Public Policy
Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policies (DEIP)
The DEIP workshop is an intensive one-week programme for policymakers in science, technology and innovation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and participants from the private sector involved in strategic…Design and Evaluation of Public Policies (DEPP)
Under the label of DEPP, UNU-MERIT offers workshops around a policy field or focus identified by Low and Middle-Income Country policymakers. Based on the issue they identify, we organise a…Evidence-Based Policy Research Methods (EPRM)
This EPRM programme aims to equip working professionals with the fundamental tools for designing and analysing evidence-based research to enable better policymaking decisions. It trains participants in: Translating policy issues…Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP)
MMDP is a programme designed for government officials working in migration and asylum. Running for three months full-time, the course uses various teaching methods, including lectures, interactive sessions and practical…Moving the Migration Policy Agenda Forward (MMPAF)
MMPAF is a series of tutor-led online courses, designed for government officials working in migration or asylum, but open also to practitioners and students interested in managing migration and asylum…Short courses
Short courses are a collection of courses lasting 4-8 weeks each. Led by seasoned experts, they offer a perfect blend of theory and real-world applications, allowing participants to update their…Online courses
UNU-MERIT offers a diverse selection of online and blended courses designed for working professionals who want to deepen their expertise in public policy and related fields. Our programmes provide a…Want to be the first to know about offerings that match your search?
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Are you a policymaker, researcher, advisor, or manager looking to advance your expertise in public policy? At UM Academy for Lifelong Development, you will find an extensive range of courses and programmes focused on policy design, policy analysis, policy implementation, and policy evaluation. Our programmes are specifically designed for professionals who aim to create societal impact and strengthen their expertise with evidence-based solutions.
Increase your impact with evidence-based policy
Within our Public Policy theme, we offer courses and programmes where you will learn how to analyse complex societal challenges and translate them into effective policy solutions. You will develop skills in:
- • Designing and evaluating policies and innovations (e.g. Design and Evaluation of Innovation Policies – DEIP)
- • Policy analysis and advice across sectors
- • Evidence-based policy research and impact evaluation (e.g. Evidence-Based Policy Research Methods – EPRM)
- • Applying theoretical frameworks to real-world policy issues
Additionally, we offer international programmes such as the Migration Management Diploma Programme (MMDP), which equips you with knowledge on migration management and asylum policy, and Moving the Migration Policy Agenda Forward (MMPAF), aimed at government officials working in migration and asylum globally. You can also choose from a variety of online courses covering governance, impact evaluation, public policy processes, and migration studies, all designed to fit alongside your work.
Why choose Public Policy programmes at UM Academy?
At UM Academy, you will combine academic depth with immediate applicability in your daily policy practice. Our programmes are developed and delivered by international experts from UNU-MERIT and Maastricht University, renowned for:
- • Academic quality and societal relevance: Programmes based on the latest insights in policy science and governance.
- • Flexibility and accessibility: Choose short courses, online modules, or intensive programmes that fit your work schedule and career goals.
- • Directly applicable skills: Work on real-life cases and projects that strengthen your immediate policy impact.
- • International networks: Learn alongside participants from around the world and expand your professional connections.
Stay ahead as a policy professional
Do you want to make better policy decisions, advance your organisation, and contribute to sustainable solutions for complex societal challenges? Explore our current Public Policy courses and programmes at UM Academy and invest in your expertise and future.