The center for consultation at BAU was established in 1998 to create a link between the university and all sectors within the Lebanese community. The center deploys the resources and capabilities available at BAU and offers research, consultancy and testing services as well as training programs specific to the needs of organizations and institutions.

This Consultation & Research Services center consists of many specialty divisions that provide services to organizations within the private and public sectors in Lebanon.

These units specialize in the following areas:

1- Technical and Academic Consultations.

2- Specialized Training Courses.

3- Laboratory Testing and Experimentation.

The center also provides a range of regular training courses in various specialties especially in basic sciences, languages, medicine and engineering. These courses are designed for graduates and organizations and aim to update knowledge and skills.

Furthermore, the consultation and research Center is an accredited center for education and training. It awards the following international certifications:

1-Computer certificate (ICDL) issued by UNESCO.

2-MCSA, MCSE & MCSD certificates issued by "MICROSOFT IT Academy".

3-CCNA, CCNP certificates issued by CISCO Networking Academy.

4-SCSA certificate issued by the Sun Academy.

5-Certificate issued by ORACLE Academy.

6-CPA, CFA, CMA, CIA certificates.