The ATP covers the context and approaches for planning and managing education

..but also explores fields such as statistical tools for educational planning, the educational planning cycle, strategies and policy options, projects, budgets, and monitoring and evaluating educational quality and access. Delivered in Paris from October to June, the programme comprises four components: In-country preparatory work in September, a common core, specialization courses and a memoir.  It also includes two study visits, as well as a series of special seminars.

Participants who successfully complete all four components of the ATP are eligible for either the International Diploma in Educational Planning and Management or an International Master in Educational Planning and Management.