Professional Diploma in Public Administration [PDPA]-Self Paced

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core principles and frameworks of public administration.
• Analyze and apply different models of governance and public administration.
• Evaluate the role of public institutions and their impact on public policy.
• Develop strategic plans to improve public sector efficiency.
• Assess the economic and political influences on public policy.
• Understand the connection between economics and public governance.
• Apply leadership techniques to drive continuous improvement in public administration.
• Implement effective human resource management practices in public administration.
• Apply organizational design and restructuring techniques to improve public service delivery.
• Enhance decision-making skills through strategic analysis and public sector insights.

Units & Modules:

U-1: Introduction to Public Administration
M-1: Introduction to Public administration
M-2: Models of Public Administration
M-3: Public administration theory and practice
M-4: Meaning, Nature and Scope of Public Administration

U-2: Governance & Evolution Public Administration
M-5: Government and Public Policy
M-6: Government and Governance
M-7: Evolution of Public Administration
M-8: Towards modern public administration

U-3: Public Economics and Regulation
M-9: Introduction to Economic Regulation
M-10: Economics of the Public Sector
M-11: Economics, Politics, and Public Policy
M-12: Taxes & Government Regulations

U-4: Government and Public Institutions
M-13: Politics and Political Institutions
M-14: The Public Sector
M-15: Public Organization and Management
M-16: Individuals and Government

U-5: Lead-Innovate-Transform
M-17: Self-Awareness How to Gain a Greater Understanding of Yourself
M-18: How to Build Lasting Rapport
M-19: The Quest for Continuous Improvement-A Journey not a Destination
M-20: The Creative Leader in the Innovative Organization

U-6: Human Resource Management
M-21: The essence of human resource management
M-22: Evolution of Human Resource Management
M-23: Organization Theory & Organizational Chart
M-24: Organization Behavior and HRM

U-7: Strategic Management
M-25: Introduction to Strategic Management
M-26: Scanning the Environment
M-27: Strategic Formulation
M-28: Strategy Implementation

U-8: Organization development
M-29: Organizational Design
M-30: Organizational Restructuring
M-31: Organization Interventions
M-32: Organizational Change

Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:

• Understand and analyze key concepts of public administration and governance.
• Evaluate the impact of public policy on government performance.
• Apply strategic management techniques to improve public sector performance.
• Develop and implement effective public sector economic policies.
• Improve decision-making in public institutions through data-driven insights.
• Manage human resources and enhance organizational culture in public institutions.
• Assess and enhance the performance of public service delivery systems.
• Lead and drive organizational transformation in government institutions.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of economic regulation and governance.
• Apply leadership and problem-solving strategies in public sector management.

This program is Validated and Quality Assured by ProfQual - UK. [www.profqual.org.uk]

Features:
Duration: 6 Months
Modules: 32
Short Video Materials: Yes
Mode of Learning: Self-Paced

Exam Method:
Number of Exams: 08 (Each unit has One Exam)

• Number of Questions: 20 MCQ Questions + 2 Written Questions (Each Exam)
• MCQ Question Mark: 2 * 20=40
• Written Question Mark: 30 * 2= 60
• Exam Duration: 60 Minutes
• Total Marks: 100 (Each Exam)
• Pass Mark: 50%

Assignment: 

• Total Assignments: 
• 1 Pre-Course Assignment (Learning Purpose)
• 1 Capstone Projects
  • Each Assignment Marks: 300
  • Pass Mark: 50%

Name: Kwame Nkrumah
Designation: Public Policy Analyst
Country: Ghana
"The course provided valuable insights into public sector governance and strategic planning. I now feel confident handling public policy challenges."

Name: Aisha Mohamed
Designation: Government Officer
Country: Kenya
"The training helped me develop strategies to improve public service delivery and manage complex government projects more effectively."

Name: John Moyo
Designation: Public Sector Manager
Country: South Africa
"The leadership and governance modules were particularly insightful and have improved my decision-making ability in my role."

Name: Fatima Ahmed
Designation: Policy Consultant
Country: Nigeria
"The course taught me how to align strategic objectives with government policies to improve economic outcomes."

Name: Samuel Owusu
Designation: Regulatory Officer
Country: Ghana
"I have gained valuable skills in managing public resources and improving institutional performance."

• 32 Practical Focus Module
• 04 Reference Book
• Post Completion:
  • Electronic Certificate
  • Digital Badge via Credly.com
  • Printed Certificate available

• Public Policy Formulation and Implementation
  • Understanding the process and challenges involved in creating and executing public policy.
• Strategic Management
  • Applying strategic planning and management skills to enhance public sector efficiency.
• Economic and Political Analysis
  • Evaluating the economic and political environment to improve decision-making.
• Leadership and Change Management
  • Leading and managing transformation in public institutions.
• Public Sector Governance
  • Developing systems and structures for efficient public service delivery.
• Public Institution Management
  • Managing resources, budgets, and operations within government institutions.
• Human Resource Management
  • Applying HR strategies to improve public sector workforce performance.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensuring adherence to public sector policies, laws, and guidelines.