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The United Republic of Tanzania
President's Office - Public Service Management and Good Governance

Tanzania Public Service College(TPSC)

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This Course Start at: May 4, 2026 , End at May 8, 2026 at DAR ES SALAAM for 5 Days

Course Details
Name Public Service Protocol and Etiquettes
Target Groups Records Officers, Personal Secretaries, Office assistants, Drivers, and Receptionists
Description Covers the formal protocols and etiquette expected of public servants in various official settings.
Fee 650000
Coordinator Musa Ligembe
Email: mussa.lugembe@tpsc.go.tz   Phone: +255623900043
Objectives
  1. Understand and apply the code of ethics and conduct in the Public Service.
  2. Grasp the principles of protocol and their importance in official settings.
  3. Learn the protocol of inquiry and how to use it effectively.
  4. Master proper introduction techniques for public service functions and ceremonies.
  5. Recognize national symbols and understand their significance.
  6. Familiarize myself with the official table of precedence and its application.
  7. Use correct official forms of address and titles in various situations.
  8. Plan and execute practical programme arrangements for official events.
  9. Understand proper seating arrangements for formal dinners and banquets.
  10. Navigate remunerations and gift policies in the public service context.
  11. Apply the golden rules of good business manners in professional settings.
  12. Develop skills for dealing with different types of people in face-to-face interactions.
  13. Learn appropriate ways of interacting with VIPs.
  14. Master etiquette for written communication, telephone conversations, and global dining.
  15. Improve my speaking etiquette for various official situations.
  16. Understand and follow appropriate dress guidelines for men and women in different contexts.
Topics
  1. Code of ethics and conduct in the Public Service
  2. Principles of Protocol
  3. Introduction during public service functions and ceremonies
  4. National Symbols and their Significance
  5. Official Table of Precedence
  6. Official Forms of Address and Titles
  7. Practical Programme Arrangements
  8. Seating at Formal Dinners and Banquets
  9. Remunerations and Gift Policies
  10. Golden Rules of Good Business Manners
  11. Dealing with different kind of People Face-to-Face
  12. Interacting with VIP
  13. Etiquette of the Written Word, Telephone and Global Dinning
  14. Speaking Etiquettes
  15. Dress Guidelines for Men & Women: When to Wear What