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ASCON - Training Calendar 2026

Explore upcoming ASCON training programmes designed to build skills and advance your career.

Training & Capacity Development

ASCON is Nigeria’s foremost institution for public service training, providing world-class capacity development programmes tailored to strengthen governance, improve service delivery, and enhance administrative competence across all levels of government.
Our training programmes are designed to equip public servants with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to excel in an evolving administrative environment.

Our Training Mandate

ASCON delivers career-progressive training for public officers such as:

✅ Build a highly skilled and professional public workforce

✅ Support the implementation of government reforms and development priorities

✅ Enhance leadership, management, and administrative capabilities

✅ Promote innovation, digital transformation, and ethical standards in the public service

✅ Provide continuous learning opportunities for career progression and institutional performance

Mandatory Courses

ASCON delivers career-progressive training for public officers such as:

✅Administrative Officers’ Mandatory Courses

✅Promotion-related training programmes

✅Induction courses for newly appointed officers

✅Competency-based professional development sessions

These programmes ensure alignment with the Public Service Rules and Federal Government training requirements.

Short Courses & Workshops

Our short courses address critical administrative, managerial, and technical skill gaps. Areas covered include:

✅ Leadership and management

✅ Public finance and budgeting

✅ Human resource management

✅ Policy analysis and formulation

✅ Digital skills and ICT proficiency

✅ Monitoring and evaluation

✅ Project management

✅ Public procurement

These sessions are intensive, practical, and industry-relevant.

Diploma & Certification Programmes

Through the ASCON School of Management and Centre for Advanced Training, we provide:

✅Diploma programmes in Public Administration

✅Certificate programmes in Management

✅Professional training aligned with national and international standards

These programmes support both entry-level and mid-career professionals.

Customized / In-House Training

ASCON designs and delivers tailor-made training programmes based on the specific needs of MDAs and organizations. Custom programmes may include:

✅Institutional reform support

✅Change management

✅Specialized sector-based training

✅Executive retreats and strategy sessions

✅Training can be delivered on-site, off-site, or virtually.

✅ Public procurement

e-Learning & Virtual Training

To expand access and convenience, ASCON offers virtual training options through modern digital platforms. Key features include:

✅Interactive online courses

✅Virtual classrooms

✅Digital resource materials

✅Remote assessments and certification

This ensures learning continuity regardless of participant location.

Training Facilities & Support

ASCON provides a conducive learning environment with:

✅Fully equipped lecture halls

✅ICT laboratories

✅Library and research facilities

✅Comfortable accommodation for participants

✅Cafeteria and hospitality services

✅Modern audio-visual and training equipment

Our campuses are designed to support immersive, uninterrupted learning.

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