Implementation Science Masterclass - Prato, Italy

Advance Evidence into Practice.
Lead Sustained Change.

An immersive international Implementation Science Program in the heart of Tuscany.

Join us in Prato, Italy for an immersive international course combining implementation and systems science principles, leadership and practical application in one of Tuscany's most inspiring learning environments.

Two Programs held between 30 May – 5 June 2027
Prato, Tuscany, Italy

What to expect

The Prato Leadership in Implementation for Healthcare Systems courses are an immersive learning experience designed for clinicians, health service leaders and policymakers seeking to lead effective change in healthcare and accelerate translation of evidence into practice.
With online modules and three interactive days, you'll combine implementation and learning health system science with practical application through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies, collaborative workshops and hands-on activities. You'll leave with practical tools, evidence-informed strategies and skills and capability to lead implementation and sustainable change within your own organisation.

Who should attend?

This program is ideal for professionals looking to build practical implementation science capability, including:

  • Health and social care professionals
  • Quality improvement and change-management practitioners
  • Healthcare managers and leaders
  • Policymakers
  • Anyone seeking practical skills to implement evidence and lead change in complex settings

Learning outcomes

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

  • Explain key principles, theories and frameworks in implementation and systems science that underpin change
  • Identify barriers and enablers to implementing evidence and leading change in practice
  • Design strategies tailored to context and stakeholder needs
  • Develop practical evaluation plans to assess success
  • Learn skills key to leading complex change
  • Apply robust methods to real-world healthcare challenges

The Prato experience

Held at the Monash University Prato Centre in the heart of Tuscany, the course combines world-class professional development with an inspiring international learning environment.
Beyond the classroom, participants have dedicated opportunities to build international collaborations, exchange ideas with colleagues from diverse disciplines, and reflect on challenges in improving healthcare in a setting that encourages creativity, connection and innovation.

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2027 Programs

Choose the program that best supports your professional development goals. Each program combines comprehensive online interactive learning, an immersive applied experience in Prato and practical implementation resources to support learning beyond the program.

Fees advertised are our Early Bird Pricing when you register by 28 February 2027. Following this date, regular program fees will apply (+15% of the currently advertised price).

Program 1

PRAGMATIC IMPLEMENTATION: FROM PROBLEMS TO SUSTAINABLE CHANGE

Sunday 30 May – Tuesday 1 June 2027 | Prato, Italy

A three-day immersive program beginning with a welcome dinner, followed by two intensive Masterclass days. Participants work with a real implementation challenge and build practical capability to move from understanding the problem and context through to implementing, evaluating and sustaining change.

Your learning experience

  • Before Prato: Comprehensive self-paced interactive online learning modules, videos and resources to build foundational implementation knowledge and prepare you for the applied program.
  • In Prato: A welcome dinner followed by two immersive Masterclass days focused on practical application, collaborative learning and real-world implementation challenges.
  • Digital Toolkit: Access to practical implementation tools and resources to support application of learning in your own setting.

Program fees

  • Medical professionals: $2,980 AUD
  • Other health professionals: $1,997 AUD
  • Students**: $1,192 AUD

*MCHRI Alumni discount: 10%. Available to people who have completed other MCHRI courses, including the Women in Leadership program.

**Students must provide evidence of current enrolment, such as a student identification card or confirmation of enrolment.

Program 2

LEADING LEARNING HEALTH SYSTEMS: FROM IMPLEMENTATION TO ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITY

Wednesday 2 June – Saturday 5 June 2027 | Prato, Italy

A four-day immersive program beginning with a welcome dinner, followed by three intensive learning days for leaders responsible for change across teams, services and organisations. The program brings together implementation, leadership and Learning Health Systems to strengthen the organisational capability required to continuously learn, adapt and improve.

Your learning experience

  • Before Prato: Comprehensive self-paced interactive online learning modules, videos and resources to establish shared foundational knowledge and maximise the immersive experience.
  • In Prato: A welcome dinner followed by three immersive learning days focused on leading complex change, strengthening organisational capability and translating Learning Health System concepts into practice.
  • Digital Toolkit: Access to practical implementation and systems change tools and resources to support application within your organisation.

Program fees

  • Medical professionals: $3,620 AUD
  • Other health professionals: $2,933 AUD

*MCHRI Alumni discount: 10%. Available to people who have completed other MCHRI courses, including the Women in Leadership program.

Optional add-on

12-Month Implementation and Systems Change Mentoring Program

Continue your learning beyond Prato through tailored mentoring, practical application and ongoing support from experienced implementation leaders. The program is designed to help you apply implementation and systems change approaches to a real priority within your organisation and sustain momentum over time.

The mentoring program includes:

  • A pre-program meeting with an experienced facilitator
  • Six one-hour online mentoring sessions
  • Two full-day applied workshops at the midpoint and conclusion of the program
  • 12 months of access to the MCHRI Implementation Digital Toolkit
  • Practical resources to support implementation, learning and systems change within your organisation
Interested in learning more?
Contact the MCHRI Short Courses team at MCHRI.Shortcourses@monash.edu.

What our participants are saying:

"This was an excellent workshop, inspiring, engaging, and very practical. I'm more confident to take the next step in my implementation project." 

"Practical tool recommendations and activities were the most valuable - I'll take these straight back to my workplace."

"The program exceeded my expectations, it really demystified QI and IS and gave me practical tools I can use straight away."

“The support was great and I would definitely recommend this Masterclass.”

Course facilitators

Hear from internationally renowned experts on innovative means to improve the healthcare system as they provide an overview of implementation science approaches, evaluations, stakeholder engagement and co-design of implementation projects with service users.

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Cancellation & Transfer Policy

We understand that sometimes plans change. Please read our cancellation and transfer policy here

Visa Application & Accommodation

Information for your visa application can be found here

A list of recommended hotels and other accommodation options can be found here

Enquiries

For all further enquiries please e-mail mchri.shortcourses@monash.edu

Can't make it in 2027? Don’t worry, there’s still an opportunity to join the journey in 2028!  Add your name to the waitlist here and you’ll be notified of 2028 dates.