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Seminar/Short Courses

COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates:  20 – 31 Jan 2025 | 14 – 25 Apr 2025 | 14 – 25 Jul 2025 | 20 – 31 Oct 2025

Duration: 2 Weeks

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

PREAMBLE

The CPM Policy Advocacy and Lobbying course is essential for those aiming to influence public policy and drive social change. This course addresses the increasing demand for skilled professionals in advocacy roles across various sectors, including non-profits, government, and corporate entities. By equipping delegates with critical skills such as strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and policy analysis, the course significantly enhances working capacity. Delegates are prepared to navigate complex political landscapes, making them knowledgeable experts in a dynamic world that prioritizes effective advocacy and lobbying strategies.

TARGET GROUP

The training is designed for Senior Managers, Policy Analyst, Lobbyist, Advocacy Manager, Public Affairs Specialist, Government Relations Consultant.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Participants at the end of this course will be able to:

  • Understand the key concepts and frameworks of policy advocacy and lobbying, enabling effective engagement in the policymaking process.
  • Develop strategic communication skills to effectively convey advocacy messages to diverse stakeholders and decision-makers.
  • Analyze the political and social contexts that influence policy decisions, equipping participants to navigate complex advocacy environments.
  • Design and implement advocacy campaigns that utilize effective lobbying techniques and grassroots mobilization strategies.

COURSE OUTLINE

The following units will be discussed

  1. Introduction to Policy Advocacy
  2. Strategic Communication for Advocacy
  3. Lobbying Techniques and Strategies
  4. Monitoring and Evaluating Advocacy Efforts
  5. Ethics and Accountability in Advocacy and Lobbying
  6. Understanding Policy Frameworks
  7. Stakeholder Engagement and Management
  8. Research Methods for Policy Analysis
  9. Communication Skills for Advocacy
  10. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
  11. Monitoring and Evaluating Advocacy Efforts
  12. Building Coalitions and Alliances
  13. Navigating Political Environments
  14. Research and Analysis for Advocacy
  15. Strategic Planning and Implementation
  16. Media and Messaging in Advocacy
  17. Policy Development and Analysis
  18. Legislative Process and Advocacy
  19. Evaluation and Impact Assessment in Advocacy

REGISTRATION

 To register, kindly fill the Seminar Registration Form and send it to us through:

Email:
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT

  1. Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
  2. Cancellation Fee - Cancellation of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
    We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.

COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates: 03 – 14 Mar 2025 | 16 – 27 Jun 2025 | 08 – 19 Sept 2025 |08 – 19 Nov 2025

Duration: 2 Weeks

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

PREAMBLE

This course will give participants invaluable insights on strategy, trends, tools, measurement, analytics and more. Gain the confidence you need to deliver results as a B2B marketing specialist. A comprehensive overview of the latest trends and thinking on B2B marketing will be covered. It explores the challenges of customer centricity, seller-buyer relations, innovation management, value chain integration, emerging markets, sustainability and the role of social media and internet in B2B marketing

TARGET GROUP

The training is designed for Departmental heads, Financial Managers, Grants managers, Accountants, project coordinators and managers, engineers and consultants.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Participants at the end of this course will be able to:

