2023 Training Programmes
Please see below for our scheduled programmes.
University Governance and Performance
University governance is a vital mechanism in modern university administration. It provides both the checks required for managerial efficiency in university administration and contributes to the growth and stability of the institution. University governing council members play vital roles in enhancing this mechanism. This 3-day international workshop on University Governance and Performance has been specifically designed for council members and university management. The workshop aims to help members to reflect on their various roles, and to enhance effective working relationship for the greater goal of improving academic performance.
Training details
The workshop will cover the following issues relating to university and council relationship:
– Higher Education Institutions Governance: Facets and Implications
– Regulatory Examples: Governance Codes and Guidelines
– Role of External and Independent members
– Performance Indicators and Governance
– Supporting the VC and Executives
– Governance Models for University Councils
– VC Office and Chair of Council
– Challenges of Universities and the Role of Council
Who May Attend
This workshop is open to university council members, Vice Chancellors, Deputies, Registrars and Provosts and supervisory agencies of the government responsible for HEIs.
Date, Venue Course Fees
November 17-19, 2023.
Milton Keynes
£1550
Women in Academics & Leadership
Women play vital roles in supporting their spouses to excel in various leadership positions including in the administration of universities. The Women in Academics & Leadership international workshop has been specifically designed for women in academic leadership, spouses of commissioners, vice-chancellors, women leaders in government and in the private sector. This 3-day workshop is designed to give women in academics and leadership an opportunity to critically reflect on their leadership journey and to enable them to develop their authentic approach to leadership which aligns to their values. The common saying ‘When you educate a woman, you educate a village’, demonstrates that women are powerful forces of change.
This workshop will focus on the following:
· Reflections on leadership styles?
· Research in Women Leadership
· Innovative Leadership
· Case Studies
· Leading for Change
There will a dinner with representatives of London based women leaders.
Who May Attend?
This workshop is open to wives of Vice Chancellors/ Deputies/Registrars/Provosts/Commissioners/Houses of Assembly, female commissioners, and political leaders.
Date, Venue Course Fees
September 5 – 7, 2023
Strand Palace Hotel, London
£1550
Workshop on International Research Grants for Universities in Africa
Training details
Over the years, there have been so much available funds for universities in Africa which have remained ‘unclaimed’ due to either insufficient information on how the funds are to be accessed, or total lack of knowledge regarding such grants. This international workshop is organised for African universities with the aim of enlightening Vice Chancellors and Directors of Research on how these grants can be accessed and more importantly, to help institutions secure the different ‘floating’ research funds available.
This workshop will focus on the following grants:
1. European Union – African Union investment grant
The grant include $170 billion targeting research in health, green transition, innovation and technology, and capacities for science.
2. Carnegie Benchmarking Project funded by Carnegie Corporation of New York. This fund is available to various fields of research
3. Global Challenge Research Fund – funded by the United Kingdom Research and Innovation agency.
4. Open Society Initiative for Eastern Africa – funded by Open Society Foundation
5. MADAR Research Grants – Grants range from £20,000 – £100,000 GBP for periods of 6 to 12 months. Projects must be led by organisations in Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, or the UK, and can include Co-Applicants from anywhere in the world.
6. Mobile Arts for Peace (MAP) – The MAP Large Grant scheme provides funding for researchers of any level and partnering organisations including universities, research organisations, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), cultural organisations, and social enterprises. MAP is interested in applications that integrate youth-led and arts-based participatory monitoring and evaluation approaches.
The following participating funding bodies have been invited to make presentations:
1. African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA)
2. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
3. University UK International (UUKi)
4. Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).
Who may attend?
Invited delegates:
This workshop is open to only Vice Chancellors/ Deputies and Directors of Research of universities. Delegates will include representatives of various universities in Africa.
Date, Venue, and Course Fees
Date: September 12-14, 2023
Venue: St Mary College, University of Oxford
Registration fee: £1250
Registration details: www.thelmtc.com
2023 International Workshop on “The Roles of University Librarians and Bursars in Securing International Research Grants”
Training details
International grant donors and agencies often require specific details from universities and researchers to approve funds. Where such information is not provided to the level required, it is more than likely that the grant application will fall through. Each member of the university community has significant role to play in supporting the university to secure such grants. This workshop will focus on two key players: librarians and bursars; and how their roles help the university in grant applications.
Who may attend?
The programme is designed for university Librarians, Bursars, Library Directors, and Heads of Library Services. Vice Chancellors and Deputies, Rectors, Provosts, Deputies, Registrars, Directors, Deans, and Members of Governing Council of higher education institutions (HEIs) will benefit from personally attending this workshop.
