One of the important elements of the various strategic exercises carried out by the RIM is the identification of training programs that the institute could offer. Identification of the training program undertaken through a comprehensive study of the stakeholder learning needs and the general academic portfolios as delivered in similar institute around the world. RIM’s stakeholders included the civil service, the private sector and the local government functionaries.
The numerous learning needs of the stakeholders are then grouped into coherent and standard academic program unit. The following program portfolios are proposed for development and delivery:
- Public Policy and Legislation
- Local Governance, Civil Society and Participation
- Development Planning
- Public Finance, Budgeting and Contracting
- Quality and Service Management
- Strategic Management and Organizational Development
- Leadership and Personal Effectiveness
- Administrative and Supervisory Management
- lCT and Technology
- Evaluation, Monitoring and Research
- Corporate Finance
- Management Communication
All courses offered by the RIM shall fall into the above program portfolios