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Policy Development: the Basics

Policy Development: the Basics
Tuesday 23 February 2021 (9:00am to 5:00pm)

Via Zoom interactive workshop

Professional & Associate Members $675
Affiliate Members $775
Non Members $875



If you are a NSW public sector employee, then you are eligible for Affiliate membership free of charge. Click here to join.
This course is also available for in-house delivery. For more information please contact the Learning team on 02 8066 1900 or email [email protected] for a quote.

Government Policy Articulated PODCASTReading Government Inquiry Reports such as the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Ruby Princess by Dr Randal Stewart


Course Overview


This course supports the research and analysis work essential for good policy development to support agency and/or government policy initiatives and constraints. This includes research, analysis of problems, formulation of outcomes, policy history, whole-of-government collaboration and citizen engagement and empowerment.

ZOOM Virtual Classroom

Our virtual classroom consists of a facilitator teaching the class to students who are dialled in remotely to the class session. Presentation slides and other digital files can be presented during the training session using the Zoom platform and the student may either focus on these resources or the facilitator. 


To enable connection, you will require the following set-up:

- Sufficient internet connection – Zoom is successful on a 4G network. Any network better than 4G will enhance the student’s experience;
- A PC with a web-camera, microphone and the capacity to run the Zoom application to allow the facilitator to better interact with students in the same manner as a traditional classroom; and
- Sufficient sized monitor or screen to support the number of students in the room.

Learning Outcomes


  • Assist with basic policy data collection
  • Undertake relevant policy research
  • Dissect policy problems into basic tasks and activities
  • Understand the policy formulation process and the research used
  • Use vocabulary that is appropriate to both professional and stakeholder audiences.

"Randal has a wealth of knowledge and the practicalities that come out of a course like this are fantastic for early public service career people like myself."
Recent IPAA learner


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NSW Public Sector Framework Capabilities


This course is targeted at Foundational to Intermediate level. The following behaviours from the framework are covered:

Results: Deliver results

  • Seek and apply specialist advice when requireds.
  • Take responsibility for delivering on intended outcomes.
  • Use own expertise and seek others’ expertise to achieve work outcomes.

Results: Think and solve problems

  • Research and analyse information and make recommendations based on relevant evidence.
  • Be willing to seek out input from others and share own ideas to achieve best outcomes.
  • Research and analyse information, identify interrelationships and make recommendations based on relevant evidence.
  • Anticipate, identify and address issues and potential problems and select the most effective solutions from a range of options.

Course Facilitator

Dr Randal Stewart




Dr Randal Stewart has written, researched, practised and trained in public policy for over twenty years. He was previously a senior lecturer in the Department of Government and Public Administration at the University of Sydney. Randal currently works within the Strategy and Public Policy Practice on political nous, public policy, strategic management and public affairs. His main focus is on government but he also consults on organisation strategy and public affairs in the private sector.

Course Materials


All course materials (including the workbooks) will be made available through our digital learning space, Illuminate. Your Illuminate access details will be provided 7 days prior to the course date.

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Enquiries: For more information on our learning programs, please contact the IPAA NSW Learning Team on 02 8066 1900 or email [email protected].
When
23/02/2021 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Where
Via Zoom NSW AUSTRALIA
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Payments

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Cancellation policy - Events
  • Cancellation must be in writing and confirmed by an IPAA NSW staff member
  • Cancellation received more than 10 business days prior to the event – no penalty will be incurred
  • Cancellation received within 6-10 business days of the event – 50% of the fee is payable
  • Cancellation received less than 6 business days prior to the event – 100% of the fee is payable
  • No show – 100% of the fee is payable
  • Registrations received less than 6 business days prior to the event are non-refundable.
Cancellation policy - Scheduled Courses
  • Cancellation must be in writing and confirmed by an IPAA NSW staff member
  • Cancellation received more than 10 business days prior to the start date – no penalty will be incurred
  • Cancellation received within 6-10 business days of the start date – 50% of the fee is payable
  • Cancellation received less than 6 business days prior to the start date – 100% of the fee is payable
  • No show – 100% of the fee is payable
  • Registrations received less than 6 business days prior to the start date are non-refundable.
Cancellation policy - Self-paced Courses
  • Cancellations are not permitted.

Note: If you do not cancel and do not attend and event or course, 100% of the fee must be paid.

Transfer policy - Events
  • All requests for transfers must be in writing
  • Substitute nominees may attend in your place where deemed appropriate; however, if a member wishes to substitute a non-member in their place the full fee will be payable.
Transfer policy - Scheduled Courses
  • All requests for transfers must be in writing
  • Your course registration can be transferred to another course without penalty if requested more than 10 business days prior to the course start date. Otherwise, the above cancellation policy applies. Transfers can only be requested when the course fee has been paid in full.
  • Transferring your registration to another person can be done at any time without penalty if nominee details are provided within a minimum of 2 business days prior to the course start date. Transferring from a member to a non-member will result in a fee increase in line with the non-member course fee.
Transfer policy - Self-paced Courses 
  • Transfers to another course are not allowed for self-paced courses.
We may in our discretion waive cancellation charges in exceptional circumstances, but we will not waive cancellation charges on account of work commitments.

Program Changes

IPAA NSW reserves the right to change programs/speakers/venue, or to cancel programs if the enrolment criteria are not met or when conditions beyond our control prevail. All registrants will be notified in the event of cancellation and their registration fee will be refunded.

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