Programmes and courses for policymakers
Nitrogen emissions, climate adaptation, water quality, food security, the energy transition, biodiversity. As a policymaker, you are faced with challenges that are becoming increasingly interconnected. At the same time, societal, political and legal expectations continue to grow.
How do you make decisions that are both evidence-based and practical to implement?
Our courses for policymakers (10)
Custom made programmes
Is your organisation tackling complex challenges related to climate, the living environment, or regional development? Discover how our customised programmes can help your team build a shared understanding, gain new insights, and strengthen the knowledge needed to address these challenges effectively.
For professionals working on complex policy challenges
Our courses are designed for policy advisors, project leaders, programme managers, strategic advisors, and other professionals involved in policymaking within government bodies, public organisations, consultancy firms, and non-profit organisations.
You will likely recognise one or more of these questions:
- How do you develop policies that look beyond the short term?
- How do you steer towards long-term goals when interests, frameworks and expectations are constantly changing?
- How do you translate societal ambitions into practical and implementable decisions?
- How do you build support and collaboration in regional development and spatial planning processes?
- How do you stay up to date with European regulations, food legislation and sustainability developments?
Participants come from a wide range of organisations, including municipalities, provinces, ministries, water authorities, consultancy firms, and non-profit organisations.
Why Wageningen University & Research?
Complex policy challenges require an integrated perspective. At Wageningen University & Research, we connect expertise across food systems, agriculture, nature, climate, water and the living environment. Our courses help you turn scientific knowledge into practical solutions for policy, advisory work and decision-making.
What you can expect:
- Scientific insights translated into policy practice
- Greater confidence in addressing complex societal challenges
- Experts with academic depth and real-world experience
- New perspectives on collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Valuable exchange with fellow professionals
- Practical tools and knowledge you can apply immediately in your work
Frequently Asked Questions
That depends on the course or programme. For details on the type of certification, accreditation or degree, please view the description of the course or programme of your interest. Or, if you’re looking to obtain a specific kind of accreditation (i.e. ECTS), you can use the filter to select which kind in the left column on our programmes and courses overview page.
WUR offers a wide range of programmes for Bachelor's and Master's students, as well as for professionals and for anyone with a healthy appetite for knowledge. MOOCs specifically are open courses where anyone is welcome to join, regardless of your educational and professional background.
Please view the course or programme description of your interest to find specific information on the required entrance level and prerequisites.
WUR welcomes people from all over the world; native and non-native speakers. The language of most courses is English. Depending on the programme an advise or requirement is stated. English language requirements for admission to a Master’s programme and Master courses is defined for Dutch nationals, EU nationals and nationals outside EU/EFTA, respectively.
For MOOCs and all other Professional Education programmes CEFR level B2 is advised, not obligatory. A B2 user can communicate easily and spontaneously in a clear and detailed manner. This is not yet an experienced speaker, but a B2 user is able to understand and be understood in most situations.
We offer self-paced courses, that allow you to study at your own time and pace. Also we offer instructor-paced courses, where the pace is set by the instructor and course material becomes available as the course progresses. This allows you to study from anywhere and still interact with peers and enjoy qualified live instruction.
After you enroll, you will receive a confirmation of your registration via email. Be sure to check your spambox. If you still can’t find the confirmation email, don’t hesitate to contact us.
That depends on the programme. For more information, see the description of the programme of your choice.
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