Course participant reviews for Dods Training

As someone with no experience of policy this was a good explanation of steps to consider in policy development.

Getting an opportunity to test out some of the different skills talked about through the use of case studies; getting a greater understanding of the whole policy process so that I can understand how the government departments that we, as an organisation, work with approach policy making and where we fit into that or can add value.

The trainer was excellent, insightful and experienced

Really good balance of knowledge building about how things work alongside practical skills and tactics.

The trainer did well to take into account our roles, organisations and specific questions, and ensured he answered these before the end of the session.

All of it . I learned things I didn't know I needed to know! It sets a firmer foundation for my research when looking at legislation and I have a better understanding of how it is developed and produced. I also know now where to look for important information.

Learning how to influence legislation and when to influence. Very useful because trainer used examples which directly applied to my work on immigration policy.

The trainer was excellent. The stakeholder mapping was probably the most beneficial, but the overview of stakeholder engagement generally was particularly useful.

The whole day was useful and I will apply the skills I have learned in my job and have some skill I can teach my colleagues

Dods courses are much better than others I have been on

Really helpful training, well run and interactive

I think the course is insightful. It allowed me to review my own behaviouir and recognise how small changes can bring about positive changes for me

Great self reflective course

Very useful - very enjoyable

I thought the training was really well run, I really enjoyed and found it useful to analyse historic speeches and understood what makes them effective

Very knowledgeable trainer and interesting programme

Excellent course. Really helpful & appropriate content

Good course, lots to think about. The training book is useful

I really enjoyed it and the trainer was great

Interesting theory and materials to consider. Good mix of practical exercises and group activity

Very informative- lots of information, also very helpful to be able to take it away

Great course

I found the content useful and illuminating and will definitely try to take some of it back into the workplace

Most of the sessions were useful and practical. Great trainer with real, valuable experience

Excellent! The trainer was an expert on the topic, but also made is relevant to us.