Professional Credentials, Language Qualifications & Continuing Education
My professional development has combined formal technical certifications, language qualifications, specialized training, and a large volume of continuing professional education.
Rather than presenting every completed course as an equivalent credential, this page separates formal certifications, language qualifications, specialized professional training, and continuing learning so that each credential is represented accurately.
Language Qualifications
Successfully completed a German C1 examination with an overall result of 85/100 (Gut).
Examination Result
- Reading: 25
- Listening: 25
- Writing: 17
- Speaking: 18
- Overall: 85/100
This is my current highest documented German-language qualification.
Completed multiple consecutive levels of structured German-language training at Berlitz, progressing through the intermediate CEFR range before later achieving C1 through a separate examination.
Recorded Course Levels
- Level 8 — B2.1 · 01/2025 – 03/2025 - Verify Check
- Level 7 — B1.3 · 11/2024 – 01/2025 - Verify Check
- Level 6 — B1.2 · 09/2024 – 11/2024 - Verify Check
- Level 5 — B1.1 · 07/2024 – 09/2024 - Verify Check
- Level 4 — A2.3 · 10/2023 – 04/2024
- Level 3 — A2.2 · 09/2023 – 10/2023
These entries should be presented as language-course completions, not as separate independent CEFR certificates.
Earlier structured German-language study completed before the later Berlitz program and C1 qualification.
An IELTS qualification is part of my earlier language-training history.
Executive & Management Continuing Education
These programs were completed as non-degree higher continuing education in Iran. They represent substantial structured study in management and executive topics, but they should not be presented as academic Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, DBA, or doctoral degrees.
University of Applied Science and Technology (UAST), Iran
Training Center: Khalaghan Javan Free Institute for Higher Education, Mashhad
Completed a four-semester higher continuing-education program in advanced management with an executive-engineering focus.
The program was delivered under a license issued by the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and covered a broad management curriculum including organizational management, management accounting, marketing, human-resource management, financial management, international trade, innovation and technology management, management information systems, transformation management, engineering economics, strategy analysis, and service-management topics.
Selected Subjects
- Management of Complex Organizations
- Management Accounting
- Marketing
- Behavioral Analysis & Human Resource Management
- Financial Management & Managerial Economics
- International Trade
- Technology & Innovation Management
- Development Management
- Management Information Systems
- Operational Management of Production Units
- Transformation Management & Program Implementation
- Engineering Economics
- Analysis of Successful Corporate Strategies
- Service Business Management
Credential Classification
Non-Degree Higher Continuing Education
This credential should be presented as advanced executive-management education, not as an academic university degree.
University of Applied Science and Technology (UAST), Iran
Training Center: Khalaghan Javan Free Institute for Higher Education, Mashhad
Completed a structured four-semester higher continuing-education program in MBA Management.
The program was conducted under authorization from the Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and covered core management, finance, strategy, organizational behavior, marketing, negotiation, master-data management, crisis management, customer relationship management, and operational technology topics.
Selected Subjects
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Computer Applications
- Principles & Methods of Negotiation
- Strategic Planning
- Organizational Behavior
- Fundamentals of Organization
- Microeconomics
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing Management
- Change Management
- Financial Management
- Master Data Management
- Management of Complex Organizations
- Management of Economic Crises
- Customer Relationship Management
- Operational Technology
Credential Classification
Non-Degree Higher Continuing Education
The original program title contains MBA Management, but this credential should not be presented as an academic MBA degree.
University of Applied Science and Technology (UAST), Iran
Training Center: Khalaghan Javan Free Institute for Higher Education, Mashhad
Completed a substantial higher continuing-education program in Business Management (DBA) with a focus on Information and Communication Technology.
The program was delivered as free higher education and was conducted under approval associated with Iran's higher-education authorities. Its focus combined business-management study with an ICT-oriented specialization.
Credential Classification
Non-Degree Higher Continuing Education
The historical program title includes DBA, but this credential should not be presented as an academic doctorate or doctoral degree.
Technical Certifications
MCITP 2008
Khalaghan Javan Institute
Certificate No.: 91/73/خ
Completed: 2012
Grade: 19/20
Duration: 160 hours
Master CIW Designer Professional
Khalaghan Javan Institute
Certificate No.: 91/132/خ
Completed: 2012
Grade: 19/20
Duration: 210 hours
Music Education & Professional Authorization
Completed four consecutive levels of solfège and music theory.
The training combined practical cantati and parlati solfège exercises with the theoretical foundations required for reading, understanding, and performing written music.
Each level was organized as an approximately three-month course, creating a progressive sequence rather than a single short workshop.
