{"id":84449,"date":"2026-02-20T09:39:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T06:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mdu.edu.az\/?p=84449"},"modified":"2026-02-20T09:39:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T06:39:25","slug":"a-new-phase-of-collaboration-in-project-management-and-professional-development-at-mingachevir-state-university-memorandum-of-understanding-signed-with-abiyev-partners-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mdu.edu.az\/ru\/a-new-phase-of-collaboration-in-project-management-and-professional-development-at-mingachevir-state-university-memorandum-of-understanding-signed-with-abiyev-partners-company\/","title":{"rendered":"A new phase of collaboration in project management and professional development at Mingachevir State University: Memorandum of Understanding signed with Ab\u0131yev &amp; Partners company"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On <strong>February 13, 2026<\/strong>, within the framework of the <strong>\u201cForum on Quality, Sustainability, and Innovation in Education\u201d<\/strong> hosted by <strong>Mingachevir State University<\/strong>, a <strong>Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)<\/strong> on joint collaboration was signed between the university and <strong>Ab\u0131yev &amp; Partners<\/strong> company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Memorandum was signed by <strong>Azad Mirzabeyov<\/strong>, Head of the Quality Assurance and Sustainable Development Department at Mingachevir State University, and <strong>Emin Ab\u0131yev<\/strong>, Founder of Ab\u0131yev &amp; Partners, establishing the foundation for a long-term and systematic partnership in <strong>project management, professional development, and practice-oriented education<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the agreement, the parties will jointly work on applying internationally recognized approaches to project management at the university, enhancing the knowledge and skills of students and academic staff, and organizing certificate programs. Within this framework, activities include short-term certificate programs for students, preparation for <strong>CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)<\/strong> under the \u201cJunior Project Manager\u201d program, and <strong>PMP (Project Management Professional)<\/strong> courses for master\u2019s students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Memorandum also covers training and consulting services for academic and administrative staff in <strong>grant project management<\/strong>, implementation of <strong>Erasmus+, Horizon Europe<\/strong>, and other international programs based on <strong>PMP standards<\/strong>, as well as guidance on digital transformation at the university and the application of traditional and <strong>Agile methodologies<\/strong>. Additionally, collaboration includes offering elective project management courses in economics and engineering programs, and organizing practice-oriented seminars and masterclasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All activities under this collaboration will be carried out based on principles of <strong>mutual transparency and partnership<\/strong>, with separate work plans prepared if necessary, and in accordance with national legislation. The Memorandum is valid for <strong>three years<\/strong> from the date of signing and can be extended by mutual agreement. It should be noted that this Memorandum plays a significant role in fostering a <strong>project management culture<\/strong> at Mingachevir State University, expanding students\u2019 access to international certification opportunities, and strengthening the university\u2019s <strong>institutional development strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On February 13, 2026, within the framework of the \u201cForum on Quality, Sustainability, and Innovation in Education\u201d hosted by Mingachevir State University, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on joint collaboration was signed between the university and Ab\u0131yev &amp; Partners company. 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