Through the Technical Institute for Engineering Management and Digitization (TIEMD) program, the Syrian Virtual University aims to qualify technicians in the field of engineering who possess the basic skills required in this field. This diploma represents the first and necessary link in the applied technical qualification for a holder of the high school diploma, and helps them to quickly engage in the digital labor market. In addition, the program provides the possibility of qualifying high school diploma holders (recent or old) be it scientific or vocational (electricity, commerce, and other specialties appropriate for the institute) in order to develop their capabilities and enable them to acquire professional skills required in the labor market.

The program aims:

1. To prepare and qualify students, according to their specializations, in the fields of project management and modeling including its branches (structural, architectural, electrical, sanitary and mechanical) and disaster management and occupational safety in the construction sector, and to provide them with advanced scientific knowledge in these fields.
2. To shape and develop the student's scientific and technical personality by taking advantage of all the advantages offered by virtual learning and in accordance with the latest international information and standards.
3. To develop the student's social and professional status by obtaining a diploma that allows them to obtain better job opportunities, and to complete their studies in one of the engineering colleges in Syrian universities, if the student achieves the graduation rate approved by the councils in the differentiation conditions.
4. To link students with public and private sector entities working in the fields of the institute during and after graduation by seeking to conclude appropriate agreements with these entities.

• The institute includes five specialties:

Engineering project management, Architectural modeling, Structural modeling, MEP modeling, Disaster management, and occupational safety in the construction sector; at the end of their studies, students are awarded a diploma in their specialization.

• Learning Outcomes

The following are the approved learning outcomes for the Technical Institute for Engineering Management and Digitization program:

• knowledge and understanding:

Upon obtaining the certificate, the student is expected to be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in:

First: Engineering project management:

1. Analyzing and understanding the principles, functions, and approaches of project management.
2. Applying management functions in construction projects.
3. Applying scheduling of activities, costs and resources in the project, identifying conflicts, and managing risks.

Second: Architectural modeling:

1. Analyzing and understanding the principles of architectural design.
2. Applying heritage architecture modeling.
3. Understanding the characteristics of sustainable building.
4. Project documents, especially executive documents.

Third: Structural modeling:

1. Analyzing and understanding the principles of structural and seismic analysis.
2. Analyzing and understanding the principles of structural design and the use of digitization in it.
3. Being able to prepare project documents, especially executive documents.

Fourth: Mechanical, electrical and sanitary modeling:

1. Analyzing and understanding the principles of electrical, mechanical and sanitary design.
2. Analyzing and understanding the principles of fire protection system design.
3. Being able to establish the principles of solar power calculations.

Fifth: Disaster management and occupational safety in the construction sector:

1. Analyzing and understanding the principles of disaster and crisis management.
2. Collecting and analyzing the damage that may be caused to facilities as a result of disasters.
3. Understanding safety and risk management systems and how they are applied.
4. Analyzing and understanding the principles of strategic planning in the event of crises and disasters in the construction sector.

Intellectual abilities:

First: Engineering project management:

1. Being familiar with the principles, functions, and approaches of project management.
2. Learning about the importance of management in projects, especially construction projects.
3. Acquiring a knowledge base in construction project management.
4. Being familiar with the methods of project management and planning.
5. Being familiar with the principles of quality management in construction projects.
6. Being familiar with the most important computer applications in project management.

Second: Architectural modeling:

1. Being familiar with the principles of architectural design.
2. Acquiring a knowledge base about the history of architecture and urban heritage.
3. Being familiar with green building and spreading its culture.
4. Acquiring the ability to prepare the executive dossier.
5. Architectural digital modeling.

Third: Structural modeling:

1. Being familiar with the principles of structural analysis.
2. Being familiar with the principles of structural design.
3. Acquiring the ability to prepare the executive dossier.
4. Structural digital modeling.

Fourth: Electromechanical modeling (MEP):

1. Being familiar with the principles of electrical, mechanical and sanitary design.
2. Acquiring the ability to design air conditioning and refrigeration systems.
3. Being familiar with fire protection systems in facilities.
4. Being familiar with the importance of solar energy as an alternative energy and its use systems.

Fifth: Disaster Management and Occupational Safety in the Construction Sector

1. Disaster management.
2. Evaluation of damage to facilities.
3. Identifing project risks.
4. Elements of a strategic plan in crises.

• Professional and practical skills:

Upon obtaining the certificate, the student is expected to be able to demonstrate professional and practical skills in:

First: Engineering project management:

1. Writing technical reports.
2. Creating schedules and project follow-up files.
3. Scheduling construction project activities.
4. Estimating project quantities and calculating prices.
5. Computer-assisted project management.

Second: Architectural modeling:

1. Preparing architectural models for facilities.
2. Contributing to the performance of urban planning.
3. Preparing the executive file and documents for the implementation phase (current status).
4. Developing digital architectural design.

Third: Structural modeling:

1. Preparing structural models for facilities.
2. Preparing implementation plans.
3. Being able to model infrastructure.
4. Being able to perform 3D digital structural modeling.

Fourth: Specialization in Electromechanical Modeling (MEP):

1. Preparing engineering drawings for strong and weak currents.
2. Preparing mechanical engineering plans and refrigeration and air conditioning plans.
3. Preparing engineering plans for sanitary works in facilities.
4. Preparing engineering plans for fire-fighting systems in facilities.
5. Designing solar energy systems.

Fifth: Disaster Management and Occupational Safety in the Construction Sector

1. Implementing disaster response plans.
2. Implementing the risk plan for construction projects in crises and disasters.
3. Detecting and evaluating damage to facilities resulting from disasters

• General and transferable skills:

1. Being able to work effectively within a team.
2. Demonstrating personal commitment and taking responsibility for completing work in accordance with the standards and ethics of the profession.
3. Acquiring positive values in practice such as honesty, integrity and credibility in work, justice and equality.
4. Being able to manage oneself and be self-motivated.
5. Being able to communicate, influence, and convey ideas and findings.
6. Being able to interact positively with others, regardless of their personality types and their fields of work.
7. Self-learning and continuous professional development.