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Co-Design Practitioners
New Know How
Co-Design Practitioners is a transformative professional development program that builds your capability and confidence to lead participatory design processes. Through a thoughtfully designed blend of learning approaches, you’ll join a diverse community of practitioners who share your commitment to ethical, inclusive design. Dates: 7 April - 30 October 2026. Format & Duration: Fortnightly sessions over 7 months.
Leading Co-Design in Complex Systems
New Know How
Want to bring design, dialogue and co-creation into how you plan, commission and manage complex work? Leading Co-Design in Complex Systems is a short course for purpose-driven professionals who want to work more collaboratively and more skillfully with colleagues, clients and communities. The next course is online in June at a time designed to suit participants in Australia, NZ and the Americas. The September series is designed to suit participants in the UK and Europe, and those who prefer after hours training in Australia and NZ. June 2026 - Thursdays: 4 June, 11 June, 18 June and 25 June. 10am-12pm AEST (Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane) September 2026 - Mondays: 7, 14, 21 and 28 September. 6pm-8pm AEST (Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane)
Fundamentals of Co-Design
New Know How
Dive deep into the foundations of co-design. This course is designed for both beginners and those looking to refine their understanding of this powerful approach to public and social innovation. Dates: Mondays in May 2026. Format & Duration: 3 x 2.5-hour sessions, once a week.