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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.
Data and Storytelling in Policy
Aus/NZ School of Government (ANZSOG)
Live interactive workshop.
Cultivating Creative Collaboration
IDEO
Online cohort-based course. Delivered through video lessons, live facilitated discussions, peer learning groups and assignments. Includes expert coaching, peer feedback, optional weekly live conversations, and downloadable workbooks and toolkits.
Child Safety Training
Australian Human Rights Commission
Self paced online learning.
Child Safety Training & Resources
Office of the Children's Guardian NSW
Online Webinar.
Systems Thinking
UTS Open
Online, self-paced. Delivered by Isabel Sebastian, a Social Scientist w/ a PhD in Sustainable Futures.
Seeing, Thinking and Stewarding Systems
TACSI
Live weekly sessions 1.5h x 5 weeks (Zoom) + 1 hour per week podcast x 5 weeks.
Safeguarding Vulnerable People
Bond University
Self-paced interactive e-learning.
Trauma-Informed Practice and Care
Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC)
Online. Self-paced, individual (asynchronous).
Keeping Children & Young People Safe (Level 1)
Child Safe Australia
Online self-paced. Designed by experienced child safety learning specialists.
Using Data for Reporting & Learning
Clear Horizon Academy
Multimedia. Course designed by Dr. Jess Dart.
Facilitation Skills Training
PDT Training
Online (3h) or vid-based micro learning bundles OR in person Live (online), in person, Hybrid Small groups, average 5. Max 16
Systems Leadership Program
The Systems School
Blended: online 2h x 2 per month fortnightly Zoom sessions & 1:1 coaching sessions x 2 + optional 4h pm of individual reflection and peer conversations.
Human Centered Thinking Systems
IDEO
Online (4h per week x 5 weeks) Presented by Deirdre Cerminaro, B.A. in Cognitive Science (Yale) + MBA (Yale School of Management). Former architectural designer with a background in biz & psych.
URP640: Participatory Planning
Curtin University
Online: 10-12h of study weekly.