The government-relations consulting trade is intensely competitive with many consulting companies. There are dozens of consultancies in Brussels alone  chasing the same potential business.

The AALEP Certified Public Policy Advocacy Programme will be a standard for certifying individuals who are government relations professionals. The certification will mean that the “Certified Public Policy Advocate” possesses in-depth knowledge of legislative, executive and regulatory procedures along with the rules, regulations and ethical standards to which all Public Policy Advocates must adhere at EU level.

Value of the Certification Programme

There are several potential of subject matters that are relevant to the development and maintenance of an organization's enhanced capacity to deal effectively with government. Collectively, they could form the basis of a body of trainig seminars, workshops and in some cases whole courses of professional development in public policy advocacy. 

The particular range of subject matter is premised on the following:

Effective lobbying is an increasingly sophisticated process. It involves many players, a range of institutions across several levels of government, understanding of key decision drivers, the need for rational argument, clever presentation and a long range focus. If lobbyists are going to continue to play an important role, they must continuously seek to improve their skills and knowledge.

The challenge to the leaders of the GR profession is to deliver training programmes that are affordable and effective. One crucial element is the development of recognised higher education courses and qualifications. Today no consesus exists as to what a GR curriculum should contain, or how academic content and experiential learning can be balanced.

None of the courses offered in GR are sanctioned by the EU authorities. There is no approved curriculum taught by approved faculty members. 

To become a Public Policy Advocate, you need to start by determining if a career in this field is right for you. If you are interested in a career that utilizes your persuasive abilities and your research skills, then a career as a Public Policy Advocate might be a great choice for you.

Education Needed

The European External Action Service (EEAS) Russian Division has acknowledged AALEP-GR LEAGUE Joint Resolution that was transmitted to the President of the European Commission, Mr. Jean Claude Juncker and points out the following:

Source: Lobbyfacts.eu

Registered Organisations per Country of Head Office

Regulation can respond to market failures and other policy problems in different ways. The practice of ex ante impact assessment of regulation in the European Commission has led, over time, to a definition of a number of “types” of regulatory intervention.

Regulation through information. This is a very ‘light-touch’ form of regulation, which aims at affecting consumer and firm behaviour by increasing the amount of information available on the marketplace.

The objective is to reinforce the Client’s impact on the policy and regulatory decision-making mechanisms.

Range of Services