London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Online
Public Policy Analysis Online Certificate Course
Holborn, United Kingdom
Certificate
DURATION
10 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 2,866
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
Develop practical, applicable skills for analysing, evaluating and communicating public policy.
In the context of an increasingly connected and complex world, it is vital to be able to analyse and anticipate the impact of public policy and evaluate interventions to make more informed evidence-based policy decisions and recommendations.
The Public Policy Analysis online certificate course from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) merges research, theory, and practice, as it empowers participants with analytical frameworks for understanding the policy process. Over the course of 10 weeks, you’ll gain the quantitative tools and techniques needed to conduct evidence-based public policy impact evaluations and develop effective policy communication skills.
Benefit from this multidisciplinary approach to public policy and practice your skills by engaging with real-world, global case studies. Guided by expert LSE faculty with topical research experience across a variety of policy areas in Europe, Africa, and the United States, you’ll develop practical skills and strategies for immediate application in policy-related projects, or within your organisation.
An Online Education That Sets You Apart
This LSE online certificate course is delivered in collaboration with online education provider GetSmarter. Join a growing community of global professionals who've already had the opportunity to:
- Gain verifiable and relevant competencies and earn invaluable recognition from a world-leading social science university, entirely online and in your own time.
- Enjoy a personalised, people-mediated online learning experience created to make you feel supported at every step.
- Experience a flexible but structured approach to online education as you plan your learning around your life to meet weekly milestones.
This course is presented entirely online, in collaboration with the leader in online education GetSmarter. View the Public Policy Analysis online certificate course to find out about upcoming course dates, the course price, and more.
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Is this course for you?
This course, developed by LSE’s School of Public Policy, is relevant for professionals working in public policy. Policy makers, civil servants, NGO staff, and individuals in public and private sector organisations seeking to influence public policy and better understand their current roles within policy formulation will find it beneficial. Those in the public sector, non-profit, consultancies, and think tanks – who want to enhance their impact by critically engaging with public policy, employing evidence-based impact evaluations, and developing the insight to make policy recommendations and decisions – will also benefit from this course.
You'll walk away with:
- Practical skills and strategies immediately applicable to policy-related projects, or within your organisation.
- Analytical frameworks for thinking critically about the policy process, and an enhanced way of thinking about the challenges and politics of public policy.
- A firm understanding of the quantitative tools and research methodologies for conducting evidence-based impact evaluations, and effective policy communication skills.
- A certificate of competence from the London School of Economics and Political Science – a world-leading social science university – and invaluable experience learning from subject-matter experts and a global cohort of like-minded professionals.
Over the duration of this online certificate course, you’ll work your way through the following modules:
Section I - Public Policy Fundamentals
- Module 1: The importance and goals of public policy
Explore the foundations, importance, and goals of public policy. - Module 2: Individuals and strategic interactions
Explore the applications of game theory to public policy analysis. - Module 3: Institutions and public policy
Explore how institutions can provide a solution to market failures.
Section II - Evaluation Methods
- Module 4: Quantitative skills for public policy
Review methods for analysing and describing data, and learn the basic intuition behind statistical analysis. - Module 5: Policy evaluation
Explore important principles for impact evaluation and experimental design. - Module 6: Policy communication
Learn practical skills for effective policy communication.
Section III - Producing Policy
- Module 7: Public policy processes
Explore the stages of the policy cycle and the political factors that influence each stage. - Module 8: Representation, accountability, and public policy
Explore the importance of representation and accountability in the political process. - Module 9: The politics of public policy
Discover the impact of constitutional systems on public policy. - Module 10: Challenges for public policy
Apply the theory gained from this course to real-world policy case studies.
Will I have the time?
GetSmarter's learning model is designed to help you, as a working professional, improve your skills without compromising on work and family responsibilities. The course is broken up into weekly, manageable modules, with incremental deadlines, devised to help you pace yourself over the duration of the course and allow you the flexibility to work when it suits you best. You also have access to your Success Manager, who will help you set goals, track key milestones, manage your time, and field any administrative enquiries you might have.
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By improving your skills and industry knowledge, you'll have an influence on the success of your organization. Why wouldn't you ask your boss to help you fund your studies if it's going to have an impact on the way you do business?
Of our past students, 37 percent have received financial assistance from their employers. You can ask for help, too.
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