Our programmes cover capacity building from the development and human rights perspective in areas such as
* Documentation (Case studies, Proposal and Report writing...)
* Strategic planning.
* Campaigns and advocacy

We offer the following types of courses

1. Residential courses (applications close one month before the course)
2. Customised trainings (on request at mutually agreed dates)
3. Online courses (through the year)

Course details are given in the attached pdf file

Application deadlines are one month before the course. This is to ensure adequate preparation.

Statutory warning
The courses are intensive. Participants should be prepared for lots of writing and focussed work.

2008
Residential Courses

• Intensive Introductory Course on Documentation: Course Dates: 25-29 February 2008
• Documenting Case Studies to International Human Rights Standards: Course dates: 2-4 April 2008
• Documentation for Advocacy and campaigns: Course dates: 9-13 June 2008
• Documentation for local fundraising: Course dates: 8-12 September 2008

1. Learning method
   The courses are intensive, and have between 5-10 participants only. This is to ensure individual attention.

   The workshops are based on participatory, experiential and reflexive learning methods. Supported by inputs from the training team, participants will learn through doing. A variety of learning tools will be used including inputs, case study analysis, group and individual work.

   The workshops will be in English. Those with a fair to good command over English will benefit best. Teaching the language is not within the scope of the programme. The participants will work diligently, under extreme stress conditions. They will be prepared to meet tight deadlines.

   The workshops are designed to enable participants to take back high quality documents, in proportion to their effort. Practising media professionals and experts will be resource persons. Most of the time is devoted to honing skills doing practice assignments that are evaluated immediately.

2. Course Fees
   The tuition fee for the training [per course]
   Organisations
   (3 Participants) Rs 25,000 [3 International participants Euro 750]
   Individuals Rs 12,000 [International Participants Euro 300]

   (except for Strategic Planning and MIS:
   Organisations (3 Participants) Rs 20,000 [3 International Participants Euro 500]
   Individuals Rs 8,000 [International Participants Euro 200])

   and for Electronic documentation, Web design and hosting:
   Organisations (2 Participants) Rs 25,000 [2 International Participants Euro 750]
   Individuals Rs 15,000 [International Participants Euro 400]

   This includes training and the costs of the required literature, stationery, accommodation and meals during the course. It does not cover laundry, internet, insurance, entry visa, accommodation and meals prior to or after the course or any other expenses.

3. Workshop venue and accommodation
   The course will be in Bangalore. Simple shared accommodation and food will be provided to the participants.
4. Scholarships
   OpenSpace does not offer sponsorships or bursaries. Interested participants may apply for financial assistance to a number of sources, including their own employers. Participants are encouraged to apply for financial support well in advance of the course dates.

   Partial course fee waivers are available for grassroots groups. Small NGOs are encouraged to apply. Requests for partial fee waivers must be made at least a month in advance, and are not guaranteed. However, they will need to pay for their boarding and lodging.

5. Payments
   Payments can be sent by crossed demand drafts, payable to OpenSpace in Bangalore. International participants can either make a bank transfer or pay on arrival.
6. Application procedure
   A participant profile form is sent out to those interested on request. These need to be filled up and sent to us at training @ openspace.org.in at the earliest.

   Selected participants will receive a letter of acceptance. The procedure is complete on paying the course fee. On receipt of the course fee, we will send out a confirmation letter, followed by additional information related to participation in the course.

7. Special needs
   Those with special needs of any kind, including crèche facilities for children, are requested to inform us sufficiently early, so that we can make the arrangements possible.
8. Visa
   A single entry visa to India is issued by the Indian Embassy/High Commission in your country. Do check for details and eligibility.

   A visa may need more than one week to be issued. Accepted applicants who have completed all formalities will be issued an invitation letter addressed to the Embassy in their countries which will allow them to apply for an entrance visa.

9. Insurance
   All participants in the course and their accompanying dependents must have health, accident and third party insurance upon arrival. Participants must ensure that they have appropriate insurance coverage.
10. Weather
    Bangalore is generally pleasant right through the year, though on some days we have all the four seasons! Keep an extra shawl or sweater just in case. Blankets are provided when cold.
11. Currency
    The currency is the Indian Rupee.
    1 Euro is approximately Rupees 55-60.
    1 USDollar is approximately Rupees 40.

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Customised Courses
Minimum 10 participants; Maximum 25 participants.
Customised training can be arranged in mutually agreed dates and venues

Organisation development

1. Human rights approach to development
2. Strategic planning
3. Optimising impact using internet
4. Information and Media management
5. Advocacy, Lobbying and Campaigning

Documentation

1. Intensive Introductory Course on Documentation
2. Documenting Case Studies to International Human Rights Standards
3. Documentation for local fundraising
4. Documentation for Strategic Planning and Management Information Systems [MIS]
5. Documentation for Advocacy and Campaigns
6. Electronic documentation and basics of web design and hosting
7. Proposal writing
8. Report writing

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Online
How to write your organisation history in seven days
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For more details, contact us at
OpenSpace
125/1, 15 Cross, between 4 and 5 Main
Block 2, Ravindranath Tagore Nagar
Bangalore, India 560032
phone: +91.80.2353.4797
email: training @ openspace.org.in