Public Policy Analysis: Foundation Programme

Course Introduction

Over five focused days, this foundation-level course takes Public Policy Analysis out of the textbook and into the reality of public-sector planning, services and performance. Participants work through regional case material, structured exercises and peer discussion, leaving with methods they can apply on their next working day.

Training Objectives

• 01Build a shared vocabulary and framework for Public Policy Analysis that your whole team can use
• 02Apply proven methods for Public Policy Analysis to realistic scenarios drawn from public-sector planning, services and performance
• 03Anticipate the failure points and compliance issues that most often affect Public Policy Analysis
• 04Communicate Public Policy Analysis decisions clearly to colleagues, clients and management
• 05Prepare a personal action plan to apply Public Policy Analysis in your own organisation

What You Will Take Away

• Decision frameworks and discussion guides for your team
• A personal development action plan
• A 30-60-90 day implementation plan for your own workplace

Who Should Attend

• Government Officials & Managers
• Public Policy Analysts
• Public Sector Strategy Teams
• Government Service Delivery Staff

Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge is required.

Training Methodology

The programme builds understanding step by step: short concept sessions, guided demonstrations and simple exercises, followed by a daily recap so nothing is left behind. Case material and examples are drawn from public-sector planning, services and performance.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Where Public Policy Analysis fits

  How Public Policy Analysis connects to wider operations in public-sector planning, services and performance, plus the essential vocabulary.

• Day 2
  Working with the standards

  Interpreting and applying the codes and good-practice guidance that govern Public Policy Analysis.

• Day 3
  Tools and techniques lab

  Guided practice with the tools, checklists and templates used for Public Policy Analysis.

• Day 4
  Risk, compliance and case review

  Analysis of incidents and cases to see where Public Policy Analysis succeeds or breaks down.

• Day 5
  Consolidate and plan

  Capstone discussion, action planning and a closing assessment.

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