Date, Venue, and Course Fees
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Monday June 27th – Thursday June 30, 2023.
The registration fee per participant is £1,220
International Workshop on Data and Library Management
Training details
Library services, informatics, and bibliothecography play key role in the dissemination of knowledge, and information management for business organisations and higher institutions. Therefore, the importance of international best practices in the organisation of library materials cannot be overemphasised. The programme focuses on management of data exploration, mining of personal and research data, handling of organisation data, and the implications of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on developing countries. The training workshop also enlighten participants on the practices, perspectives, tools of management of information technology and education, as well as the collection, organisation, preservation, and dissemination of information resources. It will address the political economy of informatics in management of higher institutions.
Who May Attend?
Invited delegates:
This workshop is open to only Vice Chancellors/ Deputies and Directors of Research of universities. Delegates will include representatives of various universities in Africa.
Dates, Venue and Fees
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Monday May 30th – Friday June 3rd, 2023.
The registration fee per participant is £1,500
4th International Workshop on Legislative Procedures and Public Sector Budgeting for Parliamentarians
Workshop details
The workshop aims to improve efficiency in the oversight function, budget scrutiny and surveillance, as well as in the legislative activities of legislators.
The programme focuses on:
- Understanding accounting rules for preparation of public budgets
- Managing budget deficits in the public sector
- Investigating ministerial budget performance of government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs)
- Analysis of budget
- International best practices in budgets and budgetary management
- Legislative, social contract, compliance and standards setting
- Elements of responsible leadership
- Managing political conflicts in budgets
- Disclosure of Financial Information about the General Government Sector
Who may attend?
The international workshop is designed specifically for elected legislators, parliamentary clerks and officers who are responsible for the enactment of laws.
Dates, Venue and Fees
The date of the international workshop:
Tuesday June 7th – Saturday 11th, 2023.
The workshop will start at 9.00am daily.
Workshop Fee:
The registration fee per participant is:
10 – 15 delegates @ £3,500 per delegate
16 – 30 delegates @ £3,300 per delegate
Above 30 delegates @ £3,000 per delegate
Venue:
The workshop is planned to be held at the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK
Improving business performance through international business networks
The aim of this workshop is to help develop business networks for international trade. The workshop will address different facets of trade relations, distributions, agent relationships, trade laws, cyber security and understanding customs declaration rules. Delegates will improve their understanding of international business practices and learn more about some business opportunities in the UK. The programme also includes various visits including to the Lord Major of London and to various commercial interests in London.
WHO MAY ATTEND?
Senior management, company directors and all staff who are seeking to appoint agents and distributors or who are responsible for the management of them are recommended to attend the programme.
Dates, Venue and Fees
March 9-13, 2023.
September 2-5, 2023.
The registration fee per participant is £1,850
Maritime Management, Safety and Technology
This is a two-day training workshop which focuses on the maritime leadership, safety and operations such as:
· Engineering leadership in Naval Architecture
· Engineering leadership in Marine Engineering
· Maritime Economics and business
· Maritime capital budgeting and Financing
· Maritime simulator Technology
· Maritime Labour & Cabotage
· Health and Safety in the Maritime domain (Seafarers, Dock officers, etc)
WHO MAY ATTEND?
The training will be most beneficial to all operational and management staff of maritime organisations. These include staff with responsibility for health and safety operations, heads of units and departments, dock cabotage officers, inspection staff, maritime union leaders, seafarers, etc.
Dates, Venue and Fees
March 10 & 11, 2023, August 9 & 11, 2023
The registration fee for participant for the training is on a graduated basis as follows:
10-20 participants @ 1,500 each
21-30 participants @ £1,300 each
31-49 participants @ £1000 each
50 and above participants @ £800 each
Enhancing Efficiency in Local Government Administration through Effective Labour Relations
This international workshop aims at enhancing labour relations in the local councils. The programme will equip delegates with the optimum negotiation skills required in labour unionism. It offers excellent opportunity to participants on international best practice in trade unionism and labour relations. The programme is tailored for local government unions. The programme schedule includes: transformational employee, labour & industrial relations; structures and responsibilities of local authorities; how local democracy works and how to engage with councils; and the context for labour, employee & industrial relations.
WHO MAY ATTEND?
- Union Delegates and Officials
- Employee Relations (ER) Personnel
- Industrial Relations (IR) Personnel
- Human Resource Management (HRM) Professionals who need to understand Industrial Relations & Employee Relations
- Those managers who would benefit from an understanding of trade union issues
- Anyone who wants to learn practical skills in labour negotiation and workplace mediation
Dates, Venue and Fees
The registration fee per participant for the programme is on a graduated basis as follows:
10 participants @ £1,000 each
20 participants @ £800 each
30 participants @ £650 each
40 participants @ £500 each
March 2 – 6, 2023.
