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Modules from many of our undergraduate and graduate courses can be studied individually, as short courses.

About us

Welcome to the Short-Term Training Center! At our institution, we believe in the power of lifelong learning and the importance of skill enhancement in a rapidly evolving world. Our short courses are designed for individuals seeking to expand their knowledge, develop new skills, or explore new interests in a flexible and engaging format.
Whether you want to deepen your understanding of a specific subject, boost your professional skills, or simply pursue a personal passion, our short courses offer a variety of options tailored to meet your needs. With expert instructors and a focus on practical application, you’ll gain valuable insights and hands-on experience that can be immediately applied in your career or personal life.
Join us in this exciting educational journey and unlock your potential with our diverse short course offerings!

Dr.Fatemeh Aghasheikh Mohammadtaghi

Head of Short-term Trainig Center

Department of Management 

The Department of Management at the Short-Term Training Center has been established with the goal of equipping individuals with essential management knowledge and skills across various domains. This department empowers learners to understand contemporary management practices, strategic planning, and leadership techniques through a range of engaging and practical training courses.

The organization of workshops, seminars, and online courses is a key focus of this department, enhancing the learning journey and supporting both personal and professional growth for participants. Faculty members rely on the latest research and industry insights to continually refine their curriculum and teaching methods, aiming to foster an interactive and stimulating educational atmosphere.

This center is dedicated to developing highly skilled professionals with a forward-thinking mindset who are prepared to contribute positively to various industries through effective management practices.

Advanced management accounting

This module provides insights into advanced aspects of planning, decision-making, performance evaluation and control.

Topics covered

The module considers a range of strategic management accounting techniques and critically examines the impact of behavioural and social issues in the use and implementation of management accounting techniques. This module will help to encourage critical, analytical thinking concerning the interplay between accounting and management.

  • Introduction and Context
  • Management Accounting and the Contemporary Business World
  • Costing Systems and Cost Management
  • Costing in Contemporary Business – Some Issues
  • Management Accounting and Operational Decision Making
  • Management Accounting and Operational Control
  • Strategic Financial Analysis of the Business and its Environment
  • The Financial Aspects of Strategy Development and Implementation
  • Management Accounting and Risk Management
  • Strategic Management Control and Performance Management

Learning outcomes

If you complete the module successfully, you should be able to:

  • explain and discuss a range of advanced costing methods.
  • identify and critique a range of investment appraisal techniques, select as appropriate and apply within the investment appraisal process, and make a justifiable recommendation.
  • explain the nature and significance of risk and uncertainty, and devise strategies for dealing with risk and uncertainty in decision-making.
  • understand the nature of standard costing and demonstrate the necessary skills to calculate advanced variances.
  • understand and critique both the theoretical issues and influences on practical decisions associated with multi-product break-even analysis.
  • identify and evaluate the key factors that influence transfer pricing.
  • numeracy and quantitative skills applied to management accounting scenarios.
  • demonstrate effective communication of complex solutions to business related decisions.
  • show personal effectiveness, applying critical self-awareness and personal resource management in the context of a diverse business environment.
  • demonstrate discussion and questioning skills.
  • apply analytical and research skills into a management accounting related business problem and apply these skills in the assembling and analysis of data collected.
  • apply complex problem-solving skills within the management accounting arena.
  • demonstrate digital and information literacy skills.

Essential reading

The following is provided as part of the course materials after you register:

  • Drury, C Management and Cost Accounting Cengage, 7th Edition (2015)
  • Bhimani, A and Horngren, C et al Management and Cost Accounting Prentice Hall 6th Edition (2015)

The module engages students with theories and frameworks of consumer/buyer behaviour, and their application in marketing practice. The module is evidence-based and entails activities aimed at enhancing students’ appreciation of how consumer and buyer behaviour theories can be applied in solving practical marketing problems and ultimately impact the well-being of consumers and societies at large.

