Commissioning Masterclasses

Deep dive learning for targeted development

  • In-person or online

Course Overview

Our one-day masterclasses are designed to strengthen specific commissioning skills.  Grounded in evidence-based practice and real-world application, each session encourages reflection, peer learning, and action planning to support immediate improvements in practice.

Booking and Cost

The fee is £4,000 per off-the-shelf masterclass.

Bespoke topics available at additional design cost.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about what the masterclass entails, please reach out to us at ipc_courses@brookes.ac.uk or call 01865 951902.

Please note our Cancellation and Non-Attendance Policy applies to all bookings.

Course Content and Format

Choose from our ready-to-go sessions below or work with us to design something bespoke.

  • Commissioning for equality and embedding Equality Impact Assessments
  • Effective market shaping
  • Intelligent decommissioning
  • Commissioning for outcomes
  • Embedding co-production in commissioning
  • Writing effective service specifications

Group size: 12-20 participants

Get in Touch

To learn more about our Commissioning Masterclasses, or to book your place, please contact the Programme Administration office.
Email
01865 534093

Sasha Carter,
Programme Administrator

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