Behaviour Change Masterclass - PDU1020

Are you ready to elevate your expertise and drive meaningful change?

Join us for the Behaviour Change Masterclass and discover the essentials of behaviour change solutions — a dynamic in-person 2.5 day intensive masterclass designed to supercharge your ability to design, implement, and evaluate impactful behaviour change programs.

In this fast-paced, hands-on masterclass, you’ll delve into the art and science of behaviour change, armed with the latest evidence-based strategies and research. Led by leading behavioural scientists, this class is crafted to help you move beyond basic knowledge and apply tried and tested techniques to create solutions that deliver results.

Why attend?

  • Learn from top behavioural scientists with hands-on guidance and industry examples.
  • Gain practical skills and strategies in a focused, interactive format.
  • Apply new knowledge directly to your work and start making a difference immediately.
  • Receive a Certificate of Attendance and a Behaviour Change Masterclass Digital Badge to tangibly represent your new behavioural science skills.

At a glance

Fees

A$1900

Alumni discounted fees

10% discount for Early Bird, and current Monash University staff and students. 20% discount for Monash alumni and PhD students.

Who should attend

This masterclass is ideal for beginners who are eager to cover the core principles of behaviour change and gain practical skills in designing and implementing solutions. If you're new to behaviour change theory and looking to build a solid foundation, this masterclass will provide you with essential tools and insights.

For those who already have a sound understanding of behavioural science and want to build advanced skills, consider taking Designing Impactful Behaviour Change Programs.

What you will learn

  • Foundational principles and advanced concepts of applied behavioural science.
  • Audience insights and evidence-based frameworks to craft tailored behaviour change programs or change management programs.
  • Best practices for intervention design, prioritisation, and execution.
  • Robust evaluation methods to measure impact and continuously enhance your programs.
  • Effective communication strategies to share outcomes and influence stakeholders.

Program structure

Wed 28 Oct - Introductory 2-Hour Webinar: Foundations and Frameworks Explore the core principles of behaviour change and understand key frameworks, such as the AACTT framework and COM-B model.

Thu 29 Oct - Masterclass Day 1: Intervention Design

Morning: Master the application of theory and Behaviour Change Wheel to your behavioural challenge.

Afternoon: Engage in practical exercises to design effective behaviour change programmes using these frameworks.

Fri 30 Oct - Masterclass Day 2: Implementation and Evaluation

Morning: Learn advanced strategies for implementing behaviour change interventions and addressing common challenges.

Afternoon: Discover techniques for evaluating programme effectiveness and utilising data to refine and communicate your interventions.

Testimonials

“It’s not one of those big, intimidating academic courses, it’s engaging for people at many different levels and career stages. The facilitators were excellent; they offered a wide range of perspectives and were incredibly engaging. It’s given me more confidence to integrate behavioural science principles into the projects and strategies I lead.”
— Nicola Brandon, Head of Strategic Communications for WA Return Recycle
"I enjoyed the passion and enthusiasm with which the facilitators communicated the course. Their framing also helped to make sometimes-complex concepts relatable and accessible.”
— Ingrid Longley, Head of Product and Corporate at Bullshift

Dr Kavya Raj

Dr Kavya Raj is a Lecturer and the Education Portfolio Lead at BehaviourWorks Australia, specialising in the design and delivery of behavioural science training for government, industry, and not-for-profit organisations. She has extensive experience in translating behavioural research into practical applications, equipping professionals with the skills to drive change in complex policy and organisational settings. Kavya has worked with federal and state governments, corporate stakeholders, and clinical populations to build capacity in evidence-based behaviour change. With nearly a decade of experience in education design and delivery, she has lectured in psychology and addiction at Monash University, and facilitated applied workshops on behaviour change and cognitive neuroscience. She is particularly interested in how behavioural science can enhance student learning and improve mental and physical health.

Danielle (Danni) Teychenne

Danielle (Danni) Teychenne is a Learning Designer at BehaviourWorks Australia with over a decade of experience in higher education and educational design. She has worked across startups, state government (CFA), and universities, developing innovative teaching and game-based learning strategies.

At BehaviourWorks, Danielle designs and manages professional education programs that apply behavioural science in real-world contexts. She excels at translating complex research into engaging, impact-driven learning experiences and fostering collaboration between academic and industry partners.

Dr Melissa Hatty

Dr Melissa Hatty is a Research Fellow at BehaviourWorks Australia, working across the environment, health & social, and education portfolios. Her research strengths are in survey design and quantitative data collection, database management and analyses, as well as qualitative and mixed methods approaches. Melissa lectures into undergraduate and postgraduate courses in psychology and behavioural science, and co-facilitates bespoke training across government, not-for-profit, and private industry. Melissa is also a registered and practising Health Psychologist and clinical supervisor of provisional psychologists.

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.

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.

Participants in both the assessed and non-assessed versions must fulfil the minimum participation requirement of engaging in weekly discussion forums, which provide an opportunity for formative feedback.

The assessed version will also include three additional summative assessments. Detailed guidelines will be provided.

Participants in the assessed version who achieve at least 50% overall will be eligible to apply for 6 credit points in the Master of Behaviour and Systemic Change, Graduate Certificate in Behaviour Change or Master of Environment and Sustainability.

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 your 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.