windows XP for Microsoft Certification (MCRT101). 4.5
IUs
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN WINDOWS XP APPLICATIONS
BASI104 Windows XP + Word + Power Point

Introduction to PC software, internal layout and associated peripherals; basic
components of Windows XP Desktop; use of files, folders, disks and printers;
Windows applications; essential multimedia features; basics of computer
networking using Windows XP; communications utilities; introduction to word
processing and its uses; using Microsoft Word to create, edit, manipulate, format
and print documents; using the Microsoft Word Help menu; customizing Microsoft
Word; enhancing the appearance of Microsoft Word documents; using the mail-
merge option; creating multi-column documents using Microsoft Word; computer
graphics hardware and graphics packages; business presentation graphics and
slide shows. Prerequisite: None. 4.5 IUs
MOFF206 Microsoft Excel

The Microsoft Excel environment; navigating the worksheet; entering, editing and
manipulating different types of data; arithmetic formulas and functions; statistical
functions; manipulating worksheets; formatting data and conditional cell formatting;
printing worksheets; customizing Microsoft Excel; enhancing the appearance of
Microsoft Excel, performing conditional branching; creating a summary report from
multiple worksheets; dealing with multiple workbooks; creating enhanced charts
using Microsoft Excel; using macros. Prerequisite: BASI 104 or ICDL 101. 3.0 IUs
MOFF207 Microsoft Access

Basic concepts of Database Management Systems (DBMS); elements of a
Relational Database Management System (RDBMS); using Microsoft Access to
handle database files and tables; overview of the features of Microsoft Access;
Query By Example (QBE) and data manipulation; creating different types of forms
and reports; using macros. Prerequisite: BASI104 or ICDL 101. 3.0 IUs
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INDIVIDUAL COURSE CERTIFICATES

textures; creating and using cameras and light; building composite 3D scenes and
planning a project; using special effects, time management and sound.
APLS101 A+ Certification Preparation – I

APLS102 A+ Certification Preparation – II

Expansion buses architecture, networking fundamentals, input and output devices,
laptops, printers, building and upgrading a PC, optimizing PC performance,
preventive maintenance and safety issues, and hardware troubleshooting.
Prerequisite: A+ Certification Preparation – I (APLS 101). 3.0 IUs
APLS103 A+ Certification Preparation – III

Operating system concepts; installing and configuring Windows 9x, Me, NT 4.0
Workstation, 2000 Professional and XP; upgrading to a higher Windows version;
diagnosing and troubleshooting Windows problems; Windows utilities; Windows
networking capabilities; optimizing Windows. Prerequisite: A+ Certification
Preparation – I (APLS 101). 3.0 IUs

workspace; using Selections and Channels; working with Layers and Masks; using
Painting and Drawing tools; retouching and repairing images; color management;
applying Filters and special effects; creating banners and animated GIF images;
creating Web-images with Image Ready; exploring navigation bars, image maps,
buttons, and rollover; Photoshop Extras. Prerequisite: ICDL Certification
Preparation (ICDL 101). 3.0 IUs
PRGR206 Active Server Pages (ASP)

A practical introduction to Active Server Pages (ASP); ASP basic features; client-
side vs. server-side scripts; ASP syntax; ASP inclusions within web applications;
use of functions, procedures and arrays; object creation and properties; methods
and event handling; built-in objects; building professional database driven web
sites using ASP; Active Data Objects (ADO); interaction with other technologies
(browser plug-ins, ActiveX controls, etc.); debugging and error handling; cookies
and security; performance issues. Prerequisite: HTML (INTA301). 3.0 IUs
GAPH203 AutoCAD2000
Introduction to AutoCAD; AutoCAD main screen; drawing and editing commands;
drawing tools; displaying commands; blocks; attributes; external reference;
layering; creating model space and paper space; using different hatching
patterns; adding text to model; annotating, dimensioning, and plotting.
NTWK201 Computer Internetworking

Understanding the internetworking principles (components, standards,
protocols and parameters); describing the features and functions of the
different internetworking architectures; extension of the local area network
(LAN); showing the relationship between internetworking and the open systems
interconnection reference model (OSI/RM); introducing modern networking
designs and technologies. Prerequisite: ICDL Certification Preparation (ICDL
101). 3.0 IUs
INTA303 Design Tools: FrontPage and Dreamweaver

Essentials of website planning and design; basic features of FrontPage 2002
and Dreamweaver MX; the work environment of the two programs; creating a
new website, text manipulation; hyperlinks and appearance; working with
pictures; creating a table; creating web pages with frames; creating a form;
inserting sound and video; using templates and library items; integrating a
database with a website; working with layers; managing the site assets;
working with user-defined styles; using behaviors to build interactive pages,
publishing a web site; finalizing a website. Prerequisite: ICDL Certification
Preparation (ICDL 101). 3.0 IUs
INTA302 E-Commerce Basics

Introduction to e-commerce concepts and fundamentals; e-marketing and e-
sales categories and standards; security issues and policies; legal issues and
consideration; investment and business models; management issues, strategies,
and components; quality assurance procedures; advertisement in E-commerce;
consumer-oriented (business-to-consumer B2C) and business-oriented
(business-to-business B2B) modes of operation; infrastructure considerations for
different models Prerequisite: ICDL Certification Preparation (ICDL 101). 1.5 IUs
INTA 408 E-Commerce Advanced

Review of business strategies for e-commerce; more on the e-commerce
infrastructure; technologies for e-commerce; web server hardware and software;
e-commerce software; security threats to e-commerce; implementing e-
commerce security; payment forms in e-commerce; integrating business
strategies and technologies: planning for the implementation of e-business.
Prerequisite: E-commerce Basics (INTA302). 3.0 IUs
INTA301 HyperText Mark-up Language (HTML)

Create documents in which one piece of text can contain links to other
documents on the same machine or on networked machines anywhere on the
Internet. Prerequisite: Design Tools: FrontPage and Dreamweaver (INTA 303).
4.5 IUs
ICDL101 ICDL Certification Preparation

Overview of the basic concepts of information technology, computer operation
and file management; word processing; spreadsheets; databases; graphic
presentations; communication of information and the Internet. Prerequisite:
None. 4.5 IUs
INTA407 JavaScript
JavaScript fundamental concepts and principles; JavaScript basic features
overview; browsers compatibility and difference between client-side and server-
side scripts; variables and data types; operators, expressions, and statements;
control and conditional structures (Loops, Switch, For, While, IF, etc.); use of
functions, procedures and arrays; Document Object Models (DOM) fundamentals;
object creation and properties; methods and event handling; interaction with other
technologies (browser plug-ins, ActiveX controls, etc.); debugging and error
handling; cookies and security. Prerequisite: HTML (INTA301). 4.5 IUs
INTA403 Macromedia Flash

Basics of Macromedia Flash; working with drawing and painting tools, working with
Flash objects, types, symbols, layers, buttons and sounds; creating animation and
interactive movies; importing sounds, images, videos and artwork; building an
interactive user interface; designing a working project using Flash. Prerequisite:
ICDL Certification Preparation (ICDL 101). 4.5 IUs
MOFF206 Microsoft Excel

The Microsoft Excel environment; navigating the worksheet; entering, editing and
manipulating different types of data; arithmetic formulas and functions; statistical
functions; manipulating worksheets; formatting data and conditional cell formatting;
printing worksheets; customizing Microsoft Excel; enhancing the appearance of
Microsoft Excel, performing conditional branching; creating a summary report from
multiple worksheets; dealing with multiple workbooks; creating enhanced charts
using Microsoft Excel; using macros. Prerequisite: Windows XP + Word +
PowerPoint (BASI 104) or ICDL Certification Preparation (ICDL 101). 3.0 IUs
MOFF207 Microsoft Access
Basic concepts of Database Management Systems (DBMS); elements of a
Relational Database Management System (RDBMS); using Microsoft Access to
handle database files and tables; overview of the features of Microsoft Access;
Query By Example (QBE) and data manipulation; creating different types of forms
and reports; using macros. Prerequisite: Windows Xp + Word + PowerPoint
(BASI104) or ICDL Certification Preparation (ICDL 101). 3.0 IUs
BASI103 Windows XP
Introduction to the general PC principles, structure and associated peripherals; the
basic components of the Windows XP desktop; work and practice the use of files,
folders, disks and printers; work with windows applications; understand and use
the essential multimedia features; understand the basics of computer networking
using Windows XP; understand the communications utilities; use the Internet.
NTWK302 Windows 2000 Administration

A practical introduction to Windows 2000; Windows 2000 capabilities and
components; Windows 2000 implementation; users and groups manipulation and
configurations; Windows 2000 file system; system policies assignment; active
directory services; Windows 2000 networking capabilities; Windows 2000
troubleshooting. Prerequisite: Computer Internetworking (NTWK 201). 4.5 IUs
BASI104 Windows XP + Word + Power Point

Introduction to PC software, internal layout and associated peripherals; basic
components of Windows XP Desktop; use of files, folders, disks and printers;
Windows applications; essential multimedia features; basics of computer
networking using Windows XP; communications utilities; introduction to word
processing and its uses; using Microsoft Word to create, edit, manipulate, format
and print documents; using the Microsoft Word Help menu; customizing Microsoft
Word; enhancing the appearance of Microsoft Word documents; using the mail-
merge option; creating multi-column documents using Microsoft Word; computer
graphics hardware and graphics packages; business presentation graphics and
slide shows. Prerequisite: None. 4.5 IUs
INTA401 XML
Basics of XML as a web authoring meta-language; creation of a Document Type
Definition (DTD); overview of the XML Linking Language (XLL); recognizing the
Resource Description Framework (RDF); dealing with Cascading Style Sheet
(CSS) and XML tools. Prerequisite: HTML (INTA 301). 4.5 IUs
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COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA COURSES
CCOM167 3D Studio Max Core

Introduction to 3D Studio Max world; the concept of modeling, rendering and
animation; modeling tools and techniques; editing and modifying models; using
light, camera, shade and shadow; handling materials.
CCOM187 3D Studio Max Expert

Introducing advanced modeling tools and techniques; working with NURBs (Non-
Uniform Rational B-spline); modifying subjects; configuring modifier sets;
exploring modifier types; using different types of modifiers; using light tracing;
using advanced lighting settings; aiming, aligning, matching and tracking
cameras; using multi-pass cameras; using super spray, snow and blizzard
particle systems; using particle system maps; animating characters and
materials.
CCOM197 3D Studio Max Intermediate

Introducing advanced modeling techniques; working with NURBs (Non-Uniform
Rational B-spline) patch modeling, matte shadow, and architectural material;
using advanced lighting override material, ink'n paint material, ray trace material,
and x-reference material; using advanced animation techniques, track view;
curve and dot sheet, and video post; introducing advanced lighting techniques;
using light tracer and radiosity.
CCOM287 Adobe After Effects

Understanding the After Effects workspace; composing single and multiple
layers; setting key frames; modifying geometric properties; working with text;
integrating Photoshop images; applying motion techniques; understanding the
rendering pipeline; compositing for television versus the web; applying masking
techniques; re-mapping time; keying and correcting color; manipulating
procedural matte; tracking motion; stabilizing motion; adding TV special effects.
CCOM192 Adobe Illustrator

Understanding the Illustrator workspace; setting up artwork; drawing objects;
manipulating objects; transforming and distorting shapes; applying color; using
transparency, gradients and patterns; using layers; using appearance attributes,
styles, effects and types; working with bitmapped images; preparing graphics for
the web; using graphs; exporting artwork.
CCOM263 Adobe Photoshop

General graphics concepts; introducing Photoshop; working with Images and
Selections; creating and using Layers; selecting colors; painting and retouching;
producing Types; applying Filters.
CCOM253 AutoCAD Core

Introduction to AutoCAD; drawing commands; creating, saving and retrieving
files; correcting errors; editing and modifying commands; object snap commands;
view commands; construct commands; line types; layers; sectional drawing and
hatching; dimensioning.
CCOM144 AutoCAD Expert
Isometric construction; drawing, modifying and viewing 3-D objects; drawing
complex 3-D objects
CCOM181 Introduction to Graphics

General computer graphics concepts; vector versus bitmapped graphics; file
compression; graphics file formats and standards; popular graphics packages;
incorporation of graphics into applications and documents; modeling, animation,
rendering and postproduction concepts and techniques; hands on experience
with AutoCAD.
CCOM265 Macromedia Flash

