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Behavioural Insights (BI) and Policy Course (Online)
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Date: 2020-06-17 12:55:25+10:00

Can a small shift greatly affect outcomes? Behavioural insights (BI) suggest that subtle changes in the way we frame decision-making can have big impacts on behaviour. Nudge theory and behavioural science are game-changers for policy makers. This behavioural insights course provides an introduction to the field of behavioural insights (BI) and an overview of the key principles that drive human behaviour. This online course will also introduce you to a range of practical methods and tools that can be used to apply behavioural insights to develop more effective policies and services, including BIT’s behavioural insights project methodology (TESTS) and solution design framework (EAST).

Spread across four weekly 3-hour sessions, this BI course is designed to be highly interactive and give you the opportunity to apply the learnings from the course in between sessions. Each session will include a theoretical component as well as a short exercise. After this, you will be encouraged to find an opportunity to apply the concepts in the field between sessions. Each session will also include brief recap of the previous session and an opportunity for you to ask questions about any challenges or issues encountered when applying any learnings in the field.

Course information

Duration Four session (12 hours in total) Dates TBA Time 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Venue Online via a live video link Cost $1,285 (GST free)

Course content

This behavioural insights (BI) course covers the following content:

Session 1

Introduction to behavioural insights in public policy and the TESTS framework.

Target & Explore - choosing a BI problem and learning more about it.

Takeaway task: conduct explore activities to learn more about a policy problem.

Session 2

Recap and debrief (including questions/experiences with the takeaway task).

Solutions – applying behavioural insights and the EAST framework.

Takeaway task: identify opportunities for applying solutions in a policy environment.

Session 3

Recap and debrief (including questions/experiences with the takeaway task).

Trial - running a randomised controlled trial (RCT).

Takeaway task: investigate the practicalities of running and RCT.

Session 4

Recap and debrief (including questions/experiences with the takeaway task).

Scaling and alternative evaluation methods.

Wrap up with a final Q&A.

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this course you will be able to:

Explain what is meant by behavioural insights. Illustrate examples of how behavioural insights have been applied in practice to improve policy outcomes. Identify opportunities to apply behavioural insights to improve policy outcomes within your field. Use practical tools to understand a behavioural problem Apply behavioural insights frameworks such as the TESTS and EAST framework to develop solutions to policy problems Identify and overcome common challenges in designing a robust evaluation.

Delivery style

This BI course will be facilitated through an interactive live video link. Registered participants will be able to connect to the video link using Zoom (no cost). A reliable internet connection is required. Video connection details will be made available to each participant prior to the course via Canvas, the UTS Learning Management System (LMS). Course materials, presentations and/or readings will also be made available to participants within Canvas LMS.

Who is this course for?

This BI online course is suitable for those who are interested in behavioural insights but are not yet familiar with the fundamentals and want to explore how a behavioural insights approach can be applied to improve policy outcomes within your field.

In-house training solutions

This behavioural insights course online can also be customised and/or delivered in-house. Find out more.

About the presenter

Dr Rory Gallagher is a world leader in the application of behavioural science to public policy and public service delivery. He was an original member of the BIT, and worked previously in the UK Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit and the UK Department for Education. Dr Gallagher was one of the co-authors of the publication EAST: Four Simple Ways to Apply Behavioural Insights, a globally acclaimed and widely used toolkit for applying behavioural science to public policy. In addition to this, Dr Gallagher was also co-author of the bestselling book ‘Think Small: The surprisingly simple ways to reach big goals’. Dr Gallagher’s PhD is from the University of Cambridge in the UK.



Course prerequisites

This online BI course has no prerequisites and is open to all members of the public.

Course registration

Contact us

Need more information? For all course related enquiries, including future dates or in-house training enquiries email us or call +61 (2) 9514 7884.

This short course is presented by the university's Institute for Public Policy and Governance. Learn more about the Institute's research, industry collaboration, postgraduate programs and short courses.

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