Date: March 16-20, 2026 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Program Contents

Special Lecture: Quality Assurance through APACC Accreditation: New APACC 2025 Framework

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Standardizing Quality Indicators & The Federal Accreditation Protocol 
• Theme Paper 2: Shifting to Outcomes-Based Quality Assurance (OBQA) and Industry Linkages
• Theme Paper 3: Greening TVET: Integrating Sustainability Indicators into QAA
• Theme Paper 4: The Roadmap for Institutional Self-Assessment (ISA) and SIP Development
• Theme Paper 5: Digitalization of Quality: Leveraging ITMS for Real-Time Monitoring
• Theme Paper 6: Inclusive QAA: Measuring Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI)

Group Work Activities (GWA)

• GWA 1: The "Mock Audit" – Evidence-Based Compliance
• GWA 2: Exercise for Mentoring for Self-Assessment 
• GWA 3: The Accreditation Escape Room- "high-pressure" scenario where participants must unlock the final "Accreditation Certificate" by solving specific quality puzzles 

Date: April 1-4, 2025 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Program Contents

Theme Papers & Presentations

Special Lecture: Blue Ocean Strategy for Branding and Image Building of TVET

Theme Paper 1: Introduction to Branding and Brand Concept Management

• An overview of branding and brand concept management.

Theme Paper 2: Understanding Branding in TVET Context

• Key elements of a strong brand: identify, image, and reputation.

Theme Paper 3: Strategic Planning for Brand Building

• Importance of strategic planning in branding
• Linking branding into the institution’s strategic goals.

Theme Paper 4: Developing a Branding Strategy

• SWOT Analysis for Institution’s brand.
• Identifying target audiences and stakeholders.

Theme Paper 5: Developing a Marketing TVET Institutions

• Role of marketing in brand building.
• Key marketing channel: digital, traditional, and community engagement.

Theme Paper 6: Image Building for TVET Institutions

• Setting marketing objectives aligned with branding goals.
• Budgeting and resource allocation for marketing activities.

Theme Paper 7: Monitoring and Evaluating Branding Efforts

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for branding success.
• Tools for tracking and evaluating branding and marketing efforts.

Task Exercises and Workshops

• Task Exercise: Developing a Branding Strategy
• Workshop 1: Crafting a Branding Strategic Plan
• Workshop 2: Integrating Branding and Marketing Plans

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Program Objectives

The main objectives of the program are to:

• Discuss and share ideas on branding and image building in TVET programs among the youths.
• Identify challenges, analyze methods to attract interest in TVET, and explore possible ways to move forward.
• Create an institutional TVET branding plan.
• Develop strategic plan for image building through Brand Concept Management (BCM).
• Understand the industry’s perspectives on image building.

Date: January 15-19, 2025 /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Main Contents

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following topics will be presented and discussed in a consultative manner:

Special Lecture: Industry-Institute Linkages for better employability and self-employability

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Essential Skills for the Future of Industry
• Theme Paper 2: Strengthening Industry-Institute Partnerships for Enhanced Employability and Entrepreneurship
• Theme Paper 3: Value Addition in TVET Institute - Industry Partnership - A Changing Landscape
• Theme Paper 4: Skills for Employment: Designing and Implementing an Innovative Institute - Industry Partnership
• Theme Paper 5: Future Trends in Institute-Industry Linkages
• Theme Paper 6: Exploring Education: Aligning with the Transformative Shifts of Industry 4.0 and 5.0.

Workshop Activities

• Workshop 1: SWOT Analysis of Institute-Industry Linkages
• Workshop 2: Developing Action Plans for Effective Collaboration

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Objectives

The Regional Program aims to foster meaningful partnerships between TVET institutions and industries through the achievement of several key objectives:

• To equip participants with practical frameworks for fostering robust Institute-Industry collaborations.
• To enable TVET institutions to adapt and respond to the ever-evolving demands of the industrial landscape.
• To promote the integration of futuristic skills and innovative teaching methodologies in TVET institutions.
• To enhance continuous learning and innovation leading to innovative solutions toward emerging challenges in industry and academia.

