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How to Use Evidence in Policy-Making

Explain what evidence-based policy-making is
Determine how to enable the use of evidence in the policymaking process
Investigate the skillset required to be able to identify quality evidence
Draft an evidence gathering approach that effectively facilitates cross-departmental government relationships and collaboration to fill evidence gaps
Learn how to write a response that outlines the importance of evidence and how it can improve policies

Overview

Off the shelf (OTS)

This online course helps public servants understand the fundamentals of using evidence to support their work.

What is involved:

A. 9 hours of bite-sized learning. Learn at your own pace across 4 weeks on an engaging online platform.

B. Content includes practical tasks relevant to a government context and experience from other public servants, to help you put your skills into practice.

C. Email notifications to guide your progress

D. An online discussion forum to discuss the course content with other public servant learners.

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