Masterclasses are a deep dive into service design methods – from user research and customer journey mapping to digital prototyping and beyond.
You can either choose from existing courses or create something bespoke with one of our Learning Design team.
When you need to understand the best approach to address a particular challenge we can help you decide on the right route to take. Choose from some of our popular courses to improve a particular skill or create something bespoke in consultation with one of our Learning Design team.
The duration will vary, depending on your requirements. Get in touch to find out more.
We run these as requested – get in touch
Building on examples from over a decade of Snook’s experience designing and implementing services with clients, course modules can include:
Teams and individuals who are ready to use practical tools to drive change in their organisation using tried and tested techniques. Anyone who has a basic knowledge of service design and wants to tackle challenges with their team and grow capability at the same time.
The course is run remotely via Zoom. Bring pen and paper for sketching or taking notes.
The training material will be sent to you afterwards.
As Snook’s academic training lead, Val helps design and deliver learning sessions for clients and Snook staff. Val is an experienced design researcher and is on partial secondment from Loughborough University where she leads the User Experience and Service Design Masters programme.
Olivia is a Senior Service Designer and training lead here at Snook. She’s passionate about human-centred design and its potential to combine innovation, creativity and culture. Olivia’s interest and passion lies in doing service design in public and third sectors and she has a range of experience in design, from discovery through to delivery as well as training.
“We gained a lot from the training, it’s really pushed us forward in our innovation work. Our staff feel more confident using innovation approaches and we’re getting started using these skills within our local projects, national programme and our strategic planning. Snook were really supportive partners and great coaches.”
Save the Children
Making Sense of Service DesignAn introductory course aimed at anyone with an interest in service design. Learn how to apply tried and tested techniques from over a decade of Snook’s experience designing and implementing services. |
Course runs over 2 half days Tue 10th October 2023, 09:30 – 13:00 BST |
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Analysing User Research DataLearn how to analyse qualitative data on user research projects and create high-quality insights that your team can act on. |
Course runs over 2 half days Tue 7th November 2023, 09:30 – 13:30 GMT |
User Journey Mapping & Service Blueprinting EssentialsA hands on course for people wanting to understand the practicalities and uses of journey maps & blueprints. |
Course runs over 2 half days Tue 14th November 2023, 09:30 – 13:00 GMT |
User Centred Systems ThinkingLearn how to apply a user-centred approach to systems thinking. Understand how to address complex problems and deliver holistic solutions.
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Course runs over 2 half days |
A Practical Introduction to Content DesignContent design is essential to make services accessible and easy for everyone to use. Learn how to improve your services by creating inclusive and accessible content that meets your users’ needs. |
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Designing Sustainable BehaviourSnook’s practical introduction to designing behaviours – learn about behaviour design, what is it, how it works, and how it can add value for reframing problems considering environments and sustainability!
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Service Design Training for Housing ProvidersThis is aimed at upskilling those involved in providing housing to the public in designing to meet real human needs. From learning how to engage with tenants to finding practical ways to respond to new Government guidelines for safety and net-zero targets. Service design can help transform the future of housing. |
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Planet-Centred Design TrainingLearn how to make better design decisions that consider the impact on the environment. This course will improve your ability to ask questions and spot opportunities that benefit the planet. |
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