Introducing Macromedia Authorware; drawing and painting; generating symbols
and instances; working with layers; producing types; creating buttons; using
sounds; animating objects; creating interactive movies; importing artwork.
CCOM189 Macromedia Freehand

Understanding Macromedia FreeHand workspace; creating documents and
setting up its properties; understanding vector and bitmapped graphics; using the
FreeHand tools panel; working with paths; using layers, symbols and styles;
handling text; creating web graphics and animation.
CCOM196 Maya Dynamics

Understanding the different elements comprising Maya Dynamics; creating and
animating Rigid Body objects; creating and animating particles using fields,
goals, ramps and expressions; rendering particles with hardware graphics and
software techniques; using Soft Bodies to dynamically animate NURBs (Non-
Uniform Rational B-spline) and polygon surfaces; utilizing Artisan functionality in
conjunction with Maya Dynamics tools; instancing geometry with particle motion;
using Dynamic Constraints including Rigid Body constraints and Soft Body
springs; optimizing and troubleshooting dynamic scenes.
CCOM195 Maya Foundation

Understanding Maya user interface; creating models using primitives, curves and
surfaces; editing and animating using Maya construction history; creating and
applying shades and textures using Maya Hypershade panel; setting keyframes
to animate objects; applying deformers to surfaces; lighting models; rendering
still images using Maya IPR (Interactive Photorealistic Render); rendering
animations using Maya batch render; adding particles into a scene.
CCOM194 Maya Modeling

Modeling techniques; polygon modeling working with image planes; human figure
and head building; polygon texturing, shading and lighting; NURBs (Non-Uniform
Rational B-spline) modeling parameterization; figure modeling; industrial
modeling; subdivision surface modeling; hierarchical modeling; general modeling
issues tessellation; texturing.
CCOM215 V-Ray Using 3D Studio Max

Rendering a static scene from multiple views; rendering a walk-through
animation; using photon mapping and displacement mapping techniques;
rendering an interior scene; using the progressive path tracing method; rendering
surface interfaces; rendering an animation with moving objects.
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COMPUTER HARDWARE COURSES
CCOM214 A+ Certification Preparation

Introducing A+ hardware service technician; PC architecture; motherboards,
CPUs and RAM; disk drive storage; printers; networking fundamentals; building a
PC; portable systems; upgrading PC components; optimizing PC performance;
preventive maintenance and safety issues; hardware troubleshooting; introducing
operating systems (OS) technologies; using the Microsoft operating system
graphical user interface (GUI); major OS architecture; installing and upgrading
OS; hardware installation; Windows networking; Windows optimization; Windows
diagnostic and troubleshooting.
CCOM237 PC Troubleshooting
computer systems; assembling and disassembling PCs; soldering and measuring
basic electrical components; detecting and troubleshooting hardware problems.
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INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND DATABASES COURSES
CCOM177 Administering a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database

Overview of SQL Server 2000; working with SQL Server; installing SQL Server;
configuring SQL Server; troubleshooting SQL Server; creating and managing
databases; optimizing databases; capacity planning; managing security;
administering SQL Server; backing up databases; restoring databases;
transferring data; maintaining high availability; SQL Server replication.
CCOM198 IT Management: Service Support

Addressing the foundation of IT services, organization and quality services;
introducing the key issue of user support; describing service desk function,
incident and problem management; introducing how to manage the change
to minimize the impact of changes on the organization; addressing the
process of configuration, change and release management; describing
planning; overseeing the successful rollout of new software, hardware and
documentation.
CCOM169 Oracle: SQL and PL/SQL
Introduction to Oracle; writing basic Structured Query Language (SQL)
statements; restricting and sorting data; applying single raw functions; displaying
data from multiple tables; aggregating data using group functions; using sub-
queries; performing multiple-column sub-queries; defining variables and
producing readable output with SQL*Plus; manipulating data; creating and
managing tables; including constraints; creating views; manipulating other
database objects; controlling user access; declaring data variables; writing
executable statements; interacting with Oracle server; writing control structures;
working with composite data types; writing explicit cursors functions;
understanding advanced explicit cursor concepts; handling exceptions.
CCOM185 Oracle Database Administration

Overview of Oracle database administration; installing Oracle Database software;
creating and controlling Oracle databases; creating and managing table spaces;
creating and managing database user accounts and roles; controlling resource
usage; managing security; configuring and controlling the Oracle network
environment and shared servers; monitoring and tuning databases; backing up
databases; restoring databases; recovering databases.
CCOM186 Oracle Designer

Recognizing Oracle Designer features and components; understanding the
systems development life cycle; modeling business requirements using the
Process Modeller; modeling data requirements using the entity-relationship
model; reverse engineering databases; building function hierarchies using the
Function Hierarchy Diagrammer; building logical data models; designing and
generating simple and complex forms; designing and generating reports;
generating a WebServer application.
CCOM184 Oracle Developer

Recognizing Oracle Developer features and components; working in the Form
Builder environment; creating simple and complex forms; building multiple form
applications; exploiting reusable components; managing projects with Project
Builder; designing and building simple and complex reports in a client-server
environment using Oracle Report Builder; using report parameters; using client-
side and server-side Procedural Language/Structured Query Language (PL/SQL)
in forms and reports; coding PL/SQL triggers in forms and reports; customizing
forms and reports.
CCOM179 Programming a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database

SQL Server overview; overview of programming SQL Server; creating and
managing databases; creating data types and tables; implementing data integrity;
implementing views; developing stored procedures; implementing user-defined
functions and triggers.
CCOM178 Querying a Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Database
Overview of the Transact-SQL programming language; using Transact-SQL
querying tools; retrieving data; filtering data; formatting result sets; grouping and
summarizing data; combining data and multiple result sets; advanced query
techniques, including nested and correlated subqueries; modifying data;
introducing programming objects.
CCOM140 Structured Systems Analysis

Introduction to systems analysis; different types of organizations and their impact
on information systems; planning and controlling the analysis and design
activities; data acquisition and analysis; systems analysis tools; systems analysis
notations; analysis documentation.
CCOM153 Structured Systems Design

Introduction to systems design; process specifications and structured decisions;
system proposal; input/output design; user interface design; database design and
normalization; data entry design procedures; software quality assurance; object-
oriented analysis and design.
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DESKTOP APPLICATIONS
CCOM193 International Computer Driving License (ICDL)

Understand the physical make-up of a personal computer and basic concepts of
Information Technology; demonstrate knowledge and competence in using the
fundamental functions of a personal computer and its operating system; use
basic and advanced features to create, format and finish a word processing
documents; create, format and prepare presentations using graphics and various
slide show effects; use operations associated with developing, formatting and
using a spreadsheet, performing standard mathematical and logical operations,
importing objects, and creating graphs and charts; use a standard database
package to design and plan a simple database, retrieve information from an
existing database by using the query, select and sort tools, and create and
modify reports; use a web browser application and available search engine tools
to accomplish web search tasks; use email software to send, receive and
organize messages.
CCOM173 IT Applications
Overview of computer construction and associated peripherals; basic features of
Windows; working with Windows applications; working with Windows desktop
tools; managing files, folders and printers; using Microsoft Word to create, edit,
manipulate, format and print documents; managing tables and graphics using
Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel environment; entering, editing and manipulating
different types of data; formulas and functions; manipulating and printing
worksheets; formatting data; creating charts; using the Microsoft PowerPoint to
create and manipulate different types of presentations; working with slides and
objects; creating and running agenda slides and custom slide shows; using the
Microsoft Outlook to manipulate e-mail messages, contacts, tasks, appointments,
and meetings; Internet concepts and services.
CCOM274 Microsoft Access 2002

Creating and using databases; creating and modifying tables, queries and forms;
viewing and organizing information; defining relationships; producing reports;
integrating with other applications.
CCOM282 Microsoft Access 2003 Core

Understanding the Word 2003 interface; using toolbars; creating and modifying
tables; normalizing data; establishing relationships; working with indexes;
working with data types; creating queries; performing calculations with queries;
joining tables; creating data entry forms; creating and working with standard
reports; printing reports; building expressions.
CCOM283 Microsoft Access 2003 Expert

Working with sub-forms; creating pop-up forms; creating action and parameter
queries; working with pop-up reports, sub-reports and report snapshots; working
with pivot tables and pivot charts; working with macros; developing data access
pages; importing and exporting data; programming Access using Visual Basic.
CCOM146 Microsoft Access Programming Core

Advanced Forms and Queries; Macros; Object Linking and Embedding (OLE);
combining Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) with Access.
CCOM138 Microsoft Access Programming Expert

Objects and collections; data Access objects; advanced error handling; multi-
user programming; client/server techniques; library databases; security.
CCOM269 Microsoft Excel 2002 Core

Working with cells; managing workbooks; formatting and printing worksheets;
modifying workbooks; creating and revising formulas; creating and modifying
graphics; collaborating with workgroups.
CCOM272 Microsoft Excel 2002 Expert

Importing and exporting data; managing workbooks; review a worksheet;
formatting numbers; working with macros and ranges; customizing Excel;
auditing worksheets; summarizing and analyzing data; collaborating with
workgroups.
CCOM188 Microsoft Excel 2003 Core

Working with the Excel 2003 window; using toolbars; understanding the Microsoft
Office Assistant; working with worksheets and workbooks; navigating worksheets
and workbooks; entering and editing different types of data; formatting and
customizing data; manipulating worksheets and workbooks; entering arithmetic,
logical and text formulas and functions; printing worksheets; creating and editing
databases; sorting and filtering databases; working with filtered data; creating
and formatting charts.
CCOM280 Microsoft Excel 2003 Expert

Working with templates and styles; using conditional formatting; using the format
painter; using the series command; analyzing data; correcting formulas; using the
formula error checker; using the formula auditing toolbar; using data forms; using
Microsoft query; querying data from the web; customizing charts; drawing
objects; inserting data from other applications; embedding and linking objects;
using hyperlinks; managing links; sharing workbooks; consolidating data; using
macros; customizing Excel 2003.
CCOM273 Microsoft Outlook 2002

Creating and viewing messages; scheduling; managing messages; creating and
managing contacts, tasks and notes; using tasks.
CCOM284 Microsoft Outlook 2003

Understanding Microsoft Outlook 2003 workspace; creating and managing e-mail
messages; using the address book; creating and managing contacts; using the
calendar; creating and arranging tasks; using the journal; finding and organizing
information; collaborating with other users.
CCOM275 Microsoft PowerPoint 2002

Creating a presentation; inserting and modifying text and visual elements;
modifying presentation formats; printing presentations; working with data from
other sources; managing and delivering presentations; collaborating with
workgroups.
CCOM190 Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Core

Understanding Microsoft PowerPoint 2003; working with the PowerPoint window;
getting help; creating and managing presentations; managing slides; using
master pages; formatting and editing slides and text; working with slide design;
adding clip art and pictures; printing a presentation; presenting the presentation;
using diagrams and organization charts.
CCOM191 Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 Expert

Applying and modifying design templates; drawing and modifying shapes;
inserting information into PowerPoint from other applications; setting up and
delivering a slide show; creating a multimedia presentation; creating custom
shows; creating a web presentation; reviewing and sharing a presentation;
customizing PowerPoint; using macros; broadcasting a presentation over a
network.
CCOM271 Microsoft Word 2002 Core

Working with text and paragraphs; formatting and managing documents;
manipulating graphics; collaborating with workgroups.
CCOM270 Microsoft Word 2002 Expert

Customizing paragraphs, documents and tables; creating and modifying
graphics; customizing Word; collaborating with workgroups; using mail merge.
CCOM285 Microsoft Word 2003 Core

Understanding the Word 2003 interface; using toolbars; working with text and
paragraphs; finding and replacing text; formatting and managing documents;
referencing document information; inserting bookmarks, footnotes and endnotes;
creating and formatting tables; inserting graphics; printing documents;
collaborating with workgroups.
CCOM286 Microsoft Word 2003 Expert

Using templates and styles; customizing paragraphs, documents and tables;
indexing documents; creating and modifying graphics; creating envelopes and
labels; creating forms; using macros; using timesavers; creating and editing web
pages; customizing Word.
CCOM213 Statistical Analysis using SPSS

