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Last Updated: Monday, 17 August 2026 19:03
Continuing Education Program Directorate
1. Background
Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) has long embraced the diversification of training programs and delivery modalities, including regular and extension streams. Among these, the Continuing Education Program (CEP) has emerged as a demand driven initiative, designed to be relevant, accessible, and highly effective in strengthening the capacity of the workforce particularly those otherwise distant from formal education, structured training, and professional advancement.
In this regard, ASTU has consistently exerted its utmost effort to contribute to the development of human capital, serving both the region and the nation at large. Since its inception, the CEP has produced numerous graduates at both first and second degree levels. Notably, a significant proportion of these alumni are now esteemed employees of ASTU itself, a testament to the program’s impact and credibility. Through CEP, the University has played a vital role in nurturing skilled professionals, thereby advancing the broader human resource development of Ethiopia and reinforcing its regional leadership.
2. Objectives
The Continuing Education Program of ASTU is guided by the following core objectives:
Expanding Access to In-Service Workforces
To reach professionals for whom regular education is not a feasible option due to constraints of time and space, by offering evening (extension) and weekend modalities tailored to their needs.