Introduction to Digital-ready Policymaking for IT Professionals

Less than an hour

Beginner

Course details

This course introduces IT professionals to digital-ready policymaking (DRPM), providing the tools and knowledge to contribute effectively to policy design and implementation. You will explore the principles of digital-ready policymaking, understand how EU law and policymaking work, and identify key IT intervention points in the policymaking cycle. By the end, you will be equipped to take your first steps in shaping future-proof, digital-ready policies.

Target audience

Designed for IT professionals working within the European Commission, particularly those involved in policy design and implementation. It is also relevant for anyone keen to understand how IT expertise can inform policymaking.

Learning objectives

Understand the fundamentals of Digital-ready Policymaking and the importance of integrating IT insights into the policymaking process.

Identify key intervention points in the EU policymaking cycle and recognise how IT professionals can contribute effectively at these different stages.

Explore available strategies that could help IT professionals get started in supporting policy officers.

Offered by

This content is offered by the European Commission. The European Commission is the European Union's politically independent executive arm. It is alone responsible for drawing up proposals for new European legislation, and it implements the decisions of the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union.