Target Group
Heads of training and planning sections, departmental heads of training institutions, extension staff responsible for comprehensive training activities, HRD and training officers, or others in similar positions.

Entry Profile
Minimum of 5 years working experience in the organisation; at least one of these should be in an executive position. Good working knowledge of English. Computer literate

Topics
- Capacity building in a wider perspective
- Training needs analysis
- Curriculum development
- Implementation of training
- Validation and evaluation of training
- Outsourcing of training function
- Operation and management of a training function
- Cross-cutting issues (in development and training)
- Logical Framework Approach

Course Goals
To improve the ability and capacity of the participants to identify and assess training needs and subsequently design, organise, implement and evaluate training activities.

To fulfil this objective, the approach to the course will be based on a combination of utilising the participants’ own experience with the provision of high-quality technical training, based on the most recent research and experiences.

Duration
2 weeks

Course Structure
Part of the course will focus on the development of an Individual Implementation Assignment (IIA). This assignment must originate in an activity that is:
- Compatible with the organisation's strategic goals
- Due for planning
- Within the participant's own area of responsibility

The IIA may take its starting point in an existing training plan for the organisation or in an identified organisational problem related to training.