  •  Analyze the benefits of appropriate governance structures and stakeholder management for treasury and the wider business, recommending optimal capital structures and examining the use of equity markets as a source of capital and the importance of managing shareholders
  •  Evaluate the range of debt funding sources that treasury could utilize, appropriate valuation and project appraisal models and the ongoing management of projects, acquisitions and disposals
  •  Establish a robust and integrated risk management framework, evaluating tools used to identify and assess risks for which treasury has responsibility
  •  Analyse techniques for the evaluation of treasury and interrelated risks, evaluating the use of appropriate techniques in managing treasury risks and applying them, including business continuity planning techniques and appropriate risk reporting techniques to enhance the risk management process
  •  Evaluate the role of treasury in supporting the achievement of corporate objectives, examining the importance of objective setting, problem solving and project management skills 
  •  Assess a range of tools and techniques to analyze and improve treasury performance in support of organizational objectives
  •  Examine the importance of leadership and management in building stakeholder relationships and optimizing performance
  •  Evaluate a range of tools to communicate and negotiate effectively, and develop commercial acumen as well as identify opportunities for the application of innovation within treasury
  •  Evaluate the impact of the organization’s structure on accounting for treasury operations and transactions, analyzing how treasury transactions should be reported and structured, and the impact of tax regulation 
  •  Examine the requirements and implications of the regulatory environment on treasury transactions, strategy and reporting
  •  Evaluate a range of practices, procedures and risks inherent in domestic and international trade, assessing policies and techniques to optimize accounts receivable, accounts payable, supply chain and inventory control
  •  Evaluate different cash management structures and techniques to manage cash efficiently within the business
  •  Evaluate different techniques to manage risk in domestic and international trade  
  •  Examine contemporary developments, counterparty risk and the evolving role of treasury in managing working capital and international trade.

COURSE OUTLINE

The following units will be discussed

  1. Fundamentals of Treasury Management
  2. Cash Management Techniques
  3. Corporate Finance for treasury 
  4. Risk Management for Treasury 
  5. The Treasury Manager 
  6. Financial Reporting, Tax and Regulation for Treasury
  7. Working Capital and Trade Finance

REGISTRATION

 To register, kindly fill the Seminar Registration Form and send it to us through:

Email:
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT

  1. Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
  2. Cancellation Fee - Cancelletion of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
    We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.

COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates: 10 – 21 Mar 2025 | 02 – 13 Jun 2025 | 01 – 12 Sept 2025 | 15 – 26 Dec 2025

Duration: 2 Weeks

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.


Preamble

The CPM workshop is a highly sort after interactive training to equip property and fleet managers with up-to-date skills to bring mutual benefits to all stakeholders involved. Real Estate Management encompasses a broad spectrum of services, competencies, processes, and tools required to assure the property will perform the functions for which they were designed and constructed. The course typically includes the day-to-day activities necessary for the building/built structure, its systems and equipment, and occupants/users to perform their intended function.

Course Objective

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • How do you measure the effectiveness of an Estates and Admin Department
  • Identify and classify the various risks that function has to manage in relation to the whole organization.
  • Addressing Aspects of facilities Management 
  • Understand Contracts and Facilities management in a project-based environment with focus on speed and accuracy.
  • Manage and Mitigate security aspects and stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate financial statements and balance sheets.
  • Understand the laws and regulations under property management.

Target Group
This CPM workshop is suitable to wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit to Property Managers, Real Estate Managers and Officers

Course Outline

General business management 

  • Tenant relations and customer service
  • Team Management and Departmental Cohesion
  • Stakeholders Involvement and Management
  • Time management
  • Risk and Conflict Management
  • Innovations for change

Property Maintenance

  • Structures, maintenance and repair 
  • Building upkeep and interior design
  • Cost saving strategies

Sales and Marketing

  • Rental sale 
  • Marketing and Advertising techniques. 

Legal Aspects

  • Leasing laws and tenant relations,
  • Broker, restructuring of leases, utility laws and liability Management
  • Traffic laws and regulations
  • Contract preparation and execution

Security Aspects

  • Cyber Security
  • Tracking and Protection Measures
  • Managing guards
  • Policy development and Maintenance

Financial Management

  • Accountings and Financial Management
  • Budgeting and maintaining financial data 
  • Cash flow management

REGISTRATION

To register, kindly fill the Seminar Registration Form and send it to us through:
Email:
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT

    1. Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
    2. Cancellation Fee - Cancellation of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
      We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.

COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates: 17 – 28 Mar 2025 | 16 – 27 Jun 2025 | 08 – 19 Sept 2025 |15 – 26 Dec 2025

Duration: 2 Weeks

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

PREAMBLE

The purpose of this course is to build the confidence and skills of those responsible for managing institutional or public grants/funds and to meet donors’ financial terms & conditions when implementing programs. Effective grant management by project implementers can contribute to more funding for the organization or ministry.

