The paper determined the human-centered assets of Alternative Learning System-Dasmariñas’s instructional managers to establish points for a training program using survey and interviews. It was established that instructional managers need to exhibit knowledge beyond their expertise given the nature of the Alternative Learning System (ALS) and teaching assignments. Instructional Managers are familiar with the mission-vision of ALS but exhibited incongruencies as regards program implementation both in implementing its nonformal mode and external engagements. It is discerned that clarifying the mission-vision and conducting training programs for organizational concerns should be done. Instructional Managers should be trained in the planning and implementation of learning materials, institution of linkages and partnerships, and levelling of internal practices.
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