Date: September 7-11, 2026 /
Program Type: Regional Program /

BACKGROUND/RATIONALE

The Colombo Plan Staff College (CPSC), as an inter-governmental international organization for TVET in Asia and the Pacific region, continues to promote the development of research capacity as a critical component of institutional improvement, evidence-based decision-making, and innovation in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). In the current environment, TVET institutions are increasingly expected to generate and use research evidence to improve curriculum relevance, training delivery, graduate outcomes, and responsiveness to labor market and industry needs.

Despite this imperative, many TVET practitioners still encounter challenges in transforming institutional concerns into researchable problems, selecting appropriate methods, and producing practical outputs that can lead to policy and program improvement. To address this need, the present program is designed as a focused virtual training initiative that will provide participants with practical tools, structured guidance, and guided task-based learning opportunities. The design is consistent with CPSC’s online capacity-building practice, which emphasizes applied learning, participant engagement, and institutional relevance.

The program allows participants to engage in self-paced completion of session-related tasks between live online sessions. A five-day format with 4 hour synchronous sessions per day is intended to maintain learning intensity while also providing sufficient time for reflection, drafting, and completion of practical outputs.

OBJECTIVES

The program aims to:

• Strengthen participants’ understanding of TVET research as a practical tool for evidence-based institutional development.
• Develop participants’ capability to identify researchable issues and formulate relevant research questions and objectives.
• Equip participants with practical and user-friendly tools for research design, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Enable participants to prepare a draft TVET research concept note or mini-proposal relevant to their institutional context.
• Promote the application of research findings in curriculum development, training improvement, institutional planning, and policy support.
• Foster a culture of inquiry, collaboration, and evidence-based practice among TVET professionals in CPSC member countries.

Date: August 20, 2026 /
Program Type: International Webinar /

FOCUS OF THE WEBINAR

This webinar examines the strategic role of brand management in strengthening the reputation, visibility, and competitiveness of TVET institutions through effective leadership, stakeholder engagement, and institutional positioning.

It reflects the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

SDG 4: Quality Education - strengthening institutional excellence by enhancing the visibility, credibility, and quality of TVET systems.

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth - promoting public confidence in TVET to develop a skilled and employable workforce that responds to evolving labor market needs.

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure - fostering stronger collaboration between TVET institutions and industry through strategic positioning and institutional partnerships.

SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals - encouraging collaboration among governments, industries, development partners, and educational institutions to strengthen TVET systems and institutional sustainability.

Discussions will explore key themes such as institutional identity, brand management, reputation building, strategic communication, digital engagement, employer and industry perceptions, stakeholder experience, and the role of leadership in positioning TVET institutions for long-term success.

OBJECTIVES

• To enhance understanding of brand management as a strategic function in strengthening the reputation and competitiveness of TVET institutions.
• To examine effective strategies for institutional positioning, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management in the TVET sector.
• To promote innovative approaches to strategic communication and digital engagement that strengthen public confidence in TVET.
• To foster collaboration among TVET institutions, policymakers, industry partners, and communication professionals in advancing institutional excellence and sustainability.

Date: July 28-31, 2026 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

At the end of the program, the participants are expected to: 

• Analyze global models for TVET integration
• Strengthen policy alignment and governance
• Design competency-based technical education systems
• Enhance teacher professional development
• Strengthen industry linkages and workforce alignment
• Integrate digital transformation and future skills
• Promote green, inclusive, and sustainable TVET
• Strengthen quality assurance and institutional excellence  
• Develop evidence-based monitoring and evaluation systems
• Formulate institutional and national action plans

EXPECTED OUTPUTS

In the four-day training program, participants will engage in collaborative discussions, guided workshops, simulation exercises, institutional self-assessments, and strategic planning activities. Designed to translate international best practices into actionable strategies for the Department of Education (DepEd) Technical Professional (Tech-Pro) Track.

By the end of the program, participants are expected to produce the following outputs:

• Global TVET benchmarking matrix
• Policy and governance alignment framework
• Institutional SWOT analysis and gap assessment
• Competency-based curriculum and learning pathway framework
• Teacher competency development and industry immersion roadmap
• Industry partnership and workforce alignment strategy 
• AI-enabled digital transformation roadmap
• Green TVET and inclusive education integration plan
• Quality Assurance and Institutional benchmarking framework
• Monitoring, evaluation, and KPI Framework
• DepEd Tech-Pro strategic action plan
• Community of practice and regional knowledge-sharing network

Date: June 29 - July 3, 2026 /
Program Type: Regional Program /

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the program, participants are expected to be able to:

• Analyze regional TVET challenges and opportunities in preparing a future-ready skilled workforce;
• Identify strategies for digital transformation, AI-enabled learning, data-driven TVET governance and future skills development;
• Apply quality assurance, accreditation, benchmarking and APACC 2025 perspectives to institutional improvement;
• Integrate green TVET, climate-responsive skills, inclusion, gender and sustainable development in institutional plans;
• Develop institutional action plans/roadmaps and formulate practical areas of regional cooperation for future-ready skills development

Date: June 22-26, 2026 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

OBJECTIVES

• Strengthen leadership and management skills for effective TVET governance
• Enhance institutional governance and policy implementation through APACC QA 2025 Framework
• Improve collaboration between TVET institutions and industry
• Integrate innovative and digital tools into TVET teaching and administration
• Promote green, sustainable, and inclusive TVET systems
• Develop institutional leadership action plans for continuous improvement

PROGRAM CONTENTS

Theme Papers:

