AMIDEAST is committed to developing human capacity in the Middle East and North Africa to meet the challenges and opportunities the region faces and enable countries to realize their economic and social development goals. Across the Middle East and North Africa, many individuals find themselves without the skills they need to succeed in today's global marketplace or to advance professionally. AMIDEAST provides professional training and development programs to assist men and women in developing competency in a range of areas, from basic business skills to advanced organizational management and leadership techniques. Services that We Provide BASIC SKILLS DEVELOPMENT: communications, customer service, emotional intelligence, innovation, cross-cultural adaptability, time management, presentation skills, business writing, customer service, and public speaking MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: basic and advanced management essentials, leadership development, performance management, project management, financial management and process improvement. PREPARATION FOR CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS: courses designed to prepare professionals to take certifying examinations in project management, green building (LEED), human resources and financial management. CUSTOMIZED PROGRAMMING: providing public and private sector clients with programs designed to meet specific needs such as organizational effectiveness, change management, performance improvement, leadership development, strategic planning and succession planning. SPECIAL INITIATIVES: programs designed to improve the work skills of specific populations, such as recent graduates, to meet the expectations of prospective employers, or to develop entrepreneurial capabilities.