The UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning offers the Foundations of Education Sector Planning Program for government officials, NGO staff, and education professionals.

This online training Program equips participants with essential knowledge and skills in education sector planning, policy formulation, and implementation. The Program comprises four courses covering areas such as education policy, data analysis, sector assessment, and strategic planning. Participants will engage in interactive learning, benefiting from expert insights and peer discussions.

Designed for government officials, NGO staff, and education professionals, this Program provides a practice-oriented learning experience. With a duration of nearly eight weeks per course, participants will gain hands-on expertise through individual assignments, group work, and live sessions. Successful participants will get a Certificate with 18 IIEP credits.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: 4 July 2025
• Result Announcement: Within three weeks of application submission
• Program Duration: 1 October 2025 – 21 July 2026
• Funding Type: Self-funded (USD 2,500 fee)
• Organizer: International Institute for Educational Planning -UNESCO
• Eligible Countries: Open to all countries, with preference for the Global South
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group:
  • Government officials (Ministries of Education, regional/local authorities)
  • NGO and development partner staff
  • Educational consultants
• Focus Area: Education sector planning, policy, and management
• Study Level: Professional development
• Program Language: English and French
• Host Country: Online

Program Structure

The Program consists of four eight-week courses, each requiring 10–12 hours of study per week:

1. Educational Planning and Policies
   • Understanding the importance of education planning
   • Identifying key education sector policies and stakeholders
   • Exploring strategies for improving quality, equity, and governance
2. Educational Data and Indicators
   • Role of data in education planning
   • Calculating and interpreting education indicators
   • Assessing data limitations and challenges
3. Education Sector Analysis (ESA)
   • Conducting an ESA using analytical frameworks
   • Identifying key challenges and trends in education systems
   • Synthesizing findings into actionable insights
4. Education Sector Plan (ESP) Preparation
   • Developing realistic education sector plans
   • Incorporating monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL)
   • Designing a multi-year costed action plan

Learning Modalities

The Program follows an interactive and practice-oriented approach, combining:

• Self-paced learning (reading materials, videos, quizzes)
• Live sessions (webinars, debates, and group discussions)
• Collaborative learning (team projects and discussion forums)

Course Benefits

Participants will benefit from the course as follows:

• Gain 18 IIEP credits upon successful completion
• Receive a Certificate of Completion
• Enhance career opportunities in education planning and policy
• Engage with global education experts and peers
• Learn practical skills directly applicable to real-world educational challenges
• Special consideration for participants from low- and middle-income countries

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, participants should fulfill the following requirements:

• Professional Experience: Work experience in education planning, policy, or management
• Academic Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, education, economics, statistics, or related fields
• Language Proficiency: English or French proficiency is necessary.
• Technical Skills: MS Word and Excel proficiency are necessary.
• Completion of Introductory Course: Self-paced course on descriptive statistics

Selection Process

The selection process is highlighted as follows:

• Applications are reviewed based on academic qualifications, professional experience, and motivation.
• Consideration of geographical and gender balance
• Preference given to candidates from low- and middle-income countries
• Selected applicants will receive the result notification within three weeks of submission

How to Apply?

• Submit an online application via the IIEP-UNESCO website before 4 July 2025
• Await selection results within three weeks of submission.

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Further details and information are available on the official UNESCO IIEP website.

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