Training skills and topics.
The 2026 catalogue is under way: skills and detailed topics, with session dates. The 2027 catalogue announces its 11 strategic areas; the topics are available on request.
Ten skills, 99 topics, two sessions per topic.
Click a skill to see its topics and the dates of its two annual sessions.
01PUBLIC FINANCE & FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE10 topics
- Innovative financial governance and public finance transformationCasablanca 02/02 → 13/02Dubai 03/08 → 14/08
- BI & data analytics for budget and tax managementCasablanca 16/02 → 27/02Paris 17/08 → 28/08
- Public financial management in donor-funded projectsCasablanca 02/03 → 13/03Senegal 31/08 → 12/09
- Public finance auditing in the digital ageDubai 16/03 → 28/03Brussels 14/09 → 26/09
- Multi-year budget planning and programme budgeting reformCasablanca 30/03 → 10/04Abidjan 28/09 → 08/10
- Smart auditing & automated detection of financial anomaliesCasablanca 13/04 → 24/04Tunis 12/10 → 23/10
- Blockchain & transparency in public procurementCasablanca 27/04 → 08/05Dubai 26/10 → 06/11
- Results-based management in public institutionsCasablanca 11/05 → 22/05Paris 09/11 → 22/11
- Financial modelling for African public administrationsAbidjan 25/05 → 05/06Senegal 23/11 → 04/12
- Predictive analysis of fiscal risksDubai 08/06 → 19/06Brussels 07/12 → 18/12
02LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION & HUMAN CAPITAL10 topics
- Strategic leadership and emotional intelligenceDubai 19/01 → 30/01Casablanca 20/07 → 31/07
- Crisis communication and reputation managementParis 02/02 → 13/02Dubai 03/08 → 14/08
- Coaching & mentoring for public- and private-sector managersSenegal 16/02 → 27/02Casablanca 17/08 → 28/08
- Employer branding enhanced by generative AIBrussels 02/03 → 13/03Casablanca 31/08 → 12/09
- Public speaking and strategic persuasionAbidjan 16/03 → 28/03Casablanca 14/09 → 26/09
- Inclusive leadership 5.0 & augmented decision-makingAbidjan 14/03 → 30/03Dubai 28/09 → 08/10
- Collective intelligence and collaborative performanceTunis 13/04 → 24/04Dubai 12/10 → 23/10
- HR analytics & AI for talent managementDubai 27/04 → 08/05Paris 26/10 → 06/11
- Skills assessment & talent developmentSenegal 11/05 → 22/05Dubai 09/11 → 22/11
- Negotiation & influence diplomacyBrussels 25/05 → 05/06Casablanca 23/11 → 04/12
03PROJECT MANAGEMENT & IMPACT MANAGEMENT10 topics
- Strategic project management using the Theory of ChangeAbidjan 05/01 → 16/01Dubai 06/07 → 17/07
- Agile project management and hybrid methods (PMI, Scrum, Kanban)Abidjan 19/01 → 30/01Paris 20/07 → 31/07
- Impact- and data-driven monitoring and evaluationAbidjan 02/02 → 13/02Senegal 03/08 → 14/08
- Stakeholder analysis & risk mappingCasablanca 16/02 → 27/02Brussels 17/08 → 28/08
- Building dynamic logical frameworksAbidjan 02/03 → 13/03Casablanca 31/08 → 12/09
- Digitalising project management with Power BI & NotionCasablanca 16/03 → 28/03Tunis 14/09 → 26/09
- AI-augmented design thinking (ideation + smart prototyping)Dubai 30/03 → 10/04Tunis 28/09 → 08/10
- AI-driven predictive analysis of project risksAbidjan 13/04 → 24/04Paris 12/10 → 23/10
- Performance indicators & interactive dashboardsCasablanca 27/04 → 08/05Senegal 26/10 → 06/11
- Project closure, knowledge capitalisation & sustainabilityAbidjan 11/05 → 22/05Brussels 09/11 → 20/11
04DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS10 topics
