Fundamentals of Co-Design for Social and Public Innovation

📜 Course overview

Dive deep into the foundations of co-design in this training intensive designed for both beginners and those looking to refine their understanding of this powerful approach to public and social innovation.

Through a series of interactive activities and real-world case studies, you'll explore the mindsets, principles and practices that make co-design unique. Experience what co-design looks and feels like, while gaining a solid theoretical grounding in its core concepts.

This course offers a practical understanding of how to effectively engage communities, colleagues and other stakeholders using co-design methods. You'll learn how to apply co-design at various scales, from individual workshops to organisation-wide initiatives.

Designed and facilitated by Dr Emma Blomkamp, this course is grounded in extensive experience delivering engaging and educational sessions to participants across Australia and around the world. It incorporates best practices in experiential learning and the latest thinking on ‘shades of co-design’ to provide a nuanced understanding of how creative and participatory methods can be applied in different contexts.

You'll leave the course with concrete tools, ideas and frameworks for applying co-design to your own work, as well as a deeper appreciation of the benefits and considerations of taking a more creative and participatory approach to shared challenges.

👋 Is this for me?

This learning experience is ideal for:

• People new to co-design who want a comprehensive introduction.

• Those with some co-design experience looking to revisit and clarify foundational principles and approaches.

• Professionals from government, education, health, social and community sectors interested in applying co-design in their work.

💻 Course format

The course is currently delivered as a one-day in-person workshop.

Throughout the sessions, you'll engage in a mix of:

• Interactive activities that bring co-design principles to life

• Real-world case studies from various sectors

• Reflective discussions and peer learning opportunities

• Practical exercises to apply concepts to your own work context

Key topics covered include:

1. Co-design mindsets and principles

2. Inclusive workshop facilitation

3. Engagement methods beyond workshops

4. Co-design process models and key decision points

5. Organisational conditions for successful co-design

🗝 Investment

Individual registration costs: $935 AUD inc GST.

Early Bird Offer:

Register prior to 24 September 2024, to access the Early Bird rate of $800 AUD inc GST!

Your place is confirmed on receipt of full payment.

A scholarship place is available for a First Nations practitioner. Contact us to find out more. 

📆 Upcoming dates

This in-person Fundamentals of Co-Design course will be held in Melbourne on Thursday 24 October, 10am-4.30pm.

This course is capped at a total of 16 participants. Registrations close once we reach capacity or on 17 October 2024.

If you would like to receive an invoice, save your spot in any future course, or have any questions, please contact the team.