Introduction to SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science); data definition and
description; cross-tabulation and measures of association; testing for differences
between two groups; data and files transformations; analysis for variance;
hypothesis testing: t-tests, proportions and two-way tables; graphical display of
information.
CCOM268 Windows XP
Introducing Windows XP; working with documents; searching and viewing files;
manipulating folders/files; networking and connections; sending and receiving
emails; using the Internet; working with pictures, music, video and games;
customizing, managing and maintaining your computer; printing.
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DESKTOP PROGRAMMING
CCOM259 C++ Core

Introduction to C++; C language constructs and keywords; concepts of object
oriented programming and structured programming; flow control structures;
functions; arrays; classes.
CCOM145 C++ Expert

Pointers; advanced data structures; recursion; file manipulation; memory
allocations; classic algorithms; large projects programming concepts; libraries
and library management.
CCOM256 Visual Basic Core
Introduction to the MS Windows programming environment; Visual Basic (VB)
programming elements; programming fundamentals; managing projects; project
elements; user interface elements; distributed copies.
CCOM135 Visual Basic Expert

Visual Basic (VB) databases; database manipulation; Structured Query
Language (SQL); Open DataBase Connectivity (ODBC) concept; Object Linking
and Embedding (OLE) mechanism; Setup Wizard and scripts; reports.
CCOM241 Visual C++ Core

Introduction to the MS Windows programming environment; Visual C++ (VC)
programming elements; programming fundamentals; managing projects; projects
elements; user interface elements; distributed copies.
CCOM155 Visual C++ Expert

Visual C++ databases; database manipulation; Structured Query Language
(SQL); Open Data Base Connectivity (ODBC) concept; Object Linking and
Embedding (OLE) mechanism; Setup Wizard and scripts; reports.
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NETWORKING
CCOM257 Networking Technologies

Network terminology; network topologies; physical considerations; transmission
media; network standards and protocols; network operating systems.
CCOM277 Windows 2000 Professional and Server

Installing Windows 2000; upgrading to Windows 2000; configuring the Windows
2000 environment; connecting Windows 2000-based clients to networks; creating
and managing user accounts; using groups to manage access to resources;
using Network Technology Filing System (NTFS) to manage data; providing
network access to file resources; monitoring and optimizing performance in
Windows 2000; implementing security in Windows 2000; configuring printing;
configuring and managing disks.
CCOM288 Windows Server 2003

Introducing Windows Server 2003; configuring and managing different types of
severs; introducing networking hardware; managing resource publications in the
Active Directory; creating domain controllers; maintaining the Active Directory;
creating and accessing shared folders; creating users and groups; creating
profiles and group policies to regulate user environments; delegating
administration within a domain; monitoring Windows 2003 performance; limiting
user disk space with quotas; controlling access to files and printers; setting up
Windows Server 2003 file and print managers; backing up and recovering files;
securing local and network resources.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CCOM182 Expedition
Introducing Expedition as a contract management and control software;
managing changes and control submittals; tracking drawings in its various
stages; controlling IN/OUT correspondences; producing all forms of transmittals,
submittals, and requests; determining responsibilities; linking to Primavera
Planner; preparing purchase orders, contracts, payment requisitions, and
materials delivery lists; changing printing options.
CCOM261 Microsoft Project Core

Introduction to MS Project; create a project plan; track a project; communicate
project information; general project management concepts; customize a project;
multi-project management.
CCOM262 Microsoft Project Expert

Review of MS Project main features; resource management; track a project;
create a project plan; communicate project information; general project
management concepts; customize MS Project; customize a project; multi-project
management.
CCOM142 Primavera Core

Introduction to project management elements and Primavera Project Planner;
project scheduling; time, resources and cost allocation; project progress
monitoring and evaluation; case study
CCOM152 Primavera Expert

Time schedule, project resources and cost; reports and graphics; additional
project calculations; progress monitoring reports and summaries; sensitivity
analysis; case study
CCOM212 Project Management

Project planning and control techniques; management of project resources;
project budgeting and cost control.
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WEB SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES
CCOM171 ASP: Active Server Pages

Understanding ASP; basic scripting using Visual Basic(VB) script; identifying
objects and components; working with the Request, Response and Server
objects; generating database enabled applications with ASP; working with the
File System objects; miscellaneous topics.
CCOM183 E-Commerce
Electronic commerce concepts and fundamentals; marketing and selling
concepts; e-commerce technology infrastructure; Internet connection options and
tradeoffs; web-based tools for e-commerce; e-commerce hardware and software;
web marketing strategies; creation of web presence; advertisement in e-
commerce; law, ethical and policy issues for e-commerce; development of a
sample e-commerce web site.
CCOM174 E-Writing for Effective Business Communication

Electronic communications; e-mail exchange; writing memos, letters and reports
on paper or online; editing for content and layout, grammar, clarity, conciseness,
and style.
CCOM163 Java Core

Introduction to Java language; advantages and features of Java language;
Object Oriented Programming (OOP); Java language keywords and constructs;
flow control structures; classes; strings; input/output streams; applets; threads.
CCOM165 Java Expert

Handling events; building user interface; graphics tools and imaging; Java script;
applets; Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol TCP/IP.
CCOM170 JavaScript Core

Introduction to JavaScript; working with data types, variables, functions, methods
and events; controlling program flow; understanding JavaScript object model;
manipulating the JavaScript language objects; developing interactive forms;
applying Cookies and security; controlling frames and image maps; develop a
JavaScript application from ground up.
CCOM141 HTML Web Page Design

World Wide Web structure and components; Web page design programming
languages; Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML); HTML basic elements;
designing HTML documents.
CCOM176 Microsoft FrontPage

Basic features of Microsoft FrontPage; exploiting the work environment of
Microsoft FrontPage; creating, editing and managing web pages and web sites;
entering, editing and manipulating text; laying out and formatting text; working
with colors; creating, modifying and handling different types of lists and links;
inserting sound, video and different types of images; coordinating images with
text; inserting, editing, formatting and managing tables, cells and frames; using
forms; inserting different types of form fields.
CCOM136 Shortcuts to Internet Services
Definition of the Internet; its uses; electronic mail (e-mail); file transfer; search
tools; World Wide Web (WWW); Wide Area Information Server (WAIS); search
engines.
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Course and Certificate Catalog
Education
Early Literacy Education
CEL 501 Child Development for Early Literacy Education

In this course, ELE teachers will acquire essential knowledge about how children
develop over the emergent period (birth through age eight), in these key developmental
areas: cognition, language, social-emotional, motor, and self-help. Theories of child
development relevant to early literacy education are included. This course is a pre-
requisite for courses CEL 503, CEL 504 & CEL 505.
CEL 502 Fundamentals of Learning & Teaching Early Literacy

ELE teachers will gain knowledge about the fundamentals of how young children
acquire literacy, as well as about a range of pedagogic methods developed to assist this
process. This course is a pre-requisite for courses CEL 503, CEL 504 & CEL 505.
CEL 503 Assessment for Early Literacy Education

ELE teachers will learn about the essentials of assessment for early education. In
addition, they will acquire the fundamental knowledge necessary for them to remain up-
to-date on the wealth of research into early literacy which is continuously re-shaping our
understanding of this field. Prerequisite: CEL 501 & CEL 502.
CEL 504 School-to-Home Relationships in Early Literacy Education

(with parents)
ELE teachers will learn together about issues related to home-school cooperation that
are essential to making the early education experiences successful for each child. They
will also have opportunities to discuss these issues with parents, in order to enable
them to express their own viewpoint as well to share the viewpoint of the parents who
are their partners in early literacy education. Prerequisite: CEL 501 & CEL 502.
CEL 505 Resources for Early Literacy Education

This course will give student teachers in-depth information concerning the resources
needed to support early literacy development in the classroom. A number of media will
be covered, including print and visual, the use of objects and realia, as well as children's
literature and book-reading. Opportunities for hands-on experience will be provided.
Prerequisite: CEL 501 & CEL 502.
CEL 506 & CEL 507 (Part 1 & Part 2) Supervised Teaching Practice
A supervisor will conduct systematic observations of the ELE teachers at their schools,
providing constructive feedback in areas which have been identified by the student
teacher and supervisor as being of importance. The supervisor will also help foster
friendship circle peer support groups among the teachers who participate from the same
school
Parenting for Early Literacy Education
PEL 101 Child Development for Parenting Early Literacy

Participants will learn about the development of children from birth through age eight, in
relation to care-giving in these key developmental areas: cognition, language, social
and emotional, motor, self-help, health and safety.
PEL 102 Resources for Parenting Early Literacy

This course will offer parents in-depth information concerning the resources needed to
support early literacy development in the home and community life of the child. A
number of media will be covered, including print and visual, the use of objects and
realia, as well as children's literature and book reading. Hands-on experience will be
emphasized.
PEL 103 Home-to-School Relationships in Early Literacy Education

(with teachers)
Parents and ELE teachers will learn together about issues related to home-school
cooperation that are essential to making the early education experience successful for
each child. They will have opportunities to discuss these issues from their own
viewpoint as well to share the viewpoint of the teachers who are their partner in early
literacy education.
Educational Leadership
EDL 511 Essentials of Educational Leadership

This core subject provides students with a range of foundation knowledge essential for
understanding the leadership function in education and training organizations. The
content covers the main areas of knowledge which underpin effective 'futures oriented'
leadership, by developing conceptual understanding of: policy context and planning;
sociological pressures; futurism; economic realities and education; curriculum
leadership and planning; and change strategies.
EDL 520 Leadership I: The Administrator as Manager

This core course provides students with the knowledge essential for understanding the
management function in education and training organizations. It takes an overarching
view of the challenges and issues facing incumbent or aspiring educational managers
from different perspectives relevant to each student. The topics cover the main areas of
intellectual understanding which underpin effective 'present oriented' management by
developing conceptual understanding of adult education and training; staff development;
information systems; financial management; and personal management skills as they
contribute to the management function of educational organizations.
EDL 521 Leadership II: The Administrator as Instructional Leader

This course examines curriculum theory, models of curriculum design and the
evaluation of curriculum for school and instructional improvement with an emphasis on
state curriculum frameworks. Major topics addressed are curriculum alignment,
assessment, instructional planning and professional development. Emphasis is on the
leadership role of the principal in shaping the instructional program of the school, setting
clear and measurable goals for students and teachers, and ensuring that curriculum,
instruction, and assessment address the needs of all students.
EDL 522 Leadership for Effective Change

The topics, case studies, and projects of this subject are selected to develop effective
leadership strategies for implementing effective change in education and training
organizations. They include: characteristics of effective change; environmental scans;
the critical role and importance of staff in implementing effective change; working
through HR strategies to achieve effective change strategies for planning,
implementing, and monitoring effective change in professional service organizations,
with a particular focus on project management techniques for effective change.
EDL 531 Quality Learning and Teaching

Students will examine the impact on learning communities of changing instructional and
learning needs in relation to concepts of quality, effectiveness, improvement and
accountability. Critical influences of learning contexts on learning outcomes will be
considered. Students will explore recent developments in learning and teaching theory
in terms of the enhancement of reflective and self-directed learning, the encouragement
of student voice, mentoring, and interactive multimedia teaching and learning strategies.
EDL 532 Developing and Managing People
People constitute a major source of organizational advantage and success. This course
deals with the leadership challenges of managing, motivating and energizing people in
human service organizations such as education. Drawing upon research and
effectual/ineffectual exemplars, participants will consider people management strategies
from a variety of perspectives: recruitment and induction, supervision and performance
management, team building, conflict resolution and professional development.
ENGLISH
GENERAL ENGLISH - TAHRIR SQUARE CAMPUS
ENGZ100 Entrance Level

Presentation and practice of the language used at the zero beginner level, for
students with little or no background or exposure to the language. Students will be
able to read and write the English alphabet and numbers, handle words and simple
sentences about social situations in the classroom, respond to simple classroom
and workplace instructions, and introduce and greet people socially and in the
workplace. Prerequisite: English Written Proficiency Test: 0 – 4%. 3.0 IUs
ENGN101 Novice 1
Presentation and practice of the language used at the Novice Stage. Students will
be able to engage in simple/short introductions, interactions and identification
requirements both socially and in the workplace. Students will be able to
participate in very short exchanges and learn work-related vocabulary in very
familiar contexts. Prerequisite: English Written Proficiency Test: 5 –13%. 3.0 IUs
ENGN102 Novice 2
Presentation and practice of the language used at the upper level of the Novice
Stage for simple social and basic cultural interactions and introduction to
workplace-related vocabulary and language skills. Students will participate in
short exchanges, and will learn simple work-related communication practices.
Prerequisite: English Written Proficiency Test: 14 –22%. 3.0 IUs
ENGE202 Lower Elementary 2

