Policy Development and Management

Master end-to-end policy management. Learn to design defensible regulations, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and build robust monitoring systems within South African legal frameworks.

Please inquire for pricing | Available Online and In-class

Date	Venue	Duration
25 - 28 August 2026	Durban	4 Days
26 - 29 October 2026	Cape Town	4 Days
01 - 04 December 2026	Sandton	4 Days

Course Introduction

Prospen Africa’s Policy Development and Management training programme equips learners with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values necessary to formulate, implement, analyse, and evaluate organisational policies and regulations within the framework of South African legislation and governance principles.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of Policy Development And Management Training course, participants will be able to:

Identify and explain the role of governance frameworks and institutions in formulating policies and regulations.
Identify and interpret policy issues and organisational challenges and relate them to strategic objectives.
Conduct policy design through the evaluation of different policy alternatives.
Apply basic cost-benefit analysis techniques to evaluate different policy alternatives.
Apply ethical principles to policy design and analysis.
Apply financial management principles in the implementation of policy programmes.
Explain the structures and processes of policy-making within the South African context.
Apply relevant legislation and governance principles to organisational management.
Analyse factors affecting policy-making and implementation.
Apply principles of good governance and ethical behaviour within an organisational setting.

Who should attend?

The Policy Development and Management training programme is intended for individuals involved in policy development, implementation, compliance, governance, risk management, and strategic management across both public and private sector organisations. The programme enables learners to develop expertise in policy analysis, policy review, and the development of organisational policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Structures of Public Policy-Making:

Discuss various governance and organisational models to identify the roles played by different stakeholders in policy-making.
Explain the role of legal and regulatory frameworks in policy development and implementation.
Describe the structure and functioning of organisational activities with practical examples.
Describe the structure and functioning of governance and management structures within organisations.
Define capacity requirements for the implementation of policy and legislative instruments to ensure compliance and effective governance.

Legislation and Governance to Promote Organisational Management

Explain the principles of governance and organisational accountability in the South African and/or global context.
Explain the link between outputs, outcomes, and measurable objectives in organisational performance management.
Define the principles of efficiency, economy, and effectiveness in organisational management.
Define the role of quality and timely information in supporting sound decision-making and financial management.

Analyse Factors Affecting Policy-Making:

Analyse macroeconomic principles in terms of their impact on policy-making and organisational operations.
Analyse socioeconomic factors and concepts in terms of their impact on policy choices and organisational decision-making.
Review previous policies to determine how policies were developed, implemented, and evaluated.

Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Review

Policy implementation planning
Monitoring and evaluation methods
Policy review cycles
Measuring effectiveness and impact
Continuous improvement and corrective actions

Good Governance and Ethical Behaviour:

Define and apply the concepts of accountability, responsibility, and governance in the implementation of policy programmes.
Discuss and apply the concepts of accountability, transparency, integrity, and ethics within an organisational environment.
Explain the principle of stakeholder participation and consultation in the development and implementation of policy instruments.