Policy Writing and Management
Policies fail when nobody can find them, read them or tell what they must actually do. This course covers writing usable policy, managing the approval and version cycle and retiring policy that has outlived its purpose.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01When a policy is the right instrument and when it is not
- 02Policy, procedure, standard and guideline distinguished
- 03Writing requirements that are unambiguous and testable
- 04Consultation, review and approval routes
- 05Version control, publication and communication
- 06Awareness, attestation and measuring understanding
- 07Review cycles, revision and retiring old policy
What you will gain
- Decide when a policy is the right instrument
- Structure policy, procedure and standard correctly
- Write requirements in unambiguous, testable language
- Run consultation and approval efficiently
- Control versions, publication and communication
- Review, revise and retire policy on a cycle
Who should attend
- Policy and compliance officers
- Governance and risk staff
- Human resources practitioners
- Managers responsible for functional policy
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 7 to 8 Dec 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 1 to 2 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 12 to 13 Apr 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 21 to 22 Jun 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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