Meet the updated UAE’s Student Employability Requirements with Confidence
The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE introduced the new Outcome-Based Evaluation Framework in November 2025. A dominant pillar of the framework focuses on graduate performance, industry collaboration, and demonstrable results of graduate employment in relevant roles.
What does this mean for universities in the UAE?
Moving from Theory to Practice
Universities must add training opportunities to prepare students for practical employability skills to secure interviews and relevant jobs
Providing a Holistic Training Approach
Aside from an established career centre, universities must ensure all students have access to rigorous employability training
Showing Real Industry Results
Universities must demonstrate not only what students learn, but what happens after they graduate and whether they are finding the right jobs
Aligning with Market Needs
Universities must prepare students on how to land relevant jobs by identifying and speaking to market needs by using transferable skills
1. The Employability Essentials Micro-Credential
Students need more than academic knowledge to stand out. They need practical guidance, employability skills, and access to real expertise that helps them secure internships, impress employers, and thrive in professional environments.
Employability Essentials is a 10-hour micro-credential that supports students as they navigate their career journey. From getting a job to cultivating communication and leadership skills, this series of three self-paced courses supports upcoming graduates in getting the right job, cultivating skills for career advancement, and developing leadership skills.
By the end of this micro-credential, students will be able to:
- Apply job hunting techniques to discover and apply to appropriate vacancies
- Construct a strategic resume and cover letter for a specific vacancy
- Develop key strategies for virtual, AI-led, and on-site job interviews
- Apply strategies for successful onboarding and communicating with diverse stakeholders
- Evaluate their professional verbal and written communication skills
- Apply soft and hard skills for success in the workplace
2. Monthly Live Q&A with Dr Peter Mitchell
A crucial part of the micro-credential is the live interaction with the leading careers consultant Dr Peter Mitchell. Have your students gain personalised insights that directly address their chosen industry and specialization through monthly online Q&A sessions.
- Submit students CVs, questions, and challenges in advance of each session
- Dr Mitchell provides personal, expert guidance each month
- Supports students with both job applications and navigating workplace expectations
- Focuses on achieving and sustaining student employment in relevant jobs
Why Universities Should Care
With this special university offer, you’ll give your entire student body access to a programme that not only enhances student employability, but also helps your university:
Address Ministry Requirements
Directly address Student Employability; one of the core requirements of the new Outcome-Based Evaluation Framework
Increase Student Satisfaction Ratings
Offer flexible career support that students value
Boost Rankings
Improve graduate outcomes that feed directly into institutional rankings
Increase Sector Training Opportunities
Increase your offer of relevant micro-credentials for your student body
Learning That Keeps You Going
Virtual Instructor
Simulate job interviews and receive instant personalised feedback to cover letters drafted for real job ads.
Downloadable Checklists
Identify skills gaps and develop continuous improvement plans through downloadable checklists.
Real World Examples
Discover how you would respond in challenging real world examples of professional communication.
Meet Dr Peter Mitchell
International Careers Consultant & Employability Expert
Dr Peter Mitchell is an Oxford-educated consultant, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, who has authored internationally renowned career development courses for graduates and aspiring professionals. An educator and entrepreneur, he has partnered with Knowledge E to create a unique programme for ambitious students, graduates, and specialists as they embark or continue on their professional journeys.
Special One-Off Price: $4,999 for a 1-Year Institutional Licence
Unlimited student access with Single Sign-On (SSO). For many universities, this equals $3 per student or less.
What Students Gain
- A polished CV and stronger interview skills
- Confidence in workplace communication
- Understanding of professional behaviour and expectations
- Better internship and early career outcomes
- Monthly access to a leading careers expert
- Practical, self-paced learning that fits any schedule
This programme doesn’t just help students get the job, it helps them succeed in it.
Ready to Support Your Students’ Career Success? ?
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