Background:

Hetta Institute for International Development (HIID) is a USA-based professional educational corporation specializing in human capacity building. The Institute specializes in helping the mid and senior-level executives, particularly those from the developing countries, to upgrade their skills. HIID was founded in 2001 and registered with Arizona Corporation Commission, Phoenix, Arizona, USA.  Hetta Institute for International Development is also registered with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. HIID also partners with the Center for Executive Training and International Development (CETID), a professional training provider in sustainable development, registered and based in Manhattan, New York City, USA.  Since 2001, HIID has provided short term training courses to hundreds of high-ranking government and corporate officials.

Course Description:

This course, with emphasis on application, combines the expertise of Hetta Institute for International Development’s team with the theoretical knowledge of leading professionals to cover the most up-to-date ideas, approaches, and strategies in the field of development management. Participants will be given ample opportunity to share experiences and will be encouraged to speculate upon the most plausible solutions for, and approaches to their own development situations. Case studies of some of the best practices in development management across the globe will be highlighted. This training course is specifically designed for senior-level staff in private, public, and development professions and it focuses on current thinking and best practices in development and management.

Course Learning Objectives:

At the end of the course, participants should be able to understand better the concepts of development, sustainable development, economic growth, development management, best practices, pros and cons of the millennium development goals, labor productivity, poverty alleviation strategies, etc. The course will go in-depth into the Millennium Development Goals, progress made on them, and what remains to be done. Participants will also study sustainable development, particularly with regard to sustainable urbanization, and the role of gender in development.

Course Content:

The “Current Issues, New Ideas, and Best Practices in Development Management” course have some of the following key areas of learning:
  • Development management: conceptual framework, definitions, context, issues, and challenges
  • International development management in the New Millennium
  • New approaches to sustainable development
  • Strategic planning for sustainable development
  • The role of state and society in development management
  • Overview of best practices in development management
  • Case studies of best practices in poverty eradication/reduction
  • Issues on globalization and development, trade and development, debt management and development, public reforms
  • Critical analysis of millennium development goals (MDGs)
  • Gender issues and women in development
  • Effective communication skills for managers
  • Business ethics and corporate responsibility
  • HIV/AIDS and other health issues in development management
  • Project development and management
  • Case studies of best practices in development management
  • Problem-solving exercises
  • Computer training with a brand new laptop computer to take home
  • Field trips

HRM Best Practices:

Upon completion of this course, participants will be empowered to think critically about:
  • Important concepts in development and how to use them to formulate effective development policies.
  • Policy issues about development and poverty reduction.
  • Labor productivity, its importance for the improved quality of life, and challenges to increase the productivity of labor.
  • Dealing with the challenges of urbanizations that accompanies increases in labor productivity.
  • Increasing labor productivity by including women in the economic life of the country
  • A better understanding of the millennium development goals, pros, and con.

Learning Methodology:

The course is delivered in a workshop setting facilitated by seasoned professional facilitators with practical experience. Active participation is required and key to the success of the workshops. Other methods used in this course include case studies and problem-solving exercises. Assessment of participant’s performance will be measured through effective class participation, group presentation, group projects, and class attendance. This course combines presentations, lectures, class discussions, group presentation, and problem-solving exercises.

Who should attend?

This course is particularly recommended for senior staff in private, public, and nonprofit sectors including ministers, commissioners, permanent secretaries, secretaries to the governments, top civil servants, business executives, members of board of directors, managers in nonprofit organizations, managing directors, bankers, heads of departments, senior program officers, leaders of community-based organizations, and any individual interested in the course.

Course Duration:

2 weeks

Training Locations and Scheduled Dates:

Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Jersey City, New Jersey, USA: March 16-27; April 20-30; June 15-26; August 17-28; October 19-30; Dec. 14-24, 2023 Washington DC, USA: Feb 17-28, 2023

Course Materials:

Include PowerPoint presentation slides, carefully selected reading materials, exercises, case studies, reading references, and a laptop computer.

Registration Fees:

The course fee is $4,800 USD for two weeks. The course fee covers the following: instruction, course materials, one brand new laptop computer to take home, administration expenses, field trips, cultural programs, and miscellaneous program-related expenses.

How to REGISTER:

To participate in this course, the applicant must:
  • 1. Send a completed application form
  • 2. Have a bachelor’s degree/or have relevant work experience at senior management level
  • 3. Be nominated by the head of his/her department
  • 4. Be a senior member of the organization
  • 5. Demonstrate a devoted interest in the course
  • 6. Have proof of English proficiency
  • Demonstrate proof of financial sponsorship for the course