Policy Development and Procedure Writing

Overview

This course focuses on the benefits of sound policy development, and the factors and skills involved in implementing and reviewing policies and procedures. Course content includes the need for consulting on, developing, implementing and reviewing procedures for Council.

It also examines the development of policy through discussions, policy structure and its changing nature.

Target Audience

Local Government Officers wishing to further develop their skills in developing and writing policy and procedure documents.

Learning Outcomes

• Identify future directions in policy development;
• Contribute to policy development;
• Monitor, evaluate and promote policy development;
• Use enhanced skills to participate in establishing the need for a written procedure;
• Gather information and data to produce a procedures manual;
• Consult and communicate with staff at the development and implementation stages;
• Identify opportunities to, schedule and undertake reviews of policies and procedures.

Course Transfer and Cancellation Policy

All transfer or cancellation requests must be made via our request form.

Please refer to the WALGA Terms and Conditions of Enrolment for further conditions including COVID-19, On-Site training and course cancellations. 

Upcoming Course Dates

Dates	Delivery Method	Duration	Fees	Register
Thursday, 21 Aug 2025	In person	9:00AM - 4:30PM	$620.00 (plus GST) per person	Register here
Friday, 28 November 2025	In person	9:00AM - 4:30PM	$620.00 (plus GST) per person	Register here