Master Public Policy Analysis In Six Easy Steps: The Basics

Name: Master Public Policy Analysis In Six Easy Steps: The Basics
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An Introduction to Policy Analysis Concepts and Practice For The Real World!

Created byWarren Chalklen, PhD

Last updated 1/2017

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What you'll learn

Collect, organize and systematize evidence
Use a policy matrix to confront policy tradeoffs
Write a policy brief

Course content

4 sections • 20 lectures • 1h 1m total length

Master Policy Analysis In Six Simple Steps: An Introduction0:33
Explore policy and apply the six steps of policy analysis using a real-world example in this introductory course.
Course Outline: What You Will Be Learning0:45
Explore the six steps to policy analysis as the instructor outlines learning objectives, answers questions on the discussion board or Udemy, and guides you through the course.
About Your Instructor: Who is Warren?1:03
Meet Dr. Warren Leslie Chalkland, a policy analyst who worked with the South African presidency on the National Development Plan, bringing policy expertise to this six easy steps course.
Our Learning Objectives: What Should You Know By The End Of This Course?0:46
Define policy and its basic pieces, and distinguish policy from policy analysis. Master the six basic steps to policy analysis and apply these components to your context.
Questions: What Questions Might You Have Before Starting This Course?2:02
Explore how this policy course teaches general, cross-cutting policy skills. Interact via the discussion board or Udemy messages; note that externalities, tax and subsidies, and cost-benefit analysis are not covered.

Overview of the Six Steps0:10
Step 1: Define and Understand the Problem6:17
Before tackling any policy problem we need to understand the root causes.
Demo Lecture: Methods of Collecting and Organizing Evidence8:18
Learn a systematic process to collect and organize policy data. Use surveys, interviews, focus groups, and tools like Google, EndNote, and Excel.
Step 2: Policy Alternatives2:32
As we understand the problem we explore solutions. These are then mapped out as policy alternatives.
Step 3: Define The Variables5:33
By the end of this lecture you will be able to define the criteria with which to weigh up the different policy choices.
Step 4: Conduct the Analysis9:46
We conduct the analysis in this lecture. We walk through a policy matrix and weigh the options against one another.
Step 5: Confront The Tradeoffs6:34
As we weigh up policy options we begin to confront tradeoffs between the different criteria. By the end of this lecture you will be able to confront tradeoffs.
Step 6: Write the Report2:08
A policy report is necessary to communicate the policy process and decision.
Demo Lecture: Format For the Policy Brief4:18
learn the letter-formatted policy brief. present the policy problem with evidence and statistics, and outline goals, alternatives, trade-offs, and a recommended policy.
Wrap Up2:03
Data-driven policy analysis relies on qualitative and quantitative evidence, uses teamwork to surface trade-offs and blind spots, and outlines the six steps: define problem, alternatives, variables, analysis, compromises, and reporting.

Requirements

Internet connectivity
Speak English

Description

Master the skills that policy analysts use everyday to evaluate and solve public problems! Learn basic concepts, tools and techniques through this easily accessible course!

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Governments operate in complex environments with increased demands and limited resources. Policy analysts in this environment are often called to make ethical and far reaching decisions daily. As a scholar of public policy and a former analyst within the President of South Africa I developed a system that makes the complex simple, the methods accessible and the process replicable.

And now…I want to share this system with you in this course.

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✔ 20+ Lectures and Over 1 hour of content!

✔ Easy to Learn Material—free template downloads available to get started

✔ Project Based Learning—Build your policy matrix to fit your policy problem

✔ Use data to manage your analysis and make recommendations

✔ Follow the best practices of top policy analysts

CLICK "TAKE THIS COURSE" TO GET STARTED NOW!

Who this course is for:

Anyine interested in policy analysis
Government, non profit and private sector analysts

Master Public Policy Analysis In Six Easy Steps: The Basics

What you'll learn

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Course content

Welcome to Master Public Policy Analysis in Six Simple Steps: An Introduction!5 lectures • 5min

Policy and the Law2 lectures • 7min

Six Steps of Policy Analysis10 lectures • 48min

Bonus Section3 lectures • 2min

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