The Steps of Policy Development

Build clarity and confidence in your policy writing practice.

Policies shape futures. We use them, know them, and sometimes struggle with them. Whether you’ve been tasked with writing policies against your will or you live for the thrill of finding the perfect adjective to set the tone of a new policy objective, this course is for you.

The Steps to Policy Writing is a self-paced, asynchronous course that walks you through five key stages of policy development from revising existing policies to building new ones from scratch. Using a mix of storytelling, applied examples, and reflection, this course helps you move from uncertainty to clarity, with a policy you can stand behind.

Ideal for

• Individuals or teams tasked with writing or updating organizational policies.
• New policy leads looking for a structured and practical framework.
• Practitioners who want to embed equity, accessibility, and usability into their policy work.

Here’s why it works

This course simplifies a complex process. Each step builds your skills and confidence while grounding you in practical applications. Whether you’re developing your first policy or strengthening your current approach, the course helps you move from intent to action at your own pace.

You’ll learn to

• Identify and apply five key steps of policy development.
• Develop a revised or new policy that fits within your organization’s existing suite.
• Embed equity, accessibility, and usability principles throughout your work.
• Strengthen policy impact by drawing on organizational comparators and community perspectives.
• Set your policy up for success through intentional review, communication, and socialization.

Course Details

• Format: Self-paced, asynchronous (using Articulate platform)
• Modules: 5 (Exploration, Consultation, Writing & Rewriting, Review, Socialization & Implementation)
• Length: 1–2 hours total
• Access: Immediate upon purchase