Topics covered

Main topics of the module include:

  • Introduction to the module and to latest trends in consumer/buyer behaviour
  • Decision making theories and influences on individual and organizational buyers
  • The theory of stationary markets and patterns of purchase
  • The effects of advertising
  • Word-of-mouth and social media communications 
  • Pricing tactics and price promotions
  • Customer loyalty and loyalty programmes
  • Brand knowledge, brand extensions and co-branding
  • Consumer behaviour in a retail context
  • Customer satisfaction, dissatisfaction and perceived quality

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module, you will be expected to be able to:

  • Critically evaluate theories of consumer and buyer behaviour
  • Describe the role of consumer and buyer research in the formulation of responsible marketing strategies
  • Intelligently use frameworks, concepts and theories from consumer and buyer behaviour to inform marketing decisions that ultimately impact the well-being of consumers and societies at large
  • Think critically and creatively in identifying influences on consumer and buyer behaviour
  • Undertake research into a consumer/buyer behaviour-related problem and skilfully assemble and analyse the data collected
  • Synthesize and use information and knowledge effectively to develop marketing recommendations that address consumer/buyer behaviour-related problems and are mindful of the triple bottom line.

Essential reading

The following is provided as part of the course materials after you register:

Department of Accounting and Finance

The Department of Accounting and Finance at the Short-Term Training Center has been established to equip individuals with vital accounting and financial skills necessary for success in today’s fast-paced business world. This department empowers participants to grasp essential financial principles, accounting standards, and investment strategies through a series of interactive and practical training courses.

A central focus of this department is the organization of workshops, seminars, and online courses tailored to enhance the learning experience and support both personal and professional development. Our faculty members utilize the latest research, industry trends, and real-world applications to continuously improve the curriculum and teaching approaches, fostering a dynamic and engaging educational environment.

This center is committed to developing proficient professionals who possess a deep understanding of accounting and finance, preparing them to make impactful contributions across various sectors through effective financial management practices.

Accounting and finance

This module introduces a toolkit that enables a better understanding of the performance of businesses, and the decisions and problems they face.
These issues are discussed daily by managers and the media. No prior knowledge of accounting is assumed: students learn how financial information is prepared and communicated and how it is used as an effective tool for decision making and control.
This information includes areas of financial and management accounting and the main principles of finance.
The module adopts a global perspective and encompasses the regulatory framework adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).

Topics covered

  • Introduction
  • Financial Accounting: Measuring and Reporting Financial Position, and Financial Performance
  • Accounting for limited companies and partnerships
  • Measuring and Reporting Cash Flows
  • Introduction to Management Accounting & Cost-Volume Profit Analysis
  • Full Costing vs. Activity Based Costing
  • Performance Measurement Systems and Budgeting and Control
  • Capital Investment Decisions
  • Sources of Finance
  • Managing Working Capital

Learning outcomes

If you complete the course successfully, you should be able to:

  • Define the concepts underlying accounting and finance
  • Record financial transactions
  • Prepare and interpret financial statements
  • Analyse relevant data for decision making purposes, applying appropriate techniques
  • Critically discuss budgeting and control issues in the modern global environment
  • Adopt appropriate techniques for capital investment decisions and financing decisions
  • Critical thinking, analytical skills, interpretative skills (including the ability to justify choices)
  • Management-by-exemption, and control and monitoring skills
  • Numeracy and active quantitative skills (including: data preparation, analysis, problem solving and interpretation skills)
  • Time management skills (including the ability to make informed decisions timely and to work under pressure)
  • Effective communication skills (including oral and written communication skills)
  • Individual initiative and enterprise skills
  • Digital and information literacy skills
  • Research skills

It entails the application both of long -established techniques and of newly-emerging concepts. Consequently, the module covers areas such as job costing and process costing, cost-volume-profit relationships, capital investment decisions and budgetary control systems in the light of changes in modern day operational circumstances.