Presentation and practice of the language used at the second level of the
Elementary Stage for interacting socially and in the workplace and for expressing
ideas and concerns. Students will enhance their acquisition of the target language
through the practice of specific functions presented in short conversations; and
deal with familiar workplace situations; handle material on familiar work-related and
general topics; describe different cultural aspects of topics covered; write short
paragraphs and fill out simple forms related to general / specific topics and
workplace oriented material. Prerequisite: ENGE201 or English Written Proficiency
Test: 31 –38%. 3.0 IUs
ENGE204 Upper Elementary 2

Presentation and practice of the language used at the fourth level of the
Elementary Stage for interacting in social settings; enhancing cultural awareness;
expressing personal and general ideas in a variety of communicative settings;
participating in conversations related to real life; dealing with past, present and
future events; writing formal and informal letters; and discussing general work-
related topics. Prerequisite: ENGE202 or English Written Proficiency Test: 47 –
54%. 3.0 IUs
ENGI302 Lower Intermediate 2
Intermediate Stage. Students will be able to participate in conversations limited to
familiar topics both socially and in the workplace. This includes describing and
planning holidays, vacations and special events; describing technology and talking
about technological advances; handling factual material on general and academic
topics; meeting primary workplace writing needs. Prerequisite: ENGE204 or English
Written Proficiency Test: 63 –70%. 3.0 IUs
ENGI304 Upper Intermediate 2

Presentation and practice of the language used at the highest level of the
Intermediate Stage. Students will be able to participate in conversations related
to familiar topics both socially and in the workplace. This includes describing
reactions and giving opinions; explaining gestures and meanings; describing past
and future events. Students will handle factual material on general and
academic topics and will be able to meet major workplace writing needs.
Prerequisite: ENGI302 or English Written Proficiency Test: 79 –86%. 3.0 IUs
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ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES – TAHRIR SQUARE CAMPUS
ESEC302 Business Letter Writing

Introduction to business letter writing using authentic letters from the Egyptian
business community. Students compose letters requesting information, ordering
goods, answering claims and carrying out similar business communications. The
course includes the composition of resumes and application letters. Prerequisite:
English Written Proficiency Test: 75% and above; full-time business program
student. 3.0 IUs
ESP 302 Fundamentals of Report Writing

Introduction to the fundamentals of report writing enabling students to organize
reports; to evaluate the relevance of data and information; to construct and
interpret charts, graphs and diagrams; to make and justify conclusions and
recommendations and to compose a complete report in clear and
comprehensible language. Prerequisite: English Written Proficiency Test: 75% or
above; full-time business program student. 3.0 IUs
ESP 312 TOEFL Preparation Stage 1 Intermediate

Practice for students at the intermediate level of language proficiency of the skills
and strategies specific to the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
This includes a review of the fundamentals of English grammar; focus on
listening comprehension of American English and written responses to various
types of oral questions; practice of structure and written expression; recognition
of grammatically correct and incorrect English; development of vocabulary and
reading comprehension skills. Prerequisite: TOEFL Placement Test score: 375 –
425. 9.0 IUs
ESP 315 iBT TOEFL Preparation Stage 2 Upper Intermediate

Practice for students at the upper intermediate level of language proficiency of
the skills and strategies specific to the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language). This includes a review of the fundamentals of English grammar;
focus on listening comprehension of American English and written responses to
various types of oral questions; practice of structure and written expression;
recognition of grammatically correct and incorrect English; development of
vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Prerequisite: ESP 312 or TOEFL
Placement Test score: 426 – 475. 9.0 IUs
ESP 318 iBT TOEFL Preparation Stage 3 Advanced

Practice for students at the advanced level of language proficiency of the skills
reading comprehension skills. Prerequisite: ESP 315 or TOEFL Placement Test
score: 476 and above. 9.0 IUs
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SUMMER COURSES – TAHRIR SQUARE CAMPUS
PREP103 Preparatory School English Year 1

Presentation and practice of the language covered in the first year national
syllabus for preparatory schools. This focuses on everyday spoken and written
English through activities and situations that generate simple sentences and
dialogues related to six themes: people, time, objects, places, quantities and
actions. Reading and writing skills are developed to enable students to complete
and construct simple sentences and respond appropriately to questions on the
content of short paragraphs. Prerequisite: Accepted for preparatory school
English, Year One. 6.0 IUs
PREP203 Preparatory Scholl English Year 2

Presentation and practice of the language covered in the second year national
syllabus for preparatory schools. Focus is on the development and integration of
the four language skills with increasing attention paid to extensive reading and to
the writing of long passages. Development of the skills includes presentation and
practice of the language used for past and future actions; describing people,
places and possessions; measuring quantity, weight and distance; describing
relative quantities; making comparisons. Placement is according to the student's
school level. Prerequisite: Accepted for preparatory school English, Year Two.
6.0 IUs
PREP303 Preparatory School English Year 3
Presentation and practice of the language covered in the third year national
syllabus for preparatory schools. All four language skills are developed with
increasing attention paid to reading and writing. It includes the language for
signs, messages and letters; descriptions of people and their lives; opinions;
predictions; story-telling; guessing; asking; explaining and discussing.
Prerequisite: Accepted for preparatory school English, Year Three. 6.0 IUs
THAN103 Secondary School English Year 1
Presentation and practice of the language covered in the first year of the national
school syllabus for secondary schools. This focuses on translating sentences
from Arabic into English and vice versa; introducing people; making, accepting
and refusing offers; talking and writing about daily routines, holidays, parties and
restaurants; writing advertisements; making plans and arrangements; discussing
travel; describing social stress and jobs. Guided conversations, grammar
study/practice and the development of reading and writing skills are emphasized
in the school set text. Prerequisite: Accepted for secondary school English, Year
One. 6.0 IUs

Presentation of the language covered in the second year of the national school
syllabus for secondary schools. This includes translating sentences from Arabic
into English and vice versa; practicing the grammar structures and vocabulary for
science and technology in addition to the structures used for visiting places;
shopping; studying abroad; seeing someone off; giving opinions;
agreeing/disagreeing; telling stories; making, accepting and declining invitations;
understanding advertisements and messages; relating important events. Guided
conversation, grammar study/practice and reading and writing components are
focal in the school set text. Placement is according to the student's school level.
Prerequisite: Accepted for secondary school English, Year Two. 6.0 IUs

Presentation of the language covered in the third year of the national school
syllabus for arts and science stream students. This includes translating
sentences from Arabic to English and vice versa; presenting and discussing the
novel set by the Ministry of Education; practicing the grammar structures and
vocabulary for giving information; writing letters, commentaries, forecasts, reports
and applications; expressing likes/dislikes; making comparisons; describing
people, clothes, feelings and human qualities; stating past and future plans.
Guided conversations, grammar, reading and writing components are focal in the
school set text. Prerequisite: Accepted for preparatory school English, Year
Three. 6.0 IUs
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GENERAL ENGLISH – ZAMALEK CAMPUS

ENGE201 Entrance Level
Presentation and practice of the language used at the Elementary Stage for
interacting socially and in the workplace and for expressing ideas and concerns.
Students will participate in short conversations and will learn to deal with work-
related material. They will also handle very familiar work-related topics and write
information on simple forms and work–related documents. Prerequisite: English
Written Proficiency Test score: 0 – 4%. 3.0 IUs
ENGE203 Upper Elementary 1

Presentation and practice of language used at the third level of the Elementary
Stage for students to interact in correct English dealing with a variety of social,
cultural and in the workplace topics. Students will participate in conversations in
order to communicate with people talking about past, present and future events;
making comparisons; and discussing personal and general work-related
situations and materials. Prerequisite: ENGE202 or English Written Proficiency
Test score: 39 – 46%. 3.0 IUs
ENGI301 Lower Intermediate 1

Presentation and practice of the language used at the first level of the Intermediate
Stage. Students will be able to participate in conversations limited to familiar topics
both socially and in the workplace. They will handle limited factual material on
general and limited academic topics and will be able to meet preliminary workplace
writing needs. Prerequisite: ENGE204 or English Written Proficiency Test score: 55
–62%. 3.0 IUs
ENGI303 Upper Intermediate 1

Presentation and practice of the language used at the third level of the Intermediate
both socially and in the workplace. This includes talking about change; describing
abilities, skills and job preferences; talking about landmarks and discussing facts.
Students will handle factual material on general and academic topics and will be
able to meet vital workplace writing needs. Prerequisite: ENGI302 or English
Written Proficiency Test score: 71 – 78%. 3.0 IUs
ENGA401 Advanced Level 1

Presentation and practice of the language used at the Advanced Stage.
Students will be able to participate in conversations related to people and daily
lifestyles; social and cultural events; modern technology and workplace. They
will handle authentic written and recorded texts related to factual material and
academic topics. Prerequisite: ENGI304 or English Written Proficiency Test score:
87 – 93%. 3.0 IUs
ENGA402 Advanced Level 2

Advanced Stage. Students will be able to participate in conversations related to
the workplace; personal memories and experiences; creative solutions to difficult
problems in the community and the workplace; controversial and current issues;
personal dilemmas; modern technology. They will handle authentic written and
recorded texts related to factual material and academic topics. Prerequisite:
ENGA401 or English Written Proficiency Test score: 94 – 100%. 3.0 IUs
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CONVERSATION – ZAMALEK CAMPUS
ENG 406 Conversation Group 1 Lower Elementary

First intensive conversation course at the Lower Elementary stage with special
practice and focus on phonology, (pronunciation, stress and intonation), listening
skills (extensive and intensive), and sustaining very short conversations using the
language functionally. Prerequisite: Oral English Proficiency Test score: 1.0 .6.0
IUs
ENG 409 Conversation Group 2 Upper Elementary

Second intensive conversation course at the Elementary stage with special
practice and focus on phonology (pronunciation, stress and intonation) on
listening skills (extensive and intensive); and on sustaining short conversations
using the language functionally; practicing everyday English through real life
situations and workplace-oriented communicative English. Prerequisite: ENG 406
or Oral English Proficiency Test score: 2.0. 6.0 IUs
ENG 412 Conversation Group 3 Lower Intermediate

Third intensive conversation practice and discussion course at the Intermediate
stage with special focus on phonology (pronunciation, stress and intonation); on
situations and workplace oriented communicative English. The course content is
partly student-generated and targets a variety of real-life and workplace
situations. Prerequisite: ENG 409 or Oral English Proficiency Test score: 3.0. 6.0
IUs
ENG 415 Conversation Group 4 Upper Intermediate

Fourth intensive conversation course at the Upper Intermediate stage with
special focus on phonology (pronunciation, stress and intonation); listening skills
(extensive and intensive); and on sustaining average length exchanges using the
language functionally; practicing everyday English through real life situations and
workplace oriented communicative English while stressing on fluency and
accuracy. The course content is partly student-generated and targets increasing
the students' communicative abilities and awareness of social and cultural
differences. Prerequisite: ENG 412 or Oral English Proficiency Test score: 4.0.
6.0 IUs
ENG 418 Conversation Group 5 Advanced A

Fifth intensive conversation course at the Advanced stage with special focus on
phonology (pronunciation, stress and intonation) and on listening skills (extensive
and intensive). The content of the course is student-generated within the
language framework of the advanced level of proficiency. Prerequisite: ENG 415
or Oral English Proficiency Test score: 4.5. 6.0 IUs
ENG 421 Conversation Group 6 Advanced B

Sixth conversation course at the final Advanced stage, which represents highly
intensive practice of the English language listening and speaking skills through
functionally based instruction. The students listen to a variety of listening
materials and discuss controversial topics that relate to current events; maintain
long conversations; discuss high-tech developments; talk about issues; debate
over changes and discuss a variety of cultures. The course content is partly
student generated but targets bringing in real life situations and debates inside
the classroom setting. Prerequisite: ENG 418 or Oral English Proficiency Test
score: 5.0. 6.0 IUs
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TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATES – ZAMALEK CAMPUS
RSA 101 Preliminary Certification in Teaching English as a Foreign

