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How to Use Evidence in Policy-Making

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

Overview

Off the shelf (OTS)

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

It involves 9 hours of bite-sized learning that can be learned with a group across 4 weeks on an engaging online platform. You will find content includes practical tasks relevant to a government context and experience from other public servants, to help you put your skills into practice. It also includes 2 facilitated “virtual” workshops including one with an expert speaker. You will also get a chance for optional virtual forum to discuss the course content with other public servant learners.

Please note – data may be processed in countries with adequacy agreements in place.

Delivery method
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Virtual

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Digital

Course duration
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9 hours

Competency level
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Working

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Delivery method
  • Virtual icon

    Virtual

  • Digital icon

    Digital

Course duration
Duration icon

9 hours

Competency level
  • Working icon

    Working