College of Information Technology Launches Comprehensive Training Course in Programming Fundamentals
Duhaa Fadill Abbas
In light of the rapid digital transformation, programming has become the language of the era—a core pillar in shaping today’s technological landscape and forging the future. In response to this paradigm shift, the Continuing Education Unit at the College of Information Technology – University of Babylon has launched a specialized training course titled “Learning the Fundamentals of Programming,” targeting ambitious students eager to build a strong foundation in programming skills, both from within and outside the college.
This initiative comes as part of the college’s broader strategy to strengthen hands-on learning and bridge the gap between academic knowledge and market demands. The theoretical segment of the course is led by Professor Dr. Safaa Ubaid Mahdi, a distinguished faculty member in the Department of Cybersecurity, known for his extensive academic background and analytical insight. His approach focuses on simplifying complex programming concepts through relatable, real-life examples that make abstract ideas more accessible to students.
Dr. Safaa began the course by introducing the core principles of programming, with a focus on logical thinking, code structuring, and understanding programming flow. He emphasized that programming is not merely about writing commands; it is a method of thinking and problem-solving that requires organizing ideas, evaluating possibilities, and interacting effectively with various inputs.
The practical component of the course is delivered by a select group of the college’s assistant instructors in well-equipped laboratories. The training team includes Assistant Programmer Huda Kazem Ayoub, Assistant Programmer Yasser Saad Joudi, Assistant Programmer Mustafa Qais Omran, and Assistant Programmer Aya Jamal Haydi. They conducted comprehensive hands-on workshops using the Java programming language, offering simplified explanations on handling numbers and variables, and constructing basic programming statements—the essential building blocks for any software project.
Each instructor excelled in presenting technical concepts through a progressive and applied methodology, beginning from the very basics. The sessions focused on essential Java programming topics, including arithmetic operations, variable management, program logic, and step-by-step program construction. These workshops were not limited to teaching syntax but aimed to foster an interactive and exploratory learning environment—where every line of code became a deeper learning opportunity and every typographical error a valuable lesson.
The course witnessed significant participation, not only from students of the College of Information Technology but also from various other faculties and universities—reflecting the growing interest among youth in learning programming and their trust in the educational ecosystem offered by the college, which seamlessly blends academic excellence with practical experience.
The course will run throughout the month of July, with sessions held on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Its ultimate goal is to build a solid knowledge base that enables students to enter the world of programming with confidence, preparing them to engage in software development and meet the evolving needs of the job market.