Seminar Programmes — All Levels
The Regulatory Briefing Series provides professional briefings for Awareness, Working, Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner level participants. For the Leader level, see the Senior Leadership Programme — a separate executive development pathway distinct from Advanced Practitioner.
Foundation Level Programme
Understanding Regulation
Civil servants, policy officials, new entrants, support staff and anyone requiring an awareness of regulation and regulators.
To provide a clear introduction to regulation, regulators, regulatory systems and the public purpose of regulation.
Senior Leadership Programme
Six facilitated leadership seminars for the Leader level — executive leadership development distinct from Advanced Practitioner.
The Six Briefings
Rulemaking — A Practical Handbook for Lawmakers and Regulators
An interactive digital companion to these seminars and to Robin Ellison's book. Videos, documents, chapter resources and additional materials to enhance your learning.
This interactive digital companion is provided as a free resource for Regulation Practice Programme participants. A physical copy of Rulemaking — A Practical Handbook for Lawmakers and Regulators by Robin Ellison may be purchased directly from the College of Lawmakers for £49.99.
Regulatory Briefing One
An accessible introduction to regulation covering why regulation exists, what regulators do and the public purpose behind regulatory activity.
Regulatory Briefing Two
An introduction to regulatory systems, legislative frameworks, government accountability structures and how regulators are designed and operate.
Regulatory Briefing Three
An accessible introduction to how regulators use evidence, data and intelligence to make decisions, and an awareness of the challenges posed by new technologies.
Regulatory Briefing Four
An introduction to the range of tools and interventions available to regulators, from standard-setting through to enforcement and evaluation.
Regulatory Briefing Five
An introduction to how regulators communicate, build public confidence and engage with regulated entities, government and the public.
Regulatory Briefing Six
A synoptic briefing that brings together all five DBIST themes to show how regulation works as a complete, integrated system.
All seminar programmes are aligned to the Department for Business and Trade Core Regulatory Skills Framework. Framework alignment details are shown within each seminar under the Framework Alignment tab.
DBIST Core Regulatory Skills Framework — GOV.UKFees and access
The Regulation Practice Programme platform is freely accessible. All learning content, scenarios and self-assessment tools are available without charge.
The Senior Leadership Programme is delivered as a facilitated executive development programme exclusively for the Leader level.
This is a single programme fee. Organisational participation pricing available by agreement. Professional recognition remains optional.
Enquire about seminar programmes
To discuss seminar programme options for your organisation, contact the College of Lawmakers.
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