Masterclass Certificate in Policy Planning and Decision-Making Skills
-- viewing nowThe Masterclass Certificate in Policy Planning and Decision-Making Skills is a comprehensive course that equips learners with essential skills for career advancement in various industries. This course emphasizes the importance of effective policy planning and decision-making, which are critical for organizational success and growth.
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• Policy Cycle and Analysis: Understanding the policy cycle, including agenda setting, policy formulation, adoption, implementation, and evaluation. Analyzing policies using various theories and frameworks.
• Decision-Making Models: Examining decision-making models and techniques, including rational choice, incrementalism, and the bounded rationality approach. Applying these models to policy making.
• Stakeholder Management: Identifying key stakeholders and understanding their interests, values, and power dynamics. Developing strategies for effective stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Policy Implementation: Exploring the challenges of policy implementation, including bureaucratic discretion and resistance, as well as strategies for effective implementation.
• Policy Evaluation: Understanding the importance of policy evaluation for evidence-based decision making. Learning how to design, conduct, and interpret policy evaluations using various research methods and techniques.
• Ethics and Governance: Examining the ethical considerations and governance structures related to policy making, including transparency, accountability, and participation.
• Strategic Foresight: Developing skills in strategic foresight and scenario planning, including understanding trends, drivers of change, and weak signals. Applying these skills to policy planning and decision making.
• Communication and Influence: Learning effective communication strategies and techniques for influencing decision makers and stakeholders, including persuasion, negotiation, and framing.
• Policy Advocacy: Understanding the role of policy advocacy in policy making, including strategies for effective advocacy and lobbying, as well as ethical considerations.
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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