ACP Institute for Management Overview
ACP Institute for Management is an international multi disciplinary equal opportunity service provider whose main purpose is to provide management development and training services. VISION The ACP Institute for Management vision is to become an excellent management resource center for Africa, Caribbean and Pacific countries. MISSION The mission of ACP Institute for Management is to develop and provide training, consultancy and management development services aimed at improving the performance of people in private, civic and public sector in ACP countries. CAPABILITY AND THRUST ACP Institute for Management is one of the fastest growing management development center in ACP countries. The capability of ACP Institute for Management rests on their highly qualified and experienced professional staffs that are supplemented by a network of associate consultants within Swaziland and other countries. Its programmes are based on emerging needs of the clients throughout the region. The institute has continued to make sure that programmes benefit from research carried out in the form of needs assessment and participant’s feedback. Programme appraisal, tracer studies and impact assessment form important part of the institute’s training and capacity building process. TUITION/FEES Tuition fees cover contact lectures, course materials, excursions, a take home computer package with application software, a printer and international study tour. Payment is made in United States dollars (US$), or the equivalent in South African Rands, Euros, and CFA Francs. Some course fees may be subjected to changes, or be higher because they involve external consultants/facilitators who are specialized in specific disciplines and whose fees are particularly high. Please note that the fees indicated below are only a guideline; therefore contact the institution for quotes on specific courses. However, in general the following guidelines are an indication of basic costs. Tuition Fees (Tuition and Training Materials Only) US$ 1. One (1) Week Course 1950 2. Two (2) Weeks Course 2850 3. Three (3) Weeks Course 3350 4. Four (4) Weeks Course 3850 5. Five (5) Weeks Course 4450 6. Six (6) Weeks Course 5100 TRAINING APPROACH ACP Institute for Management conducts business throughout Anglophone, Francophone and Lusophone countries. This means that the course programmes are conducted in English, French and Portuguese. The center is fully subscribed to the principles of adult learning. The course programmes are conducted by highly qualified and experience consultants from the center as well as individual consultants from the highest institutions of learning, research centers and private sector in Swaziland as well as associate consultants from other countries. In Swaziland, the institute utilizes the services of consultants from University of Swaziland, Institute of Development Management (IDM), Swaziland Institute of Management and Public Administration (SIMPA) and Public Policy Coordinating Unit (PPCU) of the Government of Swaziland. OUTREACH TRAINING The institute also conducts training in clients own countries upon request DISTANCE AND SUPPORTED LEARNING PROGRAMMES The centre conducts flexible distance and supported learning programmes ranging from Certificate to Masters Degree such as Diploma in Human Resource Management, Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and Administration, Executive MBA Degree etc. Some of the Faculties include: ü Faculty of Business Management ü Faculty of General and Human Resource Management ü Faculty of Computer Studies Additional Faculties are being established on an ongoing basis. ACCREDITATION All courses are accredited by leading internationally recognized academic institutions. CONSULTANCY AND ADVISORY SERVICES The AGRIVET consulting division of ACP Institute for Management provides technical assistance and undertakes consultancies in management and development processes, drawing upon a rich roster of experienced regional and international specialists. Consulting includes short-term (not exceeding 3 months) in areas such project planning, project management, project monitoring and evaluation etc. TRAVEL AND VISAS. Participants are responsible for visa application, transport and personal insurance while in Swaziland or in country where the course is being conducted. Participants must ensure that they have valid passports and visas. Participants are responsible for the cost of visas, airport taxes, and excess luggage, private travels, medical expenses and private telephone calls while in the country. ACCOMMODATION Accommodation (Boarding and Lodging) is available at AGRIVET Apartments of ACP Institute for Management at affordable rates. For four (4) week course, the cost in the Apartments is US$1000 (Full Board and Lodging). Self-catering facilities are also available AGRIVET Apartments. Should one need an alternative accommodation, ACP Institute for Management has negotiated a range of hotel facilities close to the center. These cost between US$ 60 and US$100 daily. FUNDING SOURCES The agencies listed below have been notable for financing training in Africa. Please contact them if your employer cannot sponsor you. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) The Netherlands Government (NG) African Development Bank (ADB) Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) World Bank German Development Agency World Health Organization (WHO) Finish Development Agency Commonwealth Fund for Technical Cooperation (CFTC) Danish Development Agency (DANIDA) Norway Development Agency (NORAD) Project Training Funds International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) Some of the courses offer by: ACP Institute for Management v Corporate Strategic Management v Advanced Policy Planning, Analysis, Development and Control v Advanced Secretarial and Personal Assistants v Risk Assessment and Management v Accountability and Transparency in Government Setting v Management Development Programme for Executive Assistants v Finance for Non-Financial Managers v Human Resources Development and Training v Policy Analysis, Formulation and Management v Effective Procurement, Contracts and Contracts Management v Advanced Data Collection Methods, Analysis, Interpretation and Reporting v Trade Negotiation Skills, WTO and Global Economy v Project Planning and Implementation v Senior Management Development Program v Biodiversity Protection and Eco- System Management v Participatory Methodology in Development v Management Development Programme for Executive Assistants and Administrators v Advanced Transport Management v Credit Administration, Monitoring and Control v Resource Mobilization, Utilization and Tracking Mechanism v Environment and Natural Resources Sustainability v Computers and Information Communication Technology (IC
T) v Advanced Financial Management and Disbursements v Monitoring and Evaluation of Development and Community Projects