BEHAVIOURAL DESIGN
Learn to decode cognitive biases, understand how decisions really happen in everyday contexts, diagnose why desired behaviors are not happening, and design and test interventions that make change more likely.
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THE CHALLENGE
You’ve built what feels like the perfect product, yet users aren’t engaging, or they drop off at the final step with no clear reason. Design decisions get stuck because they’re seen as subjective, and the rise of AI adds uncertainty about your role. This course helps you uncover what’s really driving user behavior, prove the value of design, and adapt with confidence.
WHO IS IT FOR
Leaders, HR and people development teams
Founders & Entrepreneurs
Product, CX, and marketing professionals
Consultants and innovation practitioners
LEARNING OUTCOMES
4 Modules. 4 weeks.
One new lens on the future.
- check Module 1: Introduction to Behavioural Design
- check Module 2: Behavioural Change Frameworks
- check Module 3: Designing behavioural interventions, nudging humans
- check Module 4: The Future of Behavioural Design, AI & Ethics
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Each session is 2 hours of live, hands-on learning. Full module details, frameworks and weekly schedule are in the syllabus.
Decode Human Complexity
To diagnose why certain behaviors are not happening, moving beyond assumptions and identifying concrete barriers and drivers.
Design Interventions
That influence behaviour, making desired actions: Easy, Attractive, Social, and Timely.
Peer-Backed Plan for Workplace Challenges
Walk away with a customized, peer-vetted roadmap to solve a specific behavioral challenge in your current professional environment.
WHAT OUR LEARNERS SAY
Professionals who have already joined
"Many topics were introduced and explored, which gave us a sense of the scope of Behavioural Design and allowed us to continue acquiring knowledge through the provided references. It’s not monotonous, and the group discussions were very enriching!"
CARLA DUPAS
Consulting & Change management
"What I liked the most was diving deeper into some behavioral concepts applied to design and exploring frameworks to help implement them in daily work. I also appreciated how the behavioral themes were approached in depth but in a practical way."
BRUNA FANCHINI
UX Manager
"The learning path structure was very interesting, as it made reaching the stages of workplace application feel smooth and natural, starting from an initial personal assessment of habits and behaviors."
GABRIELLA MACIA
Community & Brand Management
TAKE YOUR NEXT STEP
Ready to explore the full course?
Book a free call with our advisors. We’ll help you explore whether this course fits your goals, background, and next career step.
YOUR GUIDES
Tim works globally as an entrepreneur, consultant, researcher, and lecturer. With a PhD in Anthropology from the University of Sheffield (UK), and as Business Leader and Head of Content at Hyper Island, he has led various global innovation and transformation programs for clients such as Itau, Kimberly-Clark, Beiersdorf, Unilever, and Amex, among many others. Tim is also an international speaker and learning designer in fields such as Behavioural Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Thought Networks, UX, and Design Thinking. He regularly speaks at global events on topics like youth culture, digital and social media, and consumer behavior. Additionally, he writes and presents insights about the Brazilian consumer market for both local and international audiences. He is currently a Professor at FAAP in São Paulo, teaching in the postgraduate program on consumer behavior and digital media.
Tim Lucas (PhD)
Carolina holds a degree in Product Design from UFRGS, a master's in Behavioural Design also from UFRGS, and a postgraduate degree in Neuroscience and Behavior from PUCRS. She works as a consultant in the fields of product, graphic, service, and UX design, consumer behavior research, trend forecasting, branding, and strategic planning. She is currently the Design & Research Manager at Nubank.
Carolina Perrone
Sabryna is an industrial engineer graduated from EC Lyon, one of the most prestigious schools in France, Sabryna has 18 years of experience in FMCG companies like Nestlé and Beiersdorf. She has lived and worked in France, Germany, Brazil, and Chile. In the last years, Sabryna has designed and facilitated learning journeys around leadership, innovation, or customer experience for companies like Bayer, BASF, American Express, IBM, Kraft Heinz, Avon, etc.
Sabryna Alsfasser
YOUR INVESTMENT
Master the science of change.
Position yourself as an individual who uses neuroscience and data to solve complex business challenges and drive measurable user action.
- check 4 weekly live sessions with expert facilitators
- check Get the Behavioural Design Toolkit: a personal library of frameworks.
- check Weekly challenges, learning kit & reflection journal
- check Access to a global network of practitioners
- check Globally recognised digital certificate of completion
COMMON QUESTIONS
FAQ
Still have questions? Our advisors are happy to help. 15 minutes, completely free.
Our online courses consist of weekly live sessions and some independent work in between to help reinforce your learning and connect with instructors and peers.
Plan for 3–5 hours per week, including one live session, readings, and hands-on exercises. You’ll find the exact schedule in the course syllabus.
We use Google Meet for our live sessions and provide all course materials via email or a shared learning space.
Yes! You'll receive a certificate within 1-2 weeks of completion if you participate in the live sessions and complete all required coursework.
Absolutely, it’s designed to work well for both individuals and teams. If you're looking for a more private experience or tailored solutions for your team or organization, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
You’ll have direct access to a course facilitator, tech support via email, and a community of fellow learners for peer support and collaboration.
Yes. You can register as a company and choose to pay by credit card or invoice. If you choose an invoice, you’ll receive a payment link to pay by bank transfer or card.
The course must be paid in full before you begin. However, if you require multiple invoices, we can accommodate that. Please get in touch with our team to discuss the options.
No, our short courses are not government funded or CSN-approved. They’re offered independently and are not part of Sweden’s state-subsidized education system. However, many participants have their fees covered by their employers, and we can provide an invoice or supporting documentation to make that process easier.
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