This two-part document is a report on a pilot course in public administration training. Part I details the background and development of public service training needs and facilities in the Commonwealth Caribbean. The objectives of the pilot course and the structure and methodology of the program are outlined and a general evaluation of the course and recommendations for short-term and long-term follow-up activities are included. Part II is a compilation of a selection of papers presented by guest speakers and faculty members on a wide range of topics on the subject of training and the Caribbean environment. An appendix describes guidelines for training courses which were developed by the program participants. (SHM)