Faculty of Planning, Administration and Training raised at inception of CDM in 1970, then Faculty of Personnel and Administration has over the years evolved as Faculty of Planning, Administration & Training (FPAT).

This vital nerve centre of CDM has a comprehensive charter viz. Planning and Coordination of Training (CDM Almanac, Roll-Out of Course, Scheduling / Conduct of Guest Lectures, Panel discussions, External capsules etc), Administration (Personnel, Resources, Budget, Accommodation and Works) and effects internal coordination between Faculties, Departments and all Branches / Sections of CDM.

The Faculty is responsible for Academic Outreach, Collaborations and Connects with Institutes of higher learning, both Nationally and Internationally. Through the Department of Information Systems; FPAT ensure sustained operation, maintenance and contemporary upgrades to a robust, high-tech IT infrastructure and virtual learning environment. The faculty plans, coordinates and conducts all visits, Inspections and Training/extracurricular events at CDM.