UTHM Bitara (Advanved Centre for Countinuing 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

To be the global leader in quality and innovative lifelong education.

Mission

To offer innovative, flexible, relevant, and customer-centric lifelong education programs that contribute to sustainable development.

Quality Objective

1. Ensure at least 2 academic programs through continuous learning are implemented each year.
2. Ensure at least 3 executive/professional/competency programs are offered each year.
3. Ensure at least 10 short courses are conducted each year.
4. Ensure that APEL.A assessments are carried out within 2 months for every applicant.
5. Ensure that APEL.C assessment applications are completed within 6 weeks.
6. Ensure that 1 Open and Distance Learning (ODL) program is offered each year.
7. Ensure that 5 Micro-Credential (MC) courses are offered each year.