Training Programs
Intensive, practitioner-led programs designed to build execution capacity for development professionals, government leaders, and institutional change-makers.
Learning by Doing
WDC training programs are not academic exercises. They are immersive, execution-focused experiences led by practitioners who have designed and delivered large-scale development programs across sectors and geographies.
Every program combines conceptual frameworks with hands-on simulations, real case studies, and direct engagement with ongoing WDC mandates.
Training Formats
From intensive bootcamps to extended fellowships, we offer programs calibrated to different learning objectives and time commitments.
Executive Bootcamps
High-intensity programs designed for senior officials, executives, and institutional leaders. Combines classroom sessions with site visits, simulations, and peer learning.
- Sector-specific deep dives
- Cross-country comparative analysis
- Live case study development
- Executive networking sessions
- Action plan formulation
Masterclasses
Concentrated learning experiences on specific themes, tools, or methodologies. Ideal for professionals seeking targeted skill upgrades.
- Single-theme deep expertise
- Tool-based learning modules
- Practitioner-led sessions
- Immediate applicability
Long-Duration Fellowships
Extended immersion programs for mid-career professionals seeking deep expertise. Fellows work alongside WDC teams on live mandates.
- Embedded with WDC project teams
- Mentorship from senior practitioners
- Research & publication opportunities
- Cross-sectoral exposure
- Career transition support
Thematic Workshops
Compact, high-impact sessions on emerging themes. Designed for teams and organizations seeking rapid capability building.
- Customizable content
- Team-based learning
- Can be delivered on-site
- Immediate implementation focus
Training Themes
Our programs span WDC's ten sectoral verticals, with specialized tracks for cross-cutting competencies.
Sectoral Programs
- Health Systems Strengthening
- Agricultural Transformation
- Blue Economy & Aquaculture
- Industrial Development & SEZs
- Climate & Energy Transitions
- Digital Public Infrastructure
- Urban Development & Smart Cities
- Education & Workforce Development
- Financial Sector Reform
- Infrastructure Finance
Cross-Cutting Skills
- Programme Design & Management
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Development Finance Structuring
- Stakeholder Management
- Policy Analysis & Advocacy
- Change Management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
- Leadership in Complex Systems
Specialized Tracks
- Government Reform & Transformation
- Multilateral Engagement
- Impact Investment & ESG
- Technology for Development
- Gender & Inclusive Development
- Climate Finance & Carbon Markets
- Healthcare Delivery Innovation
- Regulatory Design & Implementation
- Crisis & Disaster Management
- Strategic Communications
Practitioner-Led Learning
WDC programs are led by professionals who have designed and delivered development programs at scale—not theorists but practitioners with frontline experience.
Core Faculty
Senior WDC professionals who lead mandates across sectors and geographies. They bring ongoing project experience directly into the classroom.
Distinguished Faculty
Former ministers, secretaries, and institutional heads who have led transformational reforms. They share lessons from the highest levels of decision-making.
Global Experts
International specialists from multilateral institutions, leading universities, and global consulting firms who provide comparative perspectives.
Upcoming Programs
Health Systems Transformation
10-day intensive program on healthcare delivery reform, universal health coverage, and health financing innovations.
Climate Finance Mechanisms
Deep dive into carbon markets, green bonds, climate funds, and blended finance for sustainability projects.
Development Practice Fellowship
6-month immersive fellowship for mid-career professionals. Work on live WDC mandates with senior mentorship.
Digital Public Infrastructure Design
Hands-on workshop on designing and implementing DPI systems—identity, payments, and data exchange layers.
Custom Programs
We design tailored training programs for governments, institutions, and organizations seeking capacity building at scale. Our custom programs can be delivered at your location or at WDC facilities.
- Needs assessment and curriculum design
- Integration with ongoing reform initiatives
- Multi-cohort rollout planning
- Post-program support and mentoring
- Impact measurement frameworks
Recent Custom Engagement
"WDC designed and delivered a 12-week leadership program for 120 district collectors, transforming how we approach rural development implementation."
— State Government PartnerJoin Our Programs
Express your interest in upcoming programs, inquire about fellowships, or discuss custom training solutions for your organization.