The document summarizes a policy skills training program offered by Gilpin Policy Training Programmes. The program aims to develop modern policy leaders who can meet public sector demands. It is designed as 5 modules that can be taken individually or as a full certificate program. The modules cover developing strategic context, policy interventions, implementation, performance management, and evaluation. The program is tailored to clients' needs and offers flexible delivery including workshops and tutorials.

1. Policy Skills Training

4. 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.

6. Programme content P1. 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).

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

13. 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 Development Belmont Office Park Belmont Road Belfast BT4 2AW T: 028 9076 9900 E: [email_address]