At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the principles and ethics of people-centred approaches and their relevance across sectors

• Identify barriers and enablers of meaningful participation, particularly for marginalised or underrepresented groups

• Apply participatory methods and facilitation tools to co-design projects with communities, rather than for them

• Analyse decision-making mechanisms and intersectional dynamics in programme design and implementation

• Develop an inclusion strategy or participatory framework adapted to their organisation or context

Around 75 hours of work including:

• Synchronous live sessions (once per week). All live sessions are in group and mandatory – Usually in early afternoon CEST.
• Asynchronous self-study activities (individual or group work activities such as readings, interviews, podcasts, videos, in-class presentations, self-tests, case studies and simulation exercises, reflexive analysis, forum discussions etc.)

Online course requires app. 15 hours of dedicated work per week. We recommend that participants allow at least 25% of their time for the course and adapt their professional activity accordingly and with flexibility on working hours.

• The ethics and practice of people-centered approaches (rationale and methods)
• Mapping communities and power relations (community structures, networks, and influencers)
• Inclusive design and intersectionality (engagement with diverse groups and their needs)
• Localisation and shifting power (obstacles, partnerships, co-leadership)
• Supporting survivor and community-led initiatives (strategies and projects)

• Programme managers and field coordinators in humanitarian and development organisations
• Accountability, protection and safeguarding specialists
• MEAL, quality assurance and organisation development professionals
• Health and social work practitioners working with vulnerable populations

• Broadband/high speed connection – 2.5 Mbps minimum
• Most weekly content is accessible via phone, but a laptop/PC is preferred
• Microphone and webcam