TRAINPOST  aims   to  develop  and  reinforce  local capacities in training and  human

resources through a cooperative training network, based on the following principles :

• All  participating countries use the same powerful training development methodol -ogy, building confidence in cooperative network.  

• International  cooperation   enables  human  resources  to  be better  mobilized, with adaptable training materials available to all members of the network.          

• The quality of  course  design  is  guaranteed, through training closely matched to the job. Through eliminating unnecessary  learning , courses  are shorter and more effective.

• Full  documented  Standardised  Training  Packages (STPs) , making the training much less dependent upon individual instructors.

• Training  is geared to the special needs of  the post ,  including a  key  role  for distance learning.  

• A team approach, bringing together Subject matter Experts from the operational field, specially trained Course Developers, and Instructors with a modern trainee centred approach.  

TRAINPOST  thus contributes to  the  UPU  objective  of   harmonizing  the  operating

methods  of  postal  services  in  order to achieve the same high level of quality world

-wide