At CHEC, research and consulting are not academic exercises — they’re tools for transformation.
Our research projects, advisory services, and partnerships are rooted in real-world problems, focused on impact, and guided by evidence-based methods.

We work at the intersection of academia, government, and industry to generate insights, shape policies, and design forward-looking solutions for education, innovation, and business development.

Research Projects

CHEC designs and leads applied research projects in collaboration with universities, ministries, and international organizations.
Our research focuses on:

  • Higher education reform and global program alignment

  • Business education models in emerging economies

  • Talent mobility, student migration, and workforce integration

  • Technology-enhanced learning and institutional innovation

We prioritize research that leads to policy recommendations, program improvements, and measurable results.

Sample initiatives include:

  • A comparative study of executive education in the MENA and Canadian regions

  • Research on digital readiness in higher education institutions across Africa

  • Analysis of skills gaps in cross-border workforce development programs

Advisory Services

Through our consulting arm, CHEC advises educational institutions, ministries, and development organizations on:

  • Academic strategy and internationalization

  • Curriculum modernization and accreditation

  • Market-entry and feasibility studies for international programs

  • National training policy development

  • Quality assurance and assessment frameworks

Our consultants bring academic rigor and industry perspective — combining data-driven insights with on-the-ground experience.

Whether you're seeking to redesign a national education plan or launch a regional skills initiative, CHEC offers the guidance, research, and partnerships to make it happen.

Case Studies

We believe in learning from experience — and sharing it.
Here are just a few examples of our work in action:

  • Iran–Canada Dual Certificate Initiative
    A customized business education program connecting Iranian learners with Canadian academic credentials, developed in partnership with Carleton University.

  • Leadership Training for Public Sector Professionals – East Africa
    Design and delivery of a blended learning executive education model aligned with local policy needs and global standards.

  • Digital Education Feasibility Study – Gulf Region
    A multi-phase assessment of technological infrastructure, student readiness, and curriculum gaps for implementing hybrid learning models.

Each case reflects our ability to translate strategy into results — across languages, borders, and educational systems.

Publications

CHEC regularly publishes white papers, policy briefs, and research reports designed to inform and influence academic and institutional decision-making.

Our publications are shared with:

  • Ministries of Education

  • University departments

  • Industry partners and chambers of commerce

  • International development agencies

Recent publications include:

  • Bridging the Gap: Aligning Business Education with Global Workforce Needs

  • Transnational Student Mobility and the Role of Canada

  • Rethinking Accreditation: Flexibility, Quality, and Relevance in Global Programs

👉 Explore Our Publications Library

Collaboration Opportunities

CHEC is always seeking new partners in research and consulting.

We invite:

  • Universities and think tanks to co-develop research proposals

  • Governments and NGOs to initiate joint policy studies

  • Private-sector organizations to sponsor applied research

  • Academic departments to explore co-authored publications

We provide proposal design, project management, and dissemination strategies to ensure every collaboration creates lasting value.

👉 Contact Our Research Office to propose a partnership or learn more about open calls.

Impact Through Insight

Whether you're looking to understand, design, or improve educational programs and systems — CHEC offers a research and consulting ecosystem built for scale, relevance, and measurable results.

Let’s build knowledge that changes lives.