Overview
The Mid Career Training Programme was initiated in 2007 with the aim of imparting structured in-service training to IAS officers to prepare them for higher levels of responsibilities. Spanning three phases, viz. Phase-III, Phase-IV and Phase-V training programmes. The programme was initially outsourced to various national/ international institutions for a period of three years. Since 2010, the Academy has been mandated the responsibility of designing and delivering each of these courses.
Phase-III
Aim
To equip officers who have completed seven to nine years of service for effective transition to strategy formulation and its implementation.
Objective
To appreciate contemporary developments in political economy at the national and global level To equip officers with tools, skills and knowledge that will help them achieve 'excellence in implementation' of programs. To design and implement BPR in Government and leveraging IT to improve public service delivery To strengthen communication, inter-personal and team-building skills and appreciate the centrality of values in governance.
IAS Phase-IV
Aim
To equip officers who have completed fifteen to sixteen years of service for effective transition to policy formulation and better implementation.
Objective
By the end of the Course, the officer will be able to: Appreciate contemporary developments in political economy at the global and national level, Understand the process of public policy formulation, analysis and evaluation, Enhance domain knowledge in the context of public policy, Strengthen leadership and negotiation skills, and, Appreciate the centrality of values in governance.
IAS Phase-V
Aim
To equip officers who have completed twenty-six to twenty-eight years of service for effective transition to strategy formulation and its implementation.
Objective
By the end of the Course, the officer will be able to: Develop a wider global and national perspective in order to formulate strategies to meet future challenges Understand the importance of inter-sectoral policy design and implementation Provide effective leadership in her work environment Reinforce service networks essential for policy formulation and implementation
