Developing Policy That Performs in the Age of AI

Developing Policy That Performs in the Age of AI

Course Description (15h) - $975.00

Effective policy provides organizations with a clear framework for decision-making, accountability, risk management, and performance. Today's policy professionals must design policies that are evidence-informed, equity-focused, adaptable, and responsive to emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. 

This seminar guides participants through the modern policy lifecycle—from issue identification and agenda setting to consultation, option analysis, decision-making, implementation planning, and evaluation. Participants will learn practical approaches to developing policies that are clear, effective, measurable, and aligned with organizational values, legal obligations, and strategic objectives. 

Special emphasis is placed on digital transformation, AI governance, ethical decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and mitigating unintended consequences. 

Participants will leave with a framework, tools, and templates to develop policies that drive results and remain relevant in a rapidly changing environment.

Developing Policy that Performs is a course for the   Applied Certificate in Policy Development and Implementation,  Applied Certificate in People-Centred Leadership (36 hours) & Professional Certificate in Leadership & Organizational Effectiveness (60 hours)

Program Content

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

• Distinguish between policy, procedure, standards, guidelines, and operational practices 
• Apply the policy lifecycle to organizational challenges 
• Prioritize policy issues using risk, compliance, and strategic criteria 
• Conduct environmental scans and assess emerging trends 
• Use stakeholder engagement and consultation techniques effectively 
• Develop evidence-based policy options and recommendations 
• Incorporate equity, accessibility, inclusion, and ethical considerations into policy development 
• Evaluate opportunities and risks related to AI and emerging technologies 
• Draft clear, implementable policies using modern policy-writing principles 
• Develop metrics to evaluate policy effectiveness and impact 

 Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for: 

• Policy analysts and advisors 
• Managers and directors 
• HR and compliance professionals 
• Governance professionals 
• Program and project managers 
• Leaders responsible for organizational policies 
• Professionals involved in AI governance or digital transformation initiatives.