• Theme Paper 1: Transformational Leadership in TVET Institutions
• Theme Paper 2: Strengthening TVET-Industry Collaboration for Workforce Alignment
• Theme Paper 3: Public-Private Partnerships and Work-Based Learning Models in TVET
• Theme Paper 4: Digital Leadership and Innovation in TVET Institutions
• Theme Paper 5: Future-ready skills & digital Competency framework
• Theme Paper 6: Green TVET and Sustainable Development Practices
• Theme Paper 7: Inclusive TVET Leadership

Workshops/Group Work Activities:

• Workshop 1: Institutional Governance Gap Analysis using APACC Principles
• Workshop 2: Mapping Industry Needs with TVET Programs
• Workshop 3: Designing Institutional Industry Engagement Strategies
• Workshop 4: Exploring Digital Tools for TVET Teaching and Administration
• Workshop 5: Developing Digital Transformation Roadmaps
• Workshop 6: Integrating Greening & Sustainability into TVET Programs
• Workshop 7: Designing Inclusive Institutional Strategies
• Workshop 8: Drafting individual institutional Action plans: Strategic Leadership and Change Management in TVET for future-ready TVET Institutions toward IR 5.0

Date: June 1-4, 2026 /
Program Type: In-Country Program /

OBJECTIVES

The training program is designed to: 

• Promote a shift in the mindset of the TESDA institutions from routine, compliance-based planning to strategic, values-driven decision-making aligned with the TESDA’s Best 8-Point Agenda.
• Enhance the strategic thinking and planning capabilities of officials and personnel within TESDA, particularly in translating institutional priorities into clear plans, targets, responsibilities, and reform actions by means of APACC QA tools.
• Strengthen behavior-related competencies essential for strategic leadership, including collaboration, innovation, accountability, change readiness, and reform ownership.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and foresight by equipping participants with practical tools for environmental scanning, scenario planning, risk awareness, monitoring, and performance review.
• Enable participants to prepare institutional strategic plans and personal commitment statements that reflect shared accountability, mindset transformation, and measurable implementation pathways.

Date: May 26, 2026 /
Program Type: International Webinar /

FOCUS OF THE WEBINAR

This webinar examines the strategic role of TVET in supporting the global energy transition through skills development, curriculum innovation, and institutional collaboration.

It reflects the following SDGs:

SDG 4: Quality Education - strengthening the integration of green and digital skills in TVET curricula to prepare learners for emerging energy sector demands.

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy - supporting the development of a skilled workforce capable of advancing renewable energy systems and energy efficiency solutions.

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth - enhancing employability and workforce readiness in the growing green economy.

SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure - promoting innovation, technology adoption, and stronger TVET-industry linkages in the energy sector.

SDG 13: Climate Action - contributing to climate resilience through sustainable skills development and environmentally responsible practices.

Discussions will explore key themes such as renewable energy technologies, green skills requirements, curriculum transformation, industry partnerships, and policy frameworks that enable TVET systems to respond effectively to the energy transition.

OBJECTIVES

• To enhance understanding of the global energy transition and its implications for TVET systems.

• To strengthen the capacity of TVET institutions in developing green and renewable energy skills.

• To promote curriculum innovation aligned with sustainable energy and emerging industry needs.

• To foster collaboration among TVET institutions, industry, and policymakers in advancing the energy transition agenda.

Date: April 13-18, 2026 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

At the end of the program, the participants are expected to:

• Explain the structure and governance of the Philippine TVET ecosystem and identify adaptable practices for Bangladesh.
• Apply modern, learner-centered pedagogical techniques in TVET settings that support future-ready and digitally competent learners.
• Implement monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance approaches, especially APACC-oriented benchmarking concepts.
• Develop competency-based learning materials and assessments using DACUM methodology.
• Strengthen industry engagement and understand effective job placement, partnership, and institutional best-practice mechanisms through structured study visits.
• Observe best practices through TESDA-accredited institute and industry visits.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS

The presentation and workshop activities are directed towards strengthening the capacity of Bangladesh’s mid-level technical personnel to improve the quality, relevance, and industry responsiveness of TVET through systems understanding, study visits, quality assurance, competency-based training, future-ready skills, modern pedagogy, and exposure to transferable good practices.

At the end of the program, participants can:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Philippine TVET ecosystem, quality assurance, competency-based material development, future-ready pedagogy, and industry linkage awareness.
• Initiate medium-term institutional improvements through better teaching practice, stronger QA approaches, more structured training design, and more deliberate action planning.
• Participate in long-term contribution to Bangladesh’s skills competitiveness, TVET quality culture, labor-market alignment, and institutional modernization.

Date: April 6-11, 2026 /
Program Type: Customized Program /

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

At the end of the program, the participants are expected to:

• Explain the structure and governance of the Philippine TVET ecosystem and identify adaptable practices for Bangladesh.
• Apply modern, learner-centered pedagogical techniques in TVET settings that support future-ready and digitally competent learners.
• Implement monitoring, evaluation, and quality assurance approaches, especially APACC-oriented benchmarking concepts.
• Develop competency-based learning materials and assessments using DACUM methodology.
• Strengthen industry engagement and understand effective job placement, partnership, and institutional best-practice mechanisms through structured study visits.
• Observe best practices through TESDA-accredited institute and industry visits.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES AND OUTPUTS

The presentation and workshop activities are directed towards strengthening the capacity of Bangladesh’s mid-level technical personnel to improve the quality, relevance, and industry responsiveness of TVET through systems understanding, study visits, quality assurance, competency-based training, future-ready skills, modern pedagogy, and exposure to transferable good practices.

At the end of the program, participants can:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Philippine TVET ecosystem, quality assurance, competency-based material development, future-ready pedagogy, and industry linkage awareness.
• Initiate medium-term institutional improvements through better teaching practice, stronger QA approaches, more structured training design, and more deliberate action planning.
• Participate in long-term contribution to Bangladesh’s skills competitiveness, TVET quality culture, labor-market alignment, and institutional modernization.