NPC is the Nodal Agency in charge of organizing Indian participation in the training programmes, workshops and seminars offered by APO in Member Countries on different subjects related to productivity. NPC also hosts APO programmes in India every year for participants of Member Countries.
APO Self-Learning E-Courses
Training/Workshop/Conference/Study Mission Applications
APO Awards
To apply for the training/workshop programme (Please download the following PDF).
| S.No. | Title Of Programme | Venue | Start Date | End Date | NPC Closing Date | Target Participant | Program Details |
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| 1 | APO e-Course on Implementing International Standards Related to Green Productivity 24-CP-40-GE-DLN-A |
Digital Learning | 31 March 2025 | Highlight Green Productivity (GP) as a pathway to decoupling industrialization from environmental degradation; understand the key aspects of international standards related to GP frameworks; and deepen understanding of implementation approaches to those standards under the GP concept. |
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| 2 | APO Productivity Talks 25-RC-03-GE-DLN-A |
Digital Learning | 1 January 2025 | 31 December 2025 | Discuss emerging trends in productivity and innovation in various economic sectors through digital platforms; share exemplary applications of productivity enhancement tools and techniques; disseminate and provide insights from selected APO projects; and report inspiring productivity success stories and case studies. |
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| 3 | APO e-Course on Applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality 25-CP-38-GE-DLN-A |
Digital Learning | 31 July 2025 | Learn about the core concepts and technological foundations of VR/AR including applications across different sectors to enhance innovation and productivity performance; examine the opportunities, challenges, and ethical considerations in using VR/AR; and understand AI integration in VR/AR applications in the digital economy. |
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| 4 | APO e-Course on Data-driven Agrifood Businesses 25-IP-19-GE-DLN-A |
Digital Learning | 31 July 2025 | Understand the basics of big data applications in the agrifood business and farm production; learn about the technical and organizational applications, challenges, and opportunities of data-driven tools in agrifood business; and acquire knowledge on precision data applications in agriculture, supply chain optimization, and market intelligence in the agrifood business. |
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| S.No. | Title Of Programme | Venue | Start Date | End Date | NPC Closing Date | Target Participant | Program Details |
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| 1 | Workshop on the Exponential Workplace 25-CP-13-GE-WSP-A |
Face to Face(Fiji,Nadi) | 14 October 2025 | 17 October 2025 | 29 August 2025 | Mid- to senior-level officers from government agencies, public institutions, and NPOs responsible for capacity development or workplace innovation; and professionals from the private sector involved in digital transformation, HR development, or organizational change. |
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| 2 | Workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation Systems for SME Support Programs 24-CL-34-GE-WSP-A |
Online | 4 November 2025 | 6 November 2025 | 29 September 2025 | Policymakers and government officials responsible for M&E of SME support programs and policies, academics and researchers from NPOs focused on SME development, and representatives of SME associations. |
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| 3 | Workshop on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Initiatives for SME Development 25-CL-15-GE-WSP-A |
Face to Face(Sri Lanka) | 9 December 2025 | 12 December 2025 | 6 October 2025 | Government officials, policymakers, and managers of public-sector organizations involved in SME development, sustainability regulations, and business competitiveness, as well as representatives of industrial associations and trade organizations engaged in ESG promotion and SME capacity-building. |
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| 4 | Training Course on Development of Productivity Specialists (Advanced) 25-CP-09-GE-TRC-A |
Face to Face(Vietnam,Hanoi) | 6 October 2025 | 17 October 2025 | 22 August 2025 | Staff or associates of NPOs, senior productivity practitioners, or executives involved in productivity training, consultancy, research, or promotion for over five years; or individuals who completed the APO Training Course on Development of Productivity Practitioners (Basic) before 2018. |
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| 5 | Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Productivity Innovation through AI Transformation (AX) 25-IP-31-GE-OSM-A |
Face to Face(Republic of Korea,Seoul) | 10 November 2025 | 12 November 2025 | 12 September 2025 | Government officials, policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, AI professionals, development organization representatives, and consultants/trainers on digital transformation and AI integration. |
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| 6 | Workshop on Reduction of Food Loss and Waste for Sustainable Food Systems 25-CP-49-GE-WSP-A |
