Meet your organisation’s learning needs with a course that caters to the busy professional.
Please note, enrolments from organisations for the January intake need to be completed by 14th December 2020.
Evidence in Public Policy
Evidence-based policy advocates a rational, rigorous and systematic approach to policy decisions. It conveys what is known through scientific evidence and importantly, what is not known.
What is often lacking for policy professionals is the expertise to apply evidence-based policy in practice. The course will teach them how to place the best available evidence to policy development and implementation. Resulting in well-informed decisions when it comes to policies, programmes, projects, creating policies adapted to fit your organisational context.
Values and Public Policy: Political Philosophy in Practice
What is the purpose of government? This is the fundamental question policy professionals will examine when studying this ground-breaking short course. Students of this course will think critically, drawing out the key values which should be considered in this question.
This course arms professionals with the knowledge and skills to understand the key moral and ethical value concepts that should inform public policy. They will be provided a process by which to engage with and apply political philosophy to the practice of policymaking.
What is often lacking for policy professionals is the expertise to apply evidence-based policy in practice. The course will teach them how to place the best available evidence to policy development and implementation. Resulting in well-informed decisions when it comes to policies, programmes, projects, creating policies adapted to fit your organisational context.
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The courses bring theory to life through practical examples which students can apply to their own role including weekly projects, case studies, discussion forums, practical exercises.
Duration
- Eight modules delivered over eight weeks
- Four intakes per year: January, May, July, October
- 3-5 hours per week recommended study time.
Study Mode
- 100% online and fully flexible study hours.
- New modules are released each Monday
- Students have one week to work through the activities.
Duration
- Eight modules delivered over eight weeks
- Four intakes per year: January, May, July, October
- Approximately 3-5 hours per week recommended study time.
Study Mode
- 100% online and fully flexible study hours.
- New modules are released each Sunday and students have one week to work through the activities.
“The online format worked really well for me personally since it meant I could fit study and classes around my schedule, which can vary due to my project-based work commitments.”
– SQW Consultant, Evidence in Public Policy Graduate 2020
Retain your Talent
We know how important retaining talented individuals is to every business. Investing in a course that employees want to engage with not only shows them you support career progression but also means you have the best, developed employees working for you. New talent is more likely to be attracted to an organisation that champions growth and world-class development opportunities.
Retain your Talent
We know how important retaining talented individuals is to every business. Investing in a course that employees want to engage with not only shows them you support career progression, but also means you have the best, developed employees working for you.
New talent is also more likely to be attracted to an organisation that champions growth and world-class employee development opportunities.
Modes of learning
Experiential learning
Students learn by “doing”, rather than watching / listening/hearing. The experiential learning methods on these courses include:
- Using close-to-real-life content such as evidence-based case studies covering a range of relevant professional settings with real-life problems and challenges delivered by experts and professionals.
- Using close-to-real-life activities which require learners to solve realistic problems and produce usable assets in a safe and supported environment.
Problem-based learning
During each module, students will be presented with a series of close-to-real-life ‘challenges’ to resolve through researching and using resources to come to practical solutions. This approach is proven to develop higher-level learning skills such as analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Course Facilitator & peer interaction
The Course Facilitator will provide academic guidance throughout their learning journey – from beginning to end. The Facilitator will comment on weekly discussions, provide feedback on all project tasks, give comments and feedback on all activities throughout.
Students will participate in peer-to-peer discussions through a course forum.
Networking with global policy influencers
Social and collaborative learning is an important feature of the courses we offer, and a multinational cohort creates an invaluable learning experience. Learners share their perspectives, experience and expertise with fellow cohort from around the globe.
We also encourage students to know each other and form a vibrant network that will continue to support their careers.
“I thought it was interesting to hear from peers that approached questions from different perspectives/backgrounds.”
– Evidence in Public Policy Course Graduate 2020
A partnership focused on excellence in learning
Pearson and the University of Oxford’s partnership is founded on a mutual goal to provide excellent learning opportunities to busy professionals.
Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government is a global school committed to improving the quality of government and public policymaking worldwide. The School combines the academic rigour of the top-ranked university in the world with an applied, real-world focus.
As the world’s most experienced online learning company, Pearson offers a full spectrum of best-in-class services for delivering better online programs. The organisation partners with more than 40 higher education institutions around the world, supporting approximately 350 degree programmes, in addition to certificates and non-credit-bearing credentials.
Bespoke options
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