Certificate in Barangay Administration
The Certificate in Barangay Administration (CBAd) program seeks to provide nonformal education in governance at the barangay level by DE mode. It is intended for elected and appointed barangay officials and elected Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) chairpersons.
Objectives
The specific aims of the program are to:
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Strengthen the administrative capabilities of barangay officials in the area of administration and governance, leadership, development planning, financial administration, legislation, justice, community mobilization, entrepreneurial development, environmental management, agriculture/food systems management, information management, and health management;
- Prepare barangay officials to meet their responsibilities and accountabilities to their communities, including that of serving as a backstop to local and national executives and policy makers; and
- Upgrade human resources for improved governance at the grassroots level.
Admission Requirements
Current barangay officials may seek admission into the program. Individuals interested in seeking a barangay office and who wish to improve their competencies in barangay governance may also apply. Basic mathematics and reading and writing skills in English are required.
Course Structure
The Certificate in Barangay Administration is awarded to individuals who complete six courses out of a current offering of seven courses, consisting of two foundation courses, four core courses, and one enrichment course.
Each course runs for four weeks. Participants study self-instructional print modules and video supplements, and then take a sit-down final exam at a UPOU Learning Center. Participants receive a certificate of completion for each course that is successfully completed.
The foundation courses
Barangay Administration and Governance
Overview, scope and aspects of barangay administration and governance; barangay institutions, duties and responsibilities of barangay officials and their public accountability
Barangay Leadership
Basic concepts and theories of leadership; approaches to leadership; and leadership roles, styles and skills in the barangay setting
The core courses
Barangay Development Planning
Basic principles and proceses of planning in the context of local development; formulation of a barangay development planBarangay Financial Administration
Revenue generation and mobilization, resource allocation and utilization, the budget process, accounting, public fiscal accountability and internal control systems at the barangay levelBarangay Legislation
Legislation as a function and cardinal element of local governance; general parliamentary rules and regulations, assemblies and oversight functions; conducting barangay sessions, public hearings, enactment of ordinances and resolutions; and formulating a legislative agendaBarangay Justice
Purpose and process of constituting the Lupong Tagapamayapa and Pangkat ng mga Tagasundo; cases and disputes covered by barangay justice; and dispute settlement and sanctions at the barangay levelEnrichment course
