--- title: Westco Academy - Community engagement the Westco way description: From sample design to analysis techniques and stakeholder mapping. Learn our best practice for community engagement, the Westco way. image: https://www.westcocommunications.com/hubfs/WA_Stars-1.png --- [![](https://www.westcocommunications.com/hs-fs/hubfs/76_92_Westco_logo_FC_safe_area_RGB-1.jpg?width=5161&height=2050&name=76_92_Westco_logo_FC_safe_area_RGB-1.jpg)](https://www.westcocommunications.com?hsLang=en-gb) ![498_3 - WES_Westco_Academy_Community_Engagement__event_page_photo](https://www.westcocommunications.com/hs-fs/hubfs/498_3%20-%20WES_Westco_Academy_Community_Engagement__event_page_photo.jpg?width=3601&height=1801&name=498_3%20-%20WES_Westco_Academy_Community_Engagement__event_page_photo.jpg "498_3 - WES_Westco_Academy_Community_Engagement__event_page_photo") ### Community engagement the Westco way with Westco Practice Director, Matt Neylan --- 07 April 2022 9.30am – 1pm £95 + VAT Some additional information in one line Some additional information in one line Some additional information in one line ## Unpack the key elements of engaging the community, from the public sector to stakeholders, in this unique online course.    Join Practice Manager, [Matt Neylan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewneylan/), as he passes on the secrets of Westco's best practice for communication and engagement. Learn how to implement this model in your sector and how you could apply innovative, consultation approaches in key-decision policies.    ### Key learnings to take away from this course include:  - develop skills in evaluating key metrics in engagement programmes - use intelligent tools such as digital platforms to create accessible communication channels with the community - identify best-practice methods when engaging with people on large-scale projects - discover how Westco's way could be applied to your sector and enhance your current communications and engagement.  Join us for this half-day course and overcome current communication challenges by turbo-charging your engagement community skills.    ### Who should attend?  Regeneration, communications, engagement and policy professionals working for organisations such as councils and other public service providers.    ## About the trainer Matt has over 15 years of experience in communications, consultation, and engagement within the public and private sectors of regeneration, development, and infrastructure. He has led award-winning campaigns and engagement initiatives on projects and programs. For seven years, he worked in-house with UK local and regional government and has been on the Westco Communications team as a Practice Director for the past five years. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-tactics-to-drive-behaviour-change-tickets-139902206265" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Sign up now </a>Buy Tickets on Eventbrite ![placeholder_200x200](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/content/email-template-images/placeholder_200x200.png "placeholder_200x200") ## Something powerful ### Tell the reader more The headline and subheader tell us what you're [offering](https://www.westcocommunications.com/academy/community-engagement-2022#) and the form header closes the deal. Over here you can explain why your offer is so great that it's worth filling out a form for. Remember: - Bullets are great - For spelling out [benefits](https://www.westcocommunications.com/academy/community-engagement-2022#) and - Turning visitors into leads. Some additional information in one line If you would like to get in touch, use our nifty form below. Get in Touch × ### Contact Us © 2026 Westco[Privacy policy](https://www.westcocommunications.com/privacy-policy?hsLang=en-gb)[020 7641 5242](tel:+442076415242)[hello@westcocommunications.com](mailto:hello@westcocommunications.com) [![](https://www.westcocommunications.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/Creative-Moment-Awards-2019-Winner-Badge-land.png?height=29&name=Creative-Moment-Awards-2019-Winner-Badge-land.png)](https://creativemomentawards.co/2019-winners/) ![](https://www.westcocommunications.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Westco%20ISO%20logo-1.png?height=29&name=Westco%20ISO%20logo-1.png) ![](https://www.westcocommunications.com/hs-fs/hubfs/images/PRmoment-1.png?height=29&name=PRmoment-1.png) ![](https://www.westcocommunications.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CIM-Awards-logo.png?height=29&name=CIM-Awards-logo.png) [**](https://twitter.com/Westco_Comms?lang=en)[**](https://www.linkedin.com/company/westcocommunications) [[fa icon="chevron-up"]](https://www.westcocommunications.com/academy/community-engagement-2022#) ![](https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=1116549245030298&ev=PageView&noscript=1)