The Studio Accelerator course at CO-architecture is designed to provide Australian and New Zealand designers and studios with the skills needed to build a successful design business.

The Studio Accelerator is a first-of-its-kind online programme designed to support architecture and design studios as they navigate the challenges of starting and growing a sustainable practice.

Inspired by startup accelerators, the programme is built around the core idea that talented designers deserve access to the same level of support, structure and momentum that founders in other industries receive.

Running over four weeks, the Studio Accelerator course offers a practical and collaborative learning environment tailored for early-stage studios. Participants will engage in expert-led workshops, strategic mentoring and peer sessions focused on core business pillars – positioning