Our Services
Comprehensive programs, training, and support systems designed to guide undergraduates toward a successful professional future.
The Certificate Course on Career Development
The Career Guidance Unit offers a Certificate Course on Career Development specifically designed for first and second-year students of the University of Peradeniya.
Aims and Objectives
At the successful completion of this course, undergraduates will be able to adapt to university life successfully, plan their career, and identify opportunities within and outside the university to develop their knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for the real world of work.
Course Structure
The course consists of seven main components and twenty sub-components, structured as follows:
- Total: 60 Hours
- Lectures: 40 Hours
- Practical: 20 Hours
Resource Persons: University academics, Consultants, Industrial Experts from local & foreign companies.
| No | Topic | Theory (h) | Ind. Learning (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Effective transition from school to the university | 06 | 02 |
| 02 | Role of the undergraduate | 12 | 04 |
| 03 | Programming for future success. | 04 | 04 |
| 04 | Introduction to Career Development. | 06 | 02 |
| 05 | The best career opportunities available to university students within and outside the campus | 04 | 02 |
| 06 | Effective study skills and motivated goal – directed learning. | 02 | 02 |
| 07 | Personal organization and life management. | 06 | 04 |
| Total Hours: | 40 | 20 | |
For more details, contact the Career Guidance Unit:
Tele: 081-2392013 | Email: cgu@pdn.ac.lk
Training & Workshops
CGU organizes unique training and workshops designed to help undergraduates and graduates develop their career goals and proactively plan their future. We provide training throughout a full academic lifecycle. The main objective is to produce highly employable, innovative graduates who fit into diverse sectors including state, private, NGO, INGO, and self-employment sectors.
Training Programme Themes
Further, as per the requests made by students and staff, CGU organizes custom-made career and professional development trainings for different faculties and departments.
Career Coaching
Career coaching helps students on an individual basis. Students can meet Career Advisors with an appointment to discuss career-related issues. Our Counsellors are well-trained professionals committed to guiding students from all nine faculties.
Key areas of focus include:
Psychological Counseling
CGU provides counseling as an additional support service for students experiencing mental imbalance due to various reasons and addictions. Professional counselors at CGU offer this service as per student demand and various requests from departments and the university health center.
Psychological counselling sessions provide a safe space, enabling the client to explore aspects of their life and feelings by talking openly and freely.
Schedule a SessionUniversity to Community (U2C)
U2C is the University’s Social Responsibility (USR) initiative conducted by the CGU, intending to make a positive impact on the social, educational, and mental wellbeing of our communities through public events and activities.
Our Engagement
We actively engage the public, sharing our knowledge and resources to make a difference locally, nationally, and internationally.
Student Responsibility
We ensure graduates develop ethical, social, and environmental responsibilities. U2C functions heavily with the support of volunteers and the Robarosiya society.
Working Student Assistantship Programme (WSAP)
WSAP is a short-term placement of undergraduates as trainees with externship providers within the University. Funded by Alumni members and donors, this program assists students financially while developing their career skills toward a self-led future.
"We firmly believe that creating a culture of being responsible and accountable while earning will positively impact the student rather than giving free money in the form of scholarships/bursaries."
Programme Objectives
To create a responsible and accountable culture through an effective work-study programme.
To create practical work exposure in the university to increase the career skills of students.
To strengthen the function of the university and the relationship of the university community.
To assist students in earning while studying in a dignified manner.