Extension Program

American University of Armenia Extension Department (AUA Extension) serves as University's principal interface with the community. At AUA Extension we plan, design, develop and deliver a number of quality courses to target certain sectors of government, academia, private organizations and individuals to help them fulfil professional and/or career goals through flexible and innovative adult and continuing education training programs. We offer comprehensive English Language Training, a multitude of Computer Literacy and Information Technology training and a number of Leadership, Business and Entrepreneurial courses. Our mission is to foster individual, organizational, and community growth and transformation, through accessible, high-quality training programs. Our Vision is to become the Training Organization of choice to meet the changing needs of those seeking the best in Continuing Education, Adult Training and L ifelong Learning.

Since its inception in 1992, education offerings from Extension Program have evolved in line with the changing needs of the communities it serves. The General English Program, closely linked to TOEFL Preparation and Certification, being the prominent requirement initially, has evolved to cater for more sophisticated requirements of the Armenian communities, such as Business Communication, Academic Writing, Applied English and Advanced Oral Communication – to name a few. Computer Literacy courses have evolved into Microsoft Application and Administration, Cisco Networking and Security, Programming Languages such as C++ and IBM Software Education Training. Business, Leadership and Entrepreneurship courses have become more elaborate, providing skill enhancing courses like Project Management, Human Resource Management, Best Practices in Public Relations and Procurement. The need for Tourism and Hospitality training has been growing over the years and Extension has responded by forging an alliance with George Washington University and offering Destination Management courses from the large portfolio of GWU Curriculum.

AUA Extension holds a unique position in Armenia and the region as a competence center for Education and Training programs serving the community for the past 18 Years. We have state of the art infrastructure, unparalleled building and classroom facilities, all aspects of technology from internet and Wi-Fi to Videoconferencing Capability and the most competent instructor/trainer base. Being an integral part of a Graduate University, American University of Armenia (founded in 2001) – affiliate of University of California and accredited by WASC USA with an internationally recognized Graduate Program – which includes the School of Business and Management SBM, College of Computer and Information Systems CIS and Department of English Programs DEP – is well positioned to take advantage of our unique qualities, capabilities, synergies and linkages in providing training with major differentiators and great value add. Close cooperation between Extension and Academic and Research Programs at AUA have resulted in outstanding Continuing Professional Education offerings to our clients across corporate, governmental and non-profit organizations.

AUA Extension now offers training through several programs, Center for English Language Learning (CELL), Business Entrepreneurship Leadership Learning (BELL), Information and Communication Technology Learning (ICTL) and Tourism Hospitality Culinary Learning (THCL).

AESP is the AUA Extension Special Programs and AETC is AUA Extension Test Center.