Why Do This Online Course?
This course is written for local government professionals and elected representatives by people who really know the opportunities and challenges of working in local governments. We know it is not always easy, but placemaking is an important and practical process for creating positive changes, both within your organisation and in the community.
This course will enable you to:
- Think like a placemaker
- See the opportunities for placemaking in a local government context
- Learn the placemaking mindset and key concepts used
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Communicate the opportunities and benefits of a placemaking process
- Confidently lead a placemaking project
- Deliver amazing results, even with a small budget
"I was hoping that the course would provide practical advice rather than just idealism, and it met those expectations."
Local government officer
TIME COMMITMENT
Most students will take around 5 hours to complete the course, but there are additional readings should you wish to extend your learning.
STYLE
Learn at your own pace, when you want, where you want!
RATING
Rated as 9.3 out of 10 by course participants
Key concepts
What placemaking is and is not
Why placemaking is so important for local governments
How placemaking builds social capital, activates town centres and stimulates economic development
How to engage stakeholders and the local community
Street-level secrets
How to get wins with a small budget
Common challenges and how you might solve them
How to set up and manage a placemaking process
The skills to help you be successful
Real examples and inspiring ideas
Testimonial from a Local Government Officer
"The course was extremely valuable to me and my work within the field of placemaking. I will use all of the information and tips that I received in my work moving forward!
Keep up the good work with delivering a very accessible course!"
Learn from some of the
best placemakers
This course features ideas and insights from some of the leaders of the placemaking movement in Australasia:
• David Engwicht - Creative Communities International
• Joanne Taylor - Place Leaders Asia Pacific
• Brooke Williams - Fourfold Studio
- Gilbert Rochecouste - Village Well
• Mike Fisher - Activation Manager
• David Snyder and Dean Cracknell at Town Team Movement
They collectively have decades of experiences in placemaking and working with local governments to achieve results.
Satisfaction guaranteed!
We think that you will enjoy and benefit from completing this course.
If you are not satisfied with it within 30 days from date of purchase, we will refund the purchase price.
"This course did well in emphasising a permissions based, people led approach. That's where I think I got the most benefit from the course."
Special Package Deals
Placemaking.Education provides two special package deals to give you the approaches and recommendations
you need to build strong relationships and get some placemaking wins.
Get the price in your currency
The price for this course is listed in Australian dollars. You can convert the price into your currency by using the currency converter tool below.
Purchase courses for multiple students
in one transaction
If you would prefer to purchase access for multiple students in one transaction and/or pay via tax invoice, please email your request to [email protected] and we can arrange this.
Contact Us
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Example Curriculum
