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This interactive course introduces participants to the concept of co-production — what it is, why it matters, and how to apply it effectively. Through a mix of discussion, practical exercises, and real-world examples, participants will explore the history, principles, and purpose of co-production and how it differs from related approaches such as co-design and consultation.

You’ll engage in hands-on activities to understand what good co-production looks like and how to adapt your approach for different stakeholder groups, including people with learning disabilities, autistic people, patient groups, and local communities.

The course draws on extensive experience from LSBU’s People’s Academy, offering participants practical insight into how to embed genuine co-production within their organisations and projects.

Whether you’re from the public sector, voluntary and community organisations, government, or private industry, this course equips you with the skills, confidence, and tools to plan, deliver, and evaluate co-produced activities effectively.

This course offers a structured, practical introduction to co-production, including:

• Foundations of co-production: What co-production is (and isn’t)
• Historical context: The evolution of co-production from its roots in citizen engagement
• Principles and practice: Core values and the elements that make co-production effective
• Stakeholder adaptation: How to design inclusive approaches for diverse groups
• Planning co-produced projects: Tools and steps for creating genuine partnerships
• Evaluation and reflection: How to measure success and sustain collaboration

This practical, interactive course is delivered through:

• Hands-on workshops and group exercises
• Discussion-based learning and reflection activities

• Real-world examples of good co-production practice

• Scenario-based learning tailored to participant interests

The course is delivered by experienced co-production practitioners from LSBU and the People’s Academy, drawing on real-world experience across community, health, and research contexts.

This course is ideal for:

• Professionals in public sector, voluntary, and community organisations

• Staff in government departments or policy roles

• Managers, project leads, researchers, and practitioners working on engagement, service design, or community-led projects

• Students or early-career professionals seeking to develop practical co-production skills

By the end of this course, participants will:

• Understand what co-production is and how it differs from other engagement methods

• Recognise the principles underpinning effective co-production

• Develop practical skills to plan, deliver, and evaluate co-produced activities

• Gain insight into adapting approaches for different stakeholder groups

• Increase confidence in leading or contributing to co-produced projects

• Leave with tools, frameworks, and resources for ongoing application in their work

This is a practical, non-assessed course designed for experiential learning and professional development.

This course is non-accredited.

If you are interested in attending this course, please log your interest via the button at the bottom of this page.

If you are interested in commissioning this course for your organisation, please email lsbushortcourses@lsbu.ac.uk

For information on our policies (payment, cancellation, terms and conditions, etc.) visit our general information page.

If you have a question that we haven’t answered here, please contact lsbushortcourses@lsbu.ac.uk and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.