Throughout the module, students have the opportunity to explore emerging themes within the field of management accounting which are regarded as important for organizations seeking to evolve their management accounting systems.

The module pays particular attention to concerns and issues within an international setting.

The module endeavours to cover fundamental concepts and techniques of management accounting while also highlighting the diversity of approaches and practices which management accounting are viewed to encompass in different countries.

Topics covered

  • Management accounting and the business environment: An introduction to cost terms, concepts and classifications
  • Job-costing systems & Process costing systems
  • Cost Allocation
  • Cost Volume Profit (CVP) Relationships Relevant Information for decision making
  • Activity Based Costing (ABC)
  • Pricing, target costing and customer profitability analysis
  • Motivation, budgets and variance analysis
  • Performance Measurement Systems & Strategic Management Accounting (SMA)
  • Quality and throughput concerns in managing costs & Accounting for Just-in-time systems
  • Management Control Systems

Learning outcomes

If you complete the course successfully, you should be able to:

  • Understand the nature of management accounting concepts and conventions
  • Understand how accounting information is employed to guide decision making and resource allocation
  • Apply standard accounting techniques to assess and evaluate different outcomes
  • Critically evaluate the extent to which accounting information can support resource allocation and performance appraisal
  • Critically discuss and differentiate contemporary accounting issues
  • Critical thinking, analytical and synthesis skills (including the capacity to provide informed and detailed analysis of business events)
  • The ability to create, evaluate and assess a range of different outcomes and the ability to make rational choices and justify them (including the ability to make choices among a multitude of appropriate management accounting techniques)
  • Numeracy and quantitative skills (including: data analysis and interpretation)
  • Effective communication skills (including oral and written communication skills)
  • Time management skills (including planning and prioritisation skills)
  • Leadership and individual initiative skills
  • Digital and information literacy skills
  • Research skills

Department of Computer and Information Technology

The Department of Computer and Information Technology at the Short-Term Training Center has been established with the goal of equipping individuals with essential skills in computing and information technology across various sectors. This department empowers learners to understand contemporary technological advancements, software development practices, and data management techniques through a variety of engaging and practical training courses.

A key focus of this department is the organization of workshops, seminars, and online courses, which enhance the learning experience and support both personal and professional growth for participants. Our faculty members utilize the latest research and industry trends to continually refine the curriculum and teaching methods, fostering an interactive and stimulating educational environment.

This center is committed to developing highly skilled professionals with a forward-thinking mindset, preparing them to make significant contributions in diverse fields through effective use of computer and information technology.

Academic Skills for Computer Science

You will gain the academic skills necessary to complete the programme and enter degree-level education. This module is divided into two sections that complement each other. The qualitative section develops your critical thinking and effective communication skills, while the quantitative section will introduce you to exploratory data analysis, with an emphasis on descriptive statistics and data visualisation.

Topics covered

  • Developing critical thinking skills (Part 1)
  • Developing critical thinking skills (Part 2)
  • Developing effective presentation skills (Part 1)
  • Developing effective presentation skills (Part 2)
  • Writing short proposals and reports (Part 1)
  • Writing short proposals and reports (Part 2)
  • Identifying legal, moral, ethical and cultural issues (Part 1)
  • Identifying legal, moral, ethical and cultural issues (Part 2)
  • Identifying and working with different types of data (Part 1)
  • Identifying and working with different types of data (Part 2)
  • Calculating and interpreting measures of location (Part 1)
  • Calculating and interpreting measures of location (Part 2)
  • Calculating and interpreting measures of dispersion (Part 1)
  • Calculating and interpreting measures of dispersion (Part 2)
  • Producing different types of data visualisation (Part 1)
  • Producing different types of data visualisation (Part 2)

Learning outcomes

If you complete the module successfully, you will be able to:

  • identify and critically evaluate ethical issues
  • write short descriptions and orally present information
  • apply common descriptive statistics to summarise datasets numerically
  • create engaging dashboards to visualise data to explore patterns and relationships between variables.