August 17-19, 2023.
International workshop on Education, Management and Festival of Education
This session will include:
Leading the team:
◦ What kind of leader am I? ◦ Do we have high impact teaching? ◦ Use of collaborative professional review ◦ When it’s not going well and difficult conversations ◦ Successful resource gathering ◦ Enjoying the role not just surviving
Curriculum matters:
◦ Planning a continuum of learning ◦ Curriculum into learning ◦ developing programmes of study and schemes of work ◦ Avoiding rigidity ◦ Effective pupil grouping
High impact learning:
◦ Challenge for all ◦ Fundamentals of excellence teaching ◦ Building on prior learning ◦ Are our pupils learning – how do we know? Marking and assessment
WHO MAY ATTEND?
The programme is designed for school administrators, college provosts, principals and teachers.
Dates, Venue and Fees
June 16-18, 2023.
The registration fee per participant for the programme is on a graduated basis as follows:
5-20 participants @ £496 each
21-40 participants @ £487 each
41-60 participants @ £478 each
61-80 participants @ £469 each
81+ participants @ £460 each
Note: This rate includes FOE standard individual rate of £120 or group 5-20 rate of £96 for the full festival and a night accommodation in London.
IPSAS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS
This training provides up to date information for financial managers in higher education institutions (HEIs) to be more conversant with the developments in critical aspects of IPSAS.
The training will focus on the following keys standards:
IPSAS 40 – Public Sector Combinations
IPSAS 39 – Employee Benefits
IPSAS 32 – Service Concession Arrangements – Grantor
IPSAS 24 – Presentation of budget information in financial statements
IPSAS 22 – Disclosure of Financial Information about the General Government Sector
IPSAS 5 – Borrowing costs
IPSAS 2 – Cash flow statement
IPSAS 1 – Presentation of Financial Statements
WHO MAY ATTEND?
The programme is targeted at Vice/ Deputy Chancellors, Rectors/Deputy, Provosts/Deputy, Registrars, Bursars and Accountants.
Dates and Venue
April 6-8, 2023.
September 16-18, 2023.
November 15-17, 2023.
Course fees
£1,750 per participant
INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP ON MANAGING AND DEVELOPING UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES AND COURSES
This workshop aims to assist universities to develop and manage their programmes and courses more effectively. The workshop will focus on the following key areas:
– Course review and management
– Programme assessment and review
– Checklist for developing new programmes and discontinuation of existing programmes
– Course introduction and the labour market
– Survey and feedback on programmes and courses
– Constitution of a programme advisory panel
WHO MAY ATTEND?
The programme is designed for all managers in the higher education institutions (HEIs) and board members. These include Vice Chancellors and Deputies, Rectors and Provosts and Deputies, Registrars, Directors and Deans, Members of Governing Councils and Heads of Departments.
Date and Venue
March 9-11, 2023.
August 18-20, 2023.
December 5-7, 2023.
Course fees
£1,850 per participant
List of previous delegates from Nigeria
1. Professor A. I. Olayinka, former Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), and current Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan
2. Professor Samuel Oye Bandele, Vice Chancellor, Ekiti State University
3. Professor Ogah Ajene, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) Benue State University, Makurdi
4. Professor Eze B. Eze, Director, Centre for Educational Services (CES) and member of Council
5. Professor Celestina Isiramen, Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma,
6. Representative of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina
7. Engr. Prof Emmanuel Iornumbe Kucha, Vice-Chancellor, University of Agriculture, Markurdi
8. Prof. Rufus Shatayo, Governing Council Member/ Dean College of Science, University of Agric, Markurdi
9. Mr. Momoh J. Sadiq, Bursar, Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State
10. Dr Olantuji J. Akinranti, Bursar, Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State
11. Professor Olatunde O. Fawole, Rector, The Polytechnic, Ibadan
12. Dr Mufutan Olatinwo, Rector, The Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State
13. Professor James Epoke, former Vice Chancellor, University of Calabar
14. Professor Domnan Sheni, Former Vice Chancellor, Plateau State University
15. Prince Abdul-Mujib Adetokunbo Mumumi, Governing Council Member, University of Agriculture, Markurdi
16. Prof. Adebiyi Daramola, Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Akure
17. Chief Samson Oderinde, Member of the Governing Council, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ogun State
18. Professor Ignatius A. Onimawo, Vice Chancellor, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
19. Professor Tenebe Vincent Ado, Vice Chancellor, Taraba State University, Jalingo,
20. Mr. Nyameh Jerome, Head of Centre for Entrepreneur, Taraba State University, Jalingo
21. Mrs. Mosun Belo-Olusoga, Pro-chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye,
22. Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan, Member of the Governing Council, Olabisi Onabanjo University,
23. Professor (Mrs.) Ebun Oduwole, Deputy Vice Chancellor – Administration, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State,
24. Professor Ganiyu Olatunde, Vice-Chancellor, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State,
25. Professor Patrick Osa Oviasuyi, Director of Academic Planning, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State
Leadership & Management Programme
This course is suitable for those who lead and work at senior level. Their skills will be developed to gain willing commitment, develop other’s full potential and achieve high performance. Their confidence will be increased and they will gain a broader perspective of Leadership and Management. The programme focuses on the following vital areas of management:
Leadership style
Delegation techniques
Coaching
Decision making and problem solving
Effective use of resources
WHO MAY ATTEND?
