Effective Training Management in the Public Sector: Experiences from the Public Financial Management Module

Public Financial Management (PFM) plays an important role in strengthening public sector governance and requires continuous capacity development for civil servants. Although considerable attention has been given to curriculum design and instructional methods, less attention has been paid to the practical management of training programmes. This paper examines the coordination of the Public Financial Management Module at the Nepal Administrative Staff College (NASC) through a reflective practice approach. It draws on practical experience from coordinating 30 training cohorts across fiscal years 2081/82 and 2082/83 to examine the responsibilities of module coordinators across the stages of programme planning, implementation, and post-training evaluation. The analysis identifies several recurring challenges, including limited internal faculty capacity, dependence on external resource persons, last-minute scheduling changes, and limited time for practical learning. The paper also highlights practical measures that may strengthen training management, including improved planning, broader faculty development, stronger coordination mechanisms, and greater emphasis on learner-centred approaches. Although the reflections are based on the experience of a single institution, the findings offer practical insights for public sector training organizations seeking to improve programme delivery and strengthen institutional capacity.