UTHM Bitara (Advanved Centre for Continuing Education) —formerly known as the Centre for Continuing Learning and APEL (PPBA). The centre was established through the merger of the Center for Continuing Education (CEC) and the UTHM APEL Center, effective January 1, 2022. It operates under the purview of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International) and is responsible for planning, managing, and implementing lifelong learning programs at UTHM, with the goal of generating income for the university.

The roots of UTHM Bitara trace back to 2006, when the Center for Continuing Education (CEC) was established on July 17. In 2016, the CEC’s part time Program Unit was transferred to the Center for Academic Development and Training (CAD), while its Professional Program Unit functions were taken over by UTHM Holdings Sdn. Bhd.

In August 2017, CEC was placed under the Office of the Assistant Vice-Chancellor (Financial Sustainability). On January 1, 2021, CEC was realigned under the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and International), paving the way for the formation of UTHM Bitara.

Vision

Leading innovative lifelong learning programs towards sustainable development

Mission

Providing innovative lifelong learning programs that meet the needs of stakeholders

Objective

1. Increasing UTHM student enrolment through lifelong learning programs
2. Assisting to increase UTHM's income through lifelong learning programs
3. Increase UTHM's visibility as a provider of lifelong learning programs locally and internationally

Objective Quality

1. Ensure a minimum of 2 academic programs through continuous learning are implemented each year
2. Ensure a minimum of 20 short courses or programs are conducted each year
3. Ensure a minimum of 30 APEL candidates are assessed each year
4. Ensure a minimum of 10 newly developed courses are available through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) each year
5. Ensure a minimum of 5 new Micro-Credential (MC) modules are developed each year