Senior and middle level managers, directors and key account managers in organisations. The programme is suitable for both private and public institution
Date and Venue
February 10-12, 2023.
July 22-24, 2023.
September 23-25, 2023.
Course fees
£1500 per participant
Strategic champions
This training will help you to identify the big issues and develop an appropriate response. You will learn from global giants such as Siemens, and Shell, exciting new start-ups such as Uber and MKopa, and African player such as the Ruparelia Group and Safaricom. You will leave with a bag full of tools that help you to understand your industry and competitors as well as build a strategy based on your core competencies that prepares you and your organisation for new challenges at home and abroad. The programme focuses on:
Innovations
Competitive strategy development
Engaging stakeholders
Managing disruption
Change management and leadership
Scenario planning
WHO MAY ATTEND?
Top executives and directors, as well as middle level managers with key management responsibilities.
Date and Venue
March 2-4, 2023.
July 22-25, 2023.
September 7-9, 2023.
Course fees
£1800 per participant
Politics and Conflict Management
The training is designed for middle and senior levels management. The materials covered include: conducting appraisals and, negotiation skills, understanding and developing innovation strategies, the strategy development process, and team building techniques and strategies. The programme focuses on:
Scenario planning in relation to solving business challenges,
Change management,
Political and rational models,
Negative and positive political influence strategies and political maturation,
Psychometric instrument for political engagement and management.
WHO MAY ATTEND?
Directors, board members, public relations managers and top executives, as well as middle level managers with key management responsibilities.
Date and Venue
March 9-11, 2023.
August 26-28, 2023.
December 16-18, 2023.
Course fees
£1800 per participant
International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS)
This training is designed to meet the various challenges of preparing financial statements that meet the requirements of IFRS. The training also provides regular workshops on recent updates and changes in the IFRS account preparation for all industries. This is an intensive programme that runs for 3-5 days and there are courses designed for two weeks.
Presentation of Financial Statements
Presentation of Financial Statements
Events after the Reporting Period
Employee Benefits
Accounting and Reporting by Retirement Benefits Plans
Financial Instruments: Presentation
Leases
WHO MAY ATTEND?
Finance and accounting managers, senior managers, directors, finance and accounting supervisors, as well as accountants and auditors.
Date and Venue
June 9-11, 2023.
August 5-7, 2023.
September 19-21, 2023.
Course fees
£1550 per participant
Accounting for the Mining, Oil and Gas Sector
This is a specialised sector and the accounting skill and knowledge in the treatment and reporting of transactions are unique. The course begins with the disclosure requirements, treatment of specific items and the presentation and preparation of various items in the mining, oil and gas sector. The programme focuses on:
Property, Plant and Equipment
Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Leases
The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates
Borrowing Costs
Related Party Disclosures
Joint Arrangements
WHO MAY ATTEND?
Finance and accounting managers, senior managers, directors, finance and accounting supervisors, as well as accountants and auditors
Date and Venue
February 10-12, 2023.
May 4-8, 2023.
August 12-14, 2023.
Course fees
£1,350 per participant
Accounting for the Insurance Industry
This is an intensive course which focuses on the recent developments in the insurance and actuary sector. The accounting treatment for items peculiar to the sector and the full disclosures required by the IFRS are thoroughly covered in the session. The programme focuses on:
Insurance Contracts
Leases
Fair Value Measurement
Business Combinations
Related Party Disclosures
Events after the Reporting Period
WHO MAY ATTEND?
Finance and accounting managers, senior managers, valuers, directors, finance and accounting supervisors, as well as accountants and auditors.
Date and Venue
February 17-19, 2023.
October 5-7, 2023.
December 14-16, 2023.
