Co-creation of Flexible and Resilient Courses to Meet Stakeholder Needs

The rapid development of knowledge and evolving societal demands necessitate an education system that is both flexible and resilient. Such adaptability is crucial for fostering innovation and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, ultimately delivering a highly skilled workforce that drives a greener, more sustainable, and inclusive society.

This contribution introduces a novel co-creation method for course development, where stakeholders take an active role in shaping course objectives, content, assessment, and even participating in teaching and evaluation processes. This approach was piloted successfully in two phases, leading to the creation of a course focused on green transition and societal inclusion. Building on this success, the method was later applied to develop two additional courses related to business creation and entrepreneurship, demonstrating its versatility across a broad range of subjects.

In this contribution, we will present the co-creation method, showcase the outcomes of the courses developed using this approach, and discuss its potential to address diverse educational needs. We will also engage with the academic community to explore how this method can be refined and adapted for developing courses in geosciences and environmental studies, further supporting a future-ready education system.