Face to Face(Turkiye,Ankara) | 25 November 2025 | 28 November 2025 | 22 September 2025 | Government officials and policymakers, entrepreneurs, and researchers working on improving food quality, climate-resilient agriculture, and reducing food waste. |
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| 7 | Workshop on Promoting Productivity through Digitalization 25-IP-25-GE-WSP-A |
Face to Face(Pakistan, Islamabad) | 6 October 2025 | 9 October 2025 | 4 August 2025 | Government officials involved in productivity and digital policy, consultants or trainers from NPOs, enterprise leaders, and representatives of business associations engaged in digital adoption and organizational transformation efforts. |
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| 8 | Training Course on Enhancing Utility Energy Performance 25-CP-21-GE-TRC-A |
Face to Face(Chennai, India) | 22 September 2025 | 26 September 2025 | 6 August 2025 | Representatives of industry associations, SME owners, NPO staff, technocrats in government agencies, consultants, and trainers working on energy conservation/management, industry energy audits, sustainable development, reducing sectoral carbon emissions, and clean industrialization. |
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| 9 | Workshop on Boosting Workplace Productivity through Effective Practices 25-IP-11-GE-WSP-A |
Face to Face(Cambodia,Phnom Penh) | 18 November 2025 | 21 November 2025 | 15 September 2025 | Human resources professionals in the private sector, including SME managers, team leaders, and organizational development specialists, and those involved in productivity, operations, or workplace transformation. |
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| 10 | Conference on Informal-economy Productivity Measurement 25-CL-12-GE-CON-A |
Face to Face(Lao PDR,Vientiane) | 8 October 2025 | 9 October 2025 | 12 August 2025 | Government officials, policymakers, statisticians, economists, and professionals from ministries, statistics offices, and agencies involved in informal-economy productivity measurement and policy development. |
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| 11 | Workshop on Best Practices of Service Design in SMEs 25-CL-09-GE-WSP-B |
Face to Face(Singapore) | 14 October 2025 | 17 October 2025 | 15 August 2025 | Representatives of SMEs and associations, preferably from the service sector; consultants and productivity practitioners with experience in service-sector management; and government officials and policy researchers involved in enhancing service-sector productivity. |
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| 12 | Workshop on Policies for Gender Equality and Competitive Female Labor 24-CL-13-GE-WSP-A |
Online | 24 September 2025 | 26 September 2025 | 22 August 2025 | Government officials and policy researchers involved in public programs and policy for gender equality, and representatives of industrial associations, professional groups, and productivity practitioners engaged in promoting female participation and gender issues. |
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| 13 | Multicountry Observational Study Mission on Women\\'s Economic Empowerment 24-CL-09-GE-OSM-A |
Face to Face(Japan,Tokyo) | 26 November 2025 | 28 November 2025 | 15 September 2025 | SME executives, representatives of industrial associations, government officials, and policy research officers involved in women’s economic empowerment issues such as gender equality, competitive female labor in the workforce, and female participation in the labor market. |
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| 14 | Training Course on Smart Building Solutions for Sustainable Productivity Outcomes 25-CP-46-GE-TRC-A |
Face to Face(Republic of China, Taipei) | 10 November 2025 | 14 November 2025 | 3 September 2025 | Government officials, technical officers, project managers, and sustainability professionals involved in building design, energy systems, or digital transformation of facilities with a focus on environmental performance and productivity. |
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NOMINATION PROCEDURE: All the nominations should be routed through Salesforce portal. The nominations received after the last date will not be considered. It is requested to send nominations by e-mail to anupam.saini@npcindia.gov.in, isg@npcindia.gov.in and rk.rawat@npcindia.gov.in. All the information pertaining to the nominations will be treated as confidential and classified. The nominated officers may be invited as a faculty in programs on the relevant subject/s, organised by NPC.
FEES and CHARGES :
An Application fee (NON-REFUNDABLE)of Rs. 500/-+ 18% GST for MSME Sector, Trade Unions and NGO and Rs. 1000/-+ 18% GST for others is payable along with the nomination form, for each participant.
The requisite amount can be paid through a demand draft/cheque/ECS drawn in favour of National Productivity Council, New Delhi. In the absence of application fee, the nominations will not be considered. Kindly e-mail the details of the ECS/RTGS/NEFT payment made on isg@npcindia.gov.in. In this regard, the bank account details are attached herewith.In case if an invoice is required by the participant towards the payment of Fee & Charges, a request in this regard may kindly be sent to above email ids well in advance.
