+ Attend regular weekly seminars and modules (2-3 hours per week) and take part in exercises (3-5 hours per week)
+ Access lecture slides and curated behavioral science resources
+ Learn best practices of open source and open science research methods
+ Develop code and analyze data in teams
+Gain an intermediate level knowledge of behavioral science and public policy
+ Go at your own pace
*Course credit may be available for US university students.
Entirely free for those accepted into the course.
April, May, and June 2021
All applications must be received by March 25, 2021.
Those who wish to receive a certificate for the course must complete the required coursework and modules.
Learn the core concepts and approaches that make behavioral insights unique.
Learning is social. Engage with others in discussion about key concepts and debates in behavioral science.
Successful completion of the course will be awarded with a certification that can help you signal to future employers that you have immersed yourself with world-class BI practices and principles.
The course will teach you the basic research skills and tools available for independent research necessary for conducting work with international organizations.
+ What is the current state of the art/science with respect to behavioral insights?
+ What tools are available online to help researchers design experiments within and across domains (health, finance, and environment)?
+ What challenges are present in behavioral science when it is applied by governments?
We begin our quest with bounded rationality, exploring how governmental organizations must meet decision-makers where they are. We will cover nudging in multiple domains, analytical tools for welfare analysis, and explore how behavioral interventions may lead to both desired and undesired outcomes.
+ Foundations of Cognition and Behavior
+ Nudging: Health, Finance, and Energy
+ Behavioral Interventions
+ Theories and Findings in Behavioral Science and Economics
+ Open Science Practices for Independent Scholarship
We will take the concepts from Weeks 1-4 to 'the road' and see how far they get us. Our goal will be to learn how to pack our bags with only the (digital) tools we need. And then build the confidence to go where the data takes us.
+ Experimental Design with Online Resources
+ Support Network for Analyzing Data
+ Managing Code: Bugs, Errors, and Confidence
+ Open Source Resources for Sharing Code
+ Compile Personal Repository of Digital Tools
In the final part of the course, we trade our roadster for a pair of wings and set out for new horizons. The most damaging critique to behavioral science is its rootedness in context. Where science tries to find general solutions, behavioral solutions are often form-fitted for each specific need. We will look at ways to draw relationships between the various contexts and develop an internal eye for the behavioral insights intuition.
+ Applying Research in Organizations
+ Evaluating Experimental and Scientific Results
+ Policy Analysis with Behavioral Insights
+ Engaging with the Scientific Community
All applications must be received by March 25, 2021.
Those who wish to receive a certificate for the course must complete the required coursework and modules.
