This 5-month program follows a blended learning format offering 10 online live sessions, one week on-campus learning, and action learning components —where new ideas are applied in real time on your implementation challenges.
Over five months, this program blends 10 online live sessions and 1 week on campus.
Boost Impact by Attending as a Team: Teams may consist of up to 4 participants. All team members must complete the three program phases and will become members of the Community of Practice. One team member is required to attend Phase 2 on-campus at full tuition, while the additional team members will attend Phase 2 virtually at the $2,950 tuition fee. If you have any questions, please contact Jessie DeLano.
Program Overview:
Why is policy implementation failure so common? What can be done about it so that we can achieve successful outcomes more often and make real change happen?
Implementing Public Policy is an executive program created to equip policymakers around the world with multiple tools to solve today’s complex public problems. Innovative yet practical, the program blends online, in-person and applied action learning—providing you with the opportunity to put new ideas to action.
The goal of the program is for you to learn how to address your challenge with demonstrated progress during the program. The primary approach used in the program is Problem Driven Iterative Adaptation (PDIA) which embeds:
Phase 1 – Online Modules
May 13 – June 6, 2025
Time Commitment:
You will complete an online component that will allow you to reflect on your implementation challenge and consider a variety of issues.
Phase 2 – On Campus
June 7 – 13, 2025
Time Commitment: 6 Days On-campus
At Harvard, you and your peers will be immersed in an intense, interactive environment with Harvard faculty and practitioners to discuss your respective challenges and explore different implementation methods that could help achieve your policy goals.
Phase 3 – Action Learning
June 14 – September 23, 2025
Time Commitment:
Once you return to your organization, you will continue to work on your implementation challenge using the tools and tactics you learned while at Harvard. You will continue to engage with faculty and fellow participants in an online moderated environment, sharing your experiences, learning, challenges, and breakthroughs.
Phase 4 – Community of Practice
Lifelong Networking Opportunities
Members can expect virtual events and meetings with IPP alumni and faculty.
