University of Malaya Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCed)

With the global shift to knowledge-based economies and societies, the University of Malaya Centre for Continuing Education (UMCCed) has taken the lead in enabling the growth of k-economy. The Centre is, in fact, a convergence of academia and industry, drawing on the expertise and experience of the brightest minds of UM and industry professionals.

UMCCed is an academic Centre of Responsibility (CoR) under the University of Malaya Chancellery which was established in 1998, specifically to pioneer the concept of “Lifelong Education” by offering various educational and training programs for all levels of society. These programs include Diploma and Executive Diploma, Professional Certificates and short courses in various fields.

For the purpose of promoting lifelong education among working adults, most programmes offered are conducted on a part-time basis and tailored according to individual and corporate needs.

At the international arena, UMCCed also provides training opportunities to overseas participants through study tours and short courses tailored specifically to the needs of participants. These short-term training programs are also offered abroad including in the Philippines, Hong Kong and Indonesia.