Language to Adults (PCTEFLA)
A highly practical pre-service training course for teachers of English with little or
no formal training. It includes a series of twelve practical workshops covering
essential areas in teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) methodology
as well as guided observation of experienced teachers. The core of the course is
teaching practice in basic and intermediate level courses under the supervision
of a teacher trainer. Prerequisites: TOEFL score 580 or above; oral interviews.
9.0 IUs
RSA 011 Introduction to Teaching English (ITE)

A practical pre-service teacher training course for teaching candidates or
teachers with no formal training. It includes a series of practical workshops
covering basic essential areas in teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL)
methodology as well as practice in teaching. Prerequisite: TOEFL score of 540 or
above; oral interviews. 4.0 IUs
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GENERAL ENGLISH - HELIOPOLIS CAMPUS
HENZ100 Entrance Level

Presentation and practice of the language used at the zero beginner level, for
students with little or no background or exposure to the language. Students will be
able to read and write the English alphabet and numbers, handle words and simple
sentences about social situations in the classroom, respond to simple classroom
and workplace instructions, and introduce and greet people socially and in the
workplace. Prerequisite: English Written Proficiency Test: 0 – 4%. 3.0 IUs
HENZ101 Novice I
Presentation and practice of the language used at the Novice Stage. Students will
be able to engage in simple/short introductions, interactions and identification
requirements both socially and in the workplace. Students will be able to
participate in very short exchanges and learn work-related vocabulary in very
familiar contexts. Prerequisite: HENZ100 or English Written Proficiency Test: 5 – 13
%. 3.0 IUs
HENZ102 Novice 2
Presentation and practice of the language used at the upper level of the Novice
Stage for simple social and basic cultural interactions and introduction to
workplace-related vocabulary and language skills. Students will participate in
short exchanges, and will learn simple work-related communication practices.
Prerequisite: HENZ101 or English Written Proficiency Test: 14 – 22%. 3.0 IUs
HENE201 Lower Elementary 1

Presentation and practice of the language used at the Elementary Stage for
interacting socially and in the workplace and for expressing ideas and concerns.
Students will participate in short conversations and will learn to deal with work-
related material. They will also handle very familiar work-related topics and write
information on simple forms and work–related documents. Prerequisite: HENZ102
or English Written Proficiency Test: 23 - 30%. 3.0 IUs
HENE202 Lower Elementary 2

Elementary Stage for interacting socially and in the workplace and for expressing
ideas and concerns. Students will enhance their acquisition of the target language
through the practice of specific functions presented in short conversations; and
deal with familiar workplace situations; handle material on familiar work-related and
general topics; describe different cultural aspects of topics covered; write short
paragraphs and fill out simple forms related to general / specific topics and
workplace oriented material. Prerequisite: HENE201 or English Written
Proficiency Test: 31 – 38%. 3.0 IUs
HENE203 Upper Elementary 1

Presentation and practice of language used at the third level of the Elementary
Stage for students to interact in correct English dealing with a variety of social,
cultural and in the workplace topics. Students will participate in conversations in
order to communicate with people talking about past, present and future events;
making comparisons; and discussing personal and general work-related
situations and materials. Prerequisite: HENE202 or English Written Proficiency
Test: 39 – 46%. 3.0 IUs
HENE204 Upper Elementary 2

Presentation and practice of the language used at the fourth level of the
Elementary Stage for interacting in social settings; enhancing cultural awareness;
expressing personal and general ideas in a variety of communicative settings;
participating in conversations related to real life dealing with past, present and
future events; writing formal and informal letters; and discussing general work-
related topics. Prerequisite: HENE203 or English Language Proficiency Test: 47
– 54%. 3.0 IUs
HENI301 Lower Intermediate 1

Presentation and practice of the language used at the first level of the Intermediate
both socially and in the workplace. They will handle limited factual material on
general and limited academic topics and will be able to meet preliminary workplace
writing needs. Prerequisite: HENE204 or English Language Proficiency Test: 55 –
62%. 3.0 IUs
HENI302 Lower Intermediate 2

Intermediate Stage. Students will be able to participate in conversations limited to
familiar topics both socially and in the workplace. This includes describing and
planning holidays, vacations and special events; describing technology and talking
about technological advances; handling factual material on general and academic
topics; meeting primary workplace writing needs. Prerequisite: HENI301 or English
Written Proficiency Test: 63-70%. 3.0 IUs
HENI303 Upper Intermediate 1

Presentation and practice of the language used at the third level of the Intermediate
both socially and in the workplace. This includes talking about change; describing
abilities, skills and job preferences; talking about landmarks and discussing facts.
Students will handle factual material on general and academic topics and will be
able to meet vital workplace writing needs. Prerequisite: HENI302 or English
Written Proficiency Test: 71-78%. 3.0 IUs
HENI304 Upper Intermediate 2

Presentation and practice of the language used at the highest level of the
Intermediate Stage. Students will be able to participate in conversations related
to familiar topics both socially and in the workplace. This includes describing
reactions and giving opinions; explaining gestures and meanings; describing past
and future events. Students will handle factual material on general and
academic topics and will be able to meet major workplace writing needs. .
Prerequisite: HENI303 or English Written Proficiency Test: 79-86%. 3.0 IUs
HENA401 Advanced Level 1

Presentation and practice of the language used at the Advanced Stage.
Students will be able to participate in conversations related to people and daily
lifestyles; social and cultural events; modern technology and workplace. They
will handle authentic written and recorded texts related to factual material and
academic topics. Prerequisite: HENI304 or English Written Proficiency Test: 87-
93%. 3.0 IUs
HENA402 Advanced Level 2

Advanced Stage. Students will be able to participate in conversations related to
the workplace; personal memories and experiences; creative solutions to difficult
problems in the community and the workplace; controversial and current issues;
personal dilemmas; modern technology. They will handle authentic written and
recorded texts related to factual material and academic topics. Prerequisite:
HENA401 or English Written Proficiency Test: 94 – 100 %. 3.0 IUs
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CONVERSATION – HELIOPOLIS CAMPUS
HENG501 Conversation Group 1A Lower Elementary

language functionally. Prerequisite: Oral English Proficiency Test score 1.0. 3.0
IUs
HENG502 Conversation Group 1B Lower Elementary

language functionally. Prerequisite: HENG501. 3.0 IUs
HENG503 Conversation Group 2A Upper Elementary

situations and workplace-oriented communicative English. Prerequisite:
HENG502 or Oral English Proficiency Test score 2.0. 3.0 IUs
HENG504 Conversation Group 2B Upper Elementary

situations and workplace-oriented communicative English. Prerequisite:
HENG503. 3.0 IUs
HENG505 Conversation Group 3A Lower Intermediate

situations. Prerequisite: HENG504 or Oral English Proficiency Test score 3.0.
3.0 IUs
HENG506 Conversation Group 3B Lower Intermediate

situations. Prerequisite: HENG505. 3.0 IUs
HENG507 Conversation Group 4A Upper Intermediate

differences. Prerequisite: HENG506 or Oral English Proficiency Test score 4.0.
3.0 IUs
HENG508 Conversation Group 4B Upper Intermediate

differences. Prerequisite: HENG507. 3.0 IUs
HENG509 Conversation Group 5A Advanced A

Fifth intensive conversation course at the advanced stage with special focus on
phonology (pronunciation, stress and intonation) and listening skills (extensive
language framework of the advanced level of proficiency. Prerequisite: HENG508
or Oral English Proficiency Test score 4.5. 3.0 IUs
HENG510 Conversation Group 5B Advanced A

Fifth intensive conversation course at the Advanced stage with special focus on
phonology (pronunciation, stress and intonation) and on listening skills (extensive
language framework of the advanced level of proficiency. Prerequisite:
HENG509. 3.0 IUs
HENG511 Conversation Group 6A Advanced B

Sixth conversation course at the final Advanced stage, which represents highly
functionally based instruction. The students listen to a variety of listening
the classroom setting. Prerequisite: HENG510 or Oral English Proficiency Test
score 5.0. 3.0 IUs
HENG512 Conversation Group 6B Advanced B

Sixth conversation course at the final Advanced stage which represents highly-
functionally-based instruction. The students listen to a variety of listening
the classroom setting. Prerequisite: HENG511. 3.0 IUs
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ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES – HELIOPOLIS CAMPUS

HESP316 TOEFL Preparation Stage 1 Intermediate
reading comprehension skills. Prerequisite: TOEFL Placement Test score: 375-
425. 9.0 IUs
HESP317 iBT TOEFL Preparation Stage 2 Upper intermediate

the skills and strategies specific to the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
Language). This includes a review of the fundamentals of English grammar;
focus on listening comprehension of American English and written responses to
various types of oral questions; practice of structure and written expression;
vocabulary and reading comprehension skills. Prerequisite: HESP316 or TOEFL
Placement Test score: 426 - 475. 9.0 IUs
HESP318 iBT TOEFL Preparation Stage 3 Advanced

reading comprehension skills. Prerequisite: HESP317 or TOEFL Placement Test
score: 476 and above. 9.0 IUs
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TEACHER TRAINING CERTIFICATES – HELIOPOLIS CAMPUS
ELTS100 Pre-English for Teachers in Language Schools

This is the first course in a series of four courses designed for preparatory school
instructors of mathematics and science. This initial course, unlike the other
courses, does not have a methodology component. It is language oriented and
focuses on the special vocabulary of school-level mathematics and science at
the lower intermediate level of language proficiency, and on the ability to
understand native speaker speech. Specific emphasis is laid on the speaking
and listening skills that these school subjects necessitate. Prerequisite: English
Written Proficiency Test score: 41- 45%, Oral English Proficiency Test score 2.0
or HENE203. 6.0 IUs
ELTS101 English for Teachers in Language Schools Level 1

This is the second course in a series of four courses designed for preparatory
school instructors of mathematics and science. Both methodology and language
are focal in this course while the emphasis remains on language. The language
component deals with the special vocabulary of school-level mathematics and
science at the intermediate level of language proficiency. Specific emphasis is
laid on the speaking and listening skills that these school subjects necessitate.
The methodology component focuses on teaching aids, classroom management,
and dictionary use. Prerequisite: English Written Proficiency Test score: 56 -
61%, Oral English Proficiency Test score 3.0 or HENI301. 6.0 IUs
ELTS201 English for Teachers in Language Schools Level 2 Science

This is the third course in a series of four courses designed for preparatory
school instructors of mathematics and science. This course is for science
instructors only. It consists of two components, language and methodology. The
language component focuses on the comprehension of scientific readings, while
the methodology component focuses on lesson planning, vocabulary building,
and strategies for questioning and responding to students' answers. Prerequisite:
ELTS101. 3.0 IUs
ELTS202 English for Teachers in Language Schools Level 2 Math

This is the third course in a series of four courses designed for preparatory
school instructors of mathematics and science. This course is for mathematics
language component focuses on the comprehension of mathematical readings,
while the methodology component focuses on lesson planning, vocabulary
building, and strategies for questioning and responding to students' answers.
Prerequisite: ELTS101. 3.0 IUs
ELTS301 English for Teachers in Language Schools Level 3 Science

This is the fourth course in a series of four courses designed for preparatory
school instructors of mathematics and science. This course is for science
language component focuses on the comprehension of higher level scientific
readings, while the methodology component focuses on practicing teaching
science effectively in English. The course develops trainees' pedagogical skills,
techniques and strategies and provides them with practical training. Trainees are
required to teach lessons in English covering essential areas in science under
supervision of the trainer. Prerequisite: ELTS201. 3.0 IUs
ELTS302 English for Teachers in Language Schools Level 3 Math

This is the fourth course in a series of four courses designed for preparatory
school instructors of mathematics and science. This course is for math
language component focuses on the comprehension of higher level mathematical
readings, while the methodology component focuses on practicing teaching math
effectively in English. The course develops trainees' pedagogical skills,
techniques and strategies and provides them with practical training. Trainees are
required to teach lessons in English covering essential areas in math under
supervision of the trainer. Prerequisite: ELTS202. 3.0 IUs
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ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION
General English
ENGC154 General English – Basic Level
The course is a presentation and practice of language for responding to social
exchanges in a communicative framework at the basic level of proficiency. This
includes making introductions; spelling names; stating nationality, native
language and country of origin; describing current activities; talking about the
weather and appropriate clothing; telling time; describing family relationships;
talking about daily routines and describing household items and their locations;
talking about occupations; talking about food and eating habits; giving
information about abilities; asking about dates and future plans; talking about
illness and health problems; making appointments; giving advice; asking and
giving locations and directions; taking about famous people; making phone calls;
accepting and declining invitations, understanding short written texts; writing
short paragraphs and pronouncing words correctly.
ENGC105 General English – Elementary Level

