Short-term training courses have many advantages that make them more preferable than longer bachelor- and masters-level courses. The project colleges' management, teachers, and trainers expressed their preference for short-term training courses over the longer bachelor- and masters-level courses the project provided. This reflects their desire to receive specific subject training that can be achieved in more focused and shorter courses. Logistical ease was also a key factor as under short course- trainings, teachers do not need to relocate for a year or longer to a new location which can affect their personal and family life. Therefore, it might be important for future ADB TVET projects in Lao PDR to introduce specialized short-term training courses for faculty members.
Second Strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training Project