
The Behavioral Design Expert certification is a comprehensive program designed to equip professionals with both the theory and tools to improve the way citizens navigate public policy programs and policies in a complex world. This certification consists of two specialized training courses, each focusing on key aspects of the program design process . These courses can be taken separately to address specific learning needs or combined for a deeper, holistic understanding.
In this online certification, gain a deeper understanding of behavioral science concepts and their applications. Learn to build and implement products or systems to effectively guide behavior in real-world applications.

Learning Objectives:
- Develop a deep understanding of the foundational concepts and theories that drive human behavior.
- Learn practical strategies to design products or systems that effectively guide behavior in real world contexts.
- Gain competitive edge by demonstrating expertise in behavioral design and its applications.
Tuition:
The tuition rate for this program is $3,000. By completing the Behavioral Design Certification as a bundled program, participants can save $1,000 on training costs compared to taking the courses separately.
Priority registration pricing is $2,700 and the priority registration deadline is April 18. Special alumni and partner pricing is available upon request. For more information, please email us at sanfordexeced@duke.edu.
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Meet the Program Director
Joseph Sherlock leads the Government Team at the Center for Advanced Hindsight at Duke University – a team which focuses on using behavioral science to bring innovation into civic society. He is also PhD candidate at the London School of Economics, where is exploring how behavioral ideas can increase trust in elections and enable pro-environmental behavioral spillovers. His passion is using behavioral science as a vehicle for evidence based and evidence generating innovation.
He has previously been a Principal Behavioural Scientist with HM Revenue and Customs in the heart of the British government, worked at the Behavioural Insights Team in Public Health, and been a Branding Consultant for Clear M&C Saatchi. Joseph has run 50+ RCTs with governments across the world and has a wealth of experience applying behavioral science and human-centered design to difficult behavioral challenges, mostly in the sustainability, democracy, tax, financial decision making and health arenas. Joseph has a First-Class Psychology degree from the University of Bath and holds an MSc in Social Policy from The London School of Economics.