Government Media and Communications Division / Najaf Technical Institute
In a pioneering step that reflects a deep commitment to developing higher education and meeting the changing needs of the labor market, Najaf Technical Institute announced the establishment of four new scientific branches: Renewable Energy Technologies, Artificial Intelligence Technologies, Cybersecurity Technologies, and Surveying Technologies. This significant achievement, which falls within the institute’s vision to keep pace with global technological and scientific developments, was widely welcomed. Professor Dr. Haider Hassan Al-Abdali, Dean of the Institute, congratulated the university, the institute, and the teaching staff.
Professor Dr. Haider Hassan Al-Abdali emphasized that the establishment of these new branches represents an important turning point in the institute’s journey and strengthens its role as a leading educational institution seeking to supply the labor market with qualified and trained personnel in vital and future fields. He pointed out that this step comes in response to the rapid changes in the global technological landscape and aims to empower Iraqi youth to contribute effectively to building a knowledge economy. New Branches: Outcomes and Labor Market Requirements:
- Renewable Energy Technologies Branch:
- Artificial Intelligence Technologies Branch:
- Job Description Outcomes: This branch graduates technical cadres specialized in the design, installation, maintenance, and operation of various renewable energy systems, such as solar energy (photovoltaics and solar water heaters), wind energy, small hydropower, and geothermal energy. Graduates are capable of evaluating project sites, analyzing data, and implementing innovative solutions for clean energy production.
- Labor Market Requirements: The demand for renewable energy specialists is increasing in both the public and private sectors, particularly with the global trend toward reducing dependence on fossil fuels. Graduates work in companies installing and maintaining solar energy systems, renewable energy generation plants, engineering consulting offices, and the research and development sector, in addition to the possibility of freelancing in the design and implementation of small renewable energy projects.
- Job Description Outcomes: This branch graduates specialists capable of understanding and applying the principles of artificial intelligence, machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. Graduates can design and develop intelligent systems, build predictive models, analyze large data sets to extract valuable insights, and develop AI applications in various fields.
- Job market requirements: Artificial intelligence is one of the fastest-growing and most influential fields. The job market needs AI engineers and developers in various sectors such as technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and security. Graduates work as AI programmers, data analysts, intelligent systems developers, machine learning specialists, and technical consultants.
- Cybersecurity Technologies Branch:
- Job description outcomes: This branch produces professionals specialized in protecting systems, networks, and data from cyberattacks and digital threats. Graduates are able to assess security risks, design and implement security policies, conduct penetration testing, respond to security incidents, and utilize the latest technologies to protect organizations’ digital infrastructure.
- Job market requirements: With the increasing reliance on digital technology, cybersecurity has become a top priority for all sectors. There is a high demand for cybersecurity specialists in government and private companies, banks, telecommunications companies, educational institutions, and technology companies. Graduates work as cybersecurity analysts, network security engineers, security incident responders, and information security auditors.
- Surveying Technology Branch:
- Job Description Outcomes: This branch graduates surveying technicians capable of conducting all types of land surveys (topographic, structural, and real estate), using modern surveying equipment such as total stations, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and laser scanners, preparing maps and engineering drawings using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) software, and documenting surveying data.
- Labor Market Requirements: Surveying is essential in the construction, urban planning, land management, and urban planning sectors. There is a constant demand for surveying technicians in engineering consulting offices, contracting companies, real estate registration departments, municipalities, and oil and gas companies. Graduates work as surveying technicians, cartographers, surveying equipment operators, and surveying engineer assistants.
The establishment of these new branches at the Najaf Technical Institute is a strategic, forward-looking step aimed at preparing a new generation of skilled technicians capable of meeting the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and contributing effectively to advancing development in Iraq.