The course is a presentation and practice of the language at the elementary level
of proficiency for communicating simply about everyday occurrences and
concerns. This includes talking about habitual actions, family relationships,
professions; asking about prices and buying objects; describing likes and
dislikes; making introductions; asking and responding to questions about
personal information; making invitation; greeting people and saying good-bye;
describing people and neighborhoods; asking for and giving directions;
discussing experiences; ordering events; telling stories; asking questions about
past events, experiences places and locations, describing cities, countries and
illnesses; making suggestions; giving advice; making comparisons; giving
messages; extending invitations; ordering a meal.
ENGC161 General English – Pre-Intermediate Level

Focus on grammatical, lexical and functional skills; pronouncing reduced and
blended forms, listen for gist and details, develop conversation fluency; infer
meaning from context; develop receptive language and vocabulary through
reading; collecting information and planning before writing a draft; revise and
edit.
ENGC148 General English – Intermediate Level

The course is a presentation and practice of the language at the intermediate
level of proficiency used for communicating personal experiences, describing
skills, abilities and social interactions. This includes talking about personalities;
describing childhood experiences; comparing jobs; discussing skills and abilities;
narrating a story; making, accepting and declining requests; leaving messages;
expressing preferences; noting differences and similarities; describing cities and
places; making recommendations; asking where to get things done; making
complaints; talking about customs, historical events and the future; expressing
possibility; describing functions, processes and qualities; providing explanations;
describing hypothetical situations; expressing agreement and disagreement.
ENGC150 General English – Upper Intermediate Level

The course is an integrated multi-skill course focusing on accurate and fluent
communication. This includes developing written and oral skills through mastery
of major grammatical structures appropriate to a range of language functions;
understanding authentic reading materials on social and cultural topics; listening
to and understanding discussions, interviews and reports; writing organized,
coherent, meaningful texts.
ENGC138 General English – Advanced Level

The course is a refreshment of participant’s knowledge and use of English
structures to achieve oral and written fluency and accuracy. Focus is on
authentic reading texts by making use of critical thinking skills; listening to and
understanding discussions, interviews and reports; discussions and debating
topics of general interest; writing organized, coherent, meaningful texts dealing
with cause and effect and persuasion.
Conversational English
ENGC149 Conversational English – Course I

Acquisition of basic ability to understand and respond to spoken English at the
elementary level of language proficiency; intensive practice in basic listening and
speaking skills is provided; focus is on the simple grammatical structures and
vocabulary needed for basic communication; phonological aspects of the
language are incorporated in the practice tasks.
ENGC145 Conversational English – Course II

Refinement of listening comprehension and speaking skills at the intermediate
level of language proficiency, increasing fluency and accuracy; focus is on the
use of correct grammatical structures and relevant vocabulary in different social
and business situations; further training in the phonological aspects of the
language is provided.
ENGC157 Conversational English – Course III

Expansion of the ability to comprehend and respond to spoken English; focus is
on communication in everyday situations to meet personal and social needs;
improving fluency and accuracy in both listening and speaking; further training in
the phonological aspects of the language.
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ENGLISH FOR BUSINESS
ENGC100 Business English – Elementary Level

Presentation and practice of language at the elementary level to introduce skills
required for high-frequency business communication. Emphasis is on acquiring
relevant vocabulary and building communicative competence in listening,
speaking, reading and writing. Adapted authentic texts are used to train learners
in effective listening and reading strategies. Basic grammatical structures are
presented and practiced in their functional context to communicate appropriately
and effectively in simple situations about life and work. Oral communication
includes exchanging basic work-related information in proper cultural contexts.
Writing tasks range from sentence construction and note-taking to writing simple
business correspondence.
ENGC146 Business English – Pre Intermediate Level

This is a pre-intermediate course that develops and practices the four language
skills for effective communication in the business field. Different types of
business correspondence are practiced. Appropriate functions and terminology
used in the professional environment e.g. travel, hotels are also practiced. The
course includes written and oral instructions.
ENGC147 Business English – Intermediate Level

This course is an Introduction to language skills for business situations. Oral
communication focuses on greetings; phone calls; asking and answering
information questions; complaining and apologizing; ordering in restaurants;
making travel arrangements; giving directions. Written communication includes
booking accommodations, scheduling meetings, making reservations, writing
letters, taking notes during discussions and preparing telexes and memoranda.
ENGC193 Business English – Upper Intermediate Level

Presentation and practice of language used for business situations at the Upper
Intermediate stage. A balanced development of the integrated skills of listening,
speaking, reading and writing is emphasized. This is achieved by exposing
trainees to essential conventions of grammar and vocabulary as well as authentic
business- oriented listening and reading materials. Trainees also acquire up-to-
date conventions of business communication by engaging in simulated business
activities. An eclectic approach is adopted, together with the use of information
technology and audio-visual equipment.
ENGC162 Business English – Advanced Level

This course is designed for advanced business students. It focuses on the
language of business English, as it is used today in business and industry to
communicate clearly and effectively both in writing and speaking. Letters,
memos and reports, faces and e-mails are presented and practiced in detail for
correct structures, content and format. Readings on relevant business topics are
presented and practiced through different reading strategies and for different
reading purposes. The listening and speaking skills are practiced through
presentations, class discussions and negotiations in simulated business
meetings.
ENGC170 English for Workplace Communication

Presentation and practice of language for the workplace to build skills required
for high frequency business communication. Focus is on developing
communicative language skills and cultural awareness to enable trainees to
interact freely in English. A content-based, functional approach is adopted to
help trainees practice language in simulated real-life situations. Grammatical
structures are presented and practiced in their functional context to communicate
appropriately and effectively in everyday situations about life and work. Adapted
authentic texts are used to train learners in effective listening and reading
strategies and to introduce new vocabulary. Oral communication includes
improving negotiation skills and presenting information to an audience. Written
communication includes practice in writing memoranda, letters, emails, faxes and
reports.
ENGC164 Writing for Business

This course aims to develop high-quality advanced writing skills required for
professional purposes. This includes writing business correspondence as well as
different kinds of reports and proposals. The course familiarizes trainees with the
steps required for planning, drafting and editing a piece of writing for maximum
readability and comprehension and follows a systematic approach to designing
and preparing different kinds of writing. Different approaches to developing,
organizing and presenting ideas are dealt with. Grammatical structures
particularly relevant to writing are reviewed when necessary. Reading texts such
as reports and other formal documents are introduced as models. Emphasis is
laid on choosing appropriate style and tone for different kinds of writing and for
different audiences. Trainees apply the principles of clear, concise, coherent and
readable writing to master the art of effective business communication.
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ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
ENGC160 Business and Culture

This course is about enhancing awareness of intercultural differences in the
international business world. Participants will learn strategies for coping with
high-and low-context cultures in order to minimize culture shock; roles and
status; decision-making customs; concepts of time and personal space; different
skills needed in oral communication, especially for negotiation and for giving oral
presentations; effective written communication.
ENGC163 Academic Writing

This course prepares students for academic essay writing. Practice is provided
in the process of writing in its different stages: planning, drafting, revising,
proofreading. Extensive practice is provided in the use of different rhetorical
strategies. A review of appropriate grammatical structures and verb tenses is
included.
ENGC165 Research Skills and Thesis Writing

Preparing trainees for research work by guiding them through the process of
writing research papers; providing trainees with the basic writing and
documentary skills; offering a step-by-step approach to writing a research paper
including editing it.
ENGC215 English for Hotels – Elementary Level

This course is designed to improve the job related English of people who are
training for, or who have already started, careers in hotels and catering. It covers
the language commonly used in connection with hotel facilities, hotel activities
and hotel clientele and personnel. Professional terminology specific to the hotel
industry is emphasized.
ENGC211 English for Hotels – Intermediate Level

This course is designed for middle management at the intermediate level of
English language proficiency working or being trained in the hotel industry. The
four language skills are practiced and developed, with special emphasis on
listening, speaking and writing. Appropriate functions and terminology used in
the field of hotels are emphasized.
ENGC212 English for Hotels – Advanced Level

This course is intended for top management in the hotel industry who have
advanced level English language proficiency. The course includes language
training for the following professional activities: developing speaking skills and
negotiation skills; conducting formal meetings; handling staff presentations;
writing agendas, minutes, letters, reports, proposals, and promotional fliers.
Essential grammatical and syntactical functions used in the hotel industry are
emphasized.
ENGC216 English for Banking
This is a presentation and practice of financial terminology and introduction to
banking in English. The course covers basic banking procedures, investment,
international banking and finance. The course includes describing bank
organizational procedures; discussing facts and figures concerning the financial
performance of banks; explaining the basic principles of foreign exchange
dealing; negotiating; describing successful presentation techniques; discussing
financing of international trade; discussing financial news about companies and
markets; discussing cooperation between banks and other agencies to finance
projects; presenting important trends in banking and financing.
ENGC217 English for the Medical Profession

This is an introduction to English for the medical profession. This course covers
the main stages of medical communication from initial case taking, through
examination, investigation and diagnosis to medical and surgical treatment. It
includes recorded interviews, authentic documents and a useful list of key
language functions and common medical abbreviations.
ENGC218 English for Tourism

This is an introduction to English for the travel industry enabling upper
intermediate level students to master the language skills for effective
communication in this field. It focuses on oral and written skills employing travel
related terminology. Appropriate responses to requests, complaints and similar
language functions common in this field are stressed.
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ENGLISH FOR TEST PREPARATION
ENGC102 Graduate Management Assessment (GMAT) Preparation

The course focuses on the development of grammatical, lexical and reading
comprehension skills needed for the GMAT. Critical reasoning and analytical
skills are focal. Trainees encounter and use vocabulary from different passages
related to the humanities, the social, physical and biological sciences. The
course is divided in three main sections: reading comprehension, critical
reasoning and grammar. Test taking strategies are included.
ENGC124 Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Preparation

Preparing students for the verbal sections of the General Test of the Graduate
Record Examination (GRE); focusing on the basic concepts that enable students
to attack a verbal problem and solve it; offering instruction and practice for a set
of abilities that are important for academic achievement; giving practice in finding
analogies; antonyms and relationships among words or groups of words within
sentences and written passages; training students to read with understanding
and discrimination and to analyze a passage in order to find information explicitly
and implicitly stated.
ENGC167 Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) Preparation

and strategies specific to the new SAT Reasoning Test’s Writing and Critical
Reading sections. Students are familiarized with the essential components of
these sections of the test and how they are timed and scored. The course
emphasizes the maximum development of students’ reading and writing abilities
to enable them to fare better on the test. There is special focus on vocabulary
building to help students acquire a broader range of language vital for both
writing and reading tasks. Throughout the course, students are given extensive
practice of SAT tests.
ENGC151 English Language Proficiency Entrance Test (ELPET)
Preparation – Course I
Comprehension of simple English utterances in short conversations and short
messages; acquisition of basic grammatical structures; comprehension of simple
sentences, paragraphs and short texts; expression of ideas in simple,
grammatically correct sentences describing personal and social needs. The
course is designed for students with very limited proficiency in English who are
preparing to sit for the AUC Entrance Test.

Preparation – Course II
Comprehension of simple spoken English in a variety of social and academic
situations; acquisition of basic grammatical structures; comprehension of simple
paragraphs and short texts; expression of ideas in simple structures and
paragraphs; developing of ideas in a five-paragraph composition. The course is
designed for students with little proficiency in English who are preparing to sit for
the AUC Entrance Test.
Preparation – Course III
Comprehension of different dialects of spoken English; acquisition of complex
grammatical structures; comprehension of longer on general and academic
topics inference of implied meaning in a text; developing of ideas clearly and
effectively in a five-paragraph essay; mastery of test-taking techniques. The
course is designed for students with intermediate level proficiency in English who
are preparing to sit for the AUC Entrance Test.
ENGC110 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Preparation –

Course I
and strategies specific to the TOEFL test. This includes a review of the
fundamentals of English grammar; focus on listening comprehension of American
English and written responses to various types of oral questions (language
laboratory or tape recorder); practice of structures and written expression;
vocabulary and reading comprehension skills.

