Strategic Planning and Operational Research in Public Agencies is a course that focuses on the methods and tools used by public agencies to develop effective strategies and make informed decisions. The course will cover various topics related to strategic planning, including mission and vision development, setting goals and objectives, environmental scanning, SWOT analysis, and strategy formulation.

The course will also explore the role of operational research in public agencies, and the ways in which data and analytics can be used to support decision-making. Participants will learn about different research methods, including statistical analysis, forecasting, and simulation, and will explore case studies that demonstrate how these methods have been used to inform decision-making in public agencies.

Throughout the course, participants will develop practical skills in strategic planning and operational research, including how to gather and analyze data, how to develop and implement strategies, and how to evaluate the effectiveness of these strategies over time. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of the strategic planning and operational research process, and will be able to apply these skills in a wide range of public agency settings.