TADRIB Iraq is an extension of the Iraqi American Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (IACCI) vision and mission. IACCI training initiatives are well-known in Baghdad and throughout other parts of Iraq as “TADRIB Iraq” – Training and Development Resources Initiative for Business in Iraq. TADRIB Iraq’s overarching goal is to provide “training and development for all Iraqis that leads to increased employability and overall economic growth.”

IACCI has been offering professional training for almost four years. During this time, it has completed over 550 courses given to Iraqi private individuals, university students, heads of companies, ministry and state company officials, IACCI members, and company staff. Included in this figure are 120 courses given to unemployed persons in partnership with USAID contractors Louis Berger Group (VEEG) and International Relief and Development “IRD” (CSP), 15 courses with the partnership of International Organization of Migration "IOM", and over 275 courses given for over 24 industrial companies owned by the Ministry of Industry in partnership with the US Military. The vision of TADRIB Iraq is to see the Iraqi public sector official standing alongside the Iraqi private-sector businessperson and to see both of them on equal footing with their international counterparts. Having been cut off from the rest of the world for such a long period of time, Iraq lacks familiarity with certain practices, languages, and communication skills that have become central and essential to conducting business in the world today. IACCI aims to equip Iraqi trainees with necessary communication, computer, and business development skills, so that these men and women will be effective key players in the rebuilding of their country’s economy. The total number of students trained to date by IACCI reaches to over 10,000 in nearly four years of work. IACCI has trained in 15 Iraqi ministries and regularly contracts with private and state companies to train mid- and senior-level managers

OUR GOALS

TADRIB Iraq TRaining

TADRIB Iraq TRaining

TADRIB Iraq TRaining

TADRIB Iraq TRaining

  • Promote open-market economy in Iraq through a competitive system where the rules are the same for all participants, corruption is eliminated and transparency and accountability are strengthened.

  • Build simplified compliance systems for small businesses by fostering the participation of business groups in the day-to-day process of government decision-making and developing laws and institutions necessary for an open market-oriented economy.

  • Facilitate access to and establish consistent long term relationships between the private sector and the Iraq Ministries for the purpose of progressive commerce and trade implementation and practices.

  • Serve as a catalyst concerning the reactivation of the professional associations and guilds including the Iraqi Industrial Federation, the Contractors Union and the Federation of Iraqi Chambers of Commerce by conducting free and fair elections to promote the emergence of representative intermediaries.

  • Encourage entrepreneurial climate and culture in addition to expanding access to business and economic information necessary for informed decision-making.

  • Development and fundraising for specific projects in support of the organization of networking events, professional development education, training, policy related events and other crucial projects as needed, to support and compliment the goals of IACCI, its members and the private sector community in Iraq.

  • Promote the development of certain public sector elements that are key to the success of the establishment of an environment that allows the private sector to flourish in Iraq. This is done through training and awareness programs.

  • To assist and establish long term US policy orientation towards Iraq on Congressional, White House and Governmental Agency levels including delegate visitation.

  • Facilitate access to an economic focused relationship between the private sectors of Iraq and the international community through “Free Trade” magazine (IACCI’s premier commerce and industry trade publication), educational seminars and programs, events including the EXPO Trade Show, cross-cultural activities and high level economic programs for the benefit of expanded long term sustainable growth, investment and expansion of the commerce, technology, industry, civil society and private sectors in Iraq.




Projects

IOM TADRIB Iraq project
Business Edge TADRIB Iraq project
Iraqi Government TADRIB Iraq project
IRD TADRIB Iraq project


LOuis Berger TADRIB Iraq project
Louis Berger TADRIB Iraq project
LOuis Berger TADRIB Iraq project
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IOM

COURSES TAUGHT TO MINISTRY OF DISPLACEMENT AND MIGRATION AS WELL AS DIRECTORATE OF RESIDENCE AFFAIRS (MOI) IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION (IOM) Course Dates: September, 2005 to Summer, 2006 held in locations in Baghdad and Basra

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Business Edge

IFC BUSINESS EDGE COURSES TAUGHT TO-DATE Course Dates: November, 2006 to March, 2006 held in numerous locations in Baghdad, Erbil, Kirkuk, Taji (North of Baghdad), Iskandiryia (South of Baghdad) and Hilla

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Iraqi Ministries

INDEPENDENTLY CONTRACTED COURSES TAUGHT IN IRAQI MINISTRIES AND LARGE IRAQI COMPANIES Course Dates: January, 2004 to May, 2006 held in Iraqi Ministries

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IRD

COURSES TAUGHT TO UNEMPLOYED PERSONS AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INTERNATIONAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT (IRD) - USAID Course Dates: September, 2006 to March, 2007 held in numerous locations in Baghdad

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Louis Burger Group

COURSES TAUGHT TO UNEMPLOYED PERSONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOUIS BERGER GROUP - USAID Course Dates: May, 2005 to September, 2005 held in numerous locations in Baghdad, Erbil, Rawandouz, and Hilla

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SOE’s

COURSES TAUGHT TO STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MULTI-NATIONAL FORCES – IRAQ (MNF-I) Course Dates: November, 2006 to May, 2007 held in locations in Baghdad, Taji, and Iskandiriya (Babil Province)

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Iraqi Stock Exchange

COURSES TAUGHT TO IRAQI STOCK EXCHANGE AND CAPITAL MARKETS ASSOCIATIONS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IZDIHAR (LBG/TSG) - USAID Course Dates: May, 2006 to July, 2006 held in TADRIB Iraq Training Center and CEDID in Baghdad









Curriculum

Business Principles – IFC’s “Business Edge” Program

IFC Business edge curriculum for TADRIB Iraq

IACCI utilizes the Business Edge curriculum provided by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group. As of September, 2006, IACCI has been offering all 35 different professional courses that are known as the “Business Edge” series. IACCI is the exclusive provider of IFC’s Business Edge Courses in Iraq. As of March, 2007, over 4,500 small business owners, aspiring professionals, and state-company employees have been trained in the Business Edge program. It is administered by a dedicated staff of 60 persons, of which 50 are instructors.

  • Based on first-rate international material from the global market
  • A practical means by which SME owners/managers can improve their efficiency and profitability.
  • Customized to fit the local business environment (ie. the materials are in Arabic with local business examples).






The International Computer Driving License - ICDL

ICDL for TADRIB Iraq

The International Computer Driving License (ICDL) certifies that the holder has knowledge of the basic concepts of Information Technology (IT) and is able to use a personal computer and common computer applications at a basic level of competence. In practice the ICDL certificate indicates that the holder has passed one theoretical examination that assesses his or her knowledge of the basic concepts of Information Technology (IT), and six practice-based examinations which assess the holder's basic competence in using a personal computer and working with common computer applications.







New HeadWay - English Courses

Headway English Courses for TADRIB Iraq

English level: 6 levels, Beginner to Advanced. The best-selling series that combines the best of traditional methods with current teaching techniques.

Key Features

  • New Headway now provides a seamless syllabus progression from beginner to upper-intermediate level.
  • It takes a clear and structured approach to grammar. Grammatical structures are introduced in context, with questions that encourage students to work out the rules for themselves. A comprehensive 'Grammar section' at the back of the Student's Books provides a useful reference before, during or after the lesson.