‘Abu-Ghazaleh for Quality Assurance’
Graduates First Batch of “Fundamentals of Quality and Accreditation
in Higher Education Institutions” Diploma
AMMAN – The first batch of the
Diploma “Fundamentals of Quality and Accreditation in Higher Education Institutions”,
organized by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh for Quality Assurance in Education (TAG-EDUQA),
a member of Talal Abu-Ghazaleh Global Digital (TAG.GD), in cooperation with the
Genova Institute for Training, and accredited by the Knowledge and Human
Development Authority – Government of Dubai, has successfully concluded after
completing 30 specialized training hours combining theoretical knowledge with
practical application.
The Diploma covered a comprehensive
set of topics beginning with an introduction to the concepts of quality and
accreditation in higher education, including the distinction between internal
and external quality assurance and the different types of institutional and
program accreditation. It also addressed international frameworks and standards
such as ABET, AACSB, EFQM, and ESG, and their relationship to global university
rankings.
The program further discussed other
topics including institutional governance and management, the role of
leadership and strategic planning in supporting quality, as well as quality in
teaching and learning, standards for academic programs, learning outcomes, the
development of faculty competencies, and assessment methodologies. In addition,
it addressed research quality, community engagement, performance measurement
tools, risk management, and the promotion of a culture of continuous
improvement.
The program also included intensive
practical training on preparing self-evaluation reports based on an
evidence-based methodology, conducting gap analysis, developing improvement
matrices and action plans, and drafting a comprehensive evaluation report for
an academic program or educational institution.
Participants emphasized the
importance of this program in light of the challenges facing higher education
institutions, praising the depth of its content and its direct relevance to
academic practice. They also highlighted the strong practical component that
enhances their ability to transfer knowledge effectively to their institutions.
The dynamic engagement during
discussion sessions and workshops reflected a growing awareness of the
importance of embedding a culture of quality and continuous improvement as a
fundamental pillar for enhancing institutional performance and strengthening
the competitiveness of universities regionally and internationally.