Blockchain is the technology that underpins Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. This module will give you a practical and theoretical knowledge of how blockchains work.

Topics covered

  • Historical intro 
  • Cryptographic preliminaries
  • Merkel trees and blockchains
  • Blockchains and verification
  • Proof of stake and proof of work
  • Block propagation and difficulty adjustment
  • Transactions in Bitcoins and Ethereum
  • Lightning and off-chain transactions
  • Types of attack
  • Forks, and sizes and frequencies of blockchains 

Learning outcomes

1. Historical Awareness: Understand the historical evolution of cryptographic systems and blockchain technology, identifying key milestones and their significance.

2. Cryptographic Fundamentals: Demonstrate knowledge of basic cryptographic concepts and techniques that are foundational to blockchain technology, including encryption, hashing, and digital signatures.

3. Merkle Trees and Blockchain Functionality: Explain the structure and purpose of Merkle trees in blockchain applications, including their role in ensuring data integrity and facilitating efficient verification processes.

4. Blockchain Validation: Analyze the mechanisms by which blockchains achieve consensus, focusing on the differences between proof of work and proof of stake, as well as their implications for security and performance.

5. Understanding Network Dynamics: Describe the processes of block propagation and difficulty adjustment within blockchain networks, and the impact these processes have on transaction speed and overall network stability.

6. Transaction Mechanisms: Compare and contrast transaction processes in major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, emphasizing their unique features and functionalities.

7. Off-Chain Solutions: Assess the advantages and limitations of off-chain solutions such as the Lightning Network, including their role in scaling blockchain transactions and reducing costs.

8. Security Challenges: Identify various types of attacks that can target blockchain networks, understanding their mechanisms and potential consequences for users and network integrity.

9. Blockchain Forks: Explain the concept of blockchain forks, including their types (soft and hard forks), their implications for blockchain governance, and the factors influencing the sizes and frequencies of forks within different blockchain systems.

These outcomes can serve as guidelines for what learners should be able to achieve or demonstrate after engaging with the material.

Essential reading

The following is provided as part of the course materials after you register:

You will learn about general programming techniques such as variables, functions and control flow. You will learn how to work with different types of data structures such as arrays and dictionaries.

You will develop data processing pipelines, which allow you to convert raw data into data that you can analyse. You will apply mathematical and statistical procedures to data. You will learn how to plot graphs of various types. You will also familiarise yourself with an industry standard data science programming environment which you can use throughout the programme.

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

  • be able to work with different data representations including: basic data types, comma-separated variables, eXtensible Markup Language, JavaScript Object Notation, Resource Description Framework, Relations.
  • be familiar with techniques for data acquisition, storage, retrieval and publication. You will have experience of working with filesystems, version control, network programming, HTTP, Web servers and relational database systems e.g SQL.
  • be confident working with data of different types and representing data for analysis through the forms of statistics and visualisations.

Topics covered

  • Setting up your programming environment 
  • Variables, control flow and functions 
  • Data structures 
  • Data plotting 
  • Reading and writing data on the file system 
  • Retrieving data from the web 
  • Retrieving data from databases using query languages 
  • Cleaning data 
  • Restructuring data 
  • Version control systems 

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this module, you will be expected to be able to:

Essential reading

The following is provided as part of the course materials after you register:

As the first component of the degree programme, this module introduces the broad range of concepts, challenges and technologies that form the foundation of cyber security. You’ll gain an understanding of what cyber security is and why it is important, and will explore the techniques and technologies that are used to achieve cyber security. This knowledge will enable you to apply the ideas and skills developed in other modules in a broader context.

You’ll build practical skills during hands-on lab sessions using:

  • Virtual Linux desktop (user datagram protocol and transmission control protocol – UDP and TCP), command line, processes, and networking
  • Basic Python
  • Vim (basic command line text editor)
  • IntelliJ (integrated development environment for java).

