Dubai Economy (DED) has established a Qualification Centre for Professional License Holders in cooperation with the American University in Dubai (AUD) to train and develop directors working in consultancy professions and practicing economic activities. The consultancy services covered under the training programme and the qualifying processes are as follows:
▪ Human Resources Consultancy
▪ Mortgage Consultancy
▪ Computer consultancy
▪ Web Design and Development consultancy
▪ IT consultancy
▪ Internet consultancy
▪ Environment Studies consultancy
▪ Marketing Studies consultancy
▪ Transportation consultancy
▪ Economic Feasibility Studies consultancy
▪ Management Studies consultancy
▪ Cooking and Culinary Arts consultancy
▪ Radiance Diagnosis Centres consultancy
▪ Acoustics, noise and vibration
▪ Control consultancy
▪ Vertical & Horizontal Transportation
▪ Systems consultancy
▪ Green Facilities consultancy
▪ Scientific and Technical consultancy
▪ Radiant Energy consultancy
▪ Advertising Studies consultancy
▪ Forensic Medicine consultancy
▪ Pharmaceutical consultancy
▪ Quality and Benchmarking consultancy
▪ Media Studies consultancy
▪ Construction Resources
▪ Planning consultancy
▪ Fitness Centres and Clubs consultancy
▪ Project Development consultancy
▪ Procurement consultancy
▪ Heritage consultancy
▪ Food and Dairy Products consultancy
▪ Veterinary Services consultancy
▪ Logistics consultancy
▪ Health Planning consultancy
▪ Fine Arts consultancy
▪ Music consultancy
▪ Marine Services consultancy
▪ Tax consultancy
▪ Statistics consultancy
▪ Health consultancy
▪ Banking and Finance consultancy
▪ Electronic Security
▪ Solutions consultancy
▪ Parliamentary Studies consultancy
For those who are looking to start consultancy services business in Dubai mainland, may need to complete the Management Skills Placement Test, prior to obtaining your trade license from the Department of Economic Development (DED).
This test certificate is required for consulting firms’ license issuance, renewal and amendment.
What is the Management Skills Placement Test (MSPT)
In December 2017, the DED signed an agreement with the American University in Dubai to provide a Centre for Professional Qualification, meaning they would be providing assessment services for a range of facilities on behalf of the DED.
If a sole shareholder in a professional license, then you will be required to sit the test in order to receive your trade license. If you are establishing a civil company, then only one of the shareholders must pass the test.
What does the MSPT involve?
The test itself is a two hour exam covering the basic principles and concepts of business management in areas such as Marketing, Finance and General Management. The questions are based on analysis of real life type situations, rather than focusing on rote learning. The test consists of 100 questions and is taken on a computer at a test centre at the AUD.
Test Fee: Dh2100.00.
The test is broken down into the following sections:
Part One: Basic Marketing Questions (24 Points)
Part Two: Basic Financial Management Questions (20 Points)
Part Three: Basic Management Questions (20 Points)
Part Four: Three Short Cases (36 Points)
Total: 100 Points
Passing Score: 60 Points out of 100
How do I register for the MSPT?
Registration and payment for the test must be done online (at https://cepps.aud.edu) using a valid credit card.
Testing will take place on specific dates (see attached schedule) from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (12:00 p.m.to 2:00 p.m. during Ramadan) in a computer lab (E 304) on the 3rd floor of the School of Engineering Building. There will be signs on campus directing candidates to the test venue.
Candidates must be present outside E 304 15 minutes before the test begins, i.e., no later than 6:45 p.m. (11:45 a.m. during Ramadan).
Candidates must bring to the test venue their (a) valid Emirates ID card (for UAE residents) or valid passport (for non-resident visitors); (b) a copy of the e-mail/receipt confirming their registration for the specific test date.
Candidates who do not have the required ID and registration confirmation will not be allowed to take the test, even if their names are on the proctor’s list. They will be asked to leave the room immediately.
Candidates will not be allowed to log in and start taking the test until the test begins at the set time and they are told by the proctor that they may start.
To log in, candidates must use the same e-mail address they used when they registered for the test. It is the candidates’ responsibility to remember (or bring with them) this e-mail address; otherwise, they will not be able to log in and take the test. In this case, it will be their responsibility to register and pay again online to take the test at a future date. (There will be no refund of the registration fees for the missed test.)
After the test begins, candidates who arrive late will not be allowed to enter and take the test. It will be their responsibility to register and pay again online to take the test at a future date. (There will be no refund of the registration fees for the missed test.)
The same rule (no refund) will apply to candidates who do not show up to take the test on the date for which they registered.
