Policy Formulation, Analysis, Evaluation and Strategy Development Training

Foundations of Public Policy & Strategy

Core competencies for Foundations of Public Policy & Strategy.

• Principles, Concepts and Policy Systems
• Policy Cycles, Institutions and Decision-Making
• Public Problems, Agenda Setting and Policy Priorities
• Policy Actors, Stakeholders and Institutional Roles
• Linking Policy, Strategy, Governance and Public Value

Policy Problem Analysis & Diagnosis

Core competencies for Policy Problem Analysis & Diagnosis.

• Problem Definition, Framing and Scoping
• Root-Cause, Systems and Causal Analysis
• Political Economy and Institutional Analysis
• Stakeholder Mapping, Interests and Influence
• Developing Evidence-Based Policy Problem Statements

Policy Research, Evidence & Intelligence

Core competencies for Policy Research, Evidence & Intelligence.

• Evidence-Based Policy Research and Analysis
• Quantitative and Qualitative Policy Research Methods
• Data Sources, Evidence Quality and Validation
• Evidence Synthesis and Policy Intelligence
• Managing Uncertainty, Assumptions and Conflicting Evidence

Policy Formulation & Option Development

Core competencies for Policy Formulation & Option Development.

• Policy Objectives, Outcomes and Theory of Change
• Developing and Structuring Policy Alternatives
• Policy Instruments and Intervention Design
• Cost-Benefit, Cost-Effectiveness and Impact Analysis
• Assessing Feasibility, Equity, Risk and Implementation Readiness

Policy Decision-Making & Formulation

Core competencies for Policy Decision-Making & Formulation.

• Comparative Assessment of Policy Options
• Policy Trade-Offs and Decision Criteria
• Stakeholder Consultation and Participatory Formulation
• Policy Papers, Briefs and Executive Submissions
• Policy Approval, Institutional Alignment and Formal Adoption

Strategy Development & Implementation

Core competencies for Strategy Development & Implementation.

• Translating Policy into Strategic Frameworks
• Strategic Objectives, Priorities and Results Frameworks
• Theory of Change, Logic Models and Implementation Pathways
• Action Plans, Resource Allocation and Institutional Responsibilities
• Strategic Risk Management and Adaptive Implementation

Policy Monitoring & Evaluation

Core competencies for Policy Monitoring & Evaluation.

• Designing Policy Monitoring and Evaluation Frameworks
• Indicators, Baselines, Targets and Performance Measures
• Process, Outcome and Impact Evaluation
• Evaluation Methods, Evidence and Attribution
• Using Evaluation Findings for Policy Improvement

Policy Impact, Learning & Adaptation

Core competencies for Policy Impact, Learning & Adaptation.

• Assessing Policy Effectiveness and Public Value
• Policy Impact Assessment and Distributional Effects
• Unintended Consequences and Emerging Policy Risks
• Policy Learning, Adaptation and Iterative Reform
• Evidence-Informed Policy Revision and Renewal

Strategic Governance & Policy Communication

Core competencies for Strategic Governance & Policy Communication.

• Policy Governance, Institutional Coordination and Accountability
• Executive Policy Briefing and Strategic Communication
• Communicating Evidence, Trade-Offs and Policy Choices
• Public Consultation, Transparency and Stakeholder Engagement
• Managing Policy Change, Resistance and Institutional Alignment

Advanced Policy & Strategy Leadership

Core competencies for Advanced Policy & Strategy Leadership.

• Strategic Policy Planning and Long-Term Policy Architecture
• Cross-Sectoral and Multi-Level Policy Coherence
• Scenario Planning, Foresight and Strategic Adaptation
• Policy Innovation, Institutional Reform and Systems Transformation
• Building Sustainable, Evidence-Informed Policy and Strategy Systems

How is Policy Formulation, Analysis, Evaluation and Strategy Development Training delivered?

Policy Formulation, Analysis, Evaluation and Strategy 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 Formulation, Analysis, Evaluation and Strategy Development Training?

The published course investment is KES 80,000 and USD 850. Location-specific fees are shown where configured.

How long is Policy Formulation, Analysis, Evaluation and Strategy Development Training?

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

Do participants receive a certificate for Policy Formulation, Analysis, Evaluation and Strategy Development Training?

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

Where can I take Policy Formulation, Analysis, Evaluation and Strategy Development Training?

Policy Formulation, Analysis, Evaluation and Strategy 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 Formulation, Analysis, Evaluation and Strategy Development Training?

Policy Formulation, Analysis, Evaluation and Strategy Development Training is designed for Managers, Supervisors, Team Leaders, Executives, Department Heads, Project Leads and organizations that need practical capability in Public Sector Leadership and Governance.

What are the prerequisites for Policy Formulation, Analysis, Evaluation and Strategy Development Training?

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