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=='''ABOUT CIVIL SERVICE COLLEGE SINGAPORE'''==

CSC was inaugurated as a statutory board under the Public Service Division, [[Prime Minister's Office (Singapore)|Prime Minister's Office]], in October 2001. As the public sector's core institution for training, learning, research and staff development, CSC provides officers from across the Public Service with opportunities to:

* Learn and share knowledge

* Network, dialogue and exchange views

* Develop a service-wide ethos and shared perspectives

=='''MISSION'''==

The mission is to develop people for a first-class Public Service.

CSC is dedicated to help shape the Public Service by providing relevant contents and services, as well as conducive opportunities for training, learning and development. CSC primarily offers our services to the Public Service, which encompasses ministries, statutory boards and other government related agencies. We also believe that partnership with other institutions is mutually beneficial as this promotes the sharing of best practices and knowledge, and the building of a network of relationships.

=='''VISION'''==

The vision is to Heart of Learning Excellence and Development for the Singapore Public Service.

===='''Knowledge Hub-Codifying, Creating and Disseminating Knowledge in the Business of Government'''====

We are actively involved in circulating, validating and renewing knowledge with practitioners in government and external partners. We aim to be the catalyst for thought leadership in public administration and governance.

===='''Forging a Shared Ethos and Values'''====

We are dedicated to serve the long term interests of Singapore and Singaporeans. We understand the need to pull together the many public agencies as one government and to work together with a common understanding of the Singapore Public Service and the values it holds. We cascade and reinforce the Singapore Public Service's shared ethos and values through our programmes, forums, conferences and initiatives.

===='''Building Software for a Networked Government'''====

We cultivate the software that underpins a networked government. We provide forums for interaction and sharing perspectives on national issues and help to build cross-agency relationships with a view towards building a networked government.

====Developing Core Competencies in the Business of Government====

We recognise that Public Service officers must be equipped with the necessary skills and competencies. We focus on public sector leadership, public policy and governance, public administration, management, and organisational excellence. We place a distinctive value on practitioner-based programmes to inculcate a spirit of lifelong learning so that public officers remain employable, effective and productive in a changing environment.

====Connecting with the World====

We aim to be an internationally renowned executive training centre for public sector practitioners. We connect the Singapore Public Service to external perspectives through forging strong networks with leading institutions and thinkers in the area of public governance both locally and globally, as well as industry players and academic institutions.

====Centre of Excellence for Learning and Human Resource Development within the Public Service====

We strive to be a globally reputed centre of learning excellence and development for the Singapore Public Service.

====Building Strategic and Leadership Capacity for the Public Service====

We realise our purpose of being in our mission "To Develop People for a First-Class Public Service". We must build competencies in public officers that will enable them to respond effectively to the changing environment and meet new challenges.

=='''VALUES'''==

People, Integrity, Excellence

====People: Value them====

Value them. We mean both the people we serve as well as the people who work within the organisation. We develop them to their fullest potential, respect them, honour their abilities and harness their talents, making CSC a fulfilling and satisfying place to learn and work in, both for our partners and ourselves.

====Integrity: Uphold truth====

Uphold truth and fairness always. We value honesty, stand up for what we believe in, take personal responsibility for what we do and always give our best. It also means that we provide customers with the solutions they need, and not services that only serve our interests.

====Excellence: Soar beyond====

Soar beyond normal standards in every aspect, including the way we treat people, the services we provide, and the systems we put in place. We strive to be a College of Excellence where our people are passionate about their work and relate to one another with trust and respect.

=='''OUR HISTORY'''==

In March 1971 - The Civil Service College (CSC) started its journey as the Staff Training Institute. Its task was to train new officers in the Administrative Service in modern management concepts and techniques. This training was later extended to officers in other services. In addition, the curricula were expanded to cover training in language and supervisory skills.

===Evolving to meet the needs of the Public Service===

In June 1975 – The Institute moved to Heng Mui Keng Terrace. It was also renamed the Civil Service Staff Development Institute to more accurately reflect its business. 

In May 1979 – the name was later shortened to Civil Service Institute (CSI). As the Institute increased its focus on training and developing other public officers in managerial, supervisory and operating skills, it was again renamed The Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM). 

In 1993 – The Institute of Policy Development (IPD) was created to meet the need for more focused programmes in public sector leadership. It focused on developing programmes in governance, policy development and leadership development for senior public officers. 

In April 1996 – IPAM and IPD merged to form the Civil Service College (CSC). A third unit, Civil Service Consulting Group (CSCG), was added to provide professional advisory services to organisations on people development issues and to help them implement the concepts, systems and skills taught in IPD and IPAM. 

In August 2001 – CSCG merged with the Personnel Guidance Unit (PGU), a psychometric assessment and development unit to form the CSC Consultants (CSCC). The role of CSCC was to provide in-depth consultancy in organisational excellence and people development. 

A New Beginning

On 1 October 2001 – The Civil Service College Act provided for the corporatisation of CSC as a Statutory Board under the Public Service Division, [[Prime Minister's Office (Singapore)|Prime Minister's Office]]. This allowed CSC greater autonomy and operational flexibility to meet the needs of the Public Service in a fast-changing knowledge-based economy. At the same time, this ensured that CSC's objectives remained in line with the needs and aspirations of the public service. 

Since its inauguration as a Statutory Board in 2001, CSC has evolved into an organisation with five training institutes and four corporate departments.

=='''DEPARTMENTS'''==

CSC's wide range of activities builds strategic capacity in governance, leadership, public administration and management for a networked government in Singapore. CSC offers:A broad range of training programmes and services relevant to public administration and governance. These are facilitated by respected thought leaders and experienced practitioners. Lectures, seminars, events and publications featuring international experts, public and private sector leaders, and academia. They bring new insights and fresh perspectives on strategic issues relevant to the public sector.

====Training Institutes:====

* Institute of Leadership & Organisation Development

* Institute of Governance & Policy

* Institute of Public Administration & Management

* Institute of Public Sector Leadership

* Civil Service College International

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