“At ACPD, our team is here to help every student build practical skills and take the next step in their career with confidence.”
Dr Adham Abdulla
Chief Executive Officer
Our Commitment to Students’ Success
Dr Adham Abdulla leads the Australian College of Professional Development (ACPD) with a focus on student success. Under his leadership, ACPD’s trainers and staff work together to deliver quality, industry-relevant training and help students build the practical skills and confidence to start or advance their careers.
Dr Abdulla brings extensive experience in vocational and higher education, governance and strategic management. He previously served as CEO of Australian Ultimate Training College (RTO 45003) and currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Villa College in the Maldives and an Honorary Fellow in the School of Law at the University of Western Australia.
He holds a PhD in Law from the University of Wollongong, a Master of Science from the University of Plymouth and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Business Administration from the University of Northumbria. He earned the Accredited Management Consultant designation in 2019 and received the Australian Leadership Award in 2007.
