Policy Development And Management Training

Policy Development and Management Training

Master End-to-End Policy Management, AI-Enhanced Cost-Benefit Analysis, and Robust Monitoring Systems

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Platform:
Online
In-class
Date Venue Duration
26 - 29 October 2026 Sandton, Gauteng 4 Days
10 - 12 February 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 3 Days
31 March - 02 April 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 3 Days
02 - 04 June 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 3 Days
12 - 13 July 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 2 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. 

Prioritizing Policy Development and Management Training across municipal and corporate entities minimizes operational risk, making Policy Development and Management Training a vital program for governance excellence.

Course Duration Options

This Policy Development and Management Training is available in two formats, so you can choose the depth that fits your time and needs:

2-Day Essentials Core Foundations

Structures of policy-making, governance essentials, AI-enhanced policy analysis, implementation and monitoring essentials, and good governance and ethical behaviour.

Ideal for: Professionals who need practical, current policy management capability without an extended time commitment.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this 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, including how AI tools are increasingly used by policy analysts as a force multiplier for research, data analysis, and regulatory impact assessment 
  • 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. 

Administrative Professionals prioritizing Policy Development and Management Training to standardize organizational guidelines, mitigate compliance exposure, and streamline governance operations

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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

2-Day Essentials — Training Outline

DAY 1 — Structures of Policy-Making and Governance Essentials
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
  • 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

DAY 2 — Policy Analysis, Implementation, and Governance Essentials
Analyse Factors Affecting Policy-Making
  • Analyse macroeconomic and socioeconomic factors in terms of their impact on policy-making and organisational operations
  • Apply basic cost-benefit analysis techniques to evaluate different policy alternatives, including how AI tools now serve as a force multiplier for policy analysts conducting research and regulatory impact assessment
  • Review previous policies to determine how policies were developed, implemented, and evaluated
Policy Implementation, Monitoring and Review Essentials
  • Policy implementation planning and monitoring and evaluation methods
  • Policy review cycles and measuring effectiveness and impact
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 transparency, integrity, and ethics within an organisational environment
  • Explain the principle of stakeholder participation and consultation in the development and implementation of policy instruments

4-Day Comprehensive — Training Outline

Day 1: Structures of Public Policy-Making
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

Day 2: Legislation and Governance to Promote Organisational Management
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

Day 3: Analysing Factors Affecting Policy-Making and Implementation
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
  • Apply basic cost-benefit analysis techniques to evaluate different policy alternatives, including how AI tools now serve as a force multiplier for policy analysts and economists, accelerating research, data analysis, and both retrospective and prospective regulatory impact assessment
  • 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

Day 4: Good Governance and Ethical Behaviour
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

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FAQs –Policy Development and Management Training

Develop policy development and management skills covering policy analysis, formulation, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, governance, and effective policy management.

What is covered in the Policy Development and Management Training?
The course covers policy-making structures, governance and legislation, policy analysis, cost-benefit analysis, AI-enhanced policy analysis, policy implementation, monitoring and review, stakeholder participation, and good governance and ethical behaviour.
Who should attend Policy Development and Management Training?
The training is suitable for professionals involved in policy development, implementation, compliance, governance, risk management, and strategic management across public and private sector organisations.
Does the course cover policy analysis and cost-benefit analysis?
Yes. Participants learn how to analyse policy issues, evaluate different policy alternatives, apply basic cost-benefit analysis techniques, and use AI tools to support policy research, data analysis, and regulatory impact assessment.
Does the Policy Development course cover South African legislation and governance?
Yes. The training examines policy-making within the South African context, including relevant legislation, governance principles, organisational accountability, and the structures and processes that influence policy development and implementation.
Does the course cover policy implementation, monitoring and review?
Yes. Participants learn about policy implementation planning, monitoring and evaluation methods, policy review cycles, measuring effectiveness and impact, and continuous improvement and corrective actions.
What is the difference between the 2-day and 4-day Policy Development courses?
The 2-Day Essentials programme focuses on core policy-making, governance, policy analysis, implementation, monitoring, and ethics, while the 4-Day Comprehensive programme covers the full curriculum in greater depth across policy-making, legislation, implementation, review, and good governance.

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