An essential course for those new to public affairs, as well as for anyone working in policy-making or government who needs a greater understanding of how decisions are made.
Our popular course provides an excellent overview of UK political decision-making and how it works. This course is delivered by experienced practitioners to give those new to the sector an introduction to the key elements of public affairs, covering:
- UK decision making – an overview
- The basics of UK political institutions
- Understanding key roles – MPs, peers, ministers, officials
- An introduction to the legislative process
- How to influence Parliament and Government
- The importance of building and sustaining relationships
- Keeping track of policy and political developments
- An introduction to public affairs tactics
- Useful websites, tools and where to go build political insight and intelligence
Course delivered by
Caroline Gordon, Account Director
Caroline is one of Connect’s primary trainers, delivering many of our in-house public affairs skills and policy courses. She has experience of training people at all levels - from new entrants to the public affairs world to leadership teams and brings considerable experience of working in and around Westminster to her training sessions. Caroline has worked at Connect since 2008, having previously worked for senior politicians and the voluntary sector.