Public Policy and Public Administration Training Course

Introduction
In today's dynamic governance landscape, the ability to design, evaluate, and implement effective public policies is crucial for achieving sustainable development and institutional performance. The Public Policy and Public Administration Training Course equips professionals with the tools, frameworks, and analytical skills necessary to shape impactful policies, manage public institutions efficiently, and respond to emerging governance challenges. This comprehensive course addresses modern policy formulation, participatory governance, public service delivery, and leadership in the public sector.

Tailored for current and aspiring public servants, this course enhances participants’ knowledge of institutional governance, policy design, and public sector reforms. Whether managing budgets, developing policy briefs, or improving service delivery, attendees will gain insights grounded in international best practices. With a blend of theoretical and practical content, this 5-day program ensures that participants walk away with actionable strategies to strengthen policy outcomes and administrative performance.

Duration

5 Days

Target Audience

  • Government and public sector officials
  • Policy advisors and analysts
  • Senior managers and department heads
  • NGO and development agency professionals
  • Academics and researchers in public policy or governance

Course Objectives

  • Understand the principles and processes of public policy and administration
  • Analyze and evaluate policy options using modern tools
  • Enhance leadership and decision-making in public institutions
  • Improve public service delivery through administrative reforms
  • Build capacity for transparent, participatory, and accountable governance

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Public Policy and Administration

  • Key concepts in public policy and governance
  • Evolution of public administration theories
  • Structure of government and public institutions
  • Policy cycles: formulation to evaluation
  • Role of bureaucracy in policy execution

Module 2: Policy Design and Implementation Tools

  • Steps in policy formulation
  • Evidence-based policymaking
  • Stakeholder analysis and engagement
  • Cost-benefit and impact assessment
  • Risk analysis in policy design

Module 3: Public Sector Leadership and Strategic Management

  • Leadership styles in public administration
  • Strategic thinking in government agencies
  • Change management in the public sector
  • Ethical leadership and integrity systems
  • Performance-based management

Module 4: Public Financial Management and Budgeting

  • Principles of public finance
  • Budget cycle and fiscal planning
  • Program-based budgeting
  • Transparency and accountability in expenditures
  • Financial oversight and audits

Module 5: Monitoring and Evaluation of Public Policies

  • M&E frameworks and tools
  • Setting indicators and baselines
  • Data collection and analysis techniques
  • Reporting and communicating findings
  • Using M&E results for policy reform

Module 6: Governance, Accountability, and Anti-Corruption

  • Good governance principles
  • Citizen participation mechanisms
  • Building accountability frameworks
  • Anti-corruption strategies in public service
  • Role of oversight institutions

Module 7: E-Government and Digital Public Administration

  • Introduction to e-governance
  • Digitizing service delivery
  • ICT tools for transparency and efficiency
  • Cybersecurity and data protection in public systems
  • Case studies of successful digital governance

Module 8: Public Policy in a Global and Local Context

  • Policy learning and innovation from global best practices
  • Adapting international policy models locally
  • Policy responses to global challenges (climate, health, etc.)
  • Decentralization and sub-national governance
  • Cross-sectoral collaboration for policy impact

CERTIFICATION

  • Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

TRAINING VENUE

  • Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

AIRPORT PICK UP AND ACCOMMODATION

  • Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request

TERMS OF PAYMENT

  • Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent to info@macskillsdevelopment.com

 

Public Policy And Public Administration Training Course in South Sudan
Dates Fees Location Action
04/08/2025 - 08/08/2025 $1,500 Mombasa
Physical Class Online Class
18/08/2025 - 22/08/2025 $1,250 Nairobi
Physical Class Online Class
25/08/2025 - 29/08/2025 $4,950 Pretoria
Physical Class Online Class
08/09/2025 - 12/09/2025 $4,950 Dubai
Physical Class Online Class
22/09/2025 - 26/09/2025 $1,250 Nairobi
Physical Class Online Class
20/10/2025 - 24/10/2025 $1,250 Nairobi
Physical Class Online Class
06/10/2025 - 10/10/2025 $1,500 Mombasa
Physical Class Online Class
03/11/2025 - 07/11/2025 $1,500 Mombasa
Physical Class Online Class
17/11/2025 - 21/11/2025 $1,250 Nairobi
Physical Class Online Class
01/12/2025 - 05/12/2025 $1,250 Nairobi
Physical Class Online Class
08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 $1,250 Nairobi
Physical Class Online Class
08/12/2025 - 12/12/2025 $1,250 Nairobi
Physical Class Online Class