Policy workshops
Turn complexity into certainty with skills that drive change.
From plan to publication, these workshops help policymakers communicate with purpose for decisions that make a difference. Develop, deliver and measure performance of policies and programs with workshops for all stages of a policy career.
Policy development intermediate
This workshop strengthens participants’ ability to design and deliver effective public policy. It examines relevant economic concepts, explores policy instruments and touches on developing policy proposals.
Policy development fundamentals
This workshop develops participants’ understanding of public policy basics. It explores the Australian policy cycle, stakeholder engagement and evaluation methods to support effective policy design and implementation.
Policy development advanced
This workshop develops participants’ toolkit to contribute to impactful public policy. It enhances consultation and influencing capabilities, offering a chance to apply their experience to solving complex problems.
Monitoring and evaluation
This workshop equips participants to design, deliver and assess monitoring and evaluation frameworks. They apply program logic, theory of change and evidence-based tools to improve outcomes, support decisions and strengthen accountability.
Meaningful metrics for policy and programs
This workshop equips APS employees to use data meaningfully in policy and program contexts. Scenario-based discussion covers research questions, data quality and formulating evidence-based recommendations to influence decision-making.
Data literacy and ethics
This workshop relates participants’ responsibilities to overarching objectives and principles that ensure data integrity and proper use. It explores the APS data lifecycle, how different APS roles fit across that lifecycle, and what participants should know about data governance and management.