When it comes to participation, do it well

 Learn how to make participation clear, meaningful, and chaos-free.

“Participate practically” is a series of courses and trainings designed to equip you with essential knowledge and skills for successfully implementing participatory processes.

Do you work at a ministry, a regional office, or at the town hall of a small municipality? Are you involved in topics like climate, healthcare, or the preparation of new high-speed rail projects?
No matter your area of focus, participants in our courses have one thing in common – they need to actively gather input and collaborate with diverse target groups, the public, or key stakeholders.

Our courses will help you tackle this challenge head-on.
By understanding the basic principles and standards of high-quality participation, you will be able to achieve better outcomes and stronger engagement from your target audiences.
The courses are built on thousands of hours of practical experience and are packed with tips and tricks to help you implement participatory processes efficiently and with visible results.

Brought to you by:

Supported by:

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is demtech-logo-full-4-1024x137.png

What to Expect from Our Courses

After completing the courses, you will have concrete tools and knowledge that you can immediately apply to your daily practice.


Our educational programs include:

  • Instructional videos you can watch anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
  • Practical materials and downloadable templates that guide you step-by-step through your first participatory projects.
  • Recommended readings and case studies to provide deeper insights and inspiration.
  • Quizzes and exercises to help reinforce new knowledge.
  • Certificate of Completion as proof of your new skills

Who Are Our Courses For?

Our courses are primarily designed for public administration employees.
They are based on examples of participatory processes initiated by ministries, regional offices, or municipal governments.


However, representatives from other sectors who are preparing for their first participatory projects and wish to become familiar with the topic will also benefit greatly.

What People are Saying About Us

  • “Participation Factory are true ambassadors of change, regardless of the type of public administration ecosystem which they enter. Their work is not stereotypical or based on copied patterns. On the contrary, they offer new perspectives and optics, practical solutions and strong leadership which are crucial.”
    Barbara Gindlová
    Office of the Plenipotentiary for the Development of Civic Society, Ministry of the Interior of the Slovak Republic
  • “Their holistic approach to public participation rests on their ability to thoroughly assess needs of a given community, provide support in creating a participation infrastructure, and pass on their know-how built on years of practical experience from the fieldwork with communities around the world.”
    Greta Rios
    Community Building Director, People Powered
  • “The Participation Factory team has had a crucial role in the development of systematic participation in the city of Prague. I have taken part in a number of their capacity building programs which have always brought very valuable international experiences and good practices.”
    Karel Světlík
    Participation Coordinator, Prague District 3