Bespoke Training

Essentials of Regulation is a one-day, in-person course designed to introduce the core concepts that underpin effective regulatory practice.

Ideal for those who are new to regulation or looking to strengthen their foundational knowledge, the course explores why regulation exists, how regulatory frameworks operate, approaches to enforcement and the tools used to assess regulatory impact.

The course can be tailored to your organisation and may include:

• Why regulate?

• What is a principles-based regulator?

• What is good enforcement in regulation?

• What are the tools of high-quality regulation?

Essentials of Regulation is aligned with the Working level of the Department for Business and Trade Core Regulatory Skills Framework.

Course leader: Professor Martin Lodge, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the London School of Economics.

Fundamentals of Regulation is a two-day course providing a comprehensive introduction to the principles, structures and practice of modern regulation.

It is designed for professionals working in regulatory, policy, compliance or oversight roles who want to build a strong grounding in how regulation operates in theory and in practice.

The course combines expert input with discussion and practical examples, supporting participants to strengthen their understanding, confidence and effectiveness in regulatory roles.

The course can be tailored to your organisation and may include:

• Approaches to regulation

• Justifications for regulation

• Regulatory standard setting

• Risk-based regulation

• Engagement with stakeholders

• Relations with government and industry

• Regulatory enforcement

Fundamentals of Regulation is aligned with the Practitioner level of the Department for Business and Trade Core Regulatory Skills Framework.

Course leader: Professor Martin Lodge, Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the London School of Economics.

Our bespoke Masterclass modules are intensive and tailored sessions for regulatory and compliance professionals seeking a deeper understanding of regulatory theory, history and practice.

The sessions explore key concepts shaping modern regulation and their relevance to real-world governance challenges. They can be tailored to the strategic priorities and regulatory challenges facing your organisation.

The bespoke Masterclass series is aligned with the Expert and Expert Leader levels of the Department for Business and Trade Core Regulatory Skills Framework and is designed for senior professionals and leaders shaping regulatory practice.

Course leader: Professor Jeroen van der Heijden, Qiushi Professor at Zhejiang University.

Beyond Deterrence: What Works in Modern Regulatory Practice

This workshop explores the limitations of deterrence and the alternative approaches regulators can use to achieve better outcomes.

Topics include responsive and risk-based regulation, trust, legitimacy, procedural fairness and combining enforcement with engagement. The workshop can be tailored to a specific compliance or enforcement challenge facing your organisation.

Understanding Compliance Motivations and How to Respond to Them

This workshop provides practical tools for understanding why people and organisations comply, or fail to comply, with regulatory requirements.

Topics include economic, social, moral and organisational motivations, behavioural insights, compliance segmentation and the design of targeted interventions. The workshop can be tailored around a live compliance challenge facing your organisation.

What a Future-Proof Regulatory Organisation Does and Looks Like

This workshop explores how regulatory organisations can remain effective, legitimate and resilient in a rapidly changing environment.

Topics include risk-based resource allocation, accountability, public trust, organisational learning, ethics, data, digitalisation and artificial intelligence. The workshop can be tailored to your organisation’s strategic priorities and current challenges.