Training Program
VITARA - Strategic Management (VITARA-SMG)

This module provides fundamental knowledge on the concepts related to strategic management of a tax administration. In addition, the module highlights the different plans tax administrations create in relation to their strategy and its implementation, before it moves on to explain the content, timeline, resources, and tasks needed to develop a plan along with the different planning phases. The module also elaborates on the common challenges and risks leaders of tax administrations face, the common mistakes made, and the international good practice to follow in the strategic management of a tax administration.
Target Audience
Executives and senior managers in tax administrations, and ministries dealing with strategic planning and management of a tax administration.
Qualifications
This module has no educational prerequisites. It is appropriate for tax administration staff with a foundational knowledge of tax administration practices. While the primary audience includes senior and executive officials responsible for strategic management, the module also supports staff who have no previous experience in formulation and implementation of strategic plans in a tax administration.
Course Objectives
By the end of this module, participants should be able to:
¿ Define the concept of strategic management and its benefits for tax administrations.
¿ Describe the content of a strategic plan for a tax administration.
¿ Define the timeline, resources, and tasks needed to develop and implement a strategic plan.
¿ Identify the organization, people, activities, and processes needed to perform the strategic management function successfully within a tax administration.
Upcoming Offering
| Start date | End date | Location | Delivery Method | Session No. | Primary & (Interpretation) language | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | Course conducted online | Online Training | OL 25.209 | French | Apply online by April 1, 2026 |
| May 1, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | Course conducted online | Online Training | OL 25.210 | Spanish | Apply online by April 1, 2026 |
| May 1, 2025 | April 15, 2026 | Course conducted online | Online Training | OL 25.208 | English | Apply online by April 1, 2026 |
VITARA - Payment and Debt Management
English | December 2-23, 2025 | Online Training | Course conducted online
Apply online by December 17, 2025
Residential Property Price Index (RPPIX)
French | July 17, 2025 - December 31, 2025 | Online Training | Course conducted online
Apply online by December 17, 2025
Residential Property Price Index (RPPIX)
Spanish | July 17, 2025 - December 31, 2025 | Online Training | Course conducted online
Apply online by December 17, 2025
Fiscal Policy Analysis (FPA)
English | March 30, 2026 - April 10, 2026 | In-person Training | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Apply online by December 18, 2025
Monetary Policy (MP)
English | April 13-24, 2026 | In-person Training | Singapore, Singapore
Apply online by December 19, 2025