Date: March 18-22, 2024 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following strategies will be employed in a consultative nature:

Theme Papers & Presentations on the following:

• Theme Paper 1: Integrated 21st Century Skills in TVET
• Theme Paper 2: TVET Digitization for Global Competitiveness
• Theme Paper 3: TVET 21st Century New Skill in IR4.0 and Beyond
• Theme Paper 4: Digital Learning Components in 21st Century
• Theme Paper 5: Technological Adaptation and Continuous Learning
• Theme Paper 6: 21st Century Skills in Workforce Demand
• Theme Paper 7: Excellence of Leadership for Change Management Through PDCA Cycle in TVET for 21st Century

Workshops & Activities

• Workshop 1: SWOT Analysis of TVET Institute on Image Building in a 21st Century Environment.
• Workshop 2: Creating Digital Learning in 21st Century Skills using Virtual Digital Platform.
• Workshop 3: Practicing via Demonstration 21st Century Skills Delivery in Real Time Classroom (Hands-On Section and Competent Delivery).

(Introducing AR, VR, and MR Tools and Hands-on)

Seminar on “Empowering New Skills in the 21st Century”

• Session 1: TVET with 21st Century Skills & the VUCA World
• Session 2: Global Digital Trends in Teaching Curriculum for Academician
• Session 3: TVET Digitalization and Industrial Linkages in 21st Era
• Session 4: Open Forum

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Objectives

The participants are expected to:

• Understand the concept of 21st Century skills and IR 4.0
• Discuss the importance of 21st Century Skills for TVET on Digitalization
• Gain knowledge, experiences, and skills on 21st Century Skills in developing and designing the curriculum in Academia and Industry linkages.
• Integrate the 21st Century Skills for TVET into the teaching and learning management of TVET
• Encourage and develop the 21st Century Skills to be suitable for employability in the future workforce.
• Develop curriculum framework incorporating 21st Century Skills and IR 4.0
• Be familiar with ICT & digital technology to integrate 21st Century skills and IR 4.0 in TVET

Date: June 19-30, 2023 /
Program Type: Consultancy Program

Main Contents

At the end of the program, participants will be able to perform the following functions under the national vocational qualifications system:

A. Competency Standard Development Facilitator:

1. Recognize the role and functions of NVQS
2. Understand the National Vocational Qualifications Framework (NVQF) level of Nepal
3. Understand how the competency standards have developed based on the experiences and procedures of different countries
4. Be familiar with the overview of sector wise functional analysis
5. Be familiar with the competency standards development procedures based on international standard (Technical Education and Skills Development [TESDA] Philippines) practices
6. Prepare workshop materials and venue
7. Facilitate competency standards development
8. Facilitate competency standards validation workshop
9. Finalize competency standards

B. Competency Standard Development Content Developer:

1. Recognize the role and functions of NVQS
2. Understand the NVQF level of Nepal
3. Understand how the competency standards have developed based on the experiences and procedures of different countries
4. Be familiar with the overview of sector wise functional analysis
5. Be familiar with the competency standards development procedures based on international standard (TESDA Philippines) practices
6. Develop Draft Competency Standard as per assigned qualification

C. Competency Assessment Tool Developer:

1. Identify the 4 stages in developing CAP/Ts (Competency Assessment Package/Tools)
2. Follow the procedures in developing CAP/Ts
3. Prepare the standard CAP/Ts that will be acceptable to all end users

Date: March 27-31, 20223 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Program Contents

To achieve the objectives set forth, the following strategies will be employed in a consultative nature

Theme Paper (TP) Presentations on the following:

