Build job skills. Earn a UK diploma.
Start where you are. Learn from Google, IBM, Meta and top universities, with our team in Lebanon beside you.
Two questions. One clear starting point.
Tell us what you want and where you are now. You'll see where you'd likely start.
- 1Your goalSkills or a qualification
- 2Your backgroundWhat you've completed
- 3Your starting pointWhere you'd begin
What do you want right now?
What have you completed so far?
Practical skills without a long commitment
Programs from Google, IBM, Meta and leading universities, grouped by career field. Pick a field to see its programs.
103 learners have already earned their certificates
They come from Akkar to Tyre. Together they earned 120 professional certificates from Google, IBM, Meta and other partners, and 12 of them earned two or more. Meet three of them.
Wouroud El Khaldi from AkkarEarned three: Meta Front-End Development, IBM Front-End Development and Google UX Design.
Samah Abdel Rahman from the ChoufStudied biochemistry, then earned Meta Marketing Analytics and IBM Data Analytics.
Marwan El Hasrouny from BouchriehStudied civil engineering, then earned five certificates from IBM, Meta, Google and SAP.
A UK diploma with a route to a degree
The UK uses levels to show how advanced a qualification is, not what you study. Pick a level to see what it means and who can start there.
Level 3: Foundation Year
The stage before university-level study. It builds the study skills, writing and basic knowledge you need for university-level work.
Who can start
- Secondary school completed (Grade 12 or equivalent)
- Usually 16 or older
- Enough English to follow the material and write assignments
Leads to
Level 4.
Level 4: Bachelor's year 1 level
Studied at the same academic level as a Bachelor's first year. You start building the core of your field.
Who can start
- A Level 3 qualification, or
- Secondary school plus work experience
- Usually 18 or older
- Enough English for study and written assignments
Leads to
Level 5.
Level 5: Bachelor's year 2 level
Studied at the same academic level as a Bachelor's second year. After this level, you choose how to go on.
Who can start
- A completed Level 4 qualification
- Usually 18 or older
- Enough English for study and written assignments
Leads to
Level 6 with GEA (Business Management only), or a top-up year at a UK partner university.
Level 6: Bachelor's final year level
Studied at the same academic level as a Bachelor's final year, not a Bachelor's degree itself. It is the last undergraduate level at GEA.
Who can start
- Level 4 and Level 5, or
- 5+ years of managerial experience
- Usually 21 or older
- Enough English for study and written assignments
Leads to
Level 7, if you meet its entry rules.
Level 7: Master's level
Studied at the same academic level as a Master's, not a Master's degree itself. It is for experienced professionals.
Who can start
- A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent diploma
- Plus around 7 years of managerial experience
- Usually 21 or older
- Enough English for study at postgraduate level
Leads to
A Master's top-up (MBA, MA or MSc) at a UK partner university.
Why learn with GEA?
Anyone can sign up for an online course. Here is what changes when you learn with GEA.
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Choosing what to study
With GEA: 13 academies, sorted by level, with a clear place to start
On your own: Thousands of courses to sort through alone
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Getting help
With GEA: Our team on WhatsApp, in Arabic or English
On your own: Searching forums for answers
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Keeping your pace
With GEA: Our team follows your progress, with a reminder every one to two weeks
On your own: Easy to fall behind when no one checks in
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What comes next
With GEA: Beginner to Advanced, then a UK diploma if you want one
On your own: Planning your next step alone
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Questions before you start?
Read the answers to the questions people ask most, or talk to our team.