PSPI

Palace of Westminster

This unique four-day programme provides a comprehensive understanding of the work of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Delegates will learn about every aspect of the political process as well as obtaining a thorough insight into how policy is developed, legislation is scrutinised and how backbench committees operate. The programme comprises sessions with well-known speakers on topics such as 'The Role of a Minister,' 'Select Committees,' and 'the Whips Office.' Delegates will also have the opportunity to interact with participating parliamentarians.

This programme is suitable for those lacking an advanced knowledge of the political process. It is appropriate those involved in corporate strategy, compliance, legal affairs, business development, communications, government relations and public policy.

What the delegates say

• Thank you for a superb week in the Palace of Westminster and I can honestly say it exceeded my expectations in every respect. From the detailed workings of Parliament to the openness of the Parliamentarians, it has been a wonderful week, and one I shall long remember.
• An excellent course, well organised and with excellent speakers.
• A first class programme.
• I will never think about the parliamentary system as I used to; my understanding of parliament has been transformed.
• I found the standard of speakers and range of topics covered both inspiring and informative. The course gave not only a good understanding of the 'processes', it also covered the ethos and culture of Parliament.
• I really enjoyed this course. Professionally run with top class presenters and pitched at the right level.
• Was all extremely useful and full of insights, all of which will be used. All communications people should go on it.
• An excellent programme, very well planned and efficiently delivered. It does the IPT great credit.
• An excellent programme, probably the most useful and consistently relevant I have attended.

Details of the next PSPI will be available shortly.

You may also be interested in our two-day programme Introduction to Westminster.