Placemaking training courses

Save time and money, reduce risks and create better outcomes

Placemaking sounds simple in theory, but there are many barriers, tricks and tips to learn. Don't make the same mistakes that many others have! Learn from the decades of experience across the global placemaking movement. There are currently 11 self-paced courses to choose from. Choose which one is right for you below.

You can purchase immediately online or send us a request to pay via tax invoice. You have 5 months to complete a course, so you can easily fit it around your busy schedule.

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Free training for Western Australian local governments

Local governments can reduce risks and improve outcomes by using the placemaking approach and process. It helps to connect and build on expertise of various teams within local governments, including, but not limited to: economic development, community development, urban planning, design, tourism, libraries, arts and culture, youth, volunteering, engineering, infrastructure, facilities management, events and activations.

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries has engaged Town Team Movement to deliver free training for all WA local government staff and Elected Members. Email [email protected] to get more information on how you can access these courses for free.

Purchase online or via tax invoice

You can purchase immediately online or send us a request to pay via tax invoice.

You have 5 months to complete a course, so you can easily fit it around your busy schedule.

Contact us at [email protected].

Everyone can learn some important information and tactics in these courses. For example:

• Urban planners and designers can see that trying a few quick wins might be a good way to test ideas, engage the community and learn through doing.
• Economic development practitioners can better understand why places are so good for local businesses.
• Community development staff can find proven ways to help communities to organise and act
• Project teams can discover that building and infrastructure upgrades might need thinking on both the 'hardware' and software' elements. 
• Community safety and assets teams could see that beautifying things (e.g. murals) and/or involving the community could help to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour
• Traffic engineers might see places for people reduces serious accidents and deaths

Get a Certificate of Completion

Placemaking Education and PlacemakingX issue Certificates of Completion for most courses to recognise the learning outcomes achieved. Certificates are available for graduates of:

• Creating Great Places
• Creating Great Places: essentials for professionals
• Creating Great Places: making it happen in local governments
• The Importance of Place-Based Approaches (non-local government)
• Kickstart a Positive Community Group

What a great way to build your knowledge, skills and career!

Need help when you are doing a course?

We are here to answer questions or guide you through. Contact us at [email protected].