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Executive Programmes
ISPP X PAFI Collaboration
Government & Corporate Exclusive Programmes

Executive Programmes

Lokneeti: Certificate Programme in Policy, Data & Behaviour Change

4-Months Certificate Programme for working professionals interested in participating in public policy

Provides new career options to the students
Engage in evidence-based policy
Skill focused course
Improve policy effectiveness through nudge/behaviour change

4 months (16 weeks)

Hybrid (Part Time)

27 November 2025

75000*

Public Policy for Young Professionals: MOOC with L&T EduTech

ISPP partnered with L&T EduTech to create a 21-hour MOOC introducing public policy to engineering college students, SMEs, B2C clients, and L&T’s internal partners.

Comprehensive Curriculum – covering policy basics, challenges, sector-specific insights, and emerging opportunities
Equips participants with skills for public service careers, emphasizing critical thinking & data analysis
Explores challenges in diverse policy sectors and concludes with Game Theory for strategic success in public policy

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17 hours

Online

Self-paced

5000

Cheistha Kochhar Anubhav Lecture Series

In honour of what would have been Cheistha Kochhar’s birthday, we are proud to announce that the Anubhav Lecture Series has been rebranded as the Cheistha Kochhar Anubhav Lecture Series.

Understanding yourself
Building comfort with your ecosystem
Working towards your goals

21 hours

Online

Self-paced

Fully-Funded

ISPP X PAFI Collaboration

Policy Communication for Impactful Messaging and Engagement

The course is designed to help participants understand the government’s policy priorities and the public policy communications landscape, including stakeholders and means of communication at all policy cycle stages. They will be able to collaborate and communicate effectively with the government using methods that balance organisational and public policy goals.

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22 March 2025

In-person

13,000*

Understanding Government

The programme has been designed to address critical challenges that are often faced when working with the government. Over two days, participants will cover various aspects ranging from governance to policy-making and building effective partnerships with the government.

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16-17 May 2025

In-person

48,000*

Strategic Stakeholder Management in Government Relations and Social Impact

The course is designed to enhance participants’ abilities in stakeholder engagement, social impact understanding, and data-driven decision-making within public affairs. Participants will gain skills in strategic planning and execution, resource management, and cross-department collaboration.

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20 – 21 June 2025

In-person

30,000*

How to Build Coalitions for Policy Impact?

This 2-day programme will equip participants to engage stakeholders by building trust and developing a shared vision. They will be able to create a structured coalition with defined roles and responsibilities, fostering collaboration and inclusivity. By the end of the programme, the participants would be in a position to leverage the diverse expertise and resources of coalition members to develop a strategic plan with specific actions and timelines.

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20 – 21 February 2026

In-person

48,000*

Public Policy and Geopolitics: Why It Matters for Corporate Boardrooms

The training program on public affairs and geopolitics aims to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of policy formulation and implementation, geopolitical analysis, and strategic affairs. Participants will develop skills in governance, international relations, economic policy analysis and be well-prepared to navigate complex global political landscapes and influence policy decisions effectively.

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12 – 13 December 2025

In-person

30,000*

Digital Advocacy and e-Governance: Strategies for Policy Influence and Social Impact

Participants will gain skills in leveraging digital tools for public policy advocacy, implementing digital initiatives in government and civil society, and developing effective communication and social media strategies.

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13-14 March 2026

In-person

25,000*

Government & Corporate Exclusive Programmes

Understanding Public Policy For Business

Collaborating with the Harris School of Public Policy, ISPP’s programme aims to train senior business executives with public policy skills for measurable, collective impact and enhanced engagement.

Research-based approach to advocate for organisational interests
Understand the political-economic dynamics of business-government relations
Research-backed approach
Tailored program designed to meet the specific needs

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Public Policy Strategy Workshop

Workshop to develop a public policy strategy for one of India’s biggest automobile manufacturers based on design thinking principles, which complements and furthers the manufacturer’s vision and goals.

Understand public policy strategy, design, principles and practice
Exploring challenges in attaining behaviour change objectives in policy
Learning to examine policymakers’ approaches to solutions
Customised programme designed to meet the specific requirements of the team

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Fundamentals of Public Policy: iGot Exclusive

Explore the fundamentals of public policy in this course and its significance as a discipline, providing a comprehensive introduction to the field.

Understand the fundamental debates and questions of public policy and governance within the Indian context
Delve into comprehensive discussions on each type of market failure
Hands-on opportunity to apply knowledge and problem-solving skills to public policy issues
Tailored programme designed to meet the specific needs

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Public Policy Writing: iGot exclusive

This course introduces the techniques of sound policy writing, and communication principles to ensure the success and effectiveness of public policies.

Functional – policy writing, editing, research
Behavioural – critical thinking, clear communication, stakeholder engagement
Domain-specific – understanding the public policy landscape and roles of key actors, public policy documents, public policy drafting and approval processes, policy communication
Customised programme designed to meet the specific requirements of the team

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