This study examines the institutionalization of the Philippine Corrections Academy (PCA) as a strategic initiative to professionalize the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) through standardized and competency-based training. While the Corrections National Training Institute has provided certain programs, the absence of a centralized academy has created inconsistencies in officer preparedness, which in turn contribute to chronic problems such as overcrowding, lapses in security, and ineffective rehabilitation efforts. Guided by the principles of Organizational Learning, Adult Learning, Transformational Leadership, and Ethical Decision-Making theories, the research employed a qualitative-descriptive and exploratory design to assess the feasibility and strategic value of the PCA and its alignment with both local correctional needs and international standards. Data were gathered through document reviews, key informant interviews, and surveys with BuCor personnel, enabling the identification of institutional gaps, internal strengths, and external opportunities and threats that shape the implementation of the proposed academy. From these findings, the study developed a strategic framework that specifies actionable measures such as policy development, stakeholder engagement, curriculum structuring, and monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to ensure sustainability and adaptability. The results underscore the potential of the PCA to improve officer competence, enhance ethical and humane treatment of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), and elevate the Philippine correctional system to global benchmarks. Ultimately, the PCA is positioned not merely as a training institution but as a transformative reform mechanism that will support long-term modernization of corrections, foster accountability, and strengthen the country’s capacity to achieve a more professional and humane justice system.