Course fees
£1,350 per participant
Budget Surveillance and Implementation in Government Sector
This course is specifically designed for members of parliament and government officials who have the oversight function of budget, approval, appraisal, implementation and management in the public service. Members of parliament and heads of government parastatals will benefit immensely from attending this intensive and hands-on training sessions.
The workshop is organised in collaboration with the Centre for Political and Parliamentary Leadership, London. The programme focuses on:
Understanding the accounting rules for preparation of budgets
Managing budget deficits
Investigating budget performance
Analysis of budget
International best practice in budgets and budgetary management
Managing political conflicts in budgets
Disclosure of Financial Information about the General Government Sector
Presentation of Budget Information in Financial Statements
Parliamentary responsibilities in budgeting
WHO MAY ATTEND?
Members of parliament, government ministers & commissioners, parliamentary clerks and officers, finance directors and government agencies, councillors, board of directors, accounting managers, heads of ministries and permanent secretaries, director generals, finance and accounting supervisors, as well as accountants and auditors in government establishments.
Date and Venue
July 8 –10, 2023.
September 9-11, 2023.
December 16-18, 2023.
Course fees
£5,000 per participant
Board Leadership and Directors’ Management Programme
This course is designed for members of board of directors and executive management of business organisations. Some of the areas covered in this intensive workshop include: overview of directors’ leadership roles and responsibilities, corporate governance, values and ethics: tone setting; directors’ leadership and effective stakeholders’ engagement; engagement of the executive management and stakeholders, board’s role in strategy, etc. The programme focuses on:
Overview of Boards’ Leadership Roles,
Boards’ Value Deliverables & Value Creation
Overview of directors’ leadership roles and responsibilities, corporate governance
Board’s Role in Developing the Culture & Emotional Intelligence that Create Value
Leading the Executive Management for Value Creation: Board’s Practices that Work
Supporting the Board for Value Creation: Executive Management Practices that work
Best Practice in Evaluating & Boosting Board’s Performance
WHO MAY ATTEND?
Executive directors, CEOs, Non-Executive directors, Finance directors, senior managers and company secretaries.
Date and Venue
August 13-15, 2023.
October 19-21, 2023.
December 7-9, 2023.
Course fees
£1,850 per participant
Accounting for Agriculture
The course is designed for those in the agricultural sector. The mechanics of accounting reporting and preparation of the financial statements is unique. The course reviews all updates in the international financial reporting standards relating to treatments of specific items peculiar to the agricultural sector. This programme focuses on:
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Leases
Inventories
Events after the Reporting Period
Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance
Borrowing Costs
Agriculture
Property, Plant and Equipment
WHO MAY ATTEND?
Finance and accounting managers, senior managers, directors, finance and accounting supervisors, as well as accountants and auditors.
Date and Venue
February 11-13, 2023.
August 12-14, 2023.
December 16-18, 2023.
Course fees
£1,050 per participant
Accounting for the Construction Sector
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This course is designed for those in the construction and manufacturing industries. The financial reporting and presentation of the financial statements require unique understanding of the treatment of specific items in line with international best practice. This programme focuses on:
Borrowing Costs
Property, Plant and Equipment
Interim Financial Reporting
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations
Fair Value Measurement
Joint Arrangements
ng reporting and preparation of the financial statements is unique. The course reviews all updates in the international financial reporting standards relating to treatments of specific items peculiar to the agricultural sector. This programme focuses on:
Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Leases
Inventories
Events after the Reporting Period
Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance
Borrowing Costs
Agriculture
Property, Plant and Equipment
WHO MAY ATTEND?
Cost engineers, construction engineers, finance and accounting managers, senior managers, directors, finance and accounting supervisors, as well as accountants and auditors.
Date and Venue
January 28-30, 2023.
August 12-14, 2023.
December 2-4, 2023.
Course fees
£1,550 per participant
Accounting for the Health and Allied Sector
This course is designed for those in the health sector. The financial reporting and presentation of the financial statements require unique understanding of the treatment of specific items in line with international best practice. This programme focuses on:
Public Sector Combinations
Service Concession Arrangement: Grantor
Joint Arrangements
Presentation of Budget Information in Financial Statements
Disclosure of Financial Information about the General Government Sector
Revenue from Non-Exchange Transactions (Taxes and Transfers)
WHO MAY ATTEND?
Medical directors, finance directors and government agencies, board of directors, accounting managers, senior managers, directors, finance and accounting supervisors, as well as accountants and auditors.
Date and Venue
April 20-22, 2023.
August 12-14, 2023.
December 11-13, 2023.
Course fees
£1,150 per participant
