Our Vission
To be the premier source for Education, Workforce Training, Partnerships and Economic Development
Our Mission
Bridging cultures and support for academic pursuit of the younger generation is our mission.
Is to provide innovative educational environments, opportunities and experiences that enable individuals to grow, thrive and prosper.
- Technical courses, certificates, and degrees designed to provide job training, retraining, and upgrading of skills
- Basic educational skills designed to prepare students to engage in college- level study
- Student development programs and services designed to help students identify educational and career goals, set realistic career paths, and develop skills necessary to achieve intellectual and personal growth
Our Values
Our Courses
We deliver integrated courses that are streamed to systematically develop specic skills that are essential to social, personal and corporate success.
We value ourselves as being an Institute offering interactive experiences. Our training conforms to the latest HRD formulas to achieve efficient performance.
Our portfolio segments into varied training initiatives that are customized, open courses and workshops, in the field of Hospitality, Etiquette & Protocol, Front Line Professional Development, Professional and Personal Development, Career Enhancement activities, and Corporate Training.
Hospitality
American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) courses and Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC) NVQ courses with industry specific skills set, Arden is geared to reciprocate to the current demands for trained hospitality professionals.
Etiquette & Protocol
Our Department of Etiquette & Protocol is built according to the principles of a traditional nishing school with the aim to produce global-minded individuals and professionals who are well presented, poised and prepared for every business or social interaction.
Our courses and life-style programs are aimed to equip students for success in everyday life by developing their social capabilities, enhancing self-confidence, and helping them to identify and develop their individual style.
Frontline Professional Development Courses
Arden's Frontline Professional Development courses delivers interactive training programs designed to prepare job seekers for entry into the workforce.
Essential industry-specific skill sets are combined with key elements and components of AHLEI, NVQ and our personal development and etiquette to ensure students are job-ready.
Courses are targeted to meet the needs of employers within emerging high-growth sectors such as tourism, aviation, hospitality, hospitals, retail, services in the BPO and insurance and banking.
Corporate Training
Arden's Corporate Training Department offers a selection of programs and workshops tailored to wide range of industry needs. As today's complex global environment demands people who are more socially and culturally competent, we ensure that they are trained to distinguish themselves as business professionals with panache and finesse.
Your Mentors
Mrs. Nedra Wickremesinghe
Executive Director
Arden’s Executive Director and Founder, Nedra Wickremesinghe is considered a leader in the field of personal development and training with more than 20 year’s experience working with individuals and groups from a variety of backgrounds, Widely acknowledged as a pioneer in her field, Nedra is the founder of Sri Lanka’s first Finishing School, Nedisa.
Nedra is a graduate of Lucy Clayton U.K., and Stamford College Kuala Lumpur, and she holds a Diploma in Psychology. She is a Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE). Nedra also enjoys a strong media profile. She was a regular guest on Sri Lanka’s premier breakfast show ‘ Good Morning Sri Lanka’, hosted by MTV, as its in-house expert. She was a columnist with the Sunday Times, and the food and wine columnist of Hi Magazine.
She's a AHLEI Certified Hospitality Educator, also known for media presence and expertise in personality development, image management, etiquette, personal branding, and customer courtesy. Her diverse clientele includes blue-chip companies, hotels, hospitals, and more.