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Systematic behaviour change in development projects

PEAK-Applied Online Course A32/25

The course will enable participants to plan, design and evaluate systematic behaviour change campaigns based on the RANAS approach. The participants will learn how to conduct a quantitative survey measuring relevant behavioural factors, how to identify the required behaviour change techniques and how to verify their effectiveness.

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Objectives

The course will enable participants to plan, design and evaluate systematic behaviour change campaigns based on the RANAS approach. The participants will learn how to conduct a quantitative survey measuring relevant behavioural factors, how to identify the required behaviour change techniques and how to verify their effectiveness. The course will be based on a comprehensive revision of the Ranas approach and includes several new tools.

For whom

The course targets professionals interested in behavior change, especially regarding environmental and health behaviours.

Course Subjects

  • Developing systematic behaviour change campaigns
  • Increasing knowledge of contextual, social, cultural, and psychological behavioural factors
  • Developing a quantitative questionnaire
  • Preparing a survey and analysing data
  • Selecting behaviour change techniques and designing a campaign
  • Developing and conducting a field test
  • Monitoring change in behavioural factors and behaviour

Online Participation

Participation in the course is only possible via Internet using video conference. Technical requirement is broadband Internet access (> 1 MB/sec). Installation of video conferencing client software is necessary. Details are available upon registration.

Lecturer

  • Dr. Nadja Contzen, Eawag, Environmental Social Sciences, Environmental and Health Psychology group (Host)
  • Dr. Max Friedrich, Ranas Ltd. Dr. Andrea Tamas, Ranas Ltd.
  • Dr. Miriam Harter, Ranas Ltd. Prof.
  • Dr. Phil. et zool Hans-Joachim Mosler, RanasMosler Ltd.

Course Dates


Tuesday 1 April 2025 - 13:00 - 16:00 CEST (UTC +2)"
Thursday 3 April 2025 - 13:00 - 16:00 CEST (UTC +2)"
Tuesday 8 April 2025 - 13:00 - 16:00 CEST (UTC +2)"
Thursday 10 April 2025 - 13:00 - 16:00 CEST (UTC +2)"

Course language
English

Course fee
CHF 500.-
Fee for online participation including course material.

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