This certificate program is the Chamber Academy’s flagship program. The program provides foundational skills and knowledge to the target groups that are specified below.
The program consists of Core and Electives courses. The mandatory Core Courses ensure that trainees understand the fundamental elements needed to develop effectively as chamber leaders, managers, and employees. The Elective Courses are designed to allow members to dive deeper into the areas with which they engage most, as well as focus on areas of improvement.
CORE AREAS /Mandatory/ – 26 Contact Hrs.
- Organizational Governance
- Association Leadership
- Membership Development
- Business Advocacy
- Financial Management for Non
Finance Managers
- Designing Programs & Services
- Communications & Public Relations
??ELECTIVES – 8 Contact Hrs.
- Arbitration
- Organizing & Managing Events
- Resource Mobilization
- Strategic Planning
- Preparation of Business Agend
The overall objective of this training program is to provide the target group with the skills, knowledge and attitude to effectively address the needs of their local business communities. Details of training objectives and outcomes are given in a separate curriculum document attached.
Chamber and Association Professionals, Civic Society and other related groups of experts and professionals.
Duration of the Certificate Program – 4 Days (36 contact hours).