National Institute of Public Administration

Name

National Institute of Public Administration

Legal name

National Institute of Public Administration

Website

https://nipa.ac.zm

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education and Public Administration Training

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Project, Quality & Operations (PMP PDUs, Six Sigma, Quality CE) (EDAAALAM)

Keywords

• Public administration training
• Higher education services
• Executive leadership development
• Professional development courses
• Civil service capacity building

Headquarters

HQ city

Lusaka

HQ country

Zambia

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue generated from degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Bachelor programs cost K10,550, Master programs K8,800, diploma programs K6,550, and certificate programs range from K3,577 to K5,850. Programs offered in full-time, part-time, distance, and block release modes.
2. Application Fees: Non-refundable application fees ranging from K165 to K191 depending on program/campus. Collected during the application process.
3. Library Membership Fees: External membership services for individuals and corporate entities to access library facilities and resources
4. Training and Consultancy Services: Customized training programs and consultancy services for government ministries, institutions, and organizations in areas including financial management, strategic planning, project management, and organizational development

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NIPA is a Zambian training, research, and consultancy institution delivering academic programs from certificate to master's level across Management Studies, Business Studies, Legal Studies, Postgraduate Studies, Distance Learning, and Research divisions. The institute provides specialized public service training for government ministries and agencies, with five physical campuses across Zambia and a Moodle-based distance learning capability. Programs are offered through full-time, part-time, distance, and block release modes for both individual students and institutional clients.

Product overview

NIPA offers a comprehensive educational portfolio structured across four academic levels: Certificate (6 months to 2 years), Diploma (3 years), Bachelor's degrees (4 years), and Master's degrees (2 years). Programs are delivered through multiple divisions including Management Studies, Business Studies, Legal Studies, Climate and Disaster Technology Center, and Distance Learning. The institution provides both full-time and distance learning options, supported by Moodle e-learning platform and a Student Information System (SIS) for applications and enrollment. Additional offerings include Public Service Training for government employees and Research and Consultancy Services for institutional clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificate Programmes Short-term certificate programs ranging from 6 months to 2 years in disciplines including Business Administration, Banking and Finance, Information Systems, Project Management, Accountancy, Prosecutions, and CIPS certifications, designed for working professionals and secondary school graduates seeking professional qualifications.
• Diploma Programmes
• Bachelor's Degree Programmes
• Master's Degree Programmes
• Distance Learning Programmes
• Public Service Training Specialized training programs for government employees including Executive Leadership, Public Financial Management, Administrative Management, Records Management, and Security Sector training, delivered to ministries, departments, and agencies across Zambia. Trained 1,879 public officers since mandate restoration.
• Research and Consultancy Services
• Library Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,300 students enrolled bi-annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2026NIPA signed an MoU with UTM to implement accreditation of experiential learning (APEL - Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) for public-service staff. The partnership expands flexible entry options for working adults, diploma holders, and senior professionals through APEL A, APEL C, and APEL Q pathways. This enables diploma holders with relevant work experience to enter master's programmes directly and allows students to earn up to 30 percent of degree credits through prior learning assessment.
• Smart Zambia Institute (SZI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2021NIPA and Smart Zambia Institute signed an MoU to provide high-quality training in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). The partnership aims to contribute to increased use of ICTs and E-governance in the public service for improved service delivery. NIPA Executive Director Prof. Royson Mukwena emphasized that improved ICT infrastructure directly translates to Zambia enjoying benefits of the globalized economy. The MoU also addresses closing the digital divide in the country through optimal usage of ICTs and e-Services.
• Zambia Public Relations Association (ZAPRA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2019Running MoU since December 2019 between NIPA and ZAPRA ensures that PR diplomas, degrees, and master's degrees offered are relevant to industry standards. The partnership offers specialized training as a continuous development program for PR and communication practitioners. NIPA is recognized as a pioneer of initiatives for ZAPRA, from diploma to master's programme in Public Relations.
• United States EmbassyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership through the American Corner, housed within the Main Campus Library. Provides unbiased information about the United States, information on higher education opportunities in the U.S., access to English language learning resources, and promotes interaction with alumni of U.S. universities and government exchange programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Copperbelt University: Public university located in the Copperbelt city of Kitwe, offering business and management degrees that overlap with NIPA's Ndola Campus catchment in the same Zambian province.
• Makerere University (Uganda): East Africa's flagship public university with prominent Department of Public Administration offering MPA-equivalent programmes and short courses, providing regional comparability for NIPA's MPA and government training portfolio.
• Cavendish University Zambia: Private Zambian higher education institution offering business, law and IT degrees that overlap with NIPA's undergraduate portfolio, particularly for self-financed students in Lusaka.
• Mulungushi University: Zambian public university offering business, law and management degrees that directly overlap with NIPA's Bachelor and Master's programs, competing for the same domestic student pool.
• University of Lusaka (UNILUS): A leading private Zambian university offering business, law and management programs that overlap with NIPA's undergraduate and postgraduate catalogue, particularly for working-adult and private-sector learners.
• University of Zambia (UNZA): Zambia's flagship public university, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees including Master of Public Administration. It directly overlaps with NIPA's degree portfolio within the same Zambian student market.

Direct peers

• Tanzania Public Service College / Tanzania School of Government: Tanzania's primary civil service training institution offering certificate, diploma, and degree programs in public administration. Comparable mandate and structure to NIPA's public-service training role in Zambia.
• Botswana Public Service College (BPSC): Mandated Botswana institution providing in-service training and capacity building for Botswana's civil service, with similar portfolio scope to NIPA's public service training.
• Kenya School of Government: Kenya's primary public service training institution, mandated to build capacity across national and county government. Like NIPA, it offers a mix of leadership programs for senior civil servants plus higher-education offerings, making it a strong functional peer.
• Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA): GIMPA is a Greenfield, Ghana-based public-sector management institute offering MPA, MBA, and executive public administration training to civil servants. It is the closest continental analogue to NIPA's mandate to train government officers and deliver professional development alongside academic degrees.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MyNIPA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-institute-of-public-administration-nipa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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