Everything you need to know to support policy development.

IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Are you new to policy development in the public sector?

Are you committed to a public sector career and keen to understand the integral role policy plays in public service?

During this 2 x Half Day online virtual course, you will develop the knowledge and skills required for undertaking the research and analysis essential for developing and supporting policy initiatives.

This includes building your knowledge of the role of research, analysis of problems, formulation of outcomes, policy history, whole-of-government collaboration and engagement and empowerment for people.

Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for anyone newly stepping into a policy development role or who wants to understand how policy underpins the work we all do. For people with 1 year or less of policy experience or at the foundational level of the NSW Public Sector Capabilities listed below.

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

You will finish the course knowing you can:

• describe the stages of policy development and where your work fits in.
• structure policy problems clearly.
• appropriately apply different types of policy instruments.
• undertake relevant policy research.
• engage stakeholders using the right consultation method.
• recognise the importance of embedding evaluation and monitoring early in the process.

 TOPICS COVERED

• Strategic, operational and administrative policy and policy cycles
• Defining policy problems, desired outcomes and stages of development
• Consultation, implementation and evaluation

NSW Public Sector Commission Capability Framework

Policy Development Foundations is for people at the Foundational and you will develop the following capabilities:

• People management: Manage reform and change
• Results: think and solve problems
• Badge will be provided on completion of the course

If you feel you have sufficient industry experience or knowledge, Policy Development Intermediate may be more suitable. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions.

Course Details

If you have a group of 5 or more, please reach out to [email protected], for an in-house course and our Learning team will be in touch.