Our focus for t= his quarter is training within the context of <= span style=3D'color:blue'>lifelong learning<= /span><= span style=3D'color:blue'> (LLA). Lifelong learning affords individuals= the learning opportunities at all ages and in numerous contexts, such as at w= ork, at home and through leisure activities and not just through formal channe= ls. Concepts that promote lifelong learning include, continuing professional = development (<= span style=3D'color:blue'>CPD); and open distance le= arning (<= span style=3D'color:blue'>ODL).

“An essential element of lifelong learning is the concept of all children of <= /span><= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'>primary school age to comp= lete a good-quality primary school program through the Education For All (EFA)<= /span><= span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Verdana'> initiative. However= , this is often not sufficient as social and economic development of a country is increasingly dependent upon the knowledge and skills of i= ts citizens in the global knowledge economy. Lifelong learning thus requires a system of learning which provides every citizen with many rout= es to learning opportunities including all levels and forms of education and training beyond EFA as they need them rather than because they have reach= ed a certain age. A system of lifelong learning also requires mechanisms= to recognize the skills acquired through different channels so that people c= an move from one level or one form of learning to another”. Source World Bank

Training is an essent= ial tool for building human capital, encouraging economic viability and poverty alleviation. Education and professional devel= opment training can be very expensive and sometimes unattainable for individuals= in some developing countries. Development agencies such as the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO<= /a>) and the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) has developed and promoted various forms of lifelong education that is accessi= ble to adults living in developing countries. Private sector organisations such = as DPM International have also joined= in the quest to facilitate EFA by providing flexible and convenient training services, such as, face to face training, self-paced online training and courses on CDs.

Check out our lifelong learning 101, which provides information on lifelong learning initiatives worldwide. We have also listed a few ODL resources. There are many such resources on the internet. We invite you to send us others so that we may share it in upcoming newsletters.

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Although most count= ries have adopted policies and programmes to facilitate lifelong learning, s= ome are still in the planning stage. We recommend that you take charge of y= our own development. Please see links in left column of this newsletter for learning resources and acce= ss to free online training and information. Free online training is a good= way to increase your knowledge-base.

However, in most cases you will not be awarded a c= ertificate upon completion of free resources training. Depending on your needs you m= ay need to find ways of formalising your acquired knowledge.

We have created a process chart to assist you in planning your learning curve. This is done by mapping a path for your lifelong learning.

Lifelong = learning Mapping Process*

1.=       Identify your level and type of education, include pre-school to current and formal and informal training such as se= lf taught courses.

2.=       Identify your current skill gaps.

3.=       Identify where you would like to be in the next 5 years

4.=       Determine what training or competence you = will need to achieve your 5 year goal.

5.=       Title headings for your map

a.=       Age line

b.=       Current Education/Training

c.=       Future Education/Training Needs

d.=       Timeline for Achieving Goals

*list is not exhaustive.

CPD Training at DPM International

DPM International offers online training and fac= e to face training that aim to enhance human capital and knowledge base economies.

Our CPD training pr= ogramme is a convenient and flexible way to formalise your knowledge. We provide customised training= to organisations in the CARICOM region, selected African countries and the United Kingdom. For customised courses, organisations may select from a variety of learning methods. For more information, please contact us by at 1876 970 2020 or info@dpminternational.com or com= plete and return the Training Information Form, by em= ail.

Beginning January 30, 2007, individuals may now access online courses in project management.

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We wish for you a= ll the best for 2007. The DPM International newsletter will now be published quarterly instead of monthly. We hope you find the information useful.<= o:p>

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CPD Training at DPM International

CPD Training at DPM International