In the quest to secure alignment with the DBE, the NECT reviewed the DBE policy on the organisational roles and responsibility of education districts. This policy stipulates 7 competency which informs the operations of officials such as Circuit Managers, Education Specialist/SES, DCES and CES. The below competencies outline the programme design: outlined below.

1. Policy
2. Strategic Planning and transformation
3. Research and Development
4. Financial Planning and management
5. Communication
6. Leadership and
7. Curriculum delivery