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Certificate of Policy Development

Policy development is crucial to driving organisational change, solving complex challenges and ensuring long-term operational success. So, whether you work in government, compliance, governance, or collaboration with the public sector, this course is ideal for professional development.
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Certificate of Policy Development

Policy development is crucial to driving organisational change, solving complex challenges and ensuring long-term operational success. So, whether you work in government, compliance, governance, or collaboration with the public sector, this course is ideal for professional development.

The Certificate of Policy Development is a professional development course that provides the skills and knowledge to develop effective, evidence-based policies that deliver positive outcomes.

In this policy development course, you will learn to analyse complex policy environments and navigate legal, organisational, and strategic considerations. You will learn to identify policy problems, gather and analyse evidence, and apply strategic thinking to policy design. You will explore research, stakeholder engagement, risk assessment, and effective policy writing, ensuring that policies are clear, actionable, and aligned with organisational goals.

You will learn to strengthen policy proposals using tools like logic models, PICO frameworks, and data analysis methods. You will also explore change management, continuous improvement, policy implementation, measuring success, and refining policies through evaluation and quality improvement.

On completion of this course, you will feel confident in shaping and influencing policy decisions with clarity and accountability.

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
Certificate of Policy Development

Unit 1: Introduction to Policy Development

  • Introduction to policy development
  • Policy and policy types
  • Understanding the policy cycle
  • Policy development cycle
  • Legal, organisational, and strategic drivers of policy
  • Features of good vs poor policy
  • Aligning policy with organisational strategy and goals

Unit 2: Identifying Issues and Scoping Policy

  • Identifying issues and scoping policy
  • Defining a policy problem
  • Steps to define a policy problem
  • Assessing relevance and urgency
  • Using strategic and environmental scanning tools
  • PESTLE Analysis
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Risk matrices
  • Conducting feasibility and risk analysis
  • Identifying key stakeholders

Unit 3: Research and Evidence-Based Policy

  • Apply evidence-based practice (EBP) in policy
  • Practical research methods
  • Interviews
  • Focus groups
  • Document review
  • Qualitative and quantitative data analysis
  • Evaluating credibility, relevance, and cost of sources
  • PICO and logic models

Unit 4: Writing and Structuring Policies

  • Policy writing principles
  • Structuring policies for ease of use
  • Drafting supporting documents
  • Tailoring tone and language to different audiences
  • Justifying proposals with data and research

Unit 5: Implementation and Change Management

  • Planning for successful implementation
  • Allocating resources and set timelines (Gantt and PERT charts)
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Addressing resistance and manage change
  • Communicating the policy effectively

Unit 6: Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

  • Developing an evaluation plan
  • Setting KPIs and success criteria
  • Conducting impact assessments and audits
  • Use Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) models
  • Evaluating policy effectiveness
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Estimated Duration
30 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Approval and Recognition

Australian Online Courses Pty Ltd is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association that recognises quality and excellence in tertiary education providers.

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Career Outcomes
  • Policy Officer/ Coordinator
  • Policy Development Officer
  • Policy Advisor
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Certificate of Policy Development
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About Us

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Our Difference

What sets us apart is that we genuinely care about your career development. That’s why flexible study schedules, competitive pricing and exceptional customer and student support are at the heart of what we do. Our comprehensive courses, developed in consultation with industry employers, provide the skills and knowledge necessary for success in your current role or to pursue new opportunities.

Our state-of-the-art eLearning platform means you can study anywhere, anytime. So, enrol today and get the skills and confidence you need to achieve your career dreams, big or small.

Graduation

A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.

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Why choose Australian Online Courses?
  • Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
  • Improve your employment opportunities;
  • Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
  • High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
  • All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
  • Unlimited tutor support via email;
  • We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
  • Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.

There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18 with a competent level of English. For those under 18, please complete the Parent/Guardian Consent Form before enrolling.

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This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.

No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.

Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.

Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.

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