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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.
Most Significant Change
Clear Horizon Academy
Facilitated online course focused on capturing and using qualitative data through storytelling. Supports participants to collect and analyse stories of change, engage stakeholders, and understand impact beyond quantitative measures.
Systems Transformation: Strategy and Evaluation
Clear Horizon Academy
Online course focused on systems transformation, integrating strategy, evaluation and learning. Includes practical tools, real-world case studies, and weekly facilitated sessions to support application in complex social systems.
Trauma-Informed Facilitation
Australia New Zealand Process Oriented Psychology (ANZPOP)
The workshop is specifically for people who work with groups, in either a paid or volunteer capacity, and are committed to working ethically. Online on Zoom. Tuesdays, 20 & 27 October 9.30am – 12.30pm (Melb time)
Facilitation Master Class Series
Australia New Zealand Process Oriented Psychology (ANZPOP)
5 x 3hr sessions, held approximately fortnightly. 20 May - 22 July | Weds 9.30am - 12.30pm AEST DATES: Wednesdays 9.30am-12.30pm NSW time 20 May; 3 Jun; 17 Jun; 1 July; 22 July.
Data and Storytelling in Policy
Aus/NZ School of Government (ANZSOG)
Live interactive workshop.
Collaborating with Confidence: Essential Skills for Success
Tamarack Learning Centre
Virtual
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.
Managing Stakeholders and Sustainability
University of Melbourne
Online self-paced
Micro-Credential in Stakeholder Engagement
Governance Institute of Australia (GIA)
Blended delivery – online modules self-paced with structured activities and checkpoints with self-paced components.
Stakeholder Engagement
Australian Institute of Management (AIM)
In person workshop (on-campus) OR Virtual classroom (live)
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.