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A service department for professional learning

IU CPLE operates under the umbrella of Iqra University, offering professional programs, bookable facilities and event services to working professionals and organizations.

2020Established under HEC

About IU-CPLE

Bridging academia and industry

The Iqra University Center for Professional Learning & Excellence (IU-CPLE), established in 2020 under the Higher Education Commission (HEC) initiative, is dedicated to bridging academia and industry through professional learning and development. CPLE facilitates opportunities for corporate professionals, organizations, IU faculty and staff, and individuals through training, customized programs, consultancy, coaching, and professional development initiatives.

Advancing people and organizations

CPLE makes professional development practical, agile, and accessible through high-impact short- and long-term programs aligned with industry needs. Since its establishment, CPLE has upskilled over 4,000 professionals and developed partnerships across Management, Engineering, IT, and Healthcare.

Our vision

To empower individuals and organizations through continuous learning and professional development, fostering excellence and innovation in academia and industry.

Our mission

We are committed to cultivating lifelong learning and growth through dynamic professional programs, workshops, and consultancy services that equip faculty, staff, and corporate clients with the knowledge, skills, and resources to excel in their fields and drive positive change and innovation.

Our approach

Practical, relevant and built on real work

At IU-CPLE, we believe that professional learning must be practical, relevant, engaging, and aligned with real-world imperatives. Our methodology commences with a Training Needs Assessment, followed by customized learning content and appropriate assessments. Training emphasizes experiential learning through a 70% activity-based and 30% lecture and case study methodology, enabling participants to translate theoretical knowledge into practical workplace skills.

What we offer

Four services, one office

Training, advisory, hospitality and assessment — arranged together so a program does not have to be coordinated across four departments.

Service 01

Corporate training

Professional and adaptable spaces for organizations to run training programs, workshops, seminars, meetings and team development activities, supported by flexible seating, presentation facilities, audio-visual technology, high-speed Wi-Fi and technical support.

Service 02

Consultancy & coaching

Personalized consultancy and coaching to help individuals and organizations identify gaps, address professional challenges, strengthen performance and achieve sustainable growth — including corporate strategy diagnostics, organizational development, advisory services and executive coaching.

Service 03

Hospitality services

Hospitality arrangements that complement training programs, corporate events, workshops and meetings: refreshments, meals and catering, event hospitality, and comfortable spaces for breaks and networking.

Service 04

Assessment center

A structured professional environment for recruitment assessments, employee evaluations, leadership assessments and interviews, supporting individual and group assessment through flexible seating, evaluation spaces and on-site technical assistance.

About Iqra University

The institution behind the center

Iqra University (IU) is a distinguished private higher education institution in Pakistan, established in January 1998 and chartered by the Government of Sindh in 2000. Operating in major cities of Pakistan, including campuses in Karachi, Islamabad, and Hyderabad, the University offers a diverse array of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple disciplines. IU is steadfast in its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, employability, and research, while maintaining robust industry engagement to nurture skilled and socially responsible graduates.

8 Program categories
40+ Short courses
6 Bookable venues
300 Auditorium seats