Diploma in Leadership in Public Policy Implementation
Introduction to the Course:
This diploma is designed to equip mid-level professionals, aspiring leaders, graduate and undergraduate students with the knowledge, skills, and practical tools to effectively implement public policies. The program focuses on policy design, stakeholder management, leadership, performance evaluation, and strategic decision-making in governance, emphasizing both theoretical foundations and real-world applications.
Who Should Attend:
- Government officials and public administrators
- Professionals in NGOs, think tanks, and international development agencies
- Policy analysts and advisors
- Individuals aspiring to take leadership roles in public policy and governance
- Graduate and undergraduate students interested in public policy.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will:
- Understand the frameworks and challenges of public policy implementation.
- Develop leadership, negotiation, and decision-making skills for governance.
- Learn stakeholder analysis, engagement, and collaborative governance techniques.
- Apply monitoring, evaluation, and risk management methods to policy initiatives.
- Design actionable implementation plans for real-world policy issues.
Month | Module | Key Components |
1 | Foundations of Public Policy | Policy cycles, governance structures, theories of policy implementation |
2 | Leadership & Decision Making | Leadership styles, ethics, strategic decision-making, team management |
3 | Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration | Identifying stakeholders, building coalitions, negotiation, public-private partnerships |
4 | Resource Management & Operational Planning | Budgeting, human resources, logistics, project management in policy execution |
5 | Monitoring, Evaluation & Risk Management | Performance indicators, evaluation frameworks, risk assessment, corrective action strategies |
6 | Capstone Project & Policy Simulation | Designing an implementation plan for a real policy issue, presentations, peer review, feedback |
Methodology:
Blended learning approach with lectures, case studies, group discussions, simulations, and practical exercises. Continuous assignments and capstone project ensure applied learning.
Certification: Participants who successfully complete all modules, assignments, and the capstone project will receive a Diploma in Leadership in Public Policy Implementation, endorsed by the FORE Centre for Political Leadership and Governance (FCPLG).
Duration: 6 months (part-time/executive format, 24 weeks)
Fees: Rs 50,000
Mode: Hybrid