Course II
the skills and strategies specific to the TOEFL test. This includes a review of the
fundamentals of English grammar; focus on listening comprehension of American
English and on written responses to various types of oral questions (language
laboratory or tape recorder); practice of structures and written expression;
Course III
and strategies specific to the TOEFL test. This includes a review of complex
structures of English grammar; focus on listening comprehension of American
English and on written responses to various types of oral questions (language
laboratory or tape recorder); and practice of structures and written expression;
ENGC110 Writing for the Test of English as a Foreign Language

Prepares students for the Test of Written English, a component of the Test of
English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); qualifies participants for academic
writing tasks; seeks to develop their ability to generate and organize ideas on
paper, offer examples or evidence to support their ideas and compose an essay
on a particular subject of question in clear and coherent English within a set time
limit.
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TEACHER TRAINING
ENGC194 An In-service Teacher Training Program
The In-Service Teacher Training Program is a three stage program that aims to
enhance the teaching skills of in-service teachers of English and other subjects.
In Stage I, information helpful to a teacher’s performance and growth, viz.
practical classroom suggestions critical to successful instruction, knowledge of
latest teaching methods, strategies for teaching the various skills, and an
understanding of student factors, is provided. A learner-centered perspective is
adopted with the focus being on both language and classroom skills. A careful
balance between theory and practice is maintained throughout. In Stage II,
trainees develop critical awareness of effective teaching techniques through peer
observation of different teaching practices in simulated classroom situations with
feedback-giving and group discussions. In Stage III, trainees demonstrate
mastery of the skills acquired by applying them in their own classroom in
authentic teaching situations.
ENGC219 An Educational Enhancement Program

Enhancing the teaching skills of in-service teachers of English; providing
information helpful to a teacher’s performance and growth, viz. practical
classroom suggestions critical to successful instruction, knowledge of latest
teaching methods, strategies for teaching the various skills, and an
understanding of factors affecting learning; adopting a learner-centered
perspective focusing on both language and classroom skills; maintaining a
careful balance between theory and practice throughout; tackling a host of topics
ranging from needs assessment and curriculum designing to incorporating
technology in teaching and developing testing and assessment instruments.
YOUTH AND SPECIAL STUDIES
CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
EAYL401 Conversational English for Young Learners: Non-Language

Schools
Intensive spoken conversation and discussion practice with special focus on
phonology (pronunciation, stress and intonation), listening and speaking skills.
The content of the course provides oral communicative language practice about
different thematically based topics of interest to young learners like sports, music,
education, space, environment, films, leisure activities and animals. Prerequisite:
Fourth Primary Grade. 1.5 IUs
EAYL402 Conversational English for Young Learners: Group 1: Basic

basic phonology (pronunciation, stress and intonation) and listening skills. The
content of the course is both student generated and instructor guided within the
language framework of basic level proficiency. Prerequisite: Fourth Primary
Grade. 1.5 IUs
EAYL403 Conversational English for Young Learners: Group 2: Elementary

phonology (pronunciation, stress and intonation) and listening skills. The content
of the course is both student generated and instructor guided within the language
framework of elementary level proficiency. Prerequisite: Fifth Primary Grade.
1.5 IUs
EAYL404 Conversational English for Young Learners: Group 3: Lower

Intermediate
phonology (pronunciation, stress and intonation) and listening skills (extensive).
The content of the course is both student generated and instructor guided within
the language framework of lower intermediate level proficiency. Prerequisite:
First Preparatory Grade. 1.5 IUs
EAYL405 Conversational English for Young Learners: Group 4:

Intermediate Level
phonology (pronunciation, stress and intonation) and listening skills (extensive).
The content of the course is both student generated and instructor guided within
the language framework of intermediate level proficiency. Prerequisite: Second
Preparatory Grade. 1.5 IUs
EAYL406 Conversational English for Young Learners: Group 5: Upper
Intermediate A
and intensive). The content of the course is both student generated and
instructor guided within the language framework of upper intermediate level
proficiency. Prerequisite: Third Preparatory Grade. 1.5 IUs
EAYL407 Conversational English for Young Learners: Group 6: Upper

Intermediate B
and intensive). The content of the course is both student generated and
instructor guided within the language framework of upper intermediate level
proficiency. Prerequisite: First Secondary Grade. 1.5 IUs
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GERMAN FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
GERM410 German for Young Learners: Level 1A

Presentation and practice of language used for simple, high frequency
communicative exchanges. The course focuses on the German alphabet and its
phonetics, high frequency simple lexis; greetings; self-introduction; personal
information; classroom routine; names of objects; the number system; basic
grammatical structures. Prerequisite: Enrolled in Fifth Primary. 1.5 IUs
GERM411 German for Young Learners: Level 1B

Presentation and practice of language used for high frequency communicative
exchanges. The course focuses on the days of the week; describing daily and
classroom routine; leisure-time activities; asking about the time; making phone
calls. Phonology, guided grammar study/practice, reading and writing skills are
emphasized. Pre-requisite: German for Young Learners: Level 1A (GERM410).
1.5 IUs
GERM420 German for Young Learners: Level 2 A

Presentation and practice of language used at the elementary level for high
frequency communicative exchanges. The course focuses on birthday parties;
age; months of the year; games; family members; needs; phone numbers;
addresses; colors; animals; money; the number system. Phonology, grammar
study/practice, reading and writing skills are emphasized. Prerequisite: German
for Young Learners: Level 1B (GERM411) 1.5 IUs

Presentation and practice of language at the upper elementary level used for
asking/giving more detailed personal information; expressing preferences and
opinions; accepting and refusing offers; clothing items; parts of the body; the
number system. The focus is on spoken dialogues and practice with emphasis
on phonology. Grammar study/practice, reading and writing skills are
1.5 IUs

Presentation and practice of the language at the upper elementary level for
communicating about situations in school. This includes describing the first day
of school; a freshman student; school buildings; subjects; school schedules; a
student’s diary; hobbies and leisure activities in Germany and Egypt. Guided
conversation, grammar study/practice and development of reading and writing
skills are emphasized. Pre-requisite: German for Young Learners: Level 2B
(GERM421). 1.5 IUs

Continued presentation and practice of the language at the upper elementary
level used for describing daily situations; wild animals and pets; asking for and
giving directions; accidents; making/refusing birthday invitations; parties;
shopping at a supermarket and eating at a restaurant. Guided conversation,
grammar study/practice and the development of reading and writing skills are
1.5 IUs

Presenting and practicing the language at the upper elementary level; describing
places, homes, cities and trips; expressing opinions; learning about German life
and classical tales. Guided conversation, pronunciation, grammar study/practice
and development of reading, listening and writing skills are emphasized. Pre-
requisite: German for Young Learners (Level 3B) (GERM431). 1.5 IUs

Presentation and practice of the language for communicating at the upper
elementary level on topics such as body ailments, birthday parties, sightseeing,
famous German monuments and people. Guided conversation; grammar study
and development of listening, reading and writing skills are emphasized. Pre-
requisite: German for Young Learners: Level 4A (GERM440). 1.5 IUs

Presentation and practice of the language for communicating at the lower intermediate level on
topics such as the family, celebrations, foreign languages, clothes, tourism in Germany,
interviews and leisure activities; talking about past events; expressing opinions and making
comparisons. Emphasis is on developing listening and speaking skills. Pre-requisite: German
for Young Learners: Level 4B (GERM441). 1.5 IUs

Presentation and practice of the language at the lower intermediate level used for
communicating in social situations and expressing opinions and preferences.
This includes talking about parties, restaurants, language courses, travelling to a
foreign country, furnishing an apartment and farming. Emphasis is on developing
writing, speaking and listening skills. Pre-requisite: German for Young Learners:
Level 5A (GERM550). 1.5 IUs
GERMAN LANGUAGE
GERM120 Thanawiya Amma German

Presentation and practice of the German language covered in the second year of
the national school syllabus for secondary schools with focus on speaking and
writing about different German speaking countries in Europe; the main cities;
geographical features; traveling; the railway system; daily routines; meals; habits;
the educational system in schools and universities; at a restaurant; job training;
careers and the media. Guided conversation with special focus on phonology
(pronunciation, stress and intonation); vocabulary; grammar and study/practice.
Development of reading and writing skills is emphasized in the school set text.
Prerequisite: First Secondary German language syllabus. 3.0 IUs
GERM101 General German: Level 1

Presentation and practice of language used for simple high frequency
communicative exchanges. The course focuses on the German phonetic system;
the number system; high frequency simple lexis; talking and writing about daily
routines; travel in Germany; telephones; the post office; payment of an account;
hotels and room rental. It covers the use of simple grammatical structures;
affirmative statements; basic negative and interrogative forms. 3.0 IUs

Presentation and practice of language at the elementary level used for forms of
address and greetings; introductions; proverbs and simple idiomatic expressions;
letter and card writing; talking and writing about the office; weather; free time;
cars in Germany; holidays and accidents. Guided conversation, grammar
study/practice, reading and writing skills are emphasized. Prerequisite: General
German: Level 1 (GERM101). 3.0 IUs

Presentation and practice of language at the intermediate level used when
speaking about topics such as smoking; festivals; traffic; hobbies; holidays and
major cities in Germany. This includes noting differences and similarities
between Germany and Egypt when describing the traffic; festivals; the Rhine and
River Nile and major cities. Guided conversation, grammar study/practice and the
development of reading and writing skills are emphasized. Prerequisite: General
German: Level 2 (GERM102). 3.0 IUs
This course is a presentation and practice of language at the upper intermediate
level. The content of the course focuses on extensive dialogues describing
situations at a restaurant; in a classroom; asking for street directions; parking a
car; German people as perceived by foreigners; the educational system; making
comparisons between Egyptian and German cities and societies. Guided
conversation and dialogues, grammar study/practice and the development of
reading and writing skills are emphasized. Prerequisite: General German: Level 3
(GERM103). 3.0 IUs

This course is a presentation and practice of language at the advanced level of
proficiency. Written and recorded texts and supplementary materials are used as
a springboard for students to interact and communicate. Students are
encouraged to draw upon their own resources of language and experience.
Conversation, grammar study/practice and the development of reading and
writing skills are emphasized. Prerequisite: General German: Level 4
(GERM104). 3.0 IUs

This course is a presentation and practice of language at the advanced level.
Written and recorded texts and supplementary materials are used as a
springboard for students to communicate and interact. Students are encouraged
to draw upon their own resources of language and experience. The focus is upon
expansion of lexical knowledge and review of structural use, usage and
phonology. Prerequisite: General German: Level 5 (GERM201). 3.0 IUs
GERM211 Conversational German: Level 1: Elementary

phonology (pronunciation, stress and intonation). The content of the course is
within the language framework of elementary level proficiency. It provides oral
communicative language practice when speaking about topics such as the
family; ordering a meal at a restaurant; the bookshop; shopping at the
supermarket; health and disease. Prerequisite: General German: Level 6
(GERM202). 3.0 IUs
GERM212 Conversational German: Level 2: Intermediate

within the language framework of intermediate level proficiency. It provides oral
communicative language practice about topics describing a day at the club; going
to the city; writing a resume; visiting a friend; the barbershop and sports events.
Prerequisite: Conversational German: Level 1: Elementary (GERM211). 3.0 IUs
GERM213 Conversational German: Level 3: Advanced
within the language framework of advanced level proficiency for students who
wish to refine further their speaking skills. The course provides oral
communicative language practice using advanced idiomatic expressions and
varied lexicon related to different and more complex situations and covers topics
such as the weather; a visit to the dentist; a birthday party; the laundry shop; at
the physician’s clinic; the pharmacy and a music concert. Prerequisite:
Conversational German: Level 2: Intermediate (GERM212). 3.0 IUs
GERM223 Introduction to Translation from German into Arabic: Level 1

Introduction to the principles and rules observed in translation from German into
Arabic; application of skills and methodologies for approaching a text.
Prerequisite: Conversational German: Level 3: Advanced (GERM213). 3.0 IUs
GERM233 Introduction to Translation from German into Arabic: Level 2

