Public Management

1. Training Introduction

Public Management is the backbone of effective governance, ensuring that public policies, programs, and services are delivered efficiently and equitably. Senior managers and administrators must understand organizational dynamics, strategic planning, financial management, and leadership to respond to complex societal needs.

This training equips public sector professionals with the skills and knowledge to manage institutions effectively, implement policies, optimize resource use, and improve public service delivery. Participants will explore managerial practices, governance frameworks, ethics, and innovation in the public sector.

 

2. Training Objectives

The training aims to:

• Strengthen managerial and leadership capacities in public institutions.
• Promote efficient and effective organizational performance.
• Enhance knowledge of public sector governance, policy implementation, and accountability.
• Develop skills for planning, budgeting, and resource management.
• Foster innovation, digital transformation, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Build capacity for ethical leadership and integrity in public service.

 

3. Targeted Group

This program is designed for:

• Senior managers and directors in government ministries and agencies
• Public administrators and policy officers
• Local government managers and department heads
• Professionals responsible for program planning, monitoring, and evaluation
• Public sector reform and change management leaders

 

4. Course Duration

• Standard Program: 2 weeks (approx. 30–40 hours)
• Intensive Executive Program: 5 days
• Extended Program with Practical Project: 4–6 weeks

Delivery: In-person, virtual, or hybrid.

 

5. Training Methodology

• Expert-led lectures and interactive seminars
• Case studies of public management best practices
• Group discussions, role plays, and scenario simulations
• Leadership self-assessments and performance audits
• Practical exercises in planning, budgeting, and decision-making
• Action plan development and project-based learning

 

6. Course Content

Module 1: Foundations of Public Management

• Public sector functions, structures, and responsibilities
• Principles of good governance and public administration
• Public service ethics and accountability

Module 2: Strategic Leadership and Decision-Making

• Leadership theories and models in the public sector
• Strategic thinking, visioning, and planning
• Evidence-based and participatory decision-making

Module 3: Policy Development and Program Implementation

• Policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation
• Performance measurement and results-based management
• Tools for monitoring and reporting public programs

Module 4: Financial and Resource Management

• Public budgeting and fiscal accountability
• Resource allocation and optimization
• Financial oversight and risk management

Module 5: Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management

• Leading teams and managing human capital
• Performance management and staff motivation
• Conflict resolution and organizational culture

Module 6: Innovation and Digital Transformation in Public Management

• Leveraging technology for service delivery
• E-governance, data-driven management, and digital tools
• Change management and fostering innovation

Module 7: Ethics, Integrity, and Accountability

• Ethical leadership in public service
• Transparency and anti-corruption measures
• Building public trust and accountability mechanisms

Module 8: Capstone Project – Public Management Action Plan

• Applying learning to real-world public management challenges
• Developing a practical action plan for institutional improvement
• Presentation and peer evaluation

 

7. Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• Lead public institutions with efficiency, integrity, and strategic focus.
• Apply public management frameworks and tools for effective governance.
• Implement policies and programs that achieve measurable results.
• Optimize resource allocation and financial management in public organizations.
• Promote ethical leadership, transparency, and accountability.
• Foster innovation, digital transformation, and organizational change.
• Produce actionable plans to improve public sector performance.

 

8. Certificate of Completion

Participants who complete all modules and the capstone project will receive:

Certificate in Public Management

Issued by: FOTADE Training, Research and Resource Development Centre

Certificate includes:

• Participant’s name
• Course title and module completion
• Duration and delivery mode
• Competencies gained
• Official signatures and FOTADE seal