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Understanding policy processes

Find the best opportunities to influence policy

Online or in person, dates to suit your schedule

Hands-on training for your team to apply practical guidance and tools

Up to 90 participants

Without understanding how policy is made and where influence is possible, engagement can be poorly timed or misdirected

This practical workshop gives you a clear view of how policy is developed and implemented, covering local, regional, national, and international contexts. You will identify the points where interventions have the most impact, understand what counts as evidence in policy, and explore opportunities to work with intermediaries. You will also gain insights into working with devolved administrations (when applicable) and the pressures policymakers face.

What you'll walk away with

A clear understanding of policy processes at local, regional, national and international levels.

Identification of key points for effective engagement.

Awareness of what constitutes policy-relevant evidence and how it is used.

A structured approach to analyzing and engaging intermediaries.

Confidence in aligning research with specific policy processes.

Your group booking includes:

The workshop slides in a format that supports later reference and practical use.

Access to resources to support ongoing policy engagement.

Access to a long-term alumni network of over 450 professionals across more than 130 universities and organizations for continued support, collaboration, and professional growth.

Curated responses to participant questions after the session.

Choose your format

£ 1,390 per cohort

Focused on the most essential guidance
Includes plenary discussion and a brief applied activity
Quickly builds capacity and introduces practical tools
Ideal for team training when time is especially limited
Up to 90 participants (from £15 per person)

£ 2,490 per cohort

Focused on in-depth practical guidance
Includes guided individual and group work to apply key skills
Develops practical skills through hands-on practice
Ideal for teams ready to move to active application
Up to 90 participants (from £28 per person)

Popular

£ 4,890 per cohort

Focused on advanced, detailed practical guidance
Includes extended practical activities and detailed examples
Builds advanced skills and supports applying insights to current and future work
Suggested: Split over two days
Up to 90 participants (from £54 per person)

This is a VAT-exempt educational service provided by a non-profit, charitable organization.

We can deliver in person across the UK,
with growing international availability

We can deliver in person across the UK, with growing international availability

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