Policy Design and Delivery: A Systematic Approach

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6 weeks long
$ 995

Brief Introduction

Created by Senior Lecturer Michael Walton, examine real-world policy challenges and learn how to analyze, design, and recommend effective policy solutions.

Course Summary

This course teaches a systematic approach to policy design and delivery. It covers key concepts and frameworks, as well as practical tools and techniques for designing and implementing policies that achieve desired outcomes.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn how to identify policy problems and design effective solutions
  • Gain practical skills for policy implementation and delivery
  • Understand how to evaluate policy outcomes and make evidence-based decisions

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

  • Policy Analyst
    • USA: $58,000 - $100,000
    • India: ₹3,00,000 - ₹14,00,000
    • Spain: €22,000 - €50,000
  • Program Manager
    • USA: $70,000 - $121,000
    • India: ₹4,00,000 - ₹25,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000 - €60,000
  • Policy Advisor
    • USA: $72,000 - $128,000
    • India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹30,00,000
    • Spain: €30,000 - €70,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the key concepts and frameworks of policy design and delivery
  • Gain practical skills for designing and implementing effective policies
  • Learn how to evaluate policy outcomes and make evidence-based decisions

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior knowledge or experience is required
  • A willingness to learn and engage with the course material

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

Similar Courses

  • Public Policy and Administration
  • Leadership for Public Policy Implementation

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Notable People in This Field

  • Adams Professor of Political Leadership and Democratic Values
  • Organizational Unit at Harvard Kennedy School

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Description

Course description

Whether learners work in government, business, nonprofits, activism, entrepreneurship, or community organization, effective leaders are constantly working on policies that address pressing public problems. In Policy Design and Delivery: A Systematic Approach, created by Michael Walton, senior lecturer in public policy at Harvard Kennedy School, in concert with a team of the School’s learning designers, you can acquire the knowledge to analyze, design, and recommend policies to effect change in your community.

Policy is an array of actions designed to create the type of world in which we want to live. In Policy Design and Delivery, leaders from across the world learn to see policymaking as a process of clearly defining a problem and working to understand what policies will help create real change as policies are implemented and scaled. Not all participants need to have a background in policymaking.

This course is part of the Public Leadership Credential from Harvard Kennedy School. Courses are designed for professionals with a bachelors degree and a minimum of five years of experience, and a commitment to the public good. Participation in the program requires proficiency in English and 10 to 12 hours per week dedicated to reading, viewing multimedia materials, participating in group learning activities and discussions with peers, and completing interactive assignments.

Knowledge

  • What you'll learn
  • Acquire the ability to articulate the values behind policy design decisions
  • Analyze the causes and sub-causes of policy problems and make informed policy recommendations based on analysis
  • Evaluate policy solutions for strategic alignment across technical, political, and organizational dynamics
  • Develop skills to diagram root causes, map theories of change, and analyze stakeholders of policy decisions
  • Develop skills to make policy recommendations
  • This course is part of the Public Leadership Credential at Harvard Kennedy School. https://www.hks.harvard.edu/educational-programs/public-leadership-credential

Summary of User Reviews

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course structure and curriculum were very well-designed and comprehensive, providing a thorough understanding of policy design and delivery.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Great for professionals looking to enhance their skills in policy design and delivery
  • Engaging and interactive course content
  • Helpful feedback and guidance from instructors
  • Flexible and self-paced learning format
  • Useful practical exercises and case studies

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course material to be too dense and challenging
  • Limited interaction with other students in the course
  • Some technical difficulties with the online platform
  • Cost of the course may be prohibitive for some individuals
  • No certificate or credential offered upon completion of the course
$ 995
English
30th Aug, 2021
11th Oct, 2021
6 weeks long
Michael Walton
Harvard University, Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard University

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