Sri Lanka Foundation Institute
Since 1974
SLFI
knowledge shall set you
free
Sri Lanka Foundation Institute (SLFI) being the forerunner of adult education in Sri Lanka, have been in the nation’s service since 1974. Being under the purview of the president of Sri Lanka, is a value endorsement of the services rendered by us at both national and international level, and thus our incomparable dedication imparting knowledge has decidedly promoted cohesive and practical intellectuality. In addition, The Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission recognise SLFI as a Diploma awarding institution. Why we are special... We conduct a variety of training, outreach and public education and awareness programs to achieve our objectives and help people achieve theirs. We also undertake to prepare modules in three broad strategic areas of human rights, good governance and industrial relations. The information discovered is disseminated through our publications for the benefit of the public. We have long term training programmes in psychology counselling, good governance and industrial relations, languages, social integration, media and journalism, management, business development and hospitality management. Apart from our own curriculum we undertake to customise programmes to address corporate needs i.e: business development workshops, research projects, training need assessment, key personnel training, staff training, organisational development interventions and corporate planning for private companies or state institutions
inspiration
facets of education ... Psychology and Counselling
Media and Journalism
The over all objective of the Department of Psychology and Counselling to impart necessary knowledge and skills in professionals as well as general public in order to ensure the psychological well being of the community. This department offers Diplomas, certificate courses, and short term workshops at different levels targeting variety of audiences.
This department is tasked to improve required technical and soft skills of potentia journalists and ensure ethical practice of media whilst improving their media management skills. We offer a Higher National Certificate Course in Journalism and Media management and is under consideration to upgrade it to a Diploma or a Degree level in the near future. We are also currently organizing short term training programmes on the above themes.
Course
Duration Medium
B.A. in Counselling Psychology (commences from 2013) Advance Diploma in One year Sinhala/ English Counselling Diploma in Counselling One year
Sinhala/ English
At present we are conducting a certificate course in Counselling skills for the prison staff which has a probability to develop as a diploma course. In addition to above diploma programmes, we are planning to offer a diploma in Child development and Child rights and a Certificate course in Business psychology. Psychology Department is offering several short term programmes as well. Languages and Social Integration Objective of this department is to facilitate social integration through language and cultural exchange among the multicultural/ lingual community and improve language proficiency in public and private sector personnel. This department conducts several certificate and diploma programme in different languages. Diploma in Tamil
Diploma in English
Advanced certificate Advanced Certificate course in Tamil in English Certificate course in Spoken Tamil Certificate Basic Tamil
Certificate course in English
Certificate course in Basic Chineese Certificate course in Hindi Certificate course in Japanese Certificate course in German
Good Governance and Industrial Relation To improve and empower required skills, knowledge and attitudes, both in public and private sector personnel to promote good governance practises in Sri Lankan Work setting. Higher National Certificate and a Diploma in Training and counselling skills for professional success Higher National Certificate and a Diploma in Training and counselling skills for professional success In addition to the above courses this department offer verity of other short term trainings and workshops related to these themes identified as training needs of deferent sectors. Management and Business Development The objective of management and business Development unit is to provide our students with comprehensive and contemporary management knowledge and skills to help them pursue their individual goals and objectives of their career. Current programmes offered Executive Diploma in Change Management – with Open University of Sri Lanka Executive Diploma in Marketing and Business Development with Sri Lanka Marketing Institute (SLIM) Certificate course in Credit management
Hospitality Management Unit Sri Lanka has been a cherished tourist destination from the time Sinbad called the island ‘Serendib’, and has become vibrant since the end of civil conflict infusing a new lease of life to every tourism related profession. Sri Lanka Tourist Board anticipates over 5 million tourists by 2020, and in keeping with the anticipated demand for employment in this industry, we have identified Hospitality Management as an important field of education and training. We are fully equipped with kitchen, dining, catering and hostel facilities to provide practical training that are required for the hospitality management, and our strategic partnership with American Chamber of Commerce for the proposed courses and workshops will ensure high recognition.
creativity
Courses offered Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality management Certificate course on Restaurant Services Certificate course in House Keeping Certificate course in Guest Relations Certificate course in Cookery
Workshops in grapevine Business Reporting and presentation skills Thesis writing and research Finance for none Finance managers Developing your management skills Soft Skills for managers
Our Methodology Degrees Executive Diplomas Diploma and higher Diploma courses Certificate and Advanced Certificate courses Workshops Outbound training The adult learning methods we use in our educational programmes have proven to impart knowledge through participation and leadership with a deep understanding of the subject. Our teaching methods combine case studies, class room work, field work, research work, video filming, group work, role playing with a strong emphasis on concept and theory of relevant subject. What else do we offer? Apart from these programmes we offer customised Business development workshops , Research Projects,Training Need Assessments, Key personnel training, staff training, Organisational Development Interventions, Cooperate Planning for companies or public institutions. Why select SLFI for your next training? We are committed to adapt to the changing and challenging demands: and consistently broaden the parameters to achieve our goals to be the national adult education and training center.
intuition
This new entity aims to perform explorative research work in order to advance and enhance the quality and depth of the educational services the institute offers. It also expects to make the opportunity for aspirant researchers to carry out their work in the institute, only if such research is beneficial for the institute’s educational endeavours. In collaboration with the Canadian Economic Association and the University of Prince Edward Island, we are planning to establish a ‘Research Center for Development Studies’ shortly. We also intend to publish the Sri Lanka Journal of Development Studies; an academic journal based on developmental research through the Publication Unit of the Foundation.
ingenuity
Research Unit
and training we offer
Event venue
for Corporate and Public sector...
Events
Facilities
• Interactive Workshops • Conferences • Conventions • Launches • Forums • Symposiums • Ceremonies • Press Conferences • Board Meetings / Group Meetings¬ • Discussions • Lectures / Guest Lectures • Cocktails • Theme Nights • Felicitation Dinners • Anniversary Ceremonies • Gala Dinners • Annual General Meetings • Presentations • Musical Events • Book Launches • Exhibitions
• Dining (star class) • Catering • Parking ( for 150 Vehicles) • Communication • Audio Visual • Security • Hostel (for Students) • Musical and Dance troops • Open Theatre • Indoor/ Outdoor Gathering areas Please contact us: Business Promotion Officers: Sameera, Harshani or Ruchira Tel: E-mail: bpo@slf.lk For more information about us please contact Nelum Ekanayake – Head, Business Development Tel: (0094) 11 2691814, 2695249 Mobile: (0094) 11 717915060 Fax: (0094) 11 2668696 E-mail: nelum@slf.lk
Business Development Unit
We are rich with a beautiful premises located in the heart of Colombo 7, with ample parking which no other State Institute can match! Our dedicated Business Development Team takes a long-term and customer-driven approach in order to facilitate both educational and training activities, thus promote SLF as a premier fountain of knowledge and venue for rejoice.
Business Development Centre: SRI LANKA FOUNDATION 100, Independence Square, Colombo 07. Tel:+94-011-2691814/2695249 Fax:+94-011-2679686 E-mail : for training inquiries: training@slf.lk for reservations: bpo@slf.lk
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