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Overview
This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge to effectively navigate the complexities of commissioning, ensuring that services are delivered efficiently and align with national policies.
Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical exercises, participants will learn to implement best practices in commissioning, from understanding market dynamics and managing stakeholder relationships to developing outcome-based service responses.
Outcomes
The Adults' Commissioning and Purchasing programme at Oxford Brookes University prepares participants to deliver high-quality, value-for-money services that meet the diverse needs of adults in care.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- National Commissioning Agenda: Understand the policies and frameworks guiding public care.
- IPC Commissioning Framework: Conduct structured self-analysis to enhance organisational practices.
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Integrate inclusive practices into commissioning activities.
- Collaborative Commissioning: Engage with partners and stakeholders to improve service outcomes.
- Needs Analysis and Systems Mapping: Analyse local population needs and manage knowledge for informed decision-making.
- Cost and Market Analysis: Understanding the costs associated with care services and shaping the market for innovative service delivery.
- Market Shaping: Influence and shape the care market while managing provider relationships.
- Outcome-Based Commissioning: Focus on commissioning services that achieve targeted results.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Credits
20 alternative credits
- CATS credits, accreditation optional
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Oxford, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- designed for professionals involved in commissioning adult social care services
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents900 GBP / full≈ 900 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents900 GBP / full≈ 900 GBP / full
Funding
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