This Course is the introduction module for the use of the DOJ-NPS Learning Management System. Users of the LMS are required to take this introduction course before they can proceed with the enrollment of other DOJ-NPS Courses.
This Comprehensive Prosecutors' Assimilation (COMPASS) Course is an orientation seminar for newly appointed prosecutors, under the Holistic and Lifelong Learning and Development Curriculum, of the National Prosecution Service (NPS). This is a combination of the essential courses for prosecutors specifically the Trial Advocacy Course, Techniques in Witness Handling Course, and Review Course on the Revised Penal Code, as amended. This course also serves as the starting point of the participants’ learning journey with the SPD, enabling them to enroll in specialized training programs offered by the division.
This Course discusses the fundamental laws and concepts involving women and children as victims and as offenders (children in conflict with the law) as well as gender sensitivity, and how they can be best integrated in the prosecution and handling of said cases.
Also called Fundamental Environmental Course or FunECo, this course aims to provide prosecutors with the fundamentals to hone their ability and skills in the investigation and prosecution of environmental crimes, and includes an overview of six select environmental laws with focus on Fisheries, Forestry and Mining.
The Review Course on the Revised Penal Code is an intensive two-part series of blended learning with fully asynchronous knowledge-based self-paced learning for the first part, and synchronous online knowledge and skills-based learning in the second part of the training course which gives prosecutors a comprehensive review and updates on relevant jurisprudence of the principles, penalties and felonies under the Revised Penal Code as amended.
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This course aims to provide Prosecutors with the fundamentals to hone their ability and skills in witness handling, from interviewing, preparing, presenting and handling the witnesses to anticipating challenges in dealing with these witnesses.
The Forensics Course for Prosecutors is a blended training program designed to enhance prosecutors’ appreciation of evidence based on science. The overall objectives of the course are to increase the knowledge, enhance the skills, and develop appreciation of prosecutors on the use of forensic evidence during criminal investigations as part of case build-up, preliminary investigation, inquest, and prosecution of criminal cases. The course aims to ensure that prosecutors actively involved in litigation will use forensic evidence and will not be limited to accounts of eyewitnesses, which at times prove to be unreliable.
The asynchronous part consists of modules intended to increase the knowledge of prosecutors on criminal investigation, the presentation of expert witnesses, and the use of forensic evidence in the areas of firearms investigation and forensic ballistics, forensic chemistry, medico-legal, forensic biology (Dactyloscopy, DNA, and Odontology), digital forensics, forensic document examination, forensic behavioral science, and forensic photography. The synchronous part consists of face-to-face sessions that focus on the application of the principles of criminal investigation, the use of forensic evidence and forensic reports, and the presentation of forensic expert witnesses.
The Trial Advocacy Course (TAC) includes practical instruction and a series of participatory workshops designed to improve the litigation skills of prosecutors, from trial preparation and case analysis to written submissions to the examination of witnesses and the introduction of exhibits. It focuses on case theory and trial strategy and tactics. The course requires intensive study, serious preparation, and unbridled tenacity.
TAC applies a hands-on approach to learning where participants are provided with realistic training simulating courtroom experience. It also adopts the peer learning approach where the participants receive immediate constructive feedback from the prosecutor-trainers during the workshops.
A five-day intensive blended program designed to provide prosecutors with the fundamental and innovative strategies in the successful prosecution of Trafficking in Persons cases.
It consists of a thorough series of learning activities on Republic Act No. 9208 or the “Anti Trafficking-in-Persons Act ”, as amended by Republic Act 10364, as well as workshops and hands-on demonstration that aim to strengthen prosecutors’ skills in investigating and prosecuting Trafficking-in-Persons cases.
This training course is designed to equip prosecutors to effectively apply proactive strategies, investigative and prosecutorial techniques in handling all forms of trafficking cases.
As of 2023, the Philippines is in the “grey list” of the global anti-money laundering watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force, publicly identifying the Philippines as a jurisdiction that needs to actively address deficiencies. Prosecutors play a crucial role in supporting efforts to exit the grey list and ensure that the Philippines is not used as a money laundering site for the proceeds of any unlawful activity. As the ‘gate keepers’ of criminal justice, we apply the law while ensuring that the human rights of persons involved in criminal proceedings are still protected. To perform this role, we must continually enhance our knowledge of the law and strengthen our skills.
The success of prosecution of financial crimes, including money laundering, is anchored on the good case build-up strategy and the proper presentation of strong evidence gathered. This course aims at building the capacity for prosecutors in understanding money laundering offenses and effective strategies for the presentation of evidence. This is a blended learning program for prosecutors to improve their knowledge and skills in prosecuting money laundering cases.
The PBCOCL consists of a thorough series, learning activities, workshops as well as hands-on demonstration on cybercrime and Republic Act No.10175 or the “Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012.”
It aims to strengthen prosecutors’ skills in investigating and prosecuting cybercrime cases.
The PBCOCL is designed to equip prosecutors to effectively apply proactive strategies, investigative and prosecutorial techniques in handling all forms of cybercrime cases.
This provides an overview on six select environmental laws (Clean Air, Ecological Solid Waste Management, Fisheries, Forestry, Mining and Wildlife), and the Rules of Procedure for Environmental Cases.