Policy Analysis, Policy Development & Evidence-Based Advocacy Course
The Policy Analysis, Policy Development & Evidence-Based Advocacy Course is a 5-day professional training programme delivered in-person or online in Advocacy, Human Rights and Social Development, ending with a TrustGate Corporate Skills certificate of completion.
This course introduces participants to the principles, processes and practical tools of policy analysis and evidence-based policy development. Effective public policy requires more than identifying problems; it requires the ability to understand complex policy environments, as...
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Course Overview
Learning Objectives
- Understand the policy-development cycle.
- Define and analyse policy problems.
- Conduct policy and stakeholder analysis.
- Gather and assess policy evidence.
- Develop policy options.
- Assess policy alternatives.
- Prepare policy briefs.
- Communicate recommendations to decision-makers.
- Build evidence-based advocacy strategies.
Course Content
- Meaning of public policy
- Policy systems
- Policy actors
- Policy cycles
- Defining policy problems
- Root-cause analysis
- Problem framing
- Policy priorities
- Institutional analysis
- Political interests
- Power relationships
- Policy constraints
- Sources of policy evidence
- Research methodologies
- Data quality
- Evidence credibility
- Identifying policy stakeholders
- Stakeholder interests
- Power and influence
- Stakeholder engagement
- Developing policy alternatives
- Comparing policy options
- Feasibility assessment
- Policy trade-offs
- Economic impacts
- Social impacts
- Environmental considerations
- Distributional impacts
- Developing recommendations
- Evidence-based justification
- Policy prioritisation
- Implementation considerations
- Policy-brief structure
- Executive summaries
- Data visualisation
- Communicating to decision-makers
- Policy strategy development
- Advocacy opportunities
- Monitoring policy change
- Policy action plan
Who Should Attend?
- Policy analysts
- Government officials
- Researchers
- Think-tank professionals
- NGO policy officers
- Development practitioners
- Public-affairs professionals
- Legislative and parliamentary staff
- Academics
- Advocacy professionals
Training Methodology
- Policy case studies
- Research exercises
- Policy-analysis workshops
- Evidence assessment
- Group debates
- Policy simulations
- Policy-brief development
- Peer review
- Presentation exercises
What's Included
Certification
Certificate in Policy Analysis, Policy Development & Evidence-Based Advocacy
Issued by: TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Policy Analysis, Policy Development & Evidence-Based Advocacy Course training?
The Policy Analysis, Policy Development & Evidence-Based Advocacy Course runs for 5 Days. Each day combines expert-led teaching with practical, hands-on exercises so participants can apply what they learn immediately.
Is the Policy Analysis, Policy Development & Evidence-Based Advocacy Course delivered online or in-person?
This course is delivered in person (scheduled venues include Nairobi, Mombasa, Kigali, Kampala), live online, or in-house at your organisation.
How much does the Policy Analysis, Policy Development & Evidence-Based Advocacy Course cost?
The fee is US$600 per person online and US$1,400 per person in person. In-person fees depend on the participant's country; the pricing card on this page shows the fee for yours.
When is the next Policy Analysis, Policy Development & Evidence-Based Advocacy Course training?
A session is running now, from 2 November 2026 to 6 November 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. The next one runs from 23 November 2026 to 27 November 2026 in Mombasa, Kenya / Nairobi, Kenya. You can also request a custom date or an in-house session for your team.
Do I get a certificate after completing the Policy Analysis, Policy Development & Evidence-Based Advocacy Course?
Yes. Participants who complete the Policy Analysis, Policy Development & Evidence-Based Advocacy Course receive a certificate of completion from TRUSTGATE CORPORATE SKILLS.
What will I learn in the Policy Analysis, Policy Development & Evidence-Based Advocacy Course?
Key learning outcomes include: Understand the policy-development cycle; Define and analyse policy problems; Conduct policy and stakeholder analysis; Gather and assess policy evidence; Develop policy options.
