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Professional training course · LM-034

Performance Measurement in Public Sector

Public sector organizations are expected to deliver high-quality services, use public resources efficiently, and demonstrate accountability to citizens and stakeholders…

  • 5 daysClassroom or online
  • 16Upcoming dates
  • 7Cities
  • £2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend
Public sector organizations are expected to deliver high-quality services, use public resources efficiently, and demonstrate accountability to citizens and stakeholders. Effective performance measurement helps government entities track results, improve service delivery, support transparency, and guide policy decisions. This course provides participants with practical tools to design performance indicators, monitor outcomes, analyse results, and strengthen performance management systems in the public sector.

Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, group discussions, KPI workshops, reporting exercises, benchmarking activities, and public sector examples.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the role of performance measurement in public organizations
  • Design meaningful KPIs and service indicators
  • Link strategic goals with measurable outcomes
  • Improve data collection and reporting systems
  • Analyse performance results for better decisions
  • Strengthen accountability and transparency frameworks
  • Use benchmarking to improve public services
  • Build continuous improvement cultures in government entities

Target Audience

  • Government Managers
  • Public Sector Executives
  • Strategy and Planning Staff
  • Performance Management Officers
  • Finance and Budget Professionals
  • Policy Makers
  • Anyone responsible for monitoring public sector results

Target Competencies

  • Performance Measurement
  • KPI Development
  • Public Sector Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Data Analysis
  • Accountability
  • Reporting Skills
  • Continuous Improvement

Course outline

  1. 1Day 1: Foundations of Public Sector Performance Measurement
    • Importance of performance measurement in government organizations
    • Public value, accountability, and service excellence
    • Differences between private and public sector performance systems
    • Types of indicators: input, output, outcome, and impact
    • Aligning measures with policy and strategic goals
    • Common challenges in public sector measurement
  2. 2Day 2: Designing KPIs and Service Indicators
    • Characteristics of effective public sector KPIs
    • Building SMART indicators for services and programs
    • Leading and lagging indicators in government settings
    • Service quality, timeliness, cost, and citizen satisfaction measures
    • Risk indicators and compliance metrics
    • Exercise: Design KPIs for a public service department
  3. 3Day 3: Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
    • Sources of operational and strategic data
    • Improving data quality and consistency
    • Trend analysis and performance interpretation
    • Dashboards and scorecards for public management
    • Writing clear management reports
    • Presenting results to leadership and stakeholders
    • Exercise: Analyse a departmental performance report
  4. 4Day 4: Accountability, Benchmarking, and Improvement
    • Governance and accountability through measurement
    • Internal and external benchmarking methods
    • Comparing services across departments or regions
    • Using results to identify inefficiencies
    • Continuous improvement and corrective action planning
    • Building a performance-focused culture
  5. 5Day 5: Strategy Execution and Future Readiness
    • Linking budgets, resources, and performance outcomes
    • Performance measurement in policy implementation
    • Digital tools and analytics in government performance
    • Citizen-focused measurement approaches
    • Future trends in public sector performance management
    • Final workshop: Build a public sector performance framework
    • Course review and action planning

Schedule

Dates and fees

16 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted. Every date can also be joined live online for £1,280.

All dates as PDF
November 2026
16NOV 16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
December 2026
7DEC 7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
21DEC 21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
January 2027
4JAN 4 - 8 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Spain flag BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
February 2027
1FEB 1 - 5 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
March 2027
1MAR 1 - 5 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Germany flag FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,250per delegate2+ people: £2,600 each
April 2027
5APR 5 - 9 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
May 2027
3MAY 3 - 7 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
June 2027
7JUN 7 - 11 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
July 2027
5JUL 5 - 9 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city
United Kingdom flag LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each
August 2027
2AUG 2 - 6 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Turkey flag IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
September 2027
6SEP 6 - 10 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
October 2027
4OCT 4 - 8 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Netherlands flag AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
November 2027
1NOV 1 - 5 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Switzerland flag GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom
£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each
December 2027
6DEC 6 - 10 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Malaysia flag Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each

Questions

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Performance Measurement in Public Sector course?

The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.

When is the next Performance Measurement in Public Sector course?

The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 16 upcoming dates in total.

Where is this course held?

Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, London, Barcelona, Istanbul, Frankfurt, Geneva, Kuala Lumpur.

Can I take Performance Measurement in Public Sector online?

Yes. Every date can also be joined live online in a virtual classroom with the trainer, for £1,280 per participant. Choose "Live online" in the dates table when you register.

How much does the course cost?

Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.

Do participants receive a certificate?

Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.

Course information last updated 14 November 2026.

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