Course outline
The following topics will be covered in this public engagement course:
Module 1: Introduction to Public Engagement and Community Consultations
- Defining terms and principles of good practice
- Origins and theory; regulations, policy and development
- Common engagement options and consultation tools
- Common barriers and mitigations to quality engagements and measuring success
Module 2: Design and Delivery of Public Engagements
- Staged approach to public engagements
- Case study: Defining your engagement purpose and designing your methodology and approach
- Interpersonal engagements: techniques for getting results
- Writing for impact: how to influence decision makers.
With public engagement a requirement in various public policy and other projects - why not utilise its abilities to positively impact your work? Learn what public engagement is, when to use it, and its risks and benefits.
Learning outcomes
At the completion of this public engagement course you should be able to:
- Acquire knowledge, understanding and skills in the design, planning and execution of public engagement programs and techniques relevant to specific public policy or decision-making environments
- Critically reflect and develop new ideas in relation to the challenges and opportunities in undertaking public engagements, considering a wide variety of factors that exist within diverse communities, public agencies, and other policy and environmental settings
- Effectively engage and communicate with stakeholders and with decision makers to ensure the outcomes of consultative processes have impact.
Digital badge and certificate
A digital badge and certificate will be awarded following the successful completion of any necessary tasks or assessments to demonstrate acquired learning of the short course or for meeting attendance and/or participation requirements.
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Price
Full price: $1,398 (GST-free)*
*Price subject to change. Please check price at time of purchase.
Discounts are available for this course. For further details and to verify if you qualify, please check the Discounts section.
Discounts
Discounts are available for this course as follows:
- 10% discount for UTS staff, alumni and students
Discounts cannot be combined and only one discount can be applied per person per course session. Discounts can only be applied to the full price. Discounts cannot be applied to any offered special price.
How to enrol and obtain your UTS staff, alumni or student discount
Please contact the team at support@open.uts.edu.au with either your staff or student number.
If you are eligible for a UTS alumni or student discount, please ensure you have provided your UTS student number during checkout.
If you are an alumni and have forgotten your UTS student number, email support@utsopen.uts.edu.au with your full name, UTS degree and year of commencement.
In-house training solutions
This course can also be customised and/or delivered in-house. Find out more.
Enrolment conditions
Course purchase is subject to UTS Open Terms and Conditions.
Contact us
For any questions on enrolment or payment, please email support@open.uts.edu.au
If you have a specific question on course content or requirements, please email ippg.learning@uts.edu.au
