Behaviour Change Solutions: Design and Implementation

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In Behaviour Change Solutions: Design and Implementation, we equip you with the skills and knowledge to design, implement and test behaviour change programs, using evidence-based strategies and cutting-edge research from our qualified behavioural scientists. Unlock the power of behavioural science to create real-world impact.

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Is this right for me?

This course is for you if you already have a basic understanding of behaviour change and are seeking deeper knowledge on how to design and implement programs in your work.

If you already have a behaviour you want performed, this course will help you apply practical tools to improve your chances of making change.

For those less familiar with behaviour change methods, tools and techniques, we recommend taking Applying Behavioural Science to Create Change before pursuing this more focused course.

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Structure:

Delivered in 6 modules of learning spread across 8 weeks with three opportunities for live sessions with our behavioural scientists
Self-paced and fully online with no assessment tasks assigned
Participation in weekly discussion forums is required for course completion. Learners can expect approximately 8 hours of study commitment per week

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What's covered:

Designing behaviour change programs and interventions:

Preparing for intervention/program design
Investigating behavioural drivers
Using co-design techniques
Intervention prioritisation and implementation
Ethical consideration

Evaluating and measuring your behaviour change programs:

Pre- and post- control designs
Developing data collection methods, including survey design, interview question design and facilitation, and observation checklists
Harnessing communication to disseminate complex ideas to influence change
Data analysis

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Learning outcomes:

Review foundational principles of applied behavioural science
Draw from audience insights and evidence-based frameworks to select intervention types
Design behavioural interventions incorporating ‘nudge’ techniques and general behaviour change approaches
Reflect on the ethical implications and principles of influencing and measuring behaviour change
Identify and apply selection criteria to prioritise intervention designs for effective implementation
Identify appropriate outcomes to measure intervention impact
Critically apply evaluation methods to draw reliable conclusions
Determine appropriate communication strategies to effectively share program outcomes with stakeholders and audiences

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Upon completion of the course, you will receive:

Certificate of Attendance
Professional Development digital badge.

Create the change you seek. Register to our course today.

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Frequently asked questions

What format of course do you run?

Our training portfolio offers a variety of opportunities to suit a wide range of needs, from half-day or two day short introduction or foundation programs, a 15 hour skills development course (toolbox series/short courses) to an eight week bootcamp, and our 12 week accredited program. We also welcome applications for our doctoral program for the truly behaviour obsessed!

What is a digital badge?

Digital badges are a widely used and reputable method of verifying your learning. By sharing your digital badge (usually a small graphic linked to details about your course or credential), you can demonstrate your skills, build trust with your prospective employers and your professional network, and enhance your personal brand and your career.

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Through your badge, you can also create a printable course certificate. Here you can find out more about Digital Credentials at Monash.

What is the difference between assessed and non-assessed?

Our Applying Behavioural Science to Create Change course can be completed with or without assessment. Detailed assessment information can be found here.

There are also opportunities for formative assessment available to all learners in the course, provided by behaviour change experts, through short online learning checkpoints. There is no requirement for students to complete assessments if they are registered to the non-assessed version of the course .

Learners in the Assessed Pathway who meet these requirements and achieve at least 50% in their overall score will be eligible to apply for 6 credit points for the equivalent Master's unit (ENS5520 Understanding Human Behaviour to Influence Change) on admission to the Master of Behaviour and Systemic Change, Grad Cert in Behaviour Change or Master of Environment and Sustainability - Leadership and Sustainable Development specialisation.

Program fees:
Assessed: $3,000 inc. GST
Non-assessed: $2,640 inc. GST

Can you provide training for my organisation?

We have specialist courses for organisations, from a coaching and mentoring team-based bootcamp to bespoke, tailored programing to meet identified needs within your team. Please get in touch to discuss you requirements.

How often do the courses run?

We have a calendar of delivery dates for open to market offerings. If there is something you are interested in that is not in the calendar, let us know!

What makes your course different to a traditional university course?

All BehaviourWorks Australia programs focus on providing our participants with the knowledge and confidence to apply practical behaviour change tools and methods in their workplace/life.

Who runs the course?

All our courses are delivered by the experienced and engaging BehaviourWorks Australia applied research team. The researchers are all engaged with cutting-edge projects with clients, using evidence based behavioural science to address real world problems. This means we draw on live examples and personally developed case studies in the programs.

How much experience do I need to participate?

We offer programs to suit everyone, from those who are just starting to explore behaviour change and what it offers, to those who have already been applying in their work and want to boost their toolkit, to organisations who want to support their own behavioural insights team.

Is behaviour change applicable to my industry?

Understanding WHO needs to DO WHAT differently, and exploring why people do the things they do, is at the heart of many government departments, industries and life itself! All our work is underpinned by the Sustainable Development Goals, and we work across sectors including health, societal equity, financial development and environmental protection. If you work with people and problems, a behavioural perspective could be extremely helpful in increasing your program or policy effectiveness.

I am not based in Victoria - do you have any online offerings?

Yes! We have online courses with the same content and same fantastic interactive delivery techniques as our face to face programs. We design our online programs with flexibility in mind, so that working professionals and others can easily access the content at a time that suits their needs.