Governance

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Understanding the landscape you operate in is essential to being effective within it. With over 25 years of experience, our governance training helps professionals at all levels develop a confident, practical grasp of how government and Parliament work, the relationships, processes and power structures that shape how decisions get made.

With trainers who have worked at the heart of these institutions, we offer insight that goes well beyond the textbooktheory, equipping your teams to engage with government more strategically and with greater impact.

Courses

We offer flexible delivery formats tailored to the specific needs of your organisation:
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Strategic thinking
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Systems thinking
Understanding and working with the
UK Government
Understanding and working with the
UK Parliament
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Appearing before Select Committees
Effective consultations

Global

Total Training supports public sector capability worldwide through specialist training, coaching and consultancy for governments and public institutions. Drawing on over two decades of experience across more than 50 countries, our expert-led programmes focus on practical capabilities, from policy and governance to communication and digital working, to build resilient, high-performing teams.

Upcoming Events

April 21, 2026

Policy Forum

Our upcoming Policy Forum will bring together policy professionals from across government to exchange practical insights, reflect on what training approaches are delivering real impact, and explore what this means for capability across the Civil Service.

Free to attend

June 5, 2026

Reading Legislation

The purpose of this day is to equip our attendees with an understanding of the processes within government that brings forward legislation...
From £345 + VAT
June 25, 2026

Political Awareness and Influencing

To influence policy, you need to understand the complexities of the changing UK constitutional set-up, how it all fits together in practice, and what the points of access and influence are.
From £345 + VAT
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