Kampala, Uganda | Kampala International University (KIU) today officially launched a five-day training programme on Competence‑Based Education and Training (CBE) at the 6th Floor of Iddi Basajjabalaba Memorial Library on Main Campus.
The programme, aimed at equipping academic staff with the skills to design and implement competency-based curricula, was officially opened by KIU Vice‑Chancellor, Prof. Muhammed Ngoma, who lauded staff for embracing this pivotal shift as higher education institutions move toward competency-focused learning.
Speaking on behalf of the KIU Board of Trustees Chairman, Dr. (Hajj) Hassan Basajjabalaba, Mr. Ambrose Kibuuka noted that the training was in line with the university’s vision, mission, and philosophy, underscoring its strategic importance for quality education delivery.
The first session, led by Rev. Dr. Cyrus the development of competency-based curricula and programmes in accordance with the standards and guidelines of the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE).
He emphasized that CBE aims to bridge skill gaps, support lifelong and flexible learning, and foster essential 21st-century skills among students.
This was followed by Prof. Gideon Nkurunziza, who presented the Backward Design Approach to curriculum development, focusing on aligning programme learning outcomes with occupational and graduate competency profiles, and integrating key competency domains, knowledge, skills, and attitudes, into course design.
The training marks a strategic step for KIU as it intensifies efforts to fully adopt Competence‑Based Education, positioning its graduates to be more employable and responsive to national and global workforce needs.
