The London School of Economics and Political Science
Regulation Strategy
Gain the knowledge to skillfully navigate changing regulations within your field and beyond.
Start date
25 June 2025
Course duration
8 weeks
Excluding orientation
Language
English
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Effort
7–10 hours per week
Self-paced learning online
Course overview
“We all have an interest in regulation. It is, of course, more specifically important for those people who, for example, work in the public sector or in regulatory bodies. And it's also very important for anyone who works in the private sector, particularly if they're in compliance or if they have managerial and executive functions.” – Professor Veerle Heyvaert, Associate Dean of LSE Law School and Professor of Law, LSE Law School
LSE (2023).
The value of the global governance, risk, and compliance market in 2020.
Research and Markets (Apr, 2021).
Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
Changing regulations can have a dramatic impact on the functioning of organisations. As a result, business decision-makers must have a strong understanding of the ever-changing regulatory landscape and how it affects their sector.
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Regulation Strategy online certificate course is designed to equip both regulators and those in regulated industries with a solid understanding of the features and processes involved in regulatory strategy. This course also provides the necessary tools to critically evaluate and design regulations.
Over eight weeks, participants will learn to identify regulatory compliance risks and perform risk management assessments. Taking a multidisciplinary approach and tapping into the expertise of LSE Law School faculty, participants will also explore law and policy regulation through a practical lens. Using examples from various sectors and countries, participants will obtain highly transferable skills, helping them to stay up to date in a constantly evolving field.
Is this course for you?
The Regulation Strategy online certificate course is valuable for professionals in various roles, including those in risk, legal, or compliance departments. It’s also recommended for business leaders whose companies are subject to significant law and policy regulations.
Entrepreneurs launching new ventures and consultants with clients subject to regulation can also participate in the course to gain a solid foundation in regulatory strategy. Additionally, it’s suitable for regulatory organisation employees seeking to validate or enhance their skills, public policy professionals in non-profit or non-governmental organisations, and government employees or regulatory agency professionals tasked with risk management. Regardless of your role, you’ll walk away with a wealth of knowledge and practical skills applicable in various contexts.
This Regulation Strategy online certificate course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 70 hours of learning.
Note: should participants wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is upon them. LSE and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
Course overview
Introduction
Duration: 8 weeks (excluding orientation)
Changing regulations can have a dramatic impact on the functioning of organisations. As a result, business decision-makers must have a strong understanding of the ever-changing regulatory landscape and how it affects their sector.
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Regulation Strategy online certificate course is designed to equip both regulators and those in regulated industries with a solid understanding of the features and processes involved in regulatory strategy. This course also provides the necessary tools to critically evaluate and design regulations.
Over eight weeks, participants will learn to identify regulatory compliance risks and perform risk management assessments. Taking a multidisciplinary approach and tapping into the expertise of LSE Law School faculty, participants will also explore law and policy regulation through a practical lens. Using examples from various sectors and countries, participants will obtain highly transferable skills, helping them to stay up to date in a constantly evolving field.
Is this course for you?
The Regulation Strategy online certificate course is valuable for professionals in various roles, including those in risk, legal, or compliance departments. It’s also recommended for business leaders whose companies are subject to significant law and policy regulations.
Entrepreneurs launching new ventures and consultants with clients subject to regulation can also participate in the course to gain a solid foundation in regulatory strategy. Additionally, it’s suitable for regulatory organisation employees seeking to validate or enhance their skills, public policy professionals in non-profit or non-governmental organisations, and government employees or regulatory agency professionals tasked with risk management. Regardless of your role, you’ll walk away with a wealth of knowledge and practical skills applicable in various contexts.
This Regulation Strategy online certificate course is certified by the United Kingdom CPD Certification Service, and may be applicable to individuals who are members of, or are associated with, UK-based professional bodies. The course has an estimated 70 hours of learning.
Note: should participants wish to claim CPD activity, the onus is upon them. LSE and GetSmarter accept no responsibility, and cannot be held responsible, for the claiming or validation of hours or points.
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Leading organisations recognise the value of this course and invest in it to enhance their employees' skills and expertise.
What will set you apart
A contextualised understanding of regulation and compliance.
The ability to critically assess the changing regulatory environment and how it affects you and your industry.
Knowledge of the opportunities, challenges, and regulatory strategies applicable to your organisation.
The skills to perform risk management and identify risks which influence your organisation's compliance. 
An understanding of the theory behind regulation, informed by expertise from LSE Law School.Course curriculum
Orientation module
Welcome to your Online Campus
Module 1
Examining the case for regulation
Module 2
Regulatory strategies
Module 3
New strategies: From markets to nudges
Module 4
Risk and regulation
Module 5
Enforcement and self-regulation
Module 6
Assessing regulatory quality
Module 7
Accountability, transparency, and participation
Module 8
Regulation beyond the state
Course Convenors
Professor Robert Baldwin
Emeritus Professor of Law, LSE Law School
Professor Veerle Heyvaert
Associate Dean of LSE Law School and Professor of Law, LSE Law School
About the certificate
Attain a comprehensive comprehension of the diverse elements that affect regulation and earn an official certificate of competence from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Assessment is continuous and based on a series of practical assignments completed online. In order to be issued with a digital certificate, you’ll need to meet the requirements outlined in the course handbook. The handbook will be made available to you as soon as you begin the course.
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