Policy Analysis and Development Training

Which institution offers short project management courses in Kenya?

EduCore Global Skills offers Project Management courses in Nairobi, Kenya, including short instructor-led programmes for professionals and organizations. Relevant courses in this category link to dates, fees, modules, and registration details.

Where can I take 5-day training Project Management, Grants, and Development Programs training in Nairobi, Kenya?

EduCore Global Skills offers Policy Analysis and Development Training for Project Managers and related professionals. The course page shows current 5 Days, available locations such as Nairobi, Kenya, virtual classroom, and in-house delivery by arrangement, fees where published, upcoming dates, and registration details.

Where can I take Policy Analysis and Development Training training?

EduCore Global Skills offers Policy Analysis and Development Training training in Nairobi, Kenya, virtual classroom, and in-house delivery by arrangement, with virtual live online, physical classroom, and customized in-house corporate delivery where available.

How long is Policy Analysis and Development Training?

Policy Analysis and Development Training is listed as 5 Days. The course page shows the current duration, available dates, delivery format, and registration options.

Who is Policy Analysis and Development Training for?

Policy Analysis and Development Training is designed for Project Managers, Program Managers, Project Officers, Coordinators, PMO Staff, Professionals and organizations that need practical capability in Project Management, Grants, and Development Programs.

Module 1: Introduction to Policy Analysis and Development

Core competencies for Introduction to Policy Analysis and Development.

• What is public policy: concepts, types and levels (national, sectoral, county/local)
• The policy cycle: agenda setting, formulation, adoption, implementation and evaluation
• Policy analysis vs policy development vs policy advice
• Roles of key actors: government, legislature, civil society, private sector and development partners
• Qualities of good policy: evidence-based, inclusive, feasible and coherent

Module 2: Problem Identification and Agenda Setting

Core competencies for Problem Identification and Agenda Setting.

• Defining and framing policy problems
• Problem analysis tools: problem tree, root cause and fishbone analysis
• Situation and context analysis (PESTLE and SWOT)
• How issues reach the policy agenda: windows of opportunity and political will
• Writing a clear problem statement and policy rationale

Module 3: Evidence, Research and Data for Policy

Core competencies for Evidence, Research and Data for Policy.

• Evidence-based policymaking: principles and limits
• Quantitative and qualitative methods for policy research
• Sourcing, assessing and using data and statistics
• Literature review and comparative or benchmarking studies
• Turning research findings into policy-relevant insights

Module 4: Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement

Core competencies for Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement.

• Identifying and mapping stakeholders: power, interest and influence
• Public participation and consultation methods
• Managing competing interests and building consensus
• Communicating with the public, media and political leaders
• Developing a stakeholder engagement plan

Module 5: Policy Options and Analytical Frameworks

Core competencies for Policy Options and Analytical Frameworks.

• Setting policy objectives and criteria
• Generating and structuring policy options
• Cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness and multi-criteria analysis
• Regulatory and fiscal impact assessment
• Risk, equity, gender and environmental considerations

Module 6: Policy Formulation and Drafting

Core competencies for Policy Formulation and Drafting.

• Policy structure and components: vision, objectives, principles and strategies
• Drafting clear, concise and actionable policy documents
• Aligning policy with the constitution, existing laws and national development plans
• Policy briefs, memos and cabinet papers
• Validation, review and quality assurance of draft policies

Module 7: Policy Adoption, Legislation and Approval

Core competencies for Policy Adoption, Legislation and Approval.

• Policy approval pathways and institutional processes
• From policy to law: legislative and regulatory drafting basics
• Working with parliament, committees and political stakeholders
• Advocacy, lobbying and building coalitions
• Policy communication, launch and public awareness

Module 8: Policy Implementation

Core competencies for Policy Implementation.

• Implementation frameworks and strategic action plans
• Institutional arrangements, coordination and capacity building
• Budgeting and resource mobilisation for implementation
• Change management and overcoming implementation barriers
• Intergovernmental coordination and devolved delivery

Module 9: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning

Core competencies for Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.

• Monitoring and evaluation frameworks for policy
• Indicators, baselines, targets and data collection systems
• Types of evaluation: process, outcome and impact
• Policy review, revision and termination
• Using evaluation findings and learning to improve policy

Module 10: Policy Communication, Ethics and Practice

Core competencies for Policy Communication, Ethics and Practice.

• Writing effective policy briefs and executive summaries
• Presenting and defending policy recommendations
• Ethics, transparency and accountability in policymaking
• Emerging issues: digital policy, climate, data governance and artificial intelligence
• Capstone: developing a policy proposal from problem to implementation plan

How is Policy Analysis and Development Training delivered?

Policy Analysis and Development Training is delivered through instructor-led classroom, live online, private in-house corporate training depending on the selected cohort or organizational arrangement.

What are the fees for Policy Analysis and Development Training?

The published course investment is KES 110,000. Location-specific fees are shown where configured.

How long is Policy Analysis and Development Training?

Policy Analysis and Development Training runs for 5 Days unless a customized corporate schedule is agreed.

Do participants receive a certificate for Policy Analysis and Development Training?

Participants who complete the course receive a Certificate of Completion from EduCore Global Skills.

Where can I take Policy Analysis and Development Training?

Policy Analysis and Development Training is available in Nairobi, live online, and in-house corporate delivery by arrangement. Current dates are shown only where real sessions have been configured.

Who should attend Policy Analysis and Development Training?

Policy Analysis and Development Training is designed for Project Managers, Program Managers, Project Officers, Coordinators, PMO Staff, Professionals and organizations that need practical capability in Project Management, Grants, and Development Programs.

What are the prerequisites for Policy Analysis and Development Training?

No mandatory prerequisite is required unless stated in the course outline. Practical workplace experience in the subject area is helpful.