- Digital maturity assessment and transformation planTunis 22/06 → 03/07Dubai 21/12 → 01/01
- Information systems governance in the public and private sectorsParis 05/01 → 16/01Casablanca 06/07 → 17/07
- Blockchain, IoT & cloud computing: strategic usesSenegal 19/01 → 30/01Casablanca 20/07 → 31/07
- Cybersecurity & personal data protection (GDPR, NDPR)Brussels 02/02 → 13/02Casablanca 03/08 → 14/08
- Integrating ERP & CRM for organisational performanceAbidjan 16/02 → 27/02Casablanca 17/08 → 28/08
- Business process automation with AI & copilotsTunis 02/03 → 13/03Casablanca 31/08 → 12/09
- Intelligent systems & digital twins for public servicesDubai 16/03 → 28/03Casablanca 14/09 → 26/09
- Change management in digital transformationParis 30/03 → 10/04Dubai 28/09 → 08/10
- Artificial intelligence and business process automationSenegal 13/04 → 24/04Tunis 12/10 → 23/10
- Applied geographic information systems (GIS)Brussels 27/04 → 08/05Casablanca 26/10 → 06/11
05MARKETING, SALES & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE9 topics
- Digital marketing & campaign automationTunis 08/06 → 16/06Dubai 07/12 → 18/12
- Customer acquisition & loyalty strategyParis 22/06 → 07/07Casablanca 21/12 → 01/01
- Market research & commercial intelligenceCasablanca 05/01 → 16/01Senegal 06/07 → 17/07
- AI-assisted content creation & copywritingCasablancaBrussels
- AI-augmented skills for individual performanceDubai 02/02 → 13/02Casablanca 03/08 → 14/08
- Strategic B2B sales & complex negotiationCasablanca 16/02 → 27/02Tunis 17/08 → 27/08
- Generative AI & omnichannel to boost local attractivenessCasablanca 02/03 → 13/03Dubai 31/08 → 12/09
- Web analytics & making use of customer dataCasablanca 16/03 → 28/03Paris 14/09 → 26/09
- CRM, chatbots and conversational marketingCasablanca 30/03 → 10/04Senegal 28/09 → 08/10
06FINANCIAL INNOVATION & ECONOMIC INCLUSION10 topics
- Fintech & digital financial servicesCasablanca 25/05 → 05/06Dubai 23/11 → 04/12
- AI for combating financial fraud & smart scoringCasablancaParis
- Sustainable microfinance and digital transformation of microfinance institutionsCasablanca 22/06 → 03/07Senegal 21/12 → 01/01
- Digitalising the agricultural value chainBrussels 05/01 → 16/01Casablanca 06/07 → 17/07
- Innovative resource mobilisation for public projectsCasablanca 19/01 → 30/01Dubai 20/07 → 31/07
- Tax strategies for economic inclusionAbidjan 02/02 → 13/02Dubai 03/08 → 14/08
- Impact investing & patient capitalDubai 16/02 → 27/02Casablanca 17/08 → 28/08
- Blockchain & crypto-assets for African economiesParis 02/03 → 13/03Casablanca 31/08 → 12/09
- RegTech & automation of financial complianceSenegal 16/03 → 28/03Casablanca 14/09 → 26/09
- Inclusive insurance and risk managementBrussels 30/03 → 10/04Casablanca 28/09 → 08/10
07QHSE & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT10 topics
- Integrating QHSE into public policy & businessDubai 11/05 → 22/05Casablanca 09/11 → 20/11
- Integrated QSE management tools (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)Paris 25/05 → 05/06Casablanca 23/11 → 04/12
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR) & sustainable performanceSenegal 08/06 → 19/06Casablanca 07/12 → 18/12
- Environmental & social assessment of projectsBrussels 22/06 → 03/07Casablanca 21/12 → 01/01
- Climate resilience & organisational adaptationCasablanca 05/01 → 16/01Abidjan 06/07 → 17/07
- Environmental monitoring using drones & IoTDubaiAbidjan
