An Interactive 10-Day Training Course

Public Policy Masterclass

Developing and Implementing Strategic Plans and Effective Public Policy

NASBA

Course Introduction

This intensive 10-day training course on Public Policy Masterclass delivers in-depth training in strategic management, public policy formulation, governance, and administrative leadership. By combining strategic planning with policy development, the training course ensures alignment between organizational direction and societal outcomes.

Participants will acquire the competencies required to design sound strategic plans and operate effectively within complex policy environments. The training course integrates management theory with practical public sector application, enabling professionals to contribute meaningfully to organizational performance and public governance.

The training course on Public Policy Masterclass begins with foundational strategic management concepts such as environmental scanning, strategic positioning, execution, and performance monitoring. It then transitions into public policy studies, examining policy theory, development stages, governance systems, and the interaction between administration and political processes.

Key Focus Areas

  • Core frameworks and tools for strategic management and planning
  • Linking strategic planning processes with public policy development
  • Methods for assessing and responding to complex strategic environments
  • Implementation techniques and performance measurement systems
  • Governance structures and the relationship between policy and administration

Modules

This training course is split into the following modules:

Module I - Public Policy Development, Governance & Administration

Module II - Certificate in Strategy

Objectives

By completing this training course on Public Policy Masterclass, participants will be able to:

  • Explain fundamental strategic management and planning concepts
  • Conduct environmental analyses to identify risks and opportunities
  • Formulate, implement, communicate, and evaluate strategic plans
  • Interpret major public policy theories and contextual influences
  • Apply the full public policy cycle from agenda setting to evaluation
  • Strengthen governance and administrative practices
  • Manage the interaction between politics, governance, and policy
  • Align strategic objectives with public policy priorities

Training Methodology

This training course on Public Policy Masterclass employs a mix of adult learning techniques, including:

  • Engaging lectures with clear, bullet-based slide presentations.
  • Practical case studies fostering discussion and applied learning.
  • Group activities for shared experiences and collaborative problem-solving.
  • Real-world scenarios and exercises to reinforce strategic and policy-making skills.
  • Integrated scenarios emphasizing the relationship between strategic management and public policy.

Organisational Impact

Organisations will gain:

  • Clearly aligned and actionable strategic plans
  • Stronger strategic and policy-based decision-making
  • Improved efficiency in resource allocation
  • Clearer governance roles and responsibilities
  • Enhanced institutional responsiveness
  • More coherent governance systems
  • Better alignment between internal strategies and policy requirements

Personal Impact

Participants will develop:

  • Advanced strategic thinking skills
  • Greater capacity to respond to organizational challenges
  • Strong understanding of policy formulation and execution
  • Increased influence in strategic and policy decisions
  • Readiness for senior leadership roles
  • Practical governance and administrative capabilities
  • Integrated decision-making skills across strategy and policy

Who Should Attend?

This training course on Public Policy Masterclass is particularly valuable for:

  • Senior leaders and executives responsible for strategy and policy
  • Public and private sector managers
  • Operational and strategic decision-makers
  • Government officials and board members
  • Policy practitioners and aspiring leaders
  • Professionals seeking to connect strategy with public governance

Course Outline

Module I: Public Policy Development, Governance & Administration

Day 1 to 5
  • Introduction to Public Policy
    • What is Public Policy, Basic Concepts of Public Policy?
    • Public Policy Theories, Ideologies and Contexts
    • Public Policy Positioning
  • Public Policy Development Process
  • Features of Good Public Policy
  • Public Governance, Public Administration
    • Governance in the Public Sector, Principles of Good Governance
    • Governance Framework
    • Public Management Structure, New Public Management
    • Public Policy, Governance and Administration Interplay
  • Public Policy and Politics
    • Do Policies determine Politics

Module II: Certificate in Strategy

Day 6

What is Strategy?  Understanding The Bigger Picture  

  • Principles of Strategic Management and Business Planning
  • The Scope of A Strategic Business Plan
  • Creativity and Innovation in Strategic Management
  • The Importance of Consulting with Colleagues and other Stakeholders
  • Principles and Methods of Delegation
Day 7

Develop A Strategic Business Plan For Your Organisation 

  • Strategic Analysis of Your Environment
  • Industry Analysis Tools and Techniques
  • Tracking Market Developments
  • Understanding Your Organisation's Ability to Respond to Market Opportunities and Threats
  • Strategic Fit of Your Organisation’s Structure, Business Processes and Culture
  • Generating, Prioritizing and Selecting Strategic Options
Day 8

How to Ensure Strategic Alignment 

  • Principles of Strategic Alignment
  • A Strategic Management System
  • Developing A Strategy Map
  • Alternatives to The Strategy Map
  • Advantages and Disadvantages of The Balanced Scorecard
  • Total Strategic Alignment
Day 9

How to Implement and Evaluate Strategic Business Plans 

  • Stakeholder Analysis and Communication
  • Allocating People and Resources to The Plan
  • Evaluating and Improving Performance against Plan
  • How to Assess and Manage Risk
  • Performance Measurement and Management
Day 10

Putting the Strategic Business Plan into Action

  • Communicating Strategy to Align Your Organisation
  • Gaining Commitment to, and Responsibility for, The Strategy
  • Effective Implementation - Converting Strategic Plans into Tangible Results
  • Linking Operational Plans with Strategic Objectives
  • Personal Goals, Plans and Commitment to Act

Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, Oxford Management Centre Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor will be awarded to the delegates

Accreditation

NASBA

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Public Policy Masterclass
Duration
10 Days
Format
Classroom
Language
English
Certificate
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Classroom Sessions
London
31 Aug - 11 Sep 2026
Fee: $ 12,900
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London
30 Aug - 10 Sep 2027
Fee: $ 12,900
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