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Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of the principles of behaviour change, and how these can be applied to practical problems.
Overview
Participants will be introduced to the principles of behaviour change, and how these can be applied to practical problems. The course is aimed at anyone who is interested in behaviour change; from researchers, practitioners, intervention designers, managers and policy makers.
By completing the applied principles & practice online course you can expect to have:
- a greater understanding of the possibilities for applying behaviour change interventions to your own situation
- a practical framework for developing and implementing these interventions in your area of interest
Participants will be invited to select a project that they will focus and work on throughout the week. The aim at the end of the course is for all participants to leave with a tailored plan for applying what they have learnt during course to their own situation or area of interest.
By the end of the course, participants should be able to:
- Identify behaviours to change within a system of behaviours
- Identify capabilities, opportunities and motivations to target for change using the COM-B model
- Apply the Behaviour Change Wheel to develop a broad strategy for behaviour change
- Identify specific behaviour change techniques to include in interventions
Format
The one-week course will be delivered through daily live online sessions, with pre- and post-course materials available via the UCLExtend platform. Learning will include live webinars, small group tasks, and discussion boards, facilitated by world-leading behaviour change experts, drawing on real-life scenarios tailored to participants' interests.
Experienced facilitators will lead small group tutorials, helping participants apply daily learning to their own contexts while reviewing their objectives throughout the week. Participants can pair with a 'buddy' for post-course support and join a LinkedIn alumni group to stay connected.
Course leaders
The course is led by Dr Lucy Porter. Course leaders also include Professor Susan Michie, Dr Fabi Lorencatto, Dr Danielle D'Lima, Dr Elise Crayton and Professor Angel Chater.
Certification
Participants will be issued a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course.
Course reviews
I appreciated the interactive format, which blended theory, group discussions, and practical application to address challenges specific to my field of work." - Nassima, course participant 2024
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2026 Course Fees
| Price Points | Early bird rate (until 31 March) | Standard rate (from 1 April) |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Low, middle-income countries* | £970 | £1400 |
| (2) Universities, Third Sector, Small Enterprises & Start-Ups (1-49 employees) | £1700 | £2100 |
| (3) Public Sector & Medium Companies (50-249 employees) | £2400 | £2800 |
| (4) Large Companies (250+ employees) | £2900 | £3400 |
*The LMIC rate is only available to participants who are based or work in an OECD-identified Low and Middle Income Country - if you are unsure about this, please consult this list on the Wellcome website.
If your organisation is already a UCL customer, we can invoice your organisation upon receiving a Purchase Order. Please include the participant's name, email address, correct registration fee rate, and invoice contact information in your purchase order, and email it to behaviourchange@ucl.ac.uk.
Cancellation Policy
- Delegates are entitled to a full refund, providing they request a cancellation within 7 days of booking.
- After 7 days of the booking, and up to 15 days before the event, delegates can request to cancel the booking and will be entitled to a refund of 80% of the total booking price.
- If there are 14 days or less to the event delegates can cancel their bookings but are not entitled to a refund.
- Please note that delegates booking within 14 days or less of the event can still cancel, but unlike point 1 where they would be entitled to a full refund, delegates will not be entitled to a refund.
Please send any questions relating to cancellations to behaviourchange@ucl.ac.uk.