- Workplace safety & occupational risk preventionCasablanca 02/02 → 13/02Dubai 03/08 → 14/08
- Environmental governance and African regulationsAbidjan 16/02 → 27/02Paris 17/08 → 28/08
- Digitalising QHSE managementCasablanca 02/03 → 13/03Senegal 31/08 → 12/09
- AI & advanced digitalisation of QHSE managementCasablanca 16/03 → 28/03Brussels 14/09 → 26/09
08INFRASTRUCTURE & ENERGY ENGINEERING10 topics
- Infrastructure project planning & ownershipCasablanca 27/04 → 08/05Dubai 26/10 → 06/11
- Construction management and BIMCasablanca 11/05 → 22/05Paris 09/11 → 20/11
- Integrating renewable energy into local territoriesCasablanca 25/05 → 05/06Senegal 23/11 → 04/12
- AI-based predictive maintenance & digital twinsCasablanca 08/06 → 19/06Brussels 07/12 → 18/12
- Smart grids & AI for energy optimisationCasablanca 22/06 → 30/07Abidjan 21/12 → 01/01
- Industrial risks & safety of critical infrastructureTunis 05/01 → 16/01Casablanca 06/07 → 17/07
- Electrical standards & safety in public buildingsTunis 19/01 → 30/01Dubai 20/07 → 31/07
- Energy strategies & energy efficiencyParis 02/02 → 13/02Casablanca 03/08 → 14/08
- Digitalisation in construction: drones, sensors, digital twinsSenegal 16/02 → 27/02Abidjan 17/08 → 28/08
- Hydrocarbon economics and the challenges of the energy transitionBrussels 02/03 → 13/03Dubai 31/08 → 17/09
09HEALTH, SOCIAL PROTECTION & COLLECTIVE WELL-BEING10 topics
- Public health policy & health governanceDubai 13/04 → 24/04Casablanca 12/10 → 23/10
- Health economics & health system financingDubai 27/04 → 08/05Paris 26/10 → 06/11
- Social security and universal social protectionSenegal 11/05 → 22/05Dubai 09/11 → 20/11
- Health coverage & inclusive insurance modelsBrussels 22/05 → 05/06Casablanca 23/11 → 04/12
- Health information systems & data visualisationAbidjan 08/06 → 19/06Casablanca 07/12 → 18/12
- Prevention, occupational health & quality of working lifeTunis 22/06 → 03/07Casablanca 21/12 → 01/01
- Psychosocial support & managing work-related stressCasablanca 05/01 → 16/01Dubai 06/07 → 17/07
- Gender & equity approach in social policyCasablanca 19/01 → 30/01Paris 20/07 → 31/07
- Health crises & emergency planningDubai 02/02 → 13/02Senegal 03/08 → 14/08
- Social innovation & inclusion of vulnerable populationsDubai 16/02 → 27/02Brussels 17/08 → 28/08
10MODERN ADMINISTRATION & DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT10 topics
- Administration 4.0 & digitalisation of servicesCasablanca 30/03 → 10/04Dubai 28/09 → 08/10
- Executive secretariat & proactive management of the strategic agendaCasablanca 13/04 → 24/04Paris 12/10 → 23/10
- Electronic document management (EDMS) & smart archivingCasablanca 27/04 → 08/05Senegal 26/10 → 06/11
- Administrative organisation standards and frameworksCasablanca 11/05 → 22/05Brussels 09/11 → 20/11
- Zero Trust cybersecurity & AI-based anomaly detectionDubai 25/05 → 05/06Casablanca 23/11 → 04/12
- Front-desk services & user relations in the digital ageCasablanca 08/06 → 19/06Tunis 07/12 → 18/12
- Chairing meetings & drafting administrative documentsCasablanca 22/06 → 07/07Dubai 21/12 → 01/01
- Workflow automation & AI-augmented EDMSParis 05/01 → 16/01Casablanca 06/07 → 17/07
- Innovation in general services & logisticsSenegal 19/01 → 30/01Casablanca 20/07 → 31/07
- Modernising local government actionBrussels 02/02 → 13/02Casablanca 03/08 → 14/08
The 2027 areas are set. The topics are open for discussion.
