04/05/2026
Join us in Ohrid, North Macedonia, for an engaging seminar hosted by The Vaknin-Rangelovska Foundation and the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced Professional Studies (CIAPS).
Topic: "The Life Cycle of the Narcissist: Exploring relationships with parents, intimate partners, and children — and the progression from self to objects."
A deeply insightful session examining how narcissistic patterns evolve and shape human connections across a lifetime.
https://ciaps.org/event/free-seminar-in-ohrid/
Grateful for the opportunity to engage, learn, and reflect in such a rich intellectual environment.
20/04/2026
The Commonwealth Universities Leaders
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University leaders, founders, registrars, and education strategists from across the Commonwealth will soon gather to tackle one of the most pressing questions in higher education today:
**How can private universities build sustainable funding and generate new revenue streams?
The Commonwealth Institute Universities Leaders Conference will bring together vice-chancellors, policymakers, financiers, and higher-education experts to share practical insights, tested ideas, and actionable strategies on:
* Funding models for private universities
* Building multiple revenue streams beyond tuition
* Attracting donors, partners, and investors
* Governance and sustainability in a competitive education landscape
* The realities, misconceptions, and possibilities surrounding TETFUND and private institutions This will not just be another conference. It will be a meeting place for ideas, partnerships, and practical solutions.
If you are interested in the future of universities, education financing, and institutional sustainability, this is a conversation you should be part of.
**Join us and connect with university leaders from across the Commonwealth.
Learn more and register:
[https://ciaps.org/event/commonwealth-institute-universities-leaders-conference/]
14/04/2026
Life of a Risk Management Professional – Adebayo Adeyemo
Risk management is a critical function in any organisation, particularly in an environment as dynamic and unpredictable as Nigeria. The life of a risk management professional in Nigeria is influenced by the country’s unique economic, political, and regulatory landscape. These professionals play a crucial role in assisting businesses and institutions to identify, assess, mitigate, and monitor risks that could obstruct their objectives.
Click the link below to continue reading:
https://ciaps.org/the-life-of-a-risk-management-professional-in-nigeria-adebayo-adeyemo/
13/04/2026
Hospitality is an art.
It’s the welcome.
The detail.
The feeling people remember long after they leave.
The Professional Certificate in Hotel and Hospitality Management helps you:
🏨 Master hotel operations
✨ Create unforgettable guest experiences
👥 Lead teams with confidence
🌍 Apply global standards in a local world
Because great hospitality is not accidental—
it is designed.
Turn service into experience.
https://ciaps.org/programmes/professional-certificate-in-hotel-and-hospitality-management/
11/04/2026
Benefits of Professional Investigators in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
While technology has bridged global divides and connected people worldwide, it has also introduced new challenges. The DRC, located in Central Africa and the second-largest country on the continent, is one of the countries plagued by the difficulties of technological advancement.
Click the link below to continue reading:
https://ciaps.org/benefits-of-professional-investigators-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-drc/
10/04/2026
Not everything is as it seems
The truth is not always obvious.
It has to be found.
The Professional Certified Investigator programme helps you:
🔍 Gather and analyse evidence
🧠 Think critically and objectively
🗣️ Conduct effective interviews
⚖️ Maintain ethics and integrity
Because investigation is not guesswork—
it is a skill.
Learn to ask better questions. Find better answers.
https://ciaps.org/programmes/professional-certified-investigator/
09/04/2026
A Constitution is a
Constructive Compromise
Thanks to our general education in law, politics, and history, most of us are used to viewing the Constitution as a document that governs power and defines how government should operate, outlining what it can do and what it is not permitted to do. Starting with Aristotle, who in his "Politics" showed us that "A constitution (politeia) is the arrangement of magistracies in a state, especially the highest of all.
Click the link below to continue reading:
https://ciaps.org/a-constitution-is-a-constructive-compromise/
08/04/2026
Here's what past alumni have said about their experience:
* A unique training model and curriculum
* Highly Instructive
* The learning environment is enabling
Ready to experience real career growth?
Explore courses here: https://ciaps.org/all-courses/
07/04/2026
The Impact of the First Session as a Tutor: Making a Lasting Impression: is a worthwhile reading essay by Benedict Raj Balan, a Commonwealth Institute Graduate based in Singapore.
https://ciaps.org/the-impact-of-the-first-session-as-a-tutor-making-a-lasting-impression/
05/04/2026
Happy Easter from all of us at CIAPS…