A Milestone Worth Celebration – CPI x BSE reach 500

The Centre for Project Innovation (CPI) is proud to announce that over 500 candidates have now been certified through our partnership with the Bahrain Society of Engineers (BSE). This milestone marks not only the success of a collaboration that spans several years but also the deep commitment of both CPI and BSE to advancing practical, globally recognised project management skills across Bahrain.

This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the leadership and dedication of Dr Hameed Abdulla, Director of the BSE Training Centre, and Dr Yousif Amin, who has been instrumental in delivering training and research in the region. We extend our sincere thanks to both of them.

Proving the Power of Blended Learning

Dr Yousif Amin recently completed his PhD with Atlantic International University, where his research focused on “Investigating the Effectiveness of Blended Training Method for Project Management Certification: A Case Study in Bahrain.”

His findings provided important insights into how blended learning—combining in-person sessions with digital components—can improve outcomes for project management trainees. His work used the Certified Project Officer (CPO) certification as a case study, and confirmed the positive impact of the blended delivery method offered jointly by CPI and BSE.

Our OPEN platform and blended learning model were featured prominently in Dr Amin’s thesis, further validating the flexible and accessible training approach CPI offers worldwide. His research supports what we’ve long believed—training that combines digital convenience with in-person support is not only possible but highly effective.

Together, CPI and BSE remain committed to empowering emerging project professionals in Bahrain and beyond. We look forward to building on this success and continuing to grow the next generation of Certified Project Officers.

Congratulations to all 500+ certified participants—and here’s to the next 500.