Every 2027 module builds both job-specific expertise and a forward-looking cross-cutting skill. To receive the detailed topics for an area, write to us on WhatsApp or by email: we will come back to you with the programme and dates.
Public finance governance and programme budgeting
A long-standing pillar, modernised. WAEMU/CEMAC reforms, budget performance and data-driven management.
Public procurement, PPPs and integrity
A long-standing pillar that sets us apart. National and donor procedures, complex contracts, ethics and anti-corruption.
Project management, monitoring and evaluation, and sustainable development
From design to accountability: hybrid methods, evidence, environmental and social safeguards, climate and ESG.
Leadership, management and organisational transformation
A long-standing pillar, enriched. Leading, deciding and transforming in a complex and uncertain environment.
Human capital, HR analytics and talent management
A long-standing pillar going digital. A strategic, digitalised and data-driven HR function.
Digital transformation, data and artificial intelligence
A cornerstone of our 2027 repositioning. From AI awareness for senior leaders to scaling up AI use cases.
Cybersecurity, security and crisis management
Protecting systems, data, people and sites — and managing crises when they occur.
Public health, social protection and well-being
Social security funds, health insurance, mutual health organisations and health administrations.
Energy, infrastructure, transport and logistics
Building and operating infrastructure; securing and digitalising supply chains and transport systems.
Modern administration, document management, accounting and finance
From executive secretariat, protocol and EDMS to accounting, financial audit, banking and financial literacy.
Sixteen certification tracks, seven partner bodies, two sessions a year.
Sessions in Casablanca (CASA) and Abidjan (ABJ). Four new tracks for 2027, including ISO/IEC 42001 Lead AI Manager and CAIM — Certified Artificial Intelligence Manager.
- 01 PMP® — Project Management ProfessionalPMI · Project management CASA 08–12 Mar ABJ 13–17 Sept Target audienceProject managers, PMOs and coordinators of donor-funded projects. Eligibility36 months’ experience leading projects and 35 hours of training (24 months with a master’s degree). Career prospectsLead complex projects; a certification frequently required in donor tenders. Full details Register WhatsApp Email
- 02 PRINCE2® Foundation & PractitionerPeopleCert · Project management CASA 12–16 Apr ABJ 11–15 Oct Target audienceProject managers and project teams in the public and parastatal sectors. EligibilityNo prerequisites for Foundation; Foundation required for Practitioner. Career prospectsStructured project governance, recognised in European and donor environments. Full details Register WhatsApp Email
- 03 PSM I — Professional Scrum MasterScrum.org · Agile CASA 08–12 Feb ABJ 07–11 Jun Target audienceScrum Masters, agile project managers, product and IT teams. EligibilityNo prerequisites; familiarity with the Scrum Guide recommended. Career prospectsLead agile teams and support the transformation of working methods. Full details Register WhatsApp Email
- 04 ITIL® 4 FoundationPeopleCert · IT governance CASA 10–14 May ABJ 08–12 Nov Target audienceCIOs, heads of digital services, support and operations teams. EligibilityNo prerequisites. Career prospectsStructure digital service management and the relationship with business units. Full details Register WhatsApp Email
- 05 CISSP® — Certified Information Systems Security Professional(ISC)² · Cybersecurity CASA 22–26 Mar ABJ 18–22 Oct Target audienceCISOs, security architects, information systems security managers. Eligibility5 years’ experience in 2 of the 8 CBK domains (a degree can count for 1 year). Career prospectsMove into information systems security leadership roles. Full details Register WhatsApp Email
