There is a great degree of realisation among successful executives and managers worldwide that tertiary education is no longer an option. Various initiatives have been under way to facilitate studying while working programmes. The approach undertaken by PKP could be best described as packaging and repackaging of existing UKM courses into programmes that fit better with the requirements of Malaysian workforce. Formal meetings are only conducted in the evenings or during the weekends in order not to disrupt participants’ work obligations. However, in most cases, the total duration for our programme is quite similar to that pursued by full time students, for example 3 to 4 years for undergraduates degree and 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years for postgraduate degree.

In 29 September 2022, PKP has changed the name to Center for Shaping Advanced & Professional Education (UKMSHAPE).