Documented Study Areas
- Solfège
- Cantati exercises
- Parlati exercises
- Music theory
- Rhythm and meter
- Note reading
- Ear-training-related practice
- Progressive musicianship development
Formal piano study followed the earlier solfège and music-theory training and continued over a multi-year period.
The training developed practical keyboard musicianship alongside the theoretical background established through the solfège program.
Study Context
- Piano technique
- Reading and performance
- Coordination between theory and keyboard practice
- Progressive repertoire study
- Practical musicianship
My music-related work later expanded beyond performance and theory into electronic music and studio practice.
A professional recommendation issued through the Khorasan Razavi Music Society documents long-term activity and experience in areas including:
- electronic music;
- sound synthesis;
- recording;
- studio mixing;
- mastering;
- live-performance audio work;
- and advisory participation in music-related activities.
The recommendation was also used in connection with the process of obtaining professional authorization for a recording-studio activity.
Obtained professional authorization for an electronic recording and composition studio following documented music, recording, production, and technical activity.
This credential represents the professional side of my music background: not only studying music, but also working with recording, production, electronic sound, and studio technology in a licensed activity.
Professional Scope
- Electronic recording
- Music composition
- Studio production
- Sound synthesis
- Recording workflows
- Mixing and mastering
- Digital audio workstation workflows
- Synthesizer-based production
Add the exact license number and issue date from the original trade-license document when publishing the final public card.
Cybersecurity & Technical Awareness
Completed the Hornetsecurity Security Awareness Service training program covering practical cybersecurity topics related to phishing, spear phishing, authentication, multi-factor authentication, password security, and URL-rewriting technologies.
The program focused on recognizing modern social-engineering and phishing techniques, understanding how attackers may attempt to bypass authentication controls, and applying safer authentication and browsing practices in professional environments.
Completed E-Trainings
- Introduction to Phishing
- Spear Phishing
- Spear Phishing Scenario
- Protecting Against Phishing Attacks
- Passwords and Authentication
- Password & Authentication Quiz
- How Attackers Bypass Multi-Factor Authentication
- What Do URL Rewriter Services Do?
- Introduction to the Security Awareness Service
Training Focus
The completed modules covered several core areas of modern security awareness:
- phishing recognition and prevention;
- spear-phishing attack patterns;
- password and authentication security;
- multi-factor authentication attack scenarios;
- secure handling of suspicious links;
- URL-rewriting security services;
- and practical user behavior against social-engineering attacks.
Certificate Details
Provider / Issuer: Hornetsecurity GmbH
Program: Security Awareness Service
Completed E-Trainings: 9
Issued: 06 October 2026
Certificate Signatory: Olaf Petry, IT Security Officer
Issued: 09 October 2023 · Cologne, Germany
Certificate Registration No.: 10202398480202923231
Completed 27 e-learning modules in IT security as part of a structured Cyber Security Awareness program delivered by SoSafe GmbH.
The training covered practical security topics related to everyday workplace behavior, account protection, phishing, social engineering, secure remote work, mobile devices, malware, email security, and safe use of internet and web tools.
Training Areas
IT Security Fundamentals
- Account security
- Security in the office
- Security during business travel
- Defending against cyberattacks
- Understanding the importance of cybersecurity
- Device theft
- Correct behavior during IT security incidents
- Introduction of new software
- Secure passwords
- Understanding phishing emails and manipulation techniques
- Protecting sensitive information while travelling
- Social engineering and information exposure
- Password managers
- Secure office practices
- Recognizing phishing emails
- Secure connections in the home office
Email Security
- Secure use of email
- Spam and phishing
Mobile Device Security
- Secure use of mobile devices
- Mobile applications
Internet & Web Tools
- Secure use of internet and web tools
- Password security
- Website security
Workplace Security
- Security at the workplace
- Preventive security measures
Malware Awareness
- Malware
- Safe and unsafe file types
Certificate Summary
The program focused on practical cybersecurity awareness for day-to-day professional environments, with particular emphasis on recognizing common attack vectors, protecting accounts and information, and reducing security risks caused by unsafe user behavior.
LinkedIn Learning & Partner Credentials
700+ completed courses, professional certificates and structured learning paths across software engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, data, AI, project management, business analysis, leadership and enterprise technology.
Selected Professional Certificates were developed or delivered with industry partners including Microsoft, GitHub, Atlassian, OpenEDG Python Institute, SS&C Blue Prism, ServiceNow, Twilio, Zendesk, LambdaTest and other technology and professional organizations.
The learning portfolio also includes certification preparation, practice assessments and continuing-education courses eligible for CEUs with selected professional bodies.
