Bootcamp Completion Announcement

We are proud to announce the successful completion of our two-month intensive bootcamp held in July and August 2025 at the Cihan AI Center, proudly sponsored by the Zakat Science Foundation.

A total of 24 participants completed this program, which was divided into two specialized tracks:

Graphic Design Bootcamp

Photoshop

Illustrator

Premiere Pro

Web Development Bootcamp

HTML

CSS

Bootstrap

JavaScript

Led by dedicated instructors from Cihan Institute, this bootcamp not only equipped students with technical skills but also prepared them for the professional market. Participants gained hands-on experience and valuable insights into working as creative professionals.

Beyond technical expertise, the program fostered growth in essential soft skills such as communication, teamwork, confidence, problem-solving, creativity, and adaptability. Teachers and students alike benefited from this collaborative journey, making it a truly transformative learning experience.

Together, we built skills, connections, and a vision for the future.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Ahmed Haji Hamad shin Ahmed Haji Hamad shin 106 95
2 Gulan jasim omer Gulan jasim omer 100 100

On, June 27, 2026, in an academic ceremony attended by the Head of the Department and all faculty members, the “Scientific Zakat” training course titled “Foundation of Microbiology” was successfully concluded. The course was organized and delivered by the faculty members, Asst. Lect. Hozan Qasim and Asst. Lect. Sherwan Hussein.

During the ceremony, certificates of participation were presented to the attendees. Furthermore, the department’s presidency commended the instructors and wished the participants continued success in their educational journey and the development of their practical and hands-on skills.

As part of the ongoing activities of the Technology and Artificial Intelligence Course and within the framework of volunteer services provided by the “Zakāt al-Ilm” Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, Mr. Bilal Hikmat Rasheed presented a lecture on August 9, 2026. The session focused on the importance of technology and artificial intelligence and their impact on various fields of work, aiming to develop and enhance the skills of the participants, who are staff members of the Khani Cultural and Media Center.

In line with the continuous directives of the University President (Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdul-Muhsin Asaad) to emphasize awareness and development programs for all segments of society, and as part of the ongoing activities of the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, a special seminar titled “First Aid” was presented on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

The seminar was conducted by Mr. Bassam Shawkat and Mr. Karzan Ismail, lab instructors in the medical laboratories at the university, for the participants of the 5th Pedagogical Course. The session covered in detail the core principles of first aid, urgent procedures for saving patient lives, and effective protocols for managing emergency situations to protect community health.