Evidence-Based Policy Influence
This executive-level course provides policy advisors with the skills to translate complex pedagogical research into actionable legislative or organizational policy. Participants will develop expertise in advocating for high-quality early childhood environments through evidence-driven communication.
£600
Certified Policy Development Professional
- Pass mark 70%
- Certificate on completion
- Verifiable public certificate ID
- English · available globally
Evidence-Based Policy Influence: the short answers
- What is Evidence-Based Policy Influence?
- This executive-level course provides policy advisors with the skills to translate complex pedagogical research into actionable legislative or organizational policy. Participants will develop expertise in advocating for high-quality early childhood environments through evidence-driven communication.
- Who is Evidence-Based Policy Influence for?
- It is pitched at Executive level for Policy Advisors working in early childhood education, and is studied online from any country.
- How long does Evidence-Based Policy Influence take?
- Around 32 hours of study, plus the assessed assignments and one applied project.
- How is the certification assessed?
- Every assignment and the final project are assessed automatically against the published criteria. The pass mark is 70%, and an item that does not pass can be resubmitted.
- What do I receive when I pass?
- Certified Policy Development Professional, issued as a certificate with a unique ID that employers can check in the public certificate register.
- How much does it cost?
- £600 once, with no subscription.
What you will be able to do
- Synthesize research data for policy briefing documents.
- Formulate arguments for pedagogical reform based on longitudinal study.
- Engage stakeholders in evidence-based policy discussions.
- Map policy impact against local regulatory frameworks.
- Navigate the ethics of policy change implementation.
Written by Julian Vane, Public Policy Lead. Every submission is assessed automatically against the published criteria for Certified Policy Development Professional, and the certificate is issued the moment the assessment is complete.
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