What is the Abu Dhabi Capacity Building Programme?

It is an accredited academic programme, delivered over four months, designed to equip social care professionals in Abu Dhabi with advanced knowledge, skills, and competencies.

Who is eligible to apply for this programme?

The programme targets professionals currently working in Abu Dhabi's social care sector who seek to enhance their professional practice and career pathways.

When is the deadline to apply for the fifth cohort?

Applications for the fifth cohort of the Capacity Building Programme will remain open until August 2026, with the academic programme scheduled to launch in September 2026.

What is the main objective of the DCD's Capacity Building Programme?

The primary objective is to strengthen the capabilities and readiness of the social care workforce, supporting the development of a regulated, professional, and high-quality social care sector in Abu Dhabi, aligned with emirate-wide standards.

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Development·10 August 2026

Abu Dhabi's DCD Launches Fifth Cohort of Social Care Capacity Building Programme

The Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD) has initiated the fifth cycle of its Capacity Building Programme, aimed at enhancing the skills and competencies of social care professionals in the emirate.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development (DCD) has commenced the fifth cohort of its Capacity Building Programme, an accredited academic initiative designed to upskill social care professionals across the emirate. This four-month programme is central to the DCD’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the social care workforce and foster a more regulated, professional, and high-quality social care sector in Abu Dhabi.

Registration for this cycle opened in May 2026, with introductory workshops for prospective candidates conducted through May and June. Applications will remain open until August 2026, ahead of the academic programme’s official launch in September 2026.

Mahasen Al Hosani, Director of the Social Standards Department at the DCD, highlighted that the programme is a key driver for qualifying and developing professionals, ensuring their skills align with adopted emirate-wide standards. The initiative underscores the DCD's commitment to investing in human capital to enhance service quality, build community trust, and deliver consistent, sustainable, and high-quality social care services that meet community needs.

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What is the Abu Dhabi Capacity Building Programme?: It is an accredited academic programme, delivered over four months, designed to equip social care professionals in Abu Dhabi with advanced knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Who is eligible to apply for this programme?: The programme targets professionals currently working in Abu Dhabi's social care sector who seek to enhance their professional practice and career pathways.
When is the deadline to apply for the fifth cohort?: Applications for the fifth cohort of the Capacity Building Programme will remain open until August 2026, with the academic programme scheduled to launch in September 2026.
What is the main objective of the DCD's Capacity Building Programme?: The primary objective is to strengthen the capabilities and readiness of the social care workforce, supporting the development of a regulated, professional, and high-quality social care sector in Abu Dhabi, aligned with emirate-wide standards.

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Zawya — UAE Real Estate

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