10-Week Micro-Credential
The Politics of Leadership
Strategy, Governance & Decision-making
Course Overview
This program integrates political ideologies, public policy, national security, development, trade, governance, and strategic leadership into one comprehensive course.
It offers multi-disciplinary exposure to help professionals understand how leaders shape policy, manage crises, drive development, and guide institutions.
Participants will gain:
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Stronger analytical skills
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A deeper understanding of political and governance systems
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The ability to approach complex challenges with strategic clarity
Key Details
Commencement:
17th January 2026
Schedule:
Held on Saturdays
9.00 A.M – 11.00 A.M
Mode:
Hybrid (Online + Physical)
Location: BALPP – BMICH
Course Fee:
25,000 LKR
20,000 LKR (Early Bird Discount*)
*Valid till 20th December 2025
Resource Persons
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Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu
Founder Executive Director – Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) -
Sanjaya Ariyawansa
Manager – Strategy / Senior Economist – Sampath Bank -
Faslan Mohamed
Lecturer in Political Science – University of Colombo -
Rehana Thowfeek
Economist / Co-Founder & Director – Arutha, a Colombo-based think tank on public finance research -
Meghal Perera
Research Associate – Colombo Urban Lab -
P. V. Pathirana
Lecturer / Chief Examiner – Institute of Bankers Sri Lanka (IBSL)
Director – National Institute of Cooperative Development (NICD) -
Dr. Nirmal de Silva
Business Leader, Public Speaker, Associate Professor and Consultant
Contact Information
For more information and registration:
📞 070 475 6133
📧 seniorresearcher@balpp.com (Shayani Jayasinghe)
