Hombolo Online Application: The Local Government Training Institute

The Local Government Training Institute: Your Path to Specialized Learning

The Local Government Training Institute (LGTI) is nestled on the outskirts of Dodoma, 42km from the city center and close to the renowned Hombolo dam and village. The institute offers a picturesque environment with views of Makulu and Mkoyo Mountain ranges, making it an ideal setting for education, conferences, and seminars. With neighboring facilities like the CETAWICO wine factory and Hombolo Agricultural Research Centre, LGTI is surrounded by resources that enhance its unique learning atmosphere.

About LGTI

Established by an Act of Parliament in 1994 (revised in 2002), LGTI is a practical-oriented professional center dedicated to training, research, and consultancy services in local government finance, administration, and management. Operating under the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET) within the Business, Tourism, and Planning (BTP) sector, the institute offers various programs such as Local Government Accounting and Finance, Local Government Administration and Management, Community Development, Human Resource Management, Procurement and Supplies Management, and Records, Archives, and Information Management.

How to Apply for the Current Intake

Applicants are encouraged to read the instructions carefully before beginning their application. Here’s a step-by-step guide for new applicants:

1. Guidebook on How to Apply
2. If you’re new or don’t have an account, click here to start your application.
3. Enter your Form Four Index Number or its equivalent.
4. Verify your names.
5. Select the appropriate application category.
6. Complete your personal information profile and submit.
7. After logging in, request a payment Control Number in the payments section.
8. Pay the non-refundable application fee of 10,000 TZS via M-Pesa, Tigo-Pesa, Airtel Money, or bank.
9. Keep your payment receipt (digital or paper) as proof.
10. Add your relevant qualifications.
11. Select your program of choice.
12. Confirm and submit your application.

For those with an existing account, log in using your Form Four Index Number as the username and your last name (surname) as the password to complete the application process.

LGTI’s Core Functions

LGTI aims to promote social and economic development by offering training in Local Government Administration and Management. The institute provides a conducive learning environment, conducting long and short-term training programs related to local government. LGTI also undertakes research and consultancy services independently or in collaboration with others, both within Tanzania and beyond. The institute is responsible for publishing and disseminating data on local government practices, offering advisory services, and preparing students for examinations as stipulated by its founding Act.

Programs Offered

LGTI offers a wide range of programs, including:

1. Basic Technician Certificate in Local Government Administration – Level 4
2. Basic Technician Certificate in Community Development – Level 4
3. Basic Technician Certificate in Human Resource Management – Level 4
4. Basic Technician Certificate in Local Government Accounting and Finance – Level 4
5. Basic Technician Certificate in Records, Archives, and Information Management – Level 4
6. Basic Technician Certificate in Procurement and Supply Management – Level 4
7. Technician Certificate in Community Development – Level 5
8. Technician Certificate in Human Resource Management – Level 5
9. Technician Certificate in Local Government Administration – Level 5
10. Technician Certificate in Records, Archives, and Information Management – Level 5
11. Technician Certificate in Local Government Accounting and Finance – Level 5
12. Technician Certificate in Procurement and Supply Management – Level 5
13. Ordinary Diploma in Community Development – Level 6
14. Ordinary Diploma in Human Resource Management – Level 6
15. Ordinary Diploma in Local Government Accounting and Finance – Level 6
16. Ordinary Diploma in Local Government Administration – Level 6
17. Ordinary Diploma in Procurement and Supply Management – Level 6
18. Ordinary Diploma in Records, Archives, and Information Management – Level 6

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