National Institute of Public Administration

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA)
Dushambe Road
P.O.  Box 31990
LUSAKA

Hotline: +260 950 644999

About NIPA

The National Institute of Public Administration (nipa), is one of the leading providers of high quality professional management and business training, research and consultancy services, in zambia and the sadc region.

The National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) was originally established as a staff training college in 1963. Later under the Public Service Reform Programme through the Act of Parliament No.15 of 1998 NIPA was transformed into a semi autonomous commercial institution. With over 43 years track record in capacity building, NIPA has continued to play a leading role in consultancy, research and development of human resource for the public and private sectors locally and regionally and has established sound collaboration with international institutions.

Vision

To be one of the leading institutions in providing high quality professional management and business training, research and consultancy services in the SADC region.

Mission Statement

To provide innovative and market-driven management and business training, research and consultancy services to the public, private and other sectors for improved performance and productivity.

Goal

To deliver focused, high quality and affordable training, research and consultancy services to clients in order to enhance individual and organizational performance in the public and private sector.

The institute offers the following programmes:

LAW AND MANAGEMENT COURSES
	LAW COURSES	DURATION	FULL-TIME/PART-TIME
1	Diploma in Law	3 Semesters	Full-Time/Part-Time
2	Certificate in Prosecutions	3 Months	Full-Time/Part-Time
3	Certificate in Financial Crime Investigations	3 Months	Full-Time/Part-Time
4	Certificate in International Humanitarian Law	1 Month (february)	Full-Time
5	Certificate in Law	6 Months	Full-Time

 

MANAGEMENT COURSES
6	Diploma in Management Studies	3 Semesters	Full-Time/Part-Time
7	Diploma in Human Resource Management	3 Semesters	Full-Time/Part-Time
8	Diploma in Gender Studies	3 Semesters	Full-Time
9	Diploma in Public Administration	3 Semesters	Full-Time/Part-Time
10	Diploma in Project Management	2 Semesters	Full-Time/Part-Time
11	Diploma in Social Work	3 Semesters	Full-Time/Part-Time
12	Diploma in Records Management	3 Semesters	Full-Time/Part-Time
13	Diploma in Public Relations	2 Semesters	Full-Time/Part-Time
14	Certificate in Management Studies	1 Semester	Full-Time/Part-Time
15	Certificate in Human Resource Management	1 Semester	Full-Time/Part-Time
16	Certificate in Records Management	1 Semester	Full-Time/Part-Time
17	Advanced Certificate in Monitoring & Evaluation	3 Months	Full-Time/Part-Time

 

BUSINESS COURSES
18	Accounting Technicians’ Diploma (ATD) Levels I, II, III	3 Semesters	Full-Time/Part-Time
19	ZICA Accountancy Programmes(Technician, Licentiate Level)	4 Semesters	Full-Time/Part-Time
20	ACCA – Foundation in Accountancy Module I: Introductory Certificate in Financial And Management Accounting (Formerly CAT A)	1 Semester	Full-Time
21	Module II: Intermediate Certificate in Financial And Management Accounting (Formerly CAT B)	1 Semester	Full-Time
22	Intermediate Accounting Technician (Formerly CAT C)	2 Semesters	Full-Time
23	ACCA Diploma in Accounting & Business	1 Semester	Full-Time
24	Certificate in Accounts (CIA)	1 Semester	Part-Time
25	Diploma in Business Administration Levels I, II, III	3 Semesters	Full-Time/Part-Time
26	Certificate in Business Administration	1 Semester	Full-Time/Part-Time
27	Entrepreneurship (ABMA UK)
	Diploma Level	1 Semester	Full-Time/Part-Time
	Advanced Diploma	1 Semester	Full-Time/Part-Time
28	Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS UK)
	Certificate level	1 Semester	Full-Time/Part-Time
	Advanced Certificate	1 Semester	Full-Time/Part-Time
	Diploma level	1 Semester	Full-Time
29	Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM, UK)
	Introductory Certificate	1 Semester	Full-Time/Part-Time
	Professional Certificate	1 Semester	Full-Time/Part-Time
	Professional Diploma	1 Semester	Full-Time/Part-Time
30	ABMA (UK) Computer Engineering
	Certificate level	1 Semester	Full-Time/Part-Time
	Diploma Level	1 Semester	Full-Time
	Advanced Diploma	1 Semester	Full-Time
31	Diploma in Information Systems and Programming (DISP) Levels I and II	2 Semesters	Full-Time/Part-Time
32	Certificate in Information Systems & Programming (CISP)	1 Semester	Full-Time/Part-Time
33	Institute of Management of Information Systems (IMIS) UK
	IMIS Foundation	1 Semester	Full-Time
	IMIS Diploma I	1 Semester	Full-Time/Part-Time
	IMIS Diploma II	1 Semester	Full-Time
	IMIS Higher Diploma III	1 Semester	Full-Time
	IMIS IV	1 Semester	Full-Time
Entry Qualifications for Full and Part-Time Programmes: Full Grade 12 School Certificate with 5 '0' level credits, (Grades 1- 6) including English and Mathematics and a Professional certificate in related area. Related work experience is an added advantage.
DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMMES
34	Diploma in Public Administration	3 Semesters
35	Diploma in Human Resource Management	3 Semesters

Entry Qualifications for Distance Learning Programmes: 

• Direct entry – Grade 12 Certificate with 5 credits
• Mature age entry – 3 ‘O’ Levels with relevant Certificate

Ten Unique Advantages of NIPA

• Highly qualified and experienced staff
• State-of-the art training facilities
• Hostel facilities
• Well-Stocked Library
• Well-Serviced NIPA Clinic
• Conducive Learning Environment
• Practical Approach to training, research and consultancy
• Centrally located and easily accessible
• Student Cafeteria
• Affordable Fees

Method of Application 

• Applications Forms can be obtained from NIPA Main Campus at a fee.
• Applicants from outside Lusaka can download the Application Form from the NIPA Website.  They will be required to pay an application fee on submission of the completed Form.
• Application Forms must be accompanied by photo copies of relevant Certificates.