INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE
This Capacity Building for National Sustainable Development training course offers participants a strategic perspective on how to build sustainable capabilities within organizations and communities. As global challenges evolve and intensify, the ability to adapt, respond, and grow becomes essential. This training course provides a practical roadmap for enhancing institutional and human resource capacities that align with sustainable development goals.
Through insightful discussions and real-world examples, participants will explore how to strengthen organisational systems, refine individual competencies, and apply ethical leadership to foster long-term resilience. The Capacity Building for National Sustainable Development training course is an essential platform for professionals aiming to support their organisations in achieving enduring impact and operational excellence.
This KC Academy training course will highlight:
- Identifying and engaging key stakeholders for collaborative development
- Implementing sustainable leadership practices within organizational structures
- Integrating ethics and sound governance into capacity-building strategies
- Strengthening leadership capabilities to drive institutional development
- Advancing knowledge and skills essential for sustainable growth and performance
COURSE DETAILS
Objectives
By the end of this Capacity Building for National Sustainable Development training course, participants will be able to:
- Apply leading practices in building national and institutional capacities for sustainable outcomes
- Evaluate and manage stakeholder relationships to support development goals
- Implement effective Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) strategies within their organizations
- Navigate ethical considerations and reinforce good governance principles
- Initiate actionable steps to cultivate a culture of continuous development and resilience
Training Methodology
This Capacity Building for National Sustainable Development training course will use various proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes stimulating presentations supporting each topic and interactive trainer lead discussions.
There will also be practical sessions where participants can practice and experience course-related activities. Practical and fun exercises, short video presentations, small group work and feedback will be used to facilitate learning.
Organisational Impact
Organisations that invest in this training course will benefit from:
- Strengthened internal capacity to support sustainable growth and long-term strategic objectives
- Enhanced awareness and alignment with global sustainable development principles
- Immediate application of practical tools and frameworks that improve decision-making
- Improved stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
- Greater operational efficiency and performance through empowered leadership
Personal Impact
Participants attending this training course will gain:
- Enhanced understanding of sustainable capacity-building principles
- Practical skills transferable across functions and industries
- Greater confidence in leading and managing change initiatives
- Insight into the ethical and governance aspects of organisational development
- Improved leadership capabilities aligned with sustainability and innovation
Who should Attend?
This KC Academy Capacity Building for National Sustainable Development training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals but will benefit:
- Human Resource Management (HRM) Professionals
- All supervisors, managers, and leaders in any organisation
- Marketing, communication, and PR staff
- Those Managers who would benefit from an understanding of the topics covered
DAILY AGENDA
DAY 1: An Introduction to Capacity-Building
- Understanding the concept of capacity-building
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17: Revitalizing the global partnership
- Conditions which enable a country to achieve peace and prosperity for its current and future generations
- Capacity building strategies
DAY 2: Leading for a Sustainable Future
- What is sustainability?
- The business case for sustainability
- Sustainability and capacity-building
- What this all means for your organisation
- The key competencies and behaviours of sustainable leaders
DAY 3: Stakeholder Engagement and Management
- Stakeholder management
- Key tools for stakeholder management
- Improving stakeholder communication
- Stakeholder engagement
- The stakeholder in capacity-building
DAY 4: The Ethics Journey
- Philosophical ethics
- Possible benefits of ethical leadership
- The five ethical paradigms
- Dealing with ethical dilemmas: The trolley problem
- Establishing a successful compliance program
DAY 5: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- CSR and the link with capacity-building
- Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- The business case for CSR
- Corporate citizenship and organisational image
- Personal Action Planning (PAP)
Certificate
- On successful completion of this training course, KC Academy Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.