Professional Planning & Management Course (PP&MC)
Introduction
The Professional Planning & Management Course (PP&MC) has been developed to build the capacity of potential BPS-18 officers across all service groups of the AJ&K Civil Service. The course focuses on enhancing management competencies, professional decision-making, inter-departmental coordination, and service delivery.
Aim of PP&MC
- To develop participants’ knowledge, skills, and potential to enhance their efficiency and effectiveness.
- To sensitize officers on public interest and groom them for improved performance and governance.
Scope of PP&MC
- Promote understanding of inter-departmental coordination and communication.
- Increase knowledge of Rules of Business and administrative structures.
- Enhance communication and interpersonal skills for improved public service delivery.
- Equip participants with essential tools and skills for effective management in the public sector.
Intended Clients
- Public servants in at the verge of promotion to BS-18 from federal, provincial, and AJK governments
- Officers from autonomous bodies, regulatory authorities, and development agencies
- Nominees from public sector universities, training institutions, and commissions
- Officers expected to be promoted to higher managerial or policy-implementation roles
Training Modules
- Module 1: Computer Literacy – Concepts, Skills, Tools for Effective Management
- Module 2: Public Administration and Management
- Module 3: Professional Skills and Decision Making
- Module 4: Financial Management – Skills and their Application
- Module 5: Service Laws, Rules and Effective Government
- Module 6: Secretariat Instructions and Office Procedure
PP&MC Courses Conducted
| S.No | Course | Period | No. of Participants | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PP&MC-1 | 13th January to 4th April, 2014 | 42 | 12 weeks |
| 2 | PP&MC-2 | 3rd October to 23rd December, 2016 | 26 | 12 weeks |
| 3 | PP&MC-3 | 25th January to 19th April, 2019 | 23 | 12 weeks |
| 4 | PP&MC-4 | 13th January to 3rd April, 2020 | 25 | 12 weeks |
| 5 | PP&MC-5 | 19th April to 5th July, 2021 | 22 | 12 weeks |
| 6 | PP&MC-6 | 25th May to 18th August, 2023 | 23 | 12 weeks |
| 7 | PP&MC-7 | 19th February to 19th April, 2024 | 35 | 10 weeks |
| 8 | PP&MC-8 | 15th December, 2025 to 6th March, 2026 | 39 | 12 weeks |
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