Our Training service was set up more than 25 years ago to inform clients how Government and Parliament work. Today our Training offer is the UK’s leading organisation offering high quality training through a variety of formats on a wide range of subjects – including policy making, governance, leadership and management, communication skills and media handling.
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December 3, 2025
Join this course to learn how to use Microsoft Copilot Chat to streamline reporting, research, and analysis through hands-on practice and real-world examples. Participants will design and refine prompts using frameworks like CLEAR and RISE, explore ethical AI use, and create a personalised prompt toolkit to apply Copilot confidently and responsibly in daily workflows.
Expired
December 4, 2025
An essential course for those new to public affairs, as well as for anyone working in policy-making or government who needs a greater understanding of how decisions are made. This session provides an excellent overview of UK political decision-making and how it works.
Upcoming
January 20, 2026
Delivered by The Rt Hon Andrew Lansley CBE MP, this practical course demystifies how legislation is developed, structured, and scrutinised within government. Participants will learn to navigate a Bill’s structure, interpret its provisions, and track its progress through Parliament.
Upcoming
January 21, 2026
This course will help policymakers tackle correspondence, briefings and submissions confidently and effectively. We will explore the foundations of effective civil service policy drafting, focusing on techniques to achieve accuracy, brevity and clarity.
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Total Events delivers hundreds of award-winning UK public sector events each year, from roundtables and webinars to multi-day conferences, awards ceremonies, and leadership programs.
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Our Training and D&I programmes are designed to equip leaders and teams with the skills, knowledge, and perspectives needed to thrive in today’s complex policy and public affairs landscape.
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