Policy Design Masterclass: From Ideas to Implementation

Online

Tony Cash

This course can be delivered exclusively for your organisation.
>> Enquire about team training

We can tailor this programme to meet your objectives. Available online, at your offices or at a location that suits you.

Practical Policy Development Training for Government and Public Sector Professionals

Overview

This course covers the essentials that every policy maker needs. It is ideal for those new to policy or those looking to strengthen their understanding of how policy works in practice.

It provides a structured approach to the full policy cycle, from problem definition and option development through to implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and learning lessons for future policy design.

The focus is on building practical capability that can be applied immediately to improve the quality, clarity, and impact of policy work.

Who should attend?

This course is designed for policy professionals, analysts, advisors, and public sector staff involved in policy development, strategy, or delivery.

It is suitable for both individuals and teams or organisations looking to build consistent policy capability across departments or groups of staff.

The course is frequently delivered as an in-house training programme, helping organisations align policy understanding, improve consistency, and strengthen capability across teams.

What You’ll Gain

By attending this course, you will develop a structured understanding of the policy cycle and how to apply it in practice. You will learn to:

Understand the full policy cycle from design through to evaluation
Identify the difference between effective and ineffective policy approaches
Develop and assess policy options in a structured way
Improve how evidence and analysis are used in decision-making
Strengthen the clarity and impact of policy advice
Apply a more consistent and confident approach to policy development

Course Timing

Time Zone	Start Time	Finish Time
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)	12:00	16:30
Eastern Time (ET)	08:00	12:30
United Kingdom (UK)	13:00	17:30

Currency & Pricing

Course fees are automatically displayed in your local currency during registration.

Select your country in the registration form
The system detects your region
Prices are converted into your local currency automatically
Exchange rates are updated dynamically at checkout

Need to pay by invoice? Once you have entered your details, you can select Pay by Invoice from the payment options.

Course Agenda

Welcome, Introductions and Overview of Sessions

Session One: Problem Definition and Goal-Setting

Understanding the problem or opportunity the policy will address
Identifying root causes rather than symptoms
Making the case for government intervention
Setting clear, outcome-focused policy goals
Ensuring alignment across related policies

Break

Session Two: Option Creation and Option Appraisal

Exploring the range of policy options
Encouraging creativity and innovation in policy design
Impact assessment and cost-benefit analysis
The Five Case Model and option selection criteria
Using evidence from stakeholders and service users
Involving frontline staff in policy design

Lunch Break

Session Three: Policy Implementation

Turning policy into delivery and action
Project management and benefits realisation
Managing delivery chains
Managing delivery risk
Change management in government
Involving frontline teams in implementation planning

Break

Session Four: Monitoring, Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

Monitoring policy delivery and performance
Adapting policy based on evidence and feedback
Evaluating outcomes and learning lessons
Embedding continuous improvement in policy development

Final Questions and Discussion