Candidates are not allowed to ask questions or request clarifications from the proctor about the contents of the test. Engaging the proctor in conversation is also not allowed.
Talking or other forms of communication between candidates during the test are strictly prohibited.
Any attempt to engage in such communication will be considered a breach of integrity. Other prohibited acts, including but not limited to disruptive behavior, possessing mobile phones, other communication devices, notes, or other unauthorized materials, will also constitute a breach of integrity. The candidate(s) involved will have their tests disqualified and will be reported to Dubai Economy. This may negatively affect the candidates’ licensing application.
At the end of the two-hour test period, the proctor will announce that time is up. Candidates must then immediately stop answering the test and remove their hands from the keyboard. Failing to do so may result in a candidate’s test being disqualified.
A candidate who finishes taking the test before the end of the two-hour test period must remain seated and raise his/her hand. The proctor will come to the candidate’s desktop and verify that the test has been properly submitted. The candidate will be required to sign confirming submission. The same procedure applies at the end of the test: the proctor will go around and verify proper submission before candidates can leave.
Upon submission of the test, candidates will see a pop-up informing them that they can view their test result and score by logging into their account on the CEPPS website at https://cepps.aud.edu.
Candidates who pass the test will receive an e-mail notifying them when their CEPPS certificate will
be available for pick-up.
Candidates who fail the test will be required to take and pass a five-day qualifying course at AUD. The course includes an exam at the end.
To register for the required qualifying course, candidates must go to https://cepps.aud.edu, click the Dubai Economy logo at the top right and log in.
Once you have your CEPPS certificate collected from AUD you can then proceed to the DED to complete your license issuance.
If you would like to know more about the MSPT or would like to find out how to set up your own professional company, contact us on visaprocess.ae@gmail.com or call: +971 55-273 2295, 055-345 7829, 04-239 1302
The MSPT is a two-hour general aptitude/placement test/exam which covers the basic principles and concepts of business management in key functional areas (e.g., finance, marketing, management). The MSPT is computer-based and is administered at AUD on specific dates in Room E 304. The MSPT consists of four parts (described below).
Candidates are required to answer all questions in all parts of the test/exam. The test/exam is designed to emphasize reflection and analysis of real-life situations and cases rather than factual knowledge that is based on rote memory.
Part One: Basic Marketing Questions (24 Points)
Part Two: Basic Financial Management Questions (20 Points)
Part Three: Basic Management Questions (20 Points)
Part Four: Three Short Cases (36 Points)
Total: 100 Points Passing Score: 60 Points out of 100
For more details see below link, the attached guide to qualifying Consultancies brochure and the Management Skills Placement Test/exam at AUD.
https://cepps.aud.edu/
RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS (OPTIONAL)
There is a wide range of resources available on the internet and in print for those interested in reviewing or learning more about the above topics. Selected resources can be accessed directly by clicking the links below. Candidates may also search for other online and print resources on their own.
Basic Marketing Resources
www.auburn.edu/~lettwil/ch1_4p.ppt
www.auburn.edu/~lettwil/ch2_4p.ppt
www.auburn.edu/~lettwil/ch3_4p.ppt
www.auburn.edu/~lettwil/ch4_4p.ppt
www.auburn.edu/~lettwil/ch5_4p.ppt
www.auburn.edu/~lettwil/ch6_4p.ppt
www.auburn.edu/~lettwil/ch7_4p.ppt
www.auburn.edu/~lettwil/ch8_4p.ppt
www.auburn.edu/~lettwil/ch9_4p.ppt
www.auburn.edu/~lettwil/ch10_4p.ppt
www.auburn.edu/~lettwil/ch11_4p.ppt
www.auburn.edu/~lettwil/ch12_4p.ppt
www.auburn.edu/~lettwil/ch13_4p.ppt
Basic Management Resources
http://staffweb.ncnu.edu.tw/clhung/Management/chap001.ppt
http://staffweb.ncnu.edu.tw/clhung/Management/chap002.ppt
http://staffweb.ncnu.edu.tw/clhung/Management/chap003.ppt
http://staffweb.ncnu.edu.tw/clhung/Management/chap004.ppt
http://staffweb.ncnu.edu.tw/clhung/Management/chap005.ppt
http://staffweb.ncnu.edu.tw/clhung/Management/chap006.ppt
http://staffweb.ncnu.edu.tw/clhung/Management/chap007.ppt
http://staffweb.ncnu.edu.tw/clhung/Management/chap008.ppt
http://staffweb.ncnu.edu.tw/clhung/Management/chap010.ppt
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