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Policy Skills Training

Gilpin Policy Training Programmes

Our appeal…

• Excellent track record in policy skills development• Recognised as the leading provider to NI public sector• Designed to meet the rapid changes in government policy making s and public service delivery • Researched to reflect the modern context for policymaking• Embraces current and future trends, models and practices• Embraces the specific context in which our clients are operating and the challenges they face • Modular design, blended delivery, quality assured and accredited.

Gilpin Policy Training Programmes

Why this programme…

• Huge policy skills gap in the public sector• The demand to reform, transform and modernise public services• The drive to cut public sector costs and improve effectiveness and efficiency • The clear need for solid foundations, innovation and sustainability for economic recovery and growth• The growing loss of policy making skills and experience• Policy makers thrown in at the deep end with no training • Huge workload of policy development, audit, and review

Gilpin Policy Training Programmes

What you will get…

Modern policy leaders who can meet existing and future public sector demands for developing and delivering policy that works, that is sustainable, and that derives the maximum benefits and public value.

Policy that delivers, not only in terms of outcomes and impact, but also in terms of value for money and sustainability.

Programme structure and designFlexible design and delivery…

• 5 Units or modules, covering all aspects of policy making• Delivered as stand alone modules or as a comprehensive combined programme• Can be delivered as an Award or Certificate at Level 7 (Masters)• No formal entry requirements• Taught workshops, action learning, tutorial support, and learning assessment/evaluation• Design and delivery tailored to client needs• Option for facilitated policy specific workshops • Highly interactive, contextual and practical.

Programme contentP1. Developing a strategic context and perspective (6 credits/ 18 hours).

P2. Developing a policy intervention that works (6 credits/ 18 hours).

P3. Implementing a policy intervention (6 credits/ 18 hours).

P4. Managing and improving policy performance (6 credits/ 18 hours).

P5. Evaluating policy interventions (6 credits/ 18 hours).

P1. Developing a strategic context and perspective.

Learning Outcomes. On completion of this module the learner will be able to;

1.Analyse and assess the strategic context, the drivers, and the authorising environment for policymaking. 2.Understand how to build and manage political and stakeholder relationships. 3.Critically assess the rationale for government intervention, based on reliable evidence and assessment of potential impact.

P2. Developing a policy intervention that works

Learning Outcomes. On completion of this module the learner will be able to;

1.Strategically assess a policy proposal, including evaluation requirements.2.Scope, develop and critically appraise policy proposals and options, including through formal consultation.3.Critically review and finalise proposals, taking full account of consultation outcomes and delivery implications.

P3. Implementing a policy intervention

Learning Outcomes. On completion of this module the learner will be able to;

1. Plan and organise the transition from approval to implementation of a policy intervention. 2. Scope and develop an Implementation Plan for the delivery of the policy intervention.3. Implement the policy intervention.

P4. Managing and improving policy performance.

Learning Outcomes. On completion of this module the learner will be able to;

1. Critically review the performance and impact of the policy.2. Uphold the current policy position. 3. Manage the delivery and performance of the policy, including change and improvement.

P5. Evaluating policy interventions.

Learning Outcomes.On completion of this module the learner will be able to;

1. Analyse and assess policy evaluation requirements and devise a meaningful and effective policy evaluation framework.2. Define and establish appropriate evaluation criteria and a supporting evidence base.3. Devise a policy evaluation plan.

Learning assessment and tutorial support

Tutorial support• For Level 7 Award – 3 hours tutorial support per candidate• For Level 7 Certificate – 10 hours tutorial support per candidate

Assessment (for Award and Certificate qualifications only)• Work based Assignment• Reflective review• Professional development portfolio• Performance report•Project report

Materials and resources• All materials and resources necessary for the programme are provided.• Access is also provided to additional resources and guidance• Costs will vary according to requirements.

Contact us

If you would like to speak to us about your policy skills development requirements, or to arrange any of our programmes, please contact Alan Montgomery, Head of Development Services at:

Gilpin Executive & Corporate DevelopmentBelmont Office ParkBelmont RoadBelfastBT4 2AWT: 028 9076 9900E: [email protected]