Registrations are now open: The World Bank e-learning Course

Registration Deadline: February 17, 2025

In a world where policy decisions impact millions, understanding human behavior is crucial for driving meaningful change. The World Bank Institute for Economic Development introduces an insightful virtual course—Introduction to Behavioral Science in Public Policy—designed to help professionals harness behavioral science to create more effective policies and programs.

Why Behavioral Science Matters in Policy Design

Behavioral science provides a powerful lens through which policymakers can better understand how people make decisions and how cognitive biases influence actions. This knowledge is essential for crafting interventions that improve outcomes in key areas such as education, healthcare, gender equality, tax compliance, and climate change.

Through collaboration with 70 partners and over 100 governments worldwide, the World Bank has developed a robust methodology that empowers professionals to design policies that resonate with real-world human behavior.

Course at a Glance

• Duration: 6 hours of engaging learning
• Format: 8 immersive video modules
• Learning Experience: Assessments, interactive games, and discussion forums
• Certification: Earn a credential upon successful completion
• Enrollment & Access
• Registrations are open now! The course will be available from February 17 to April 8, 2025.

What You’ll Gain

By participating in this course, you will:

Grasp Behavioral Science Fundamentals – Understand how automatic thinking, social influences, and mental models drive decision-making.

Apply Insights to Public Policy – Learn how behavioral science principles enhance policy effectiveness across diverse sectors.

Engage in Practical Learning – Experience real-world case studies, brain games, and interactive discussions that solidify learning.

Who Should Take This Course?

This program is ideal for:

• Policymakers looking to create data-driven, human-centered policies.
• Researchers eager to apply behavioral insights to development challenges.
• Development professionals aiming to enhance program outcomes through behavioral science.

Course Modules

1. Welcome & Introduction

• Course overview, expectations, and pre-course assessment
• Interactive discussion forum and introductory materials

2. We Think Automatically

• Insights into cognitive biases and decision-making shortcuts
• Case study: Tax Compliance in Kosovo
• Brain game: Under Pressure
• Knowledge check exam

3. We Think Socially

• Understanding the power of societal norms in shaping behaviors
• Case study: Social Norms in MENA
• Discussion forums and knowledge checks

4. We Think with Mental Models

• How ingrained beliefs influence policy effectiveness
• Case study: Growth Mindset in Peru
• Brain game: Wavy Lines… or Are They?
• Knowledge check exam

5. Conclusion & Certification

• Final reflections, post-course assessment, and feedback
• Earn a certification to showcase your expertise

Advance Your Career with Behavioral Science

This course is your gateway to designing smarter, more effective policies that create real impact. Stay ahead in the field

Enroll now

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