Topics covered:

  • What is cyber security?
  • Cryptography – what can it do?
  • Computer and network security – threats, challenges and technologies
  • Cyber security management fundamentals – risks and controls
  • Security standards overview
  • Individual and societal foundations of cyber security, including trust, responsibility, identity and culture.

Learning outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, you will be expected to be able to: 

  • perceive key cyber security concepts and definitions
  • consider why risk management is fundamental to cyber security
  • explain how cryptography can be used to provide basic security services
  • appreciate how network and computer security techniques can be used to help build cyber security
  • explain and appreciate the role of standards in cyber security
  • consider the role and importance of cyber security in society.

Essential reading

The following is provided as part of the course materials after you register:

Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences

The Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences of the Short-Term Training Center has been established with the aim of enhancing individuals’ knowledge and skills in various fields of psychology and education. This group helps learners become acquainted with innovative learning methods, behavioral psychology, and teaching techniques through the provision of diverse and practical training courses.

The organization of workshops, seminars, and online courses is among the activities of this group, facilitating the learning process and contributing to the personal and professional development of participants. Members of this group utilize the latest research and scientific findings to update their content and techniques, striving to create a dynamic and interactive learning environment.

This center aims to train committed professionals with a scientific outlook who are capable of making a positive impact in the fields of psychology and education.

Supervision Course of Pre-Marital Counseling

Supervision Course for Pre-Marital Counseling

 Marriage is considered an important decision in life, and many individuals prefer to consult a counselor before making this commitment. A marriage counselor helps them thoroughly examine all aspects of their decision; they also conduct assessments that lead to a deeper understanding between the couple. This awareness of personalities and behavioral patterns results in wise decision-making and prevents unpleasant consequences. In fact, individuals seek pre-marital counseling to determine whether they are suitable partners and if they can embark on a happy shared life together.

The role of a marriage counselor is to assist individuals in exploring their differences and disagreements before starting a shared life. This early understanding helps them realize from the outset whether they have made the right choice for one another. Differences in personality, interests, and beliefs can lead to a wrong marriage, which can have many negative consequences for both parties involved. Ultimately, pre-marital counseling reduces the chances of wrong choices and, consequently, divorce, by enhancing the couples’ understanding of each other. It also helps them develop constructive interaction skills, fostering better communication and a joyful shared life.

The supervision course for pre-marital counseling is suitable for all therapists and counselors who intend to work in this field and wish to experience counseling techniques with real cases.

The training in the supervision course for pre-marital counseling is taught in a practical and tangible manner. Case report presentations, instruction on how to approach and provide information, as well as reviewing and analyzing session recordings are key components of the course. Additionally, how to interpret interactions and assess the personality profiles of couples is another topic covered in this workshop.

Why should I participate in this course?

The supervision course for pre-marital counseling has an active structure that engages you in the learning process through questions and answers. Pre-marital counseling requires specific skills essential for all counselors in this field. This course offers you all those skills, as well as the necessary theoretical knowledge. By the end of the course, you will be able to specialize in providing information and counseling for pre-marital situations. All training in the supervision course for pre-marital counseling will be objective and practical.

Topics covered

  • Overview of assessment and structure of PMC sessions
  • Review of tests and key points in interpreting couple and individual profiles
  • Overview of discussions and important points in special cases
  • Presentation of cases by participants and analysis and evaluation of sessions
  • Role-playing along with Q&A regarding clients

Learning outcomes

If you complete the module successfully, you will be able to:

By attending the pre-marital counseling supervision workshop, you will become proficient in administering pre-marital assessments and interpreting the dynamics of couple relationships. Familiarity with the structure of pre-marital counseling sessions is another achievement you will gain from the course. The specialized application of interviews in this type of counseling will also be thoroughly taught during the course. You will have the opportunity to learn how to effectively present information and educate couples. With the recognized certificate you receive at the end of the course, you will be equipped to work as a professional pre-marital counselor.

