ISPP Policy Communications Bootcamp

About the Programme

Who it's for

Built for professionals who already know the work — and want to drive real decisions

If you work in public affairs, government engagement, CSR, ESG, or regulatory roles and have 5–15 years of experience, this workshop was designed around your specific challenges.
- Corporate public affairs & government relations
- ESG, CSR & regulatory affairs professionals
- Advocacy, research & policy analysts
- Policy students seeking applied skills
What you'll learn

Four modules. Six hours.

The sessions are hands-on and case-based. You'll leave with a personal communication strategy, expert feedback, and a practical toolkit you can apply immediately.
- Why your communication isn't landing — and how to fix it
- Framing messages for specific stakeholder incentives
- Building a strategic communication plan
- Writing policy briefs that drive action
What's included

More than a workshop — a structured investment in your professional edge

At ₹10,000 + GST, every element of this programme is designed to deliver tangible value — both during the sessions and long after they conclude.
- 6 hours of expert-led live instruction across 4 sessions
- Practical toolkit with templates & exercises
- Personalised feedback on your communication approach
- ISPP alumni network access & future event invites

Faculty

Vincy Davis

Policy Practitioner & Educator, Visiting Faculty, ISPP

10+ years in policy research and communication; teaching at ISPP since 2021
Co-developed a Policy Writing course for GoI's iGOT platform
Experience at CPR, World Bank, DCCP, and Hindustan Times

Shailesh Pathak

Member, B20 (G20) | BRICS Business Council | Former Secretary General, FICCI

40 years across government, private sector, and non-profits; IAS officer, served as Secretary (PWD)
CEO & Whole Time Director at L&T IDPL, leading infrastructure and PPP projects
Active in B20, BRICS Business Council; guest lecturer at IIMs, ISB, and IITs

Exclusively Tailored For

Policy professionals with 5-15 years of work experience
Corporate public affairs
Programme and project management
Advocacy and communication
CSR, ESG, regulatory affairs and government engagement

Certificate of Completion

Jointly Issued by ISPP & PAFI

Earn a recognised Certification upon completing the programme

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Jointly awarded by ISPP and PAFI

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Awarded on completion of all 4 programme sessions

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Grants access to the ISPP alumni network and future events

Programme Learning Outcomes

Diagnose why policy communication fails and make sharper decisions about what to prioritise and frame.
Frame clear, targeted messages aligned with stakeholder incentives and decision-making contexts.
Design and apply simple strategic communication approaches to advance organisational goals.

Tentative List of Modules

Why your communication isn't landing – A case-based exploration

Discussion-driven session examining why policy communication often fails despite being well-crafted. Participants analyse stakeholder incentives, constraints, and decision-making pressures to understand what different actors respond to, culminating in key principles of strategic communication.

Framing key messages and building strategic communication plans

Focused on making sharper communication choices by crafting clear, targeted messages for specific stakeholders. Participants develop a simple strategic communication plan, with emphasis on prioritisation, stakeholder alignment, sequencing, timing, and format.

In conversation with a policy expert

Interactive session combining expert insights with structured feedback on participants' draft communication strategies. Focus on refining clarity, stakeholder alignment, and feasibility while grounding approaches in real-world policy contexts.

Writing for policy impact – From research to action

Hands-on session on strengthening written communication for policy audiences. Participants engage with policy brief examples to learn structuring arguments, using evidence effectively, and adapting language to produce clear, actionable outputs.

PAFI

Public policy is a complex and strategic endeavour, encompassing a wide range of challenges and opportunities. The Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) endeavours to tackle this complexity by employing design thinking to innovate the policy-making process. In parallel, the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI) contributes to this evolution by championing smart regulation, which not only stimulates innovation but also cultivates the expertise necessary to navigate emerging trends.

ISPP and PAFI aim to offer enhance the existing knowledge of the public policy professionals by designing few short-term courses to broaden participants' focus and cover a wide array of contemporary public policy topics, linking them with real-time examples and case studies to enhance practical understanding.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is there an age limit for applying for the Policy Communication programme?

There is no minimum age limit for applying for the Policy Communication programme. We encourage everyone interested in Public Policy communication who wants to pursue a part-time programme to apply.

What is the minimum eligibility required for this programme?

The programme is catered for Policy professionals with 5-15 years of work experience.

How are the sessions conducted?

This is a 6 Hour Online Workshop (1.5-hour sessions (Friday evening and Saturday morning across two weekends)

What kind of networking opportunities are available?

As a participant, you will get a wide range of opportunities to network through sessions organised as part of the programme. After graduation, you will also be invited to guest lectures and other sessions as an ISPP alumni.

Is there a discount on the programme fees?

ISPP is a non-profit institution and is committed to democratising public policy. PAFI is committed to providing knowledge and context to aid in informed decision-making on policy. Hence, the following discounts are available:

A flat discount of 10% is offered to all PAFI members who enrol in the programme through PAFI.
A flat discount of 10% is offered to all ISPP Alumni.

Policy Writing and Communications Workshop

About the Programme

Built for professionals who already know the work — and want to drive real decisions

Four modules. Six hours.

More than a workshop — a structured investment in your professional edge