TARGET GROUP

The training is designed for Departmental heads, Financial Managers, Grants managers, Accountants, project coordinators and managers, engineers and consultants.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Participants at the end of this course will be able to:

  • Planning revenue and expenses
  • Budgeting internal and external funding sources
  • Accommodating funds availability & checking for budget items
  • Controlling postings
  • Providing separate views for the financial transactions of the grantee organization & sponsor
  • Relate sponsor requirements to the financial structures of the grantee organization
  • Accommodate funding period differences between the grantee organization and sponsors
  • Accounting for currency differences
  • Providing billing solutions
  • Calculating indirect costs and overhead costs
  • Managing grant-related documentation and transactions online
  • Assigning responsibilities
  • Providing authorizations
  • Providing workflow activities
  • Automating close-out procedures

COURSE OUTLINE

The following units will be discussed

  1. Foreign Assistance
  2. Implementing Mechanisms and Types of Awards
  3. Rules and Regulations
  4. Navigating the Rules
  5. First Phase of the Award Cycle
  6. Organizational Preparation for Funding
  7. Second Phase of the Award Cycle
  8. Ethical Standards and Compliance
  9. Pre-Award Certifications and Assurances
  10. Policies Needed
  11. Standards for Financial Management Systems
  12. Internal Controls
  13. Cost Sharing
  14. Budget and Program Plans
  15. Cost Principles Applicable
  16. Procurement and Property Standards
  17. Audits

REGISTRATION

 To register, kindly fill the Seminar Registration Form and send it to us through:

Email:
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT

  1. Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
  2. Cancellation Fee - Cancelletion of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
    We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.

COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates: 10 – 21 Mar 2025 | 02 – 13 Jun 2025 | 01 – 12 Sept 2025 | 15 – 26 Dec 2025

Duration: 2 Weeks

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

PREAMBLE

This CPM course is aimed at providing insights on the process of comparing lenders, gathering your documentation and closing on your house. How important is it to shop around. Different lender profiles and how they will likely offer you different interest rates and other incentives. This gives you the know-how on choosing a lender with the most favorable terms could save you money over the life of the loan.

TARGET GROUP

Officers and accountants investing for organizations and Individuals looking to get a mortgage plan.


COURSE OBJECTIVES

Participants at the end of this course will be able to:

  • Qualify for a financing loan

  • Understand the different types of property loan plans

  • Understand the life of a property loan

  • Understand what goes into a mortgage payment

  • Interpret a Loan Estimate and all Closing Costs

COURSE OUTLINE

Mortgage Overview

  • Property Types
  • Mortgage Loan Types
  • Typical Terms and Conditions
  • Mortgage Math Overview
  • Market Size and Scope
  • Key Players in Primary Mortgage Business
  • Risks and Rewards Across the Mortgage Life Cycle
  • Mortgage Life Cycle – Consumer’s Point of View
  • Regulatory Oversight and Evolution
  • Financial Distress and Foreclosure Avoidance

Residential Mortgage Analysis

  • Financial, Credit and Loan Analysis
  • Income Analysis of Borrower
  • Understanding Credit History and Reports
  • Credit Report Analysis
  • Mortgage Metrics and Decisioning
  • Appraisal and Asset Valuation
  • Appraisal Detail and Walk-Through
  • Title and Title Insurance

Introduction to Loan Management, Servicing and Securitization

  • Loan Servicing
  • Securitization Demystified
  • Securitization for the Issuer and Investor
  • Life Cycle of Mortgage-Backed Securities (MBS)
  • Rating Agency Involvement in MBS

REGISTRATION

 To register, kindly fill the Seminar Registration Form and send it to us through:

Email:
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT

  1. Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
  2. Cancellation Fee - Cancelletion of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
    We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.

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