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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.
Planning with Communities Facilitation & Conflict Resolution Skills
Planning Partnerships
In person. Theory and practice. Held in Adelaide.
Unlock Your Co-design Potential
Portable (Design Agency)
One full day Optional add-on: 3 × 1-hour coaching sessions to support application back in the workplace.
Co-designing with care: a seven-part course
Beyond Sticky Notes (KA McKercher)
Seven × 3-hour sessions every three to four weeks, with video content in between. Optional extra activities. We find that spacing sessions every three to four weeks allows learning to settle, creates space for busy lives, and enables you to try things between sessions. Limited to 15 pax to prioritise safety, learning, and connection.
Co-design for leaders
Beyond Sticky Notes (KA McKercher)
Online: 5 sessions from 11:30am–1:00pm AEST 1:1 conversation with facilitator to get to know you and your context 2-hour live sessions with peers × 5 A one-hour video lesson after each session to watch at your own pace Session materials and templates Cards for leaders
Exploring co-design (three part training)
Beyond Sticky Notes (KA McKercher)
In person or online (minimum 8 pax) We work with you ahead of the training to customise the course We talk to a few of your team to learn about current practices and learning goals
Co-design between worlds: care, solidarity and reclamation
Beyond Sticky Notes (KA McKercher)
Co-facilitated by KA and Jessie (Aboriginal expert) In-person training: Adelaide - Venue/Date TBC
Understanding Co-design
Beyond Sticky Notes (KA McKercher)
Online (live). A mix of experiential learning, storytelling, and accessible theory, with breaks every 50 minutes and a 30-minute lunch break (you’re cooking). Ahead of the session, you’ll complete a short (approx. 10-minute) task. After the session, you’ll receive materials to support your practice.
How to facilitate Co-design
Griffith University
One-day, hands-on workshop - live attendance.
Foundations for Co-design (for Groups)
TACSI
Blended/group learning Tailored group training (online or in-person) for teams/organisations.
Co-design Fundamentals Workshop
TACSI
Online - live, interactive workshop (facilitated via video platform). Includes group work, breakout discussions and applied activities.