WHAT WE OFFER
CHEC provides applied, industry-focused learning designed for professionals, executives, and aspiring talent across the region. Our programs are short, practical, and delivered in collaboration with leading Canadian universities and colleges.
Executive Programs
Focused, practice-driven modules designed to strengthen leadership, strategy, and decision-making capabilities for managers and executives.
Applied Certificates
Short to medium-term programs (4–18 months) delivered with Canadian colleges and universities, emphasizing practical business and management skills.
Professional Courses
Intensive short courses covering project management, digital skills, and sector-specific competencies for rapid career development.
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1995 in Ottawa, Canada, CHEC is an international education institution dedicated to advancing applied, short-term academic and executive learning across the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia.
With a regional hub in Dubai, CHEC connects Canadian-quality education with regional market needs, empowering learners, organizations, and institutions to thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape.
AT THE GLANCE
- Established 1995 – Canada
- Regional hub – United Arab Emirates
- Serving across MENA & Central Asia
The UAE: Where Innovation, Education, and Opportunity Converge
With a strong focus on technology, education, and future-ready skills, the United Arab Emirates has become a global center for learning, innovation, and economic transformation—connecting talent and institutions across regions.
Prof. Akbar Manoussi
Founder and Chair of the Board
Professor Manoussi is an internationally recognized economist whose academic career has spanned more than 30 years. He has taught business and management at both Carleton University and the University of Ottawa, supervised and mentored thousands of students, and contributed to research and debate on topics such as global oil diplomacy, Islamic finance, and economic development.
Alongside his academic work, he has been active in Canadian politics, community leadership, and international economic initiatives, including consulting for public bodies and organizing conferences and business forums that connect Canada with other regions.
