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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... Last updated November 2, 2026 5 Days Expert Instructors Certificate Included Online & In-Person Part of TrustGate's [ Advocacy, Human Rights & Development programme ](https://trustgatecorporateskills.com/topics/advocacy-human-rights-development)Human rights, policy advocacy and rights-based development programming for practitioners and organisations across Africa. ## Course Overview 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, assess available evidence, evaluate competing interests and develop realistic solutions that can be translated into effective decisions and measurable outcomes. The programme provides a comprehensive framework for policy research, problem identification, stakeholder and political-economy analysis, evidence gathering, policy-option development, impact assessment and policy communication. Participants will examine how governments, development institutions, research organisations, civil society and private-sector actors analyse policy challenges and engage decision-makers throughout the policy-development process. Particular attention is given to evidence quality, policy alternatives, feasibility analysis, stakeholder interests, policy trade-offs, implementation considerations and the preparation of high-quality policy briefs and recommendations. Participants will also explore how research findings can be effectively communicated to policymakers and other influential stakeholders. Through practical case studies, policy-analysis exercises, group discussions and policy-brief development, participants will build the ability to transform complex evidence and research into clear, practical and persuasive policy recommendations that support informed decision-making, policy reform and sustainable development outcomes. **Share this course:** [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fpolicy-analysis-policy-development-evidence-based-advocacy-course-programme) [Twitter](https://x.com/intent/post?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fpolicy-analysis-policy-development-evidence-based-advocacy-course-programme&text=Policy+Analysis%2C+Policy+Development+%26+Evidence-Based+Advocacy+Course) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fpolicy-analysis-policy-development-evidence-based-advocacy-course-programme&title=Policy+Analysis%2C+Policy+Development+%26+Evidence-Based+Advocacy+Course) [WhatsApp](https://api.whatsapp.com/send?text=Policy+Analysis%2C+Policy+Development+%26+Evidence-Based+Advocacy+Course%20https%3A%2F%2Ftrustgatecorporateskills.com%2Fcourses%2Fpolicy-analysis-policy-development-evidence-based-advocacy-course-programme) ## 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 ### Module 1: Understanding Public Policy 1. Meaning of public policy 2. Policy systems 3. Policy actors 4. Policy cycles ### Module 2: Policy Problem Identification 1. Defining policy problems 2. Root-cause analysis 3. Problem framing 4. Policy priorities ### Module 3: Policy and Political Economy Analysis 1. Institutional analysis 2. Political interests 3. Power relationships 4. Policy constraints ### Module 4: Evidence and Policy Research 1. Sources of policy evidence 2. Research methodologies 3. Data quality 4. Evidence credibility ### Module 5: Stakeholder Analysis 1. Identifying policy stakeholders 2. Stakeholder interests 3. Power and influence 4. Stakeholder engagement ### Module 6: Policy Options 1. Developing policy alternatives 2. Comparing policy options 3. Feasibility assessment 4. Policy trade-offs ### Module 7: Policy Impact Assessment 1. Economic impacts 2. Social impacts 3. Environmental considerations 4. Distributional impacts ### Module 8: Policy Recommendations 1. Developing recommendations 2. Evidence-based justification 3. Policy prioritisation 4. Implementation considerations ### Module 9: Policy Briefs and Communication 1. Policy-brief structure 2. Executive summaries 3. Data visualisation 4. Communicating to decision-makers ### Module 10: Evidence-Based Policy Strategy 1. Policy strategy development 2. Advocacy opportunities 3. Monitoring policy change 4. 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 Certificate of completion Training materials included Lunch and refreshments (physical) Post-training support ### 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. ##### Course Pricing (USD) **Where would you like the training?** Kenya Burundi Ethiopia Malawi Rwanda South Sudan Tanzania Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe Comoros Djibouti Eritrea Madagascar Mozambique Somalia Mauritius Seychelles Democratic Republic of the Congo Angola Cameroon Central African Republic Chad Congo (Brazzaville) Equatorial Guinea Gabon São Tomé and Príncipe Botswana Eswatini Lesotho Namibia South Africa Algeria Egypt Libya Morocco Sudan Tunisia Benin Burkina Faso Cabo Verde Côte d'Ivoire Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Liberia Mali Mauritania Niger Nigeria Senegal Sierra Leone Togo Bahrain Iran Iraq Israel Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Oman Palestine Qatar Saudi Arabia Syria Turkey United Arab Emirates Yemen Albania Andorra Armenia Austria Azerbaijan Belarus Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland France Georgia Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Kazakhstan Kosovo Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Moldova Monaco Montenegro Netherlands North Macedonia Norway Poland Portugal Romania Russia San Marino Serbia Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine United Kingdom Vatican City Afghanistan Bangladesh Bhutan Brunei Cambodia China India Indonesia Japan Kyrgyzstan Laos Malaysia Maldives Mongolia Myanmar Nepal North Korea Pakistan Philippines Singapore South Korea Sri Lanka Tajikistan Thailand Timor-Leste Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Vietnam Antigua and Barbuda Argentina Bahamas Barbados Belize Bolivia Brazil Canada Chile Colombia Costa Rica Cuba Dominica Dominican Republic Ecuador El Salvador Grenada Guatemala Guyana Haiti Honduras Jamaica Mexico Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Lucia Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Suriname Trinidad and Tobago United States Uruguay Venezuela Australia Fiji New Zealand Papua New Guinea In-person price varies by country. 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