- 06 CISA® — Certified Information Systems AuditorISACA · Information systems audit CASA 19–23 Apr ABJ 15–19 Nov Target audienceIS auditors, internal controllers, inspectors and oversight bodies. Eligibility5 years’ experience in IS audit, control or security (waivers possible). Career prospectsConduct information systems audit and control assignments. Full details Register WhatsApp Email
- 07 ISO/IEC 27001 Lead ImplementerPECB · Information security CASA 11–15 Jan ABJ 05–09 Jul Target audienceSecurity managers, CIOs, ISMS project managers. EligibilityBasic knowledge of the standard recommended. Career prospectsImplement and manage an information security management system. Full details Register WhatsApp Email
- 08 ISO 9001 Lead AuditorPECB · Quality CASA 22–26 Feb ABJ 20–24 Sept Target audienceQuality managers, internal auditors, process owners. EligibilityKnowledge of ISO 9001 recommended. Career prospectsConduct quality audits and prepare the organisation for certification. Full details Register WhatsApp Email
- 09 ISO 37001 Lead Implementer (anti-bribery)PECB · Ethics & compliance CASA 17–21 May ABJ 04–08 Oct Target audienceCompliance and internal control officers, procurement officers and public procurement regulators. EligibilityNo formal prerequisites; compliance experience an advantage. Career prospectsDeploy an anti-bribery system and strengthen integrity in public procurement. Full details Register WhatsApp Email
- 10 ISO/IEC 42001 Lead AI ManagerNew for 2027PECB · AI governance CASA 14–18 Jun ABJ 22–26 Nov Target audienceSenior executives, CIOs, heads of data, compliance and risk. EligibilityGrounding in governance and risk management. Career prospectsFrame the use of artificial intelligence: governance, risk and compliance. Full details Register WhatsApp Email
- 11 CAIM — Certified Artificial Intelligence ManagerNew for 2027PECB · AI management CASA 21–25 Jun ABJ 06–10 Dec Target audienceManagers and project managers in charge of AI use cases. EligibilityNo advanced technical prerequisites. Career prospectsLead an AI project from scoping to production. Full details Register WhatsApp Email
- 12 Lean Six Sigma Green BeltIASSC / PECB · Operational excellence CASA 15–19 Mar ABJ 06–10 Sept Target audienceOperations, quality and continuous improvement managers. EligibilityNo prerequisites. Career prospectsLead measurable improvement projects and reduce the cost of poor quality. Full details Register WhatsApp Email
- 13 Certified Data Protection Officer (DPO)PECB · Data protection CASA 05–09 Apr ABJ 25–29 Oct Target audienceDPOs, legal officers, compliance and IS managers. EligibilityGrounding in personal data protection. Career prospectsAct as DPO and ensure compliance with the GDPR and national laws. Full details Register WhatsApp Email
- 14 ISO/IEC 17025 Lead ImplementerNew for 2027PECB · Laboratory accreditation CASA 01–05 Mar ABJ 27 Sept–01 Oct Target audienceHeads of testing and calibration laboratories, quality specialists. EligibilityLaboratory experience recommended. Career prospectsPrepare laboratory accreditation and the international recognition of results. Full details Register WhatsApp Email
- 15 ISO 45001 Lead ImplementerNew for 2027PECB · Occupational health and safety CASA 03–07 May ABJ 01–05 Nov Target audienceHSE managers, occupational health and safety officers, staff representatives. EligibilityNo formal prerequisites. Career prospectsDeploy an OHS management system and reduce workplace accidents. Full details Register WhatsApp Email
- 16 ISO 14001 Lead ImplementerPECB · Environmental management CASA 07–11 Jun ABJ 29 Nov–03 Dec Target audienceEnvironmental, QHSE and sustainability managers. EligibilityNo formal prerequisites. Career prospectsImplement an environmental management system and secure regulatory compliance. Full details Register WhatsApp Email
