Professional Doctorate (PD) via VAE

Information on how a candidate qualifies for and obtains a Professional Doctorate (PD) via VAE award:

All PD candidates are processed via a process called VAE. VAE stands for “Validation des Acquis de l’Expérience,” which is a French term for the recognition of prior learning and experience.

the VAE process in France through EIU-Paris involves the submission of a portfolio of evidence for evaluation by a VAE committee, which then assesses an individual’s work experience, skills, and competencies. If the candidate is approved, they can receive a diploma or certification from EIU-Paris. It’s important to note that the requirements for VAE may vary depending on the specific program or certification, and interested individuals should contact the Director General for more information.

A Professional Doctorate (PD) as offered by EIU-Paris is a type of doctoral award that typically focuses on practical applications of a particular field. The Professional Doctorate award can indeed be considered an honorary award, as it recognizes the recipient’s advanced knowledge and expertise in their field. In many cases, individuals who hold a Professional Doctorate award are entitled to use the title “Dr.” in front of their name. However, the specific use of the title “Dr.” may vary depending on the country and jurisdiction, and individuals should consult the relevant authorities or professional organizations for specific guidance.

The VAE Professional Doctorate (PD) is conferred on deserving candidates based upon the “Portfolio of Evidences” submitted to EIU’s team of VAE Assessors (validation of prior learning and experience), along with candidate’s social standing in his/her community/province/state/country, gauged and validated through his/her noteworthy contributions, as well as achievements in the form of creation/invention/problem-solving/social engineering efforts.

Typically, a VAE Professional Doctorate candidate’s Portfolio of Evidences may include (not restricted to) the following:

  • Project reports
  • Project materials
  • Software programs
  • Maps
  • Feedback from project sponsors
  • Conference papers
  • Exhibitions/productions
  • Published books/chapters/articles/manuscripts
  • Patents
  • Surveys
  • Multimedia packages
  • Design materials
  • CD/DVD/video/film presentations

Examples of Materials acceptable for Publication Submission

  • Refereed articles or papers in journals
  • Conference proceedings
  • Monographs
  • Books
  • Chapters in books

Note: This is not an exhaustive list.

The Professional Doctorate (PD) award conferred by EIU is a vocation-centric certification, meant to acknowledge and appreciate outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to their community, at both national and international level, and to a specialized field of knowledge and competency.

Candidates who qualify for EIU’s Professional Doctorate (PD) award are carefully selected high profile, senior individuals, who have served multitudes of people in a specific field of expertise. They are impact players who have brought about significant positive changes to their respective communities through education development, human capital development, and relevant policy development.

The education qualification, along with professional experience already possessed by these fine candidates serve as an additional boost to his/her profile during our selection process, characterized by stringent scrutiny and thorough evaluation of candidates.

To date, we have globally honored and recognized selected members of the Royal Family, Outstanding Entrepreneurs, Technocrats, Philanthropists, Diplomats, and other very prominent individuals with our esteemed Professional Doctorate (PD) award. Professionals who hold EIU’s Professional Doctorate (PD) . awards typically hail from countries like the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, The Sultanate of Oman, Nepal, Nigeria, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, and many more.

  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Accounting
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Advertising
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Airline Studies/Aviation
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Applied Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Artificial Intelligence
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Archaeology
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Asian Studies
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Bio-Chemistry
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Biology
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Botany
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Business Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Business Studies
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Chemistry
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Cognitive Studies
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Commerce
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Commercial Property Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Community Resource and Development
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Computer Engineering
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Computer Programming
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Computer Science
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Construction Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Corporate Law
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Counseling
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Criminology
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Curriculum and Instruction
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Data Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Design Thinking and Innovation Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in e-Commerce
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in e-Commerce
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Economics
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Education
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Education Administration & Leadership
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Educational Psychology
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Engineering
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in English
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in English Literature
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Environmental Studies
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in European Studies
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Fashion Design
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Finance
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Food and Beverage Studies
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Geography
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Geology
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Geophysics
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Geriatric Studies
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Graphic Design
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Health Care Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in History
  • Professional Doctorate (PD)in Hotel Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Human Resource Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Humanities
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Hypnotherapy
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Information Systems Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Information Technology
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Information Technology Engineering
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Information Technology Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Interior Design
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in International Business
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in International Law
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in International Studies
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in International Trade and Business
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Internet Marketing
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Library Sciences
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Maritime Studies
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Marketing
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Mathematics
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Mechanics
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Media Studies
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Multimedia Design and Application
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Nano-Technology
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Nutrition and Health
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Occupational Health and Safety
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Philosophy
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Physics
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Political Science
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Project Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Property Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Psychology
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Public Administration
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Public Health
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Public Relations
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Publicity Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Real Estate Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Religious Studies
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Research and Development
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Sales and Marketing
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Self-Improvement
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Social Studies
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Social Work
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Sociology
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Software Engineering
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Special Education
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Special Event Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Sports Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Statistics
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Sustainability Studies
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Teaching
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Technology Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Tourism and Hospitality
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Tourism and Hotel Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Tourism Management
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Women’s Studies
  • Professional Doctorate (PD) in Zoology

Or any other pre-approved specialization