• Special Lecture: TVET Institutes Management for Global Competitiveness
• Theme Paper 1: Design & Structural Integration for Entrepreneurial skills
• Theme Paper 2: Business Incubation Center (BIC): A step of Entrepreneurial Journey TVET & Digitization
• Theme Paper 3: TVET Digitization as a best tool for Global Entrepreneurial Competitiveness
• Theme Paper 4: International Business Incubation Models in TVET Institutions
• Theme Paper 5: Excellence of Leadership for Change Management through PDCA Cycle in TVET

Workshops (W)

• Workshop 1: Identifying Issues and Challenges in TVET Institute Image Building with 21st Century Environment
• Workshop 2: Developing Competency Based Training (CBT) by Integrating Entrepreneurial and Employability Skills
• Workshop 3: Designing Business Incubation Model with Role & Concept

National Seminar on “Management of Business Incubation (BIC) in TVET Institutes for Sustainable TVET”

• Session 1: A BIC as road map to TVET Sustainability
• Session 2: The future of Industry with BIC
• Session 3: BIC Concept & Green Economy

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Objectives

The participants are expected to:

• Understand the concept of business incubation center in TVET
• Explore the model of business incubation
• Understand the role of incubation center in TVET
• Provide necessary knowledge and skills of establishment and management of business incubation centers for TVET leaders

Date: October 18-20, 2022 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

• Module One: Strategic HR Management - This module aims at understanding the business environment, aligning HR Strategies with Business Goals, setting targets and performance measurements, talent acquisition, retention and management.
• Module Two: Digitalization - The objective of this module is to understand (1) Data Security, Cyber Security and protection measures adopted by Philippines Banks and (2) understand the Philippines Bank’s organization and culture and post covid19 working models and innovation
• Module Three: Leadership and Change Management in Banking and Finance - This module aims for participants to understand the changing managerial knowledge in the areas of Leadership, Customer Orientation, Design Thinking and Innovation, Motivation, Coaching Communication and Team Building.
• Module Four: Exposure visits - The purpose is to learn practically the various operational models from industry/ bank visits.

Topics for Experience and Insights Sharing/Discussions

• General Banking Environment: Trends, and Challenges in the Philippines
• Risk Management in the Financial Sector
• Philippine Bank Organizations Work Culture and Post COVID 19 Working Models and Innovations
• Marketing and Selling Strategies Adopted by Banks in the Philippines
• SME Financing
• Assets and Liability Management

Date: October 11-15, 2022 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

Sessions

• Presentation 1: Leadership for Global Competitiveness: Role of Top and Middle Management and Board of Directors for Smooth Operation of Banks
• Presentation 2: Corporate Governance in the Banking Industry in the Philippines
• Presentation 3: Application of ICT and Digital Technology for Effective HR Management
• Presentation 4: Digital/ Fintech innovations in the Financial Sector in the Philippines
• Presentation 5: Stress and Conflict Management for Efficiency Enhancement of HR Management for Successful Internal Bank Operations
• Presentation 6: Talent Management: The Future Challenges
• Presentation 7: Coordination, Communication and Team Building

Topics for Experience and Insights Sharing/Discussions

• General Banking Environment: Trends, and Challenges in the Philippines
• Risk Management in the Financial Sector
• Philippine Bank Organizations Work Culture and Post COVID 19 Working Models and Innovations
• Marketing and Selling Strategies Adopted by Banks in the Philippines
• SME Financing
• Assets and Liability Management

Group Work Activities

• Self-Assessment on Managerial Traits

Date: August 22-26, 2022 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

Special Lecture: 21st Century Skills: Skills and Enablers for TVET 4.0

Topics

1. Institution-Industry Linkage
2. Benefits from Institution-Industry Collaboration
3. Models of Effective Institution-Industry Collaboration
4. Quality Assurance and Accreditation in TVET
5. Tracer Study in TVET
6. Action Planning

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Institution-Industry Linkage: A Real Need of the Time and Benefits Derived
• Theme Paper 2: Models of Effective Institution-Industry Collaboration
• Theme Paper 3: Quality Assurance and Accreditation in TVET for Continuous Improvement and Attaining Status of Excellence
• Theme Paper 4: Research in TVET
• Theme Paper 5: System Development through Action Planning

