Our Courses: Empowering Cooperative Leaders Through Practical Education

At the Punjab Institute of Cooperative Studies (PICS), we believe that “Education has not to be mere static acquisition of knowledge but a dynamic, creative and critical process by which the learner is enabled to build up his/her own world view as he/she works out for himself/herself, the meaning of his/her experience and thus to be able to live with purpose and dignity.” This philosophy, championed by Sir George Kneller, is at the heart of every program we offer.

Our courses are meticulously designed to go beyond theoretical learning. We focus on transforming knowledge into practical skills and critical thinking, enabling you to effectively contribute to and lead the cooperative movement. Whether you are an aspiring professional, a current official, or a member seeking to enhance your understanding, PICS provides the dynamic educational environment you need to thrive.

PICS offers comprehensive long-duration courses, providing in-depth knowledge and professional qualifications essential for leadership and career advancement in the cooperative sector. Our key long-duration programs include:

Post induction training class for the newly recruited Assistant Registrar, Inspectors / Inspectoresses Cooperative Societies.(20 weeks)
Post induction training class for the newly recruited Sub-Inspectors/Sub-Inspectoresses/ Lady Welfare Workers Cooperative Societies.
(18 weeks)

Pre-promotion training class for the promotion of sub-Inspectors/Sub-Inspectoresses / Lady Welfare Workers Cooperative Societies to the post of Inspectors / Inspectoresses Cooperative Societies.(4 weeks)
Pre-promotion training class for the promotion of Inspectors / Inspectoresses Cooperative Societies to the post of Assistant Registrar / Lady Assistant Registrar Cooperative Societies.
.(4 weeks)

PICS provides intensive short-duration courses, ranging from 3 to 5 days, specifically designed to quickly boost your expertise in vital aspects of cooperative management and operations.

Re-orientation courses in Cooperatives Law & Practice for officers/officials of the Cooperative Department.
Re-orientation Course in Audit for field staff of the Cooperative Department
Re-orientation course for DOCs/ARs of the Cooperatives Department on Judgement Writing
Special course for officers/ officials on Liquidation of Cooperative Societies
Refresher Course for the officers/officials of the field staff on procedure of recovery of Cooperative dues
Refresher Courses for the officers/officials of the Department on various Laws and Rules related to Human Rights
Refresher course for the officers/ officials of the department on un-desirable Cooperative Socs: (Dissolution Act 1993)
Teachers Training workshop for (PICS, Faisalabad and RCTI, Bahawalpur)
Re-orientation course on various topics of Cooperative Societies Act 1925 and Cooperative Societies Rules 1927 and amendments in Law & Rules for Officers/ Officials of Cooperative Department and Members of Cooperative Societies
Refresher courses on Office Management (Laws/Rules) such as civil servant act 1974/rules, conduct rules 1966, leave rules 1981, pension rules etc.
Training Course on Financial Management for the Officers/ Officials of Cooperative Department

We offer a range of specialized, short-duration courses directly in districts across Pakistan. These programs, typically spanning 3 to 5 days, are designed to bring essential cooperative education closer to your community.

Refresher Courses for the ladies staff working under the LAR Lahore, Multan and Bahawalpur are organized at the respective LAR Offices
Training Workshops for Managing Committees of Cooperative Housing Societies regarding topics of Cooperative Laws, Rules, Bye Laws, Election, Development Authorities Rules etc.
Training Courses for newly elected Managing Committees of Cooperative Housing Societies and other Societies with respect to the working of Managing Committees in the light of Cooperative Societies Act 1925, Cooperative Societies Rules 1927, Byelaws, Election Rules, Building Rules etc.
District level Refresher Courses for the field staff of the Cooperatives Department held at the Divisional/ District head quarters of the respective districts.
District level Refresher Courses for the Members of Cooperative Societies registered in the district are held at the Divisional/ District head quarters of the respective districts.