Development of the principles and rules observed in translation from German into
Arabic. A comprehensive lexical, syntactic and stylistic analysis of the language
of literary and social writings in Arabic; translation of social and literary
documents from German into Arabic. Prerequisite: Introduction to Translation
from German into Arabic: Level 1 (GERM223). 3.0 IUs
GERM224 Introduction to Translation from Arabic into German: Level 1

Survey of different competence areas and development of skills in the two
directions: Source Language (SL) receptive competence and Target Language
(TL) reproductive competence. Topics cover the competence areas: language
texts, technical texts and literary texts. Prerequisite: Introduction to Translation
from German into Arabic: Level 2 (GERM233). 3.0 IUs
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FRENCH LANGUAGE
SPEC501 French Language: Level 1

Practice of the language for simple communicative exchanges; introductions,
greetings and exchanges of self-introductory remarks; basic grammatical
structures; verbs used for self-introduction, affirmative and negative statements,
interrogative and possessive forms; prepositions of place; pronunciation of the
French alphabet. 3.0 IUs

Practice of the language used for expression of tastes and preferences;
accepting or refusing offers; requesting information; describing people and
colors; asking and offering information on transport. Introduction of new
grammatical structures using the past and future tenses; expressing goals; using
various interrogative forms and phonetic use of connecting letters. Pre-requisite:
French Language: Level 1 (SPEC501). 3.0 IUs

Practice of the language and vocabulary used in the kitchen, during a meal, at
hotels, ordering food and drinks, requesting food prices or quantities and asking
for directions. Grammatical structures; using verbs in the simple future; using
silent final letters; distinguishing between closed and open vowels and writing
nasal vowels. Prerequisite: French Language: Level 2 (SPEC502). 3.0 IUs

Practice of language and vocabulary used to express astonishment, restrictions,
exclamation, exceptions, dissatisfaction and anxiety, obligations or probability.
Use of grammatical structures: tenses, the imperfect and past perfect,
prepositions, adverbs of place, exclamation, interrogative and demonstrative
pronouns, and answering in the affirmative or negative forms; writing nasal
vowels, the pronunciation of the silent E, sound and silent consonants.
Prerequisite: French Language: Level 3 (SPEC503). 3.0 IUs

Practice of the language used for expressing probability, determination, doubt
and disagreement; advice, comparing and predicting; grammatical structures:
relative pronouns, the comparative and superlative; verbal modes: the indicative
and subjunctive; time verbs: the future and the simple past. Intonation used for
the interrogative and exclamatory sentences; pronunciation of double
consonants; distinguishing between the semi-vowels.
Prerequisite: French Language: Level 4 (SPEC504). 3.0 IUs

Practice of the language used for navigating the Web, vocabulary used in
restaurants and for friendly or official letters. Advanced grammatical structures:
use of the imperfect, subjunctive and conditional present; relation between cause
and effect; intonation used to express irony, surprise, reproach, doubt, wishes,
disagreement and refusal, use of punctuation marks. Presentation of cultural
differences between young and old people; French people in different
environments. Prerequisite: French Language: Level 5 (SPEC505) 3.0 IUs

Practice of the language used for complimentary statements for various
occasions; advanced grammatical structures: use of the indirect speech,
sequence of tenses, gerund, present participle and passive form; using proper
intonation to express surprise and certainty; the difference in pronunciation
between the simple future and the conditional present; the difference between
the semi-consonants [ W ] and [ J ]; discussion of relationships between
employees and employers in a French society; management of time by French
people. Prerequisite: French Language: Level 6 (SPEC506 ). 3.0 IUs
Language used for expression of regrets, feelings, opinions; describing the
outside and the interior of a house; advanced grammatical structures: past
perfect, the future perfect, the agreement of the past participle and the order of
complement pronouns; pronunciation of interjections, double consonants and "r";
intonation patterns used for interrogation, indignation, concern and content; the
development of sentence structure and focus on certain elements of the
sentence; discussion of the development of the use of technology and data
processing; preparation of wine drinks for a village festival. Pre-requisite:

Presentation and practice of language used for expressing regret, reproach
concern, unfulfilled goals, wishes and indignation. Students will learn to use
accurate intonation and stress patterns to express regret, surprise and hope, and
will pronounce names of cities and countries. They will learn advanced
grammatical structures using the superlative, the comparative and the conditional
forms, the passive voice, adverbs and possessive pronouns. Prerequisite:

Presentation and practice of language used for expressing opposition,
concession, reconciliation and assertion. Students will learn how to referee a
board game and explain its rules; write a letter of request and make a summary.
They will use advanced grammatical structures such as modals and structures
for argumentation and use correct stress and intonation patterns to express
opposition, surprise, enthusiasm, joy, insistence, criticism and pronounce double
consonants and the letter “h”. Prerequisite: French Language: Level 9
(SPEC509) 3.0 IUs
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SPANISH LANGUAGE
SPAN101 Spanish Language: Level 1

communicative exchanges with focus on the Spanish phonetic system, and the
number system. Students will speak and write simple sentences about daily
routines, self introduction, nationalities, professions, personal and class objects,
colors, directions, furniture, families, clothes, transport and commercial
establishments; and learn simple grammatical structures: affirmative and
negative statements and basic interrogative forms. 3.0 IUs

communicative exchanges for simple sentences to describe persons and places
and write about daily routines. Students will use simple grammatical structures
such as affirmative and negative statements and basic interrogative forms.
Practice of listening tasks to promote ear-training of sounds and meanings.
Prerequisite: Spanish Language: Level 1 (SPAN101). 3.0 IUs

Presentation and practice of language used at the Lower Elementary Level I for
simple high frequency communicative exchanges. Students will write simple
sentences about themselves, their surroundings, persons, objects and places,
and will respond to questions about daily situations. They will learn expressions
and proverbs, use simple grammatical structures: affirmative and negative
statements, irregular verbs, expressing agreement and disagreement through
non-verbal communicative exchanges. Practice of listening tasks to promote
ear-training of sounds and meanings. Prerequisite: Spanish Language: Level 2
(SPAN102). 3.0 IUs

Presentation and practice of language used at the Lower Elementary Level II for
simple high frequency communicative exchanges. Students will write and
express themselves about daily activities and understand and extract information
from speeches, statements and expressions, using grammatical structures for
the past and imperative. Introduction to aspects of Spanish- American culture.
Practice of listening tasks to promote ear-training of sounds and meanings.
Prerequisite: Spanish Language: Level 3 (SPAN103). 3.0 IUs

Presentation and practice of language used at the Elementary Level I for simple
and high frequency communicative exchanges to discuss practical affairs and
daily life. Students will use grammatical structures to write texts in the present
and past tenses and will become familiar with additional features of the Spanish
culture. Practice of listening tasks to promote ear-training of sounds and
meanings. Prerequisite: Spanish Language: Level 4 (SPAN104). 3.0 IUs

Presentation and practice of language used at the Elementary Level II for simple
and high frequency communicative exchanges. Students will describe past
activities and personal experiences, engage in short conversational exchanges,
use grammatical structures to talk about historical facts and aspects of Spanish
culture and life. Practice of listening tasks to promote ear-training of sounds and
meanings. Prerequisite: Spanish Language: Level 5 (SPAN105). 3.0 IUs
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CAREER PREPARATION
SPEC124 Getting Ready for Work
Introduction to job seeking and interviewing skills; assessing one’s interests,
knowledge, skills, abilities and values; identifying career goals and options;
developing a job search plan; writing a resume and letter of application; gathering
information about organizations; preparing for job interviews; assessing job
offers; negotiating salaries. 1.5 IUs
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SAMPLE CUSTOMIZED COURSES
SPEC122 Workshops on Learning Disabilities in Children

A medical review of each disability, including identification and definition; causes;
types and management; characteristics of each disability; classroom
management; parents’ involvement; behavioral modification; practical guidelines
for dealing with disabilities.
SPEC123 Behavior Management in Children Ages 2 -11

Covers normal childhood development for children between ages 2-11; early
detection of childhood problems and possible causes; practical methods of
behavior management and discipline; tips on what to emphasize and what to
avoid when managing behavior; the role of parents and teachers.
SPEC140 Teaching in the Early Years

Training of teachers of nursery and kindergarten children to improve their skills
and teaching practices, with an emphasis on the early years of development
based on the British educational philosophy. Topics such as classroom
management, lesson planning, the nursery environment, language development
and reading are explored.
SPEC215 Introduction and Background to Mental Disabilities

Introductory training for teachers and staff specialized in rehabilitation of mental
retardates; history and philosophy of special education; stages of development of
the normal child; intelligence and mental abilities; biological basis of behavior;
clinical assessment procedures and classification of mental disabilities.
SPEC216 Autism and Cerebral Palsy

A comprehensive overview of pervasive developmental disorders and cerebral
palsy; characteristics and prevalence; symptoms; diagnosis; prognosis; etiology;
associated deficiencies; development of rehabilitation programs and
communication problems.
SPEC217 Mental Retardation and Learning Disabilities

A comprehensive overview of mental retardation and learning disabilities;
characteristics and prevalence; symptoms; diagnosis; prognosis; etiology;
associated deficiencies; development of rehabilitation programs and special
remedial interventions.
SPEC218 Mental Disabilities: Intervention and Rehabilitation
Teaching strategies in rehabilitation centers for children with mental disabilities;
enforcement formulas; relationship with parents and the community; training in
vocational and community living skills; job placement and follow-up

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THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO

SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION

COURSE AND CERTIFICATE CATALOG

SPOKEN ARABIC OF CAIRO (SAC)

SAC101 and SAC102 Elementary Spoken Arabic

SAC201and SAC202 Intermediate Spoken Arabic

SAC301 and SAC302 Advanced Spoken Arabic

ARB401 and ARB403 Survival Arabic

MODERN STANDARD ARABIC (MSA)

MSA101 and MSA102 Elementary Modern Standard Arabic

MSA301 and MSA302 Advanced Modern Standard Arabic

ARABIC FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES

ARB100 Arabic for Special Purposes

ARB102 Arabic Calligraphy

CAREER CERTIFICATE IN TEACHING ARABIC AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE

CTFL101 Methods of Teaching

CTFL102 Statement of Objectives

CTFL103 Lesson Planning

CTFL104 Presentation Skills

CTFL105 Teaching Grammar (SAC)

CTFL106 Teaching Grammar (MSA)

CTFL107 Instructional Technology

CTFL108 Teaching Techniques

CTFL201 Phonetics (Modern Standard Arabic)

CTFL202 Phonetics (Spoken Arabic of Cairo)

CTFL203 Arabic Calligraphy

CTFL204 Arabic Textbooks

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN PRINT MEDIA TRANSLATION

TRAN111 Introduction to Translation into Arabic

TRAN112 Introduction to Translation into English

TRAN100 Arabic Editing Skills

TRAN110 Lexicography and Terminology

TRAN116 Translation Linguistics

TRAN216 Contrastive Analysis

TRAN 508 Research Tools for Translators

TRAN115 Arabic Grammar

TRAN211 Newspaper Translation into Arabic

TRAN212 Newspaper Translation into English

TRAN217 Translating Speeches

TRAN416 Economic, Financial and Commercial Translation into Arabic

TRAN417 Economic, Financial and Commercial Translation into English

TRAN511 Topics in Translation into Arabic I

TRAN512 Topics in Translation into English I

TRAN611 Topics in Translation into Arabic II

TRAN612 Topics in Translation into English II

TRNF211 Newspaper Translation French / Arabic / French

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN LEGAL AND UN TRANSLATION

TRAN111 Introduction to Translation into Arabic

TRAN112 Introduction to Translation into English

TRAN100 Arabic Editing Skills

TRAN110 Lexicography and Terminology

TRAN116 Translation Linguistics

TRAN216 Contrastive Analysis

TRAN 508 Research Tools for Translators

TRAN115 Arabic Grammar

TRNF111 Introduction to Translation French /Arabic / French

TRAN311 Legal Documents into Arabic

TRAN312 Legal Documents into English

TRAN316 UN Manual for Arabic Translators

TRAN411 Documentary Translation into Arabic

TRAN412 Documentary Translation into English

TRAN416 Economic, Financial and Commercial Translation into Arabic

TRAN417 Economic, Financial and Commercial Translation into English

TRAN217 Translating Speeches