The course on children’s learning disabilities

Topics covered

Learning outcomes

 

Supervision Course for Child and Adolescent Disorders

Most problems and disorders that individuals face during childhood and adolescence are different from those in other periods of life. Some disorders, such as Conduct Disorder and Oppositional Defiant Disorder, only occur in individuals under 18 years of age; the remaining disorders, while sharing some similarities, exhibit distinct symptoms during childhood and adolescence. As a result, therapists who intend to work with this age group must possess specific skills and knowledge in this area. They should also practice therapy with children and adolescents in a practical manner.

One of the greatest challenges of working with those under 18 is establishing effective communication. Therefore, mastering communication techniques is the most important skill that a therapist must acquire. If therapeutic alliance is not established, none of the subsequent stages of treatment will be fruitful. Conducting a proper and structured clinical interview with the child and the parent is also essential for child and adolescent therapists. Additionally, the therapist must be well-versed in the treatment protocols related to child and adolescent disorders. The Supervision Course for Child and Adolescent Disorders at the Psychology Faculty equips therapists to implement appropriate treatment protocols based on the specific disorder of the client.

In the Supervision Course for Child and Adolescent Disorders, all the skills and knowledge required to become a child and adolescent therapist will be taught. The training in this course is practical and includes components such as case attendance, clinical and in-person interviews with the parent and child, case description and analysis, case formulation, and presenting treatment protocols. Various psychological disorders and issues related to childhood and adolescence will be examined during the supervision course.

Why should I participate in this course?

A child and adolescent therapist must be well-acquainted with the disorders affecting children and adolescents, as well as the therapeutic approaches related to each one. The Supervision Course for Child and Adolescent Disorders will teach you how to diagnose and evaluate this age group. It will also provide you with hands-on experience with therapeutic techniques for these disorders. Participation in this course is beneficial for all psychologists and students intending to work in the child and adolescent field.

Topics covered

  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  • Shyness and Timidity
  • Aggressive and Stubborn Behavior
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Self-Stimulation Issues

Learning outcomes

What will I gain by participating in this course?

By participating in this course, you will have the opportunity to thoroughly analyze various cases. During this analysis, you will learn how to interview both the parent and the child completely. You will also become familiar with the formulation of different cases. Additionally, you will be taught the specific treatment protocols for each disorder, which will transform you into a skilled child and adolescent therapist. At the end of the course, you will receive a valid certificate from the World University of Science and Technology.

Department of English Language Education: A Gateway to International Opportunities

Welcome to the Department of English Language Education at the Short-Term Training Center! We are here to assist you on your journey of learning English and achieving your goals by offering specialized and practical courses.

Why the Department of English Language Education?

  • Experienced and Expert Faculty: Our teaching team consists of faculty members with advanced degrees and extensive teaching experience in various fields of English language education.
  • Diverse Educational Programs: Our courses include different levels from beginner to advanced, preparation courses for international exams (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.), and specialized workshops in various fields such as conversation, writing, and grammar.
  • Dynamic and Interactive Learning Environment: By using innovative teaching methods and group activities, we provide an attractive and energetic environment for learning English.
  • Modern Equipment and Facilities: Our department is equipped with the latest educational facilities, including smart classrooms, educational software, and online resources to optimize your learning experience.
  • Connection to Industry and the Job Market: By collaborating with various organizations and companies, we strive to prepare our graduates for entering the international job market.

Courses Offered

  • General English Courses
  • IELTS Preparation Courses
  • TOEFL Preparation Courses
  • Conversation Courses
  • Grammar Courses
  • Writing Courses
  • Specialized Workshops

Join Us Today!

For more information about courses, registration, and educational consulting, please contact us or visit our website.

Ms Parisa Sagheb

Head of Department of English Language Education

Contact us:

Tel: +995 558 733 668

Email: medicine@wust.ge