Informa Connect Academy has teamed up with the CIPD, the leading global professional body for people development, to bring its internationally acclaimed HR and L&D qualifications to professionals in the MENA region.
The agreement arrives at a time of significant change for workplaces globally, from the adoption of AI to evolving employee needs. The CIPD, with a 160,000-strong membership worldwide and over a century of expertise, brings deep industry knowledge and advocacy for better working lives to the collaboration.
“This partnership represents a significant milestone in professional development across our region. By combining Informa Connect Academy’s extensive reach with CIPD’s prestigious learning programmes, we’re creating unprecedented access to world-class HR education. Our comprehensive course portfolio will empower professionals to drive organisational success through effective people management,” states Shabnam Rawal, Managing Director, Informa Connect Middle East.
Stuart Dunlop, Market Director, CIPD, comments: “We are thrilled to partner with Informa Connect Academy to deliver the CIPD’s learning portfolio to the MENA market. This collaboration significantly expands our ability to deliver market-leading professional development across key markets in the MENA region. In today’s rapidly evolving workplace, HR professionals need both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to lead their organisations through change. This partnership ensures they have access to the highest quality learning and development opportunities provided by a globally recognised HR professional body.”
Professional Gains
The CIPD programmes on offer provide practical, career-focused skills alongside global recognition and access to an international HR network. Participants will benefit from flexible learning options and up-to-date HR best practices, equipping them to advance in a fast-changing professional landscape.
Launch Courses
The course line-up includes:
- Learning & Development Fundamentals
- Essential People Skills for Line Managers (Non-HR)
- Organisation Design in the GCC
- AI for HR Professionals + HR Analytics
- Strategic Workforce Planning + Talent Management
- Employee Experience
- Fundamentals of HR (Arabic)
- UAE Labour Law
- L&D as a Business Partner
- Recruitment, Selection and Resourcing Talent
Each course blends the CIPD’s rigorous curriculum with Informa Connect Academy’s delivery expertise to create engaging, impactful learning experiences.
For more information and enrolment, visit CIPD Courses.
