NGO Management and Policy Development · MSD2677

Advanced Public Administration and Management

The Advanced Public Administration and Management course offered by Magna Skills is designed to provide experienced professionals in the public sector with advanced knowledge and skills to navigate complex challenges in public administration and management. This course delves into advanced concepts, strategies, and practices in public governance, policy formulation, organizational leadership, and stakeholder engagement, empowering participants to drive organizational excellence and societal impact.

Advanced Public Administration and Management
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Course Outcomes

Expected learning outcomes

  1. Advanced Public Governance: Deepen understanding of governance frameworks, theories, and models, and explore strategies for effective governance in the public sector.

  2. Policy Analysis and Formulation: Develop advanced skills in policy analysis, formulation, and evaluation, and learn to address complex policy issues and challenges.

  3. Organizational Leadership and Change Management: Enhance leadership capabilities to lead organizational change, foster innovation, and drive performance excellence in public sector organizations.

  4. Strategic Planning and Performance Management: Learn advanced techniques for strategic planning, performance measurement, and results-based management to achieve organizational goals and outcomes.

  5. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Explore strategies for effective stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and collaboration to address societal challenges and enhance public service delivery.

Curriculum

Course modules and outline

Module 1: Advanced Concepts in Public Governance

  • Theories and models of governance
  • Governance structures and accountability mechanisms
  • Ethics and integrity in public governance

Module 2: Advanced Policy Analysis and Formulation

  • Policy analysis frameworks and methodologies
  • Evidence-based policymaking
  • Policy evaluation and impact assessment

Module 3: Leadership in Public Administration

  • Leadership theories and styles
  • Leading change in public sector organizations
  • Building a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Module 4: Strategic Planning and Performance Management

  • Strategic planning processes and methodologies
  • Performance measurement frameworks (e.g., Balanced Scorecard)
  • Results-based management and outcome-focused approaches

Module 5: Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

  • Stakeholder analysis and mapping
  • Strategies for effective stakeholder engagement
  • Building partnerships and collaborations for collective impact

Module 6: Public Financial Management

  • Advanced budgeting and financial planning techniques
  • Financial accountability and transparency in the public sector
  • Managing public funds and resources effectively

Module 7: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks

  • Understanding legal and regulatory frameworks in public administration
  • Compliance and risk management
  • Ethical considerations in decision-making

Module 8: Human Resource Management in the Public Sector

  • Talent management and workforce planning
  • Employee engagement and motivation
  • Diversity and inclusion in public sector organizations

Module 9: Innovation and Digital Transformation

  • Harnessing technology for public service delivery
  • Digital governance and e-government initiatives
  • Managing risks and opportunities in digital transformation

Module 10: Crisis Management and Resilience

  • Crisis preparedness and response planning
  • Building organizational resilience
  • Learning from crises and continuous improvement

The Advanced Public Administration and Management course equips experienced public sector professionals with advanced knowledge and skills to address complex challenges and drive organizational excellence in public administration and management. Through a blend of theoretical insights, case studies, interactive discussions, and practical exercises, participants will gain the expertise needed to lead effectively, navigate dynamic environments, and deliver impactful outcomes in the public sector.

Target Audience

Who should attend?

  • Administrative Assistant
  • Non-Profit Organization Administrator
  • Retail Store Manager
  • Human Resources
  • Manager Claims Adjuster
  • Examiner or Investigator Executive Assistant
Why Attend

Key course benefits

Practical capacity building approach
Designed for government, NGOs and public institutions
Real-world African case studies
Certificate of completion
Applicable tools and templates
Interactive facilitation and exercises
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