The fifth lot of Advanced Course on Management and Development (ACMD – 5) for the fiscal year 2078/79 started on Magh 12, 2078. This course is an in-service training designed for Class II officers of the government of Nepal. There are thirty trainees representing diverse public institutions of the country.
Mr. Tulasi Sharan Sigdel, head of the Public Service Training Department, welcomed the participants and encouraged them to best utilize the opportunity to learn more knowledge, skill, and attitude so as to better perform in their job. Mr. Binod Kumar Bista, chief of the Centre for In-service Training, also underscored the importance of the training program and wished the participants a very interactive learning experience at NASC.  
Ms. Geetanjali Upadhyaya shared with the participants about the norms of virtual learning sessions and also briefed about the evaluation criteria of the course. Mr. Ashutosh Neupane, a member of the Centre for Knowledge Management and Information Technology (CKMIT) technically oriented the participants about using of the online platform.
Ms. Geetanjali Upadhyaya and Ms. Roshani Bhujel are the coordinators of the program