Policy Development and Implementation: A Comprehensive Guide for Government Professionals (GPS-007) Training Course

Policy Development and Implementation: A Comprehensive Guide for Government Professionals

Effective policies are the foundation of good governance and societal progress. This course provides a detailed roadmap for developing, analyzing, and implementing…

5 daysClassroom or online

13Upcoming dates

8Cities

£2,550Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend

Effective policies are the foundation of good governance and societal progress. This course provides a detailed roadmap for developing, analyzing, and implementing policies that address public needs, comply with legal frameworks, and achieve measurable outcomes.

Participants will gain practical skills to draft, assess, and roll out policies that are both strategic and sustainable, ensuring long-term benefits for communities and stakeholders.

Course Methodology

This course adopts a hands-on, practical approach, including:

Expert-led lectures to explain key principles and frameworks.
Case studies to explore successful policy initiatives.
Workshops to practice policy drafting and analysis.
Group discussions to share experiences and best practices.
Scenario-based simulations to test implementation strategies.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the full lifecycle of policy development, from ideation to evaluation.
Conduct needs assessments to identify policy priorities.
Draft policy documents aligned with legal, social, and economic considerations.
Implement policies effectively while managing challenges and risks.
Monitor and evaluate the impact of policies for continuous improvement.
Engage stakeholders to ensure transparency and inclusivity in policymaking.

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

Government policymakers and advisors.
Public sector managers and administrators.
Professionals in regulatory and legislative roles.
Consultants and analysts in public administration.
Emerging leaders involved in policy development and evaluation.

Target Competencies

Participants will develop competencies in:

Policy research and analysis
Strategic policy design and drafting
Stakeholder consultation and engagement
Risk management in policy implementation
Monitoring, evaluation, and impact assessment
Adherence to regulatory and legal frameworks

Course outline

1Day 1: Introduction to Policy Development
- The role of policies in governance and public administration
- The policy development lifecycle: A step-by-step overview
- Identifying policy needs and setting priorities
- Frameworks for evidence-based policymaking
2Day 2: Policy Research and Analysis
- Conducting effective research for policymaking
- Tools and techniques for data collection and analysis
- Cost-benefit analysis and impact assessments
- Using case studies to inform policy decisions
3Day 3: Policy Design and Drafting
- Writing clear and actionable policy documents
- Aligning policies with national and international frameworks
- Incorporating social, economic, and environmental considerations
- Addressing equity, diversity, and inclusion in policy design
4Day 4: Policy Implementation Strategies
- Transitioning from policy design to implementation
- Resource allocation and stakeholder coordination
- Risk assessment and mitigation planning
- Overcoming challenges in the implementation phase
5Day 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Continuous Improvement
- Setting key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks
- Techniques for monitoring policy outcomes
- Conducting evaluations to assess policy effectiveness
- Learning from successes and failures to refine policies

Schedule

Dates and fees

13 upcoming dates in 8 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

December 2026

14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session

BarcelonaSpain · Classroom

£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each

January 2027

18JAN 18 - 22 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

RomeItaly · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

February 2027

15FEB 15 - 19 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom

£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each

March 2027

15MAR 15 - 19 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

MadridSpain · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

April 2027

19APR 19 - 23 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city

LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom

£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each

May 2027

17MAY 17 - 21 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

IstanbulTurkey · Classroom

£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each

June 2027

21JUN 21 - 25 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

July 2027

19JUL 19 - 23 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

BarcelonaSpain · Classroom

£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each

August 2027

16AUG 16 - 20 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

RomeItaly · Classroom

£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each

September 2027

20SEP 20 - 24 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

GenevaSwitzerland · Classroom

£5,250per delegate2+ people: £4,200 each

October 2027

18OCT 18 - 22 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

DubaiUnited Arab Emirates · Classroom

£2,550per delegate2+ people: £2,040 each

November 2027

15NOV 15 - 19 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 daysOur home city

LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom

£2,750per delegate2+ people: £2,200 each

December 2027

20DEC 20 - 24 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days

IstanbulTurkey · Classroom

£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each

Live online, on the same dates

Join the class in real time from your office or home: live sessions with the trainer, group discussion, course materials and a certificate of completion. Joining details are emailed before the course starts.

December 2026

14DEC 14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 daysNext session

Live onlineVirtual classroom · join from anywhere