Sustainable Agriculture Training of Trainers

July 14 to August 1, 2003

Training Program Development and Management

August 11 to 29, 2003

Course fee:  US$2,500

This is a three-week course designed for training managers, training program coordinators, human resources director, and rural development practitioners and specialists who are responsible for training. The course focuses on theories and practices related to training needs analysis (TNA), training program designing and management, and monitoring and evaluation that are applicable to development organizations.  It is an output-oriented training, wherein participants perform TNA through a four-day field exercise, design a training program and a training course, and facilitate a chosen session.  The course itself is a demonstration of participatory methodologies and techniques.   An action planning at the end of the course allows participants to reflect on how they can integrate into their work and organizations, the learning they have gained from the course. Emphasis is likewise given to bringing about desired changes in trainer’s behaviors and attitudes.

Participatory Approaches to Agricultural Extension

September 8 to 26, 2003

Community-managed Health Systems

October 6 to 24, 2003

Rural Development Management 

October 13 to November 7, 2003

Community-based Integrated Watershed Management

November 10 to November 28, 2003

Participatory Action Research for Community-based Natural Resources Management (PAR-CBNRM) NEW!

Fixed course date (and course fee):  December 8 to 19, 2003 

Customized course date, venue, and course fee: Subject to discussion with interested parties provided there .is at least 3-months lead time to organize the course)

NGO Leadership, Development and Social Change (NGOLDSC)

Gateway Course: January 19 to February 6, 2004

Course Application Project (CAP):  February 7 to 16, 2004 (optional)