To build a community of world-class Omani CEOs

The Royal Academy of Management will cover Programme delivery, administration fees and accommodation for the out-of-country modules only (i.e. Module 2 & Module 4). Participants’ official entities are required to cover their own travel tickets, overseas transportation to & from the learning venue and any other expenses.

In addition, participants’/ employer entities attending the Programme from outside of Muscat will need to cover travel and accommodation costs for those modules taking place in Muscat.

The best starting point is a careful review of the NCP Brochure which contains all of the information required to make a decision about your application. If you have other enquiries, please email the Royal Academy of Management Team on.

The 2024 NCP intake will comprise a cohort of 35 participants; selected from the private sector.

Eligible applicants interested in the NCP can only apply via the online application form available through the Royal Academy of Management Registration Platform. The application period will be open from 15th May 2024 to 26th May, 2024. We are only able to accept submissions through the online application form and within the stated time frame.

Please refer to the website NCP Brochure for more information about the application process.

The application form should take approximately 45-90 minutes to complete. Once the applicant has started the form, he/she has the option to save the application and return to complete it at a later date, as long as it is still within the online application period. You can use your unique national ID number and allocated password to access the questionnaire again through the registration platform.

English – this is an important step to test proficiency as the entire Learning Journey is delivered in English.

The NCP Programme is open for Omani nationals living in the Sultanate of Oman and overseas. The Programme requires a considerable time commitment and the participant is expected to attend all Programme modules, coaching sessions as well as extensive group work on the learning application. There can be no exceptions as this is a significant investment from the Royal Academy of Management in executive learning.

The NCP application automatically rules out:

• non-Omani applicants,
  applicants who are not fluent in English
• applicants with less than 8 years’ management (project, financial and line) experience.
• applicants who are younger than 32 years of age
  applicants who have an immediate family member who is, or has been, a participant on the Programme.
• Please review the application criteria section in the brochure for a complete list of the admission criteria.

All elements of the 8-month learning journey will be delivered in English. All Programme materials will be in English. Therefore, proficiency in English is critical.

The dates for the Assessment Centre and interviews are highlighted in the Important Programme dates section of this brochure. If you are invited to the assessment center stage, please ensure you are available in Muscat (or able to travel to Muscat) throughout those dates. Due to the numbers of applicants, we are unable to reschedule.

Once applicants start the process, they can check the status of their application at any time by entering their unique national ID Number to track their application status on the following registration website

Shortlisted candidates for the next stages of the selection process will be informed by email.

Successful applicants will be notified on 16th September, 2024.

Selection for the NCP is highly competitive as places are limited. The RAM Programmes Team encourages applicants who have not been successful to learn from the experience and to use this to develop their capabilities and so apply for future cohorts. The NCP selection process identifies applicants who meet the selection criteria and, for this reason, does not screen out qualifying applicants who may have made an unsuccessful application previously.

The NCP learning journey is module-based and can be completed while participants continue to work in their current role. However, participants are required to allocate time away from the office throughout the eight months of the Programme. This includes a total of 29 module days (in Muscat and overseas) with extra days allocated for travel on either side of modules, Participants will be expected to dedicate approximately 20 additional days away from the office for group work.

Approximately four weeks before each module, you will receive preparation reading. This must be completed ahead of the module. Additionally, during the three inter-modular phases, you will be required to work in groups to progress the application of the learning to experimentation. It should be noted that this will require approximately 20 days away from the office.

The project groups are responsible for coordinating with the business coaches and scheduling these 20 days themselves.

Participation in the NCP represents a significant investment of time from individuals and their organizations. Once accepted onto the NCP, participants will need to sign a Commitment Letter indicating their understanding and acceptance of the Programme schedule and the required course work. Participants unable to dedicate themselves to the entire Programme* for any reason should not apply to the Programme.

*Please refer to the Programme Calendar for the complete schedule of Programme modules and timeline.

Oman based modules will normally take place in the Royal Academy of Management in Muscat.

We do not allow family members of participants to accompany them during the overseas modules (Modules 2 & 4).

Two modules (Leadership Module 2 & the Discovery Module 4) will take place overseas. Participants must arrive at the module’s location the evening prior to the commencement of the module.

Participants will be responsible for obtaining their own visas for their international modules. This should be done well ahead of their travel schedule. The RAM will support the visa application by providing letter of support that will show the visa applicant is a participant on the NCP (e.g. proof of acceptance).

The Leadership & Application Module (Modules 2 & 4), both of which take place overseas require participants to be completely committed to the learning and not subject to any distractions. As a result, we do not allow accompanying family members.

Successful graduates from the NCP will be admitted to membership of the Royal Academy of Management Alumni office.

Graduation from the NCP does not guarantee any future promotion whether in the public or the private sectors. The Programme aims to build world-class Omani leaders capable of driving growth and development in the economy. The NCP is not involved in or responsible for any recruitment.