Policy Making

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Total Training’s policy making courses help public sector professionals develop the structured thinking, analytical skills and practical understanding needed to design and deliver effective policy. Good policy does not happen by accident, it requires sound evidence, clear judgement and the ability to navigate complex political and organisational environments.

Our programmes draw on the direct experience of trainers who have developed and delivered policy at the highest levels of government. Whether you are new to policy work or looking to sharpen your expertise as an experienced practitioner, our training provides practical learning that can be applied immediately to real policy challenges.

Courses

Courses are available as open enrolment sessions, bespoke in-house programmes or year-long accredited qualifications.
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Policy from concept to delivery
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Policy action learning sets
Policy base camp -foundations programme
Citizen-centred policies
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Behavioural insight

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 ÂŁ345 + 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 ÂŁ345 + VAT
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