The Healthcare Professional Development Certificate Program is the first tailor-made certification program for healthcare professionals in the region, which has been jointly designed by the University of Balamand (UOB) and Joint Commission International (JCI). The aim of the program is to work towards creating a capable healthcare workforce that is able to provide optimal patient care. The program, being offered exclusively by the University of Balamand, is made up of 8 modules that are tailored to the needs and requirements of the healthcare sector in the region: tackling various topics in management, leadership, prevention, and safety. Given across two semesters, students will need to complete the eight modules to receive their certification, with each module equivalent to three credits.