DUSHANBE, January 16, Asia-Plus  -- On Monday January 14, the School of Professional and Continuing Education (SPCE) of the University of Central Asia’s (UCA) Learning Center in Dushanbe held an opening ceremony for two certificate programs, “English for Business” and “Accounting Technology Certificate” with 140 enrolled students. 

              According to the Learning Center, these programs are open for both young adults and adult learners.  

English for Business (EfB) is a multi-level program designed to take students from preliminary up to the advanced level – full language proficiency. The courses are based on the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) syllabi. The duration of the courses lasts from 70 to 170 hours. The timetable for delivering the courses is flexible and considers the convenience of learners to attend the programs either during daytime or evenings.

The courses are conducted by UCA instructors who are specialists in teaching this program. All of them possess the Further Certificate for Teachers of Business English (FCTBE) from LCCI’s Examination Board.

After completing upper-intermediate and advanced levels of EfB, students are given an opportunity to sit for an examination to receive the internationally recognized qualification of LCCI for the English language. UCA Khorog is a registered examination centre authorized to certify LCCI candidates. LCCI programs are in demand among employers, educational institutions, and professional associations all over the world.

Accounting Technology Certificate is a certificate program that allows young and adult learners to master the basics of accounting. This program includes teaching skills in business and management that are necessary for accountants in medium and small enterprises, and also cashiers and accountants in large-scale large enterprises and state organizations.

The Accounting Technology Certificate includes 30 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits. Program participants will attend 540 hours over 9 months in the form of lectures and seminars. Students completing the program will be equipped with knowledge and skills in the following four areas: financial accounting, managerial accounting, computer literacy and “1-C Bukhgalteria”, and tax and customs regulations.

Successful completion of the ATC program will allow participants to further their study in the internationally recognized qualifications CAP (Certified Accountant Practitioner) and CIPA (Certified International Professional Accountant). 

Teaching resources include all the necessary materials specifically developed for the program, taking into account national legislation and specific forms of financial accounting used in Tajikistan.