EDUCATION POLICY PIONEERS PROGRAM
Shape the future of learning in India.
Have you ever wondered why quality learning still isn’t a reality for every child in India?
Do you want to examine the real reasons why schools fail and how education policy can be transformed from the ground up?
If you’ve asked yourself how real change can happen in something as fundamental as education, this program is built for you.
EDUCATION
India Policy Pioneers Program is India House’s flagship program for young professionals, students, and changemakers who want to make a real difference.
This 4 month blended learning program will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and network to drive real-world impact.
The Education Policy specialization under the Policy Pioneers Program is for those ready to challenge status quo and redesign how India learns. From early childhood care to higher education reforms, you will explore the policies, systems, and innovations that can truly move the needle.
- Learn from leading thinkers.
- Understand how governance, financing, and technology shape outcomes on the ground.
- Work on live Hands on Projects (HoPs) that go beyond the classroom.
PROGRAM CURRICULUM
The Education Policy specialization is designed to help you connect big-picture policy thinking with the realities of learners, educators and administrators on the ground. Through this 8-module journey, you will be equipped with the frameworks, tools, and real-world exposure needed to shape an equitable, innovative, and future-ready education system for India.
Policy Tools & Analytical Frameworks
Build core policy skills—from policy reading to data-driven analysis—while grasping the paradox between policy and politics.
Understanding Education & Education Policy
Explore education as a concept, its diverse perspectives, India’s policy evolution, shifting stakeholder roles and administrative challenges.
Educational Landscape and Financing
Examine public, private, and alternative education models, alongside different models of education financing.
Policy in Practice
Examine real-world policies through case studies, assessing impact, challenges, and technology’s role in learning.
Designing Policy Solutions
Use behavioral insights, systems thinking, and design thinking to develop practical, sustainable policy solutions.
Leading the Change
Engage with top institutions, apply learning through HOPs and workshops, refine your leadership style, and explore career opportunities.
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WHERE CAN A CAREER IN EDUCATION POLICY TAKE YOU?
Education Policy Analyst / Researcher
Think Tanks, Universities, Research Institutes.
Conduct research and shape evidence-based education policyPolicy Advisor / Young Professional
Ministries, Government Agencies
Assist officials with policy planning and implementation in educationCommunication Specialist
Independent Practice, Consulting firms
Communicate education policy issues, mobilize support, and influence changeProgramme Manager– Education Initiatives
NGOs, Development and Philanthropic Organisations
Manage, lead or oversee education projects and grantsGovernment Relations Advisor
Corporates, VC firms
Help businesses engage with education regulators and policy bodiesEducation Policy Consultant
Independent Practice, Consulting firms
Advise on public education institutes, strategy, and service delivery