Individual Work: Self-Assessment for Leadership Competence

Group Work

• Group Work 1. Gap Analysis/ SWOT Analysis: Overview of the Current TVET Landscape
• Group Work 2. Developing a Draft Tracer Study Instrument
• Group Work 3. System Development Planning: Action Plan the Way Forward

Date: April 19-23, 2021 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Special Lecture: Greening TVET for Sustainable Development
• Theme Paper 1: Strategies and Practical Approaches for Greening Campus
• Theme Paper 2: Integrating Green skills in TVET Curriculum
• Theme Paper 3: Greening Community to ensure Entrepreneurship and Sustainability
• Theme Paper 4: Greening Research to respond Sustainable TVET
• Theme Paper 5: Greening Culture to develop Institutional Commitment

Project Tasks

• Task 0. Structured Learning Exercises: Levelling of Experience @ Sustainable Development
• Task 1. Identification of Major Issues and Challenges of Greening Campus for Sustainable Development
• Task 2. Developing Curriculum of TVET with Green skills
• Task 3. Focus Group Discussion on Promoting Green Community for Entrepreneurship and Sustainability in TVET System
• Task 4. Identify Themes/Topics on Greening Research to respond Sustainable TVET
• Task 5. Live Exercise for Evaluating TVET Institution using specified Green Index Criteria
• Project Work. Action Plan on Promoting Greening TVET for Sustainable Development.

Date : Mar 2-6, 2020 /
Venue : Pokhara, Nepal /
Program Type: Regional Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Special Lecture: TVET and Technopreneurship for New Economy
• Theme Paper 1: Building Industry-Institution Linkages in TVET System: Concepts and Principles
• Theme Paper 2: Interventions to enhance TEVT-Industry Linkages
• Theme Paper 3: Innovative Models and Approaches in TVET Industry-Institution Linkage
• Theme Paper 4: Dual Training System: Concept, Benefits, and Challenges

Group Works

• Group Work 1: Undertake SWOT analysis for industry-institution collaborations in the TVET system
• Group Work 2: Develop strategies for enhancing industry-institution linkage system in the TVET sector
• Group Work 3: Identify skills for youth employability in the TVET sector
• Group Work 4: Review and analyze the implementation of Dual Training System (DTS) and suggest possible steps for Nepal TVET system
• Group Work 5: Preparation of Action Plan for building industry-institute linkages in the TVET system

TVET International Conference on Strengthening of Industry Institutions Linkages

Study Visit: Industry visit to show best practices of IIL

Date : Dec 16-20, 2019 /
Venue : TITI, Sanothimi Bhaktapur, Nepal /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Special Lecture: Globally Competitive TVET Leaders
• Theme Paper 1: 21st Century Leadership Traits and Challenges
• Theme Paper 2: Role of Leadership and Management Dynamics in the TVET Institutions’ Development
• Theme Paper 3: Excellence of Leadership for Change Management through PDCA Cycle in TVET Institute
• Theme Paper 4: Quality Assurance of TVET Institute through APACC
• Theme Paper 5: 21st Century Leadership Development Strategy of Nepal in the TVET Context

Group Works

• Group Work 1: Apply strategies tackling challenges faced by the 21st century Leaders
• Group Work 2: Self-assessment of leadership qualities
• Group Work 3: Apply PDCA cycle for continuous quality management
• Group Work 4: Preparing continuous improvement plan through APACC Criteria
• Group Work 5: Develop action plan to apply 21st century leadership strategies and skills

National Seminar: 21st Century Skills for Ensuring Employability of TVET Graduates

Study Visits: Institutions and/or industries in Nepal

Date : Nov 25 - Dec 6, 2019 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

