AUK Training & Development Institute
The Training and Development Institute at American University in Kosovo is a knowledge-driven center for continuing education. AUK seeks to support the ongoing reconstruction and transformation of Kosovo by through the professional development of individuals, the advancement of learning methods and contents, business support, linking university expertise with the business community, and certification of skills with internationally recognized standards.
The institute acts as an open portal through which the people of Kosovo can access a range of world-class knowledge systems. These learning programs—implemented across the business, educational, government and non-profit sectors—are intended to enable the people of Kosovo to take the initiative in shaping their society.
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