Abdul holds a Masters degree in Marketing Management from London Metropolitan University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Further Education and Training from the University of Plymouth. He also holds the CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing (CIM-UK).

He is an experienced lecturer in Marketing Management. He is also a trainer and a business advisor with significant experience in the third sector (Charity) working at the Centre for Employment and Enterprise Development (CEED) in Bristol and the Banking industry with assignments at Lloyds TSB and Barclays. Abdul teaches Marketing Environment for the CIM Professional Certificate in Marketing and Marketing Planning for the CIM Professional Diploma.