The British Academy for Training and Development provides the City and Municipal Management course to all those wishing to develop their skills in municipal and municipal administration and to gain sufficient experience in all areas of civil administration.

The municipalities are a government department that works to develop the surrounding cities and villages lighting roads and working to beautify the streets with trees or guiding boards. Municipalities also implement schemes for citizens and organize work in the markets. Municipalities also play an important role in rainwater drainage and conservation. The mayor is the first official in the municipality and has the great powers in terms of optimal implementation of projects and employment and purchase mechanisms for the operations carried out by the municipality in cities, and the president the municipality is given orders to build municipal buildings and can delegate some powers to its deputy or assistants.

Who Should Attend?

• Managers of municipal departments wishing to develop the work.
• All employees in the civil and municipal departments.
• Municipal employees in all cities and districts.
• Those wishing to develop their capabilities in this field.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Developing skills in city management.
• Increasing work experience in municipalities.
• High level organization of municipal work.
• Supervising the implementation and construction of municipal projects.

• Introduction to Municipal Governance
  • Overview of local government structures and roles
  • Historical evolution of urban management
  • Legal frameworks governing municipalities
• Urban Planning Principles
  • Basics of land use and zoning
  • Introduction to comprehensive planning
  • Tools for urban planning (GIS, modeling)
• Sustainable Development in Urban Areas
  • Smart growth concepts
  • Environmental considerations in city planning
  • Social equity and inclusivity in planning
• Public Administration Essentials
  • Organizational structures in municipalities
  • Human resource management practices
  • Ethical considerations in public administration
• Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Municipal budgeting processes
  • Revenue sources and financial accountability
  • Financial accountability and transparency
• Community Engagement Strategies
  • Importance of public participation
  • Techniques for effective community engagement
  • Role of social media in engagement
• Conflict Resolution in Municipal Contexts
  • Approaches to managing community disputes
  • Mediation and negotiation techniques
• Service Delivery Models
  • Types of municipal services (public safety, sanitation, transportation)
  • Performance evaluation and service quality
  • Innovations in service delivery (public-private partnerships)
• Policy Development and Implementation
  • Steps in policy formulation and analysis
  • The role of data and evidence in decision-making
  • Evaluation of public policies
• Contemporary Challenges in Urban Management
  • Technology in city management (e.g., smart cities)
  • Climate resilience and disaster preparedness strategies
  • Addressing homelessness and affordable housing issues
• IoT (Internet of Things) in Urban Management
  • Applications of IoT in smart infrastructure (e.g., smart lighting, waste management)
  • Benefits and security challenges of IoT devices
• Sustainable Urban Development through Technology
  • Tech solutions for environmental monitoring and management
  • Role of AI in promoting sustainable practices in cities