On Thursday, September 3, 2020, a pedagogical and academic development training course was concluded with the participation of 56 lecturers and professors from the University of Zakho, Duhok University, Duhok Polytechnic University.

It's worth mentioning that the course lasted for six months which was conducted online due to the Coronavirus outbreak and it included many topics; ICT, Student-centered learning, Innovative pedagogical approach, Competence-based education, Eduprenureship& University work environment, and Research and Development). At the end of the course, the participants were awarded certificates of participation.