Lectures

• Overview of E-Learning Courses
• E-Learning Components and Approaches
• Synchronous, Asynchronous and Quality of E-Learning
• The ADDIE Model for E-Learning
• Designing an E-Learning Course(Analysis)
• Designing an E-Learning Course (Design and Development)
• Designing an E-Learning Course (Implementation and Evaluation)
• Types of Learning Platforms for E-Learning Course
• Develop a Mobile App (Sign Up, Create, Build and Publish)
• Development of Learning Management System using ICT Tools
• Develop different types of valid and reliable assessment items using E-Learning Tools

Group Work

• Identify the key advantage and disadvantage of developing E-Learning
• Case study: The IMARK work flow to produce and deliver e-learning content
• Perform the task analysis steps to define skills and knowledge for an E-Learning course
• Identify the most communication tools for an E-Learning course
• Practice development of LMS (Create online video lecture using online free available tool)
• Practice developing Assessment items using E-Learning

Date : Sep 23-26, 2019 /
Venue : CPSC, Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

Presentations

• Presentation 1: Introduction to HR Management and Functions
• Presentation 2: Human Resource Planning
• Presentation 3: Staff Recruitment and Selection
• Presentation 4: Motivation Management for Productivity and Retention of Staff
• Presentation 5: Group Dynamics to be an Effective Team Player
• Presentation 6: Performance Appraisal for Effective HR Management
• Presentation 7: Stress and Conflict Management for Efficiency Enhancement
• Presentation 8: Application of ICT & Digital Technology for Effective HR Management

Group Work

• Group Work 1: Self-Assessment on Managerial Traits
• Group Work 2: Case Study Analysis on Motivation
• Group Work 3: Team Building Exercise
• Group Work 4: Performance appraisal Activity
• Group Work 5: Stress Management Activity and Presentations

Date : Aug 19-23, 2019 /
Venue : Manila, Philippines /
Program Type: Customized Program /

Main Contents

• Module One: Corporate Governance
  Understanding the roles and responsibilities of Board of Directors; relationships with management; conducting of Board Meetings, governance, transparency and accountability of Board of Directors
• Module Two: Risk Management
  Emerging Risks, Regulations and Remedial Strategies: Regulatory Perspectives Provisions of AML/CFT
• Module Three: BASEL III Guidelines
  BASEL Core Principles, Minimum Capital Requirements and Buffers, Supervisory Review and Market Discipline
• Module Four: Introduction to Financial Sector in the Philippines
  Introduction to Philippine financial System: banking, insurance and capital markets; Products Innovation and marketing of products and services.
• Module Five: Digital Transformation in the Financial Sector
  Digitalization in Products and Delivery of Services, Data Security and Control System, Cyber-attack: trends, lesson and tips for defense in the financial industry; Artificial Intelligence, cashless society and other technology innovation: Experiences from Philippines.
• Module One: Corporate Governance
  Understanding the roles and responsibilities of Board of Directors; relationships with management; conducting of Board Meetings, governance, transparency and accountability of Board of Directors
• Module Six: Team Building and Leadership
  A Board Meeting in Manila (Exercise)
• Module Seven: Visits to banking and other financial sector institutions
  Visit to banking and other financial sector institutions; fintech industry and briefing/presentation of their operations, discussions Q&A Session

Date : Apr 8-12, 2019 /
Venue : TITI, Madhyapur Thimi, Nepal /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

Main Contents

Part 1

• Special Lecture: Industry-Institute Linkages in Outcome-Based Learning in Asia-Pacific Region

Part 2

• Module 1: Overview of Skilling Youth for Employability through Industry Linkages in TVET
  • Emerging Skills for Youth Employability
  • Building Industry - Academia Partnership in TVET System
  • Facilitating and Restraining Factors in Skilling Youth for Employability
• Module 2: Innovative Models and Approaches of Skilling Youth for Employability in TVET System
  • Innovative Models and Approaches of Skilling Youth for Employability
  • Good Practices on Skilling Youth in Nepal
  • Stimulating Entrepreneurship Education in TVET System

Panel Discussion: Skill-Oriented Education to Boost Youth Employability

Group Work and Action Plan:

• Approaches & Current Practices of Institutes on Industry Linkages
• Preparation of Action Plan on Skilling Youth for Employability through Industry Linkages in TVET

National Seminar: Skills for Tomorrow

Date : Feb 27-28, 2019 /
Venue : CTEVT, Sanothanim Bhaktapur, Nepal /
Program Type: Special Program /

Program Outline

In order to achieve the above objectives, the following topics will be covered:

• APACC for Accreditation and Certification of TVET Institutions to Ensure QMS
• Rationale and Overview of Updates on APACC Instrument and Procedures
• Updates on APACC Criteria
• Criterion 1: Governance and Management
• Criterion 2: Teaching and Learning
• Criterion 3: Human Resources
• Criterion 4: Research and Development
• Criterion 5: Image and Sustainability
• Criterion 6: Other Resources
• Criterion 7: Support to Students
• Desirable Characteristics of APACC Accreditors
• Rules in the Conduct of On-Site Visits
• Group Tasks
1. Formulating Questions per Criterion
2. Mock Audit

Date : Oct 24-28, 2018 /
Venue : Kathmandu, Nepal /
Program Type: Special In-Country Program /

Program Contents

Theme paper presentations on the following:

• Overview of the Strategic Planning
• Vision, Mission, Strategic Goals and Objectives
• Strategies and Activities
• Monitoring and Logical Framework

Exercises and workshops on the following:

• Formulating the Problem Tree Analysis, Fishbone Diagram and SWOT Analysis
• Formulating the Vision and Mission Statements
• Formulating the Goals and Objectives Statements
• Formulating the Specific Activities/Actions under the Goals and Objectives
• Formulating the Monitoring and Logical Framework

Date : Oct 1-3, 2018 /
Venue : Kathmandu, Nepal /
Program Type: Regional Program /

The main contents of the Program are:

Thema Papers

• Theme Paper 1: Quality Assurance in TVET Pathways to Socio-Economic Transformation
  • Quality Assurance Models and Approaches for Sustainable TVET
  • Accreditation Criteria, Indicators and their application at TVET Institutions
  • Creating a Culture for Self-Assessment at TVET Institutions
• Theme Paper 2: Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Leadership for TVET
  • Concepts of Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, TVET Leadership
  • Promoting Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Development in TVET
  • Models and approaches for TVET Entrepreneurship and Leadership
• Theme Paper 3: Towards a New Architecture of Sustainable TVET Delivery for Socio-Economic Transformation: Some Issues, Concepts and Strategies
  • Concepts and Principles of Sustainable Development
  • TVET and Sustainable Development
  • Sustainable Development: Models & Approaches
  • Preparing TVET Educators for Sustainable Development
  • Role of TVET in achieving Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Goals

Tasks and Group Project Work

Preparation of an action-based development plan for integrating sustainable socio-economic transformation in the TVET system

• Task: Identification of Major Issues and Challenges in TVET Pathways to Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation
• Group Exercise: Preparation of an Action-Based Development Plan for Integrating Sustainable Development in the TVET System

International Conference: "Innovations in TVET for Socio-Economic Development"

Date : Oct. 13-14, 2017 /
Venue : Kathmandu, Nepal /
Program Type: Special Program /
Collaborating Organization: Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT), Nepal /

Main Contents

Theme Papers

• Theme Paper 1: APACC for Accreditation and Certification of TVET Institutions in Asia Pacific Region
• Theme Paper 2: Quality Assessment of TVET Institutions in Nepal through International Accreditation

Interpretation and Workshop on APACC Criteria

• Criterion 1: Governance and Management
• Criterion 2: Teaching and Learning
• Criterion 3: Human Resources
• Criterion 4: Research and Development
• Criterion 5: Image and Sustainability
• Criterion 6: Other Resources
• Criterion 7: Support to Students