Graduate Certificate in Policy Evaluation Online

University of Canberra — Graduate Certificate in Policy Evaluation Online

Gain the foundation to influence change through public policy

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Why study the online Graduate Certificate in Policy Evaluation at UC?

Supported online learning

Learn 100% online with support from UC’s politics, public policy, economics, legal and business experts.

In-demand data analytics skills

Apply fundamental data statistics methods, and communicate highlights, visualisations, patterns and trends to assist with policy decision-making.

Learn from the home of policy-making

Benefit from UC’s decades of policy knowledge and close ties with the policy community.

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Course highlights

This course equips students with applied knowledge in data analytics, fundamental economic modelling and communication of policy analysis and evaluation to a wide range of audiences.

Learn practical skills to evaluate public policies
Distinguish various evaluation approaches and their use
Understand the path to addressing contemporary challenges
Harness the power of data to leverage policy
Learn in-demand skills in data analytics
Study online around your life and work

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Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Policy Evaluation is designed for professionals working and aiming to work in the government, non-government, intelligence, health or social sector. Drawing on the expertise of leading practitioners and policy specialists, the course equips students with applied knowledge in data analytics, fundamental economic modelling and communication of policy analysis and evaluation.

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What you will study

This course equips students with applied knowledge in data analytics, fundamental economic modelling and communication of policy analysis and evaluation to a wide range of audiences.

Course structure

The Graduate Certificate in Policy Evaluation – and the Graduate Certificate in Public Policy – lead on to the Graduate Diploma in Public Policy and the Master of Public Policy. Each of these graduate certificates is an entry and exit point.

Graduate Certificate in
Policy Evaluation
4 units | 8 months*

Develop applied knowledge in data analytics, fundamental economic modelling and policy evaluation to exit with a graduate certificate, or go on to further study.

Graduate Certificate
in Public Policy
4 units | 8 months*

Develop practical and in-demand skills in public policy to exit with a graduate certificate, or go on to further study.

Graduate Diploma
in Public Policy
8 units | 16 months*

Build on a strong foundation in public policy to exit with a graduate diploma, or go on to complete the Master of Public Policy.

Master of Public Policy
12 units | 2 years*

Complete all 12 units to earn your Master of Public Policy in as little as two years.

*Dependent on individual study path and unit availability. Please speak to a Student Adviser for more information.

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Taught by the best in the industry

Associate Professor Mary Walsh

Acting Associate Dean Education, Faculty of Business, Government and Law

“We’ve consulted with our course advisory groups and our industry experts and they’ve told us what they want from employees in the public and non-public sectors, particularly the health, social and intelligence sectors. Through consultation they have provided us with an understanding of what the needs of the professional workplace and employment market are. We have expert input, great pedagogy and a fantastic learning experience that is fully online”.

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Graduate Certificate in Policy Evaluation Online

Download a brochure

Speak to an Enrolment Adviser

What our students say

Why study the online Graduate Certificate in Policy Evaluation at UC?

Supported online learning

In-demand data analytics skills

Learn from the home of policy-making

Course highlights

Overview

What you will study

Upcoming intakes

Taught by the best in the industry

Ready to get started?

Related study options