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Policy training for academics

Information on the policy training courses OIT offers academics

The Open Innovation Team has delivered policy training to academics, professionals and students since it was established in 2016.

Our Policy Masterclass is designed to help participants understand how the policy-making process works and how they can maximise their chances of influencing it.

Delivered by experienced civil servants, the training can be tailored to any levelskill of experience and any policy area.level.

Participants learn about how policy works in practice, how they can engage policy-makers and what tactics they can use to inform the policy-making process. Questions and discussion are encouraged throughout, and exercises help participants apply lessons to their own work.

Please note: As a cost-recovery team, we charge a fee for this training to cover our operational expenses and ensure the sustainability of our services. The cost varies depending on the duration, complexity, and customisation of the training program.

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For more information about our training options, pricing, and to inquirebook, about group bookings, please email us at enquiries@openinnovation.gov.uk

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Updates to this page

Published 27 September 2021
Last updated 2922 JulyOctober 2024 + show all updates
  1. The article has been updated to reflect the fact that individual academics can now book onto mixed-group sessions.

  2. The information has been updated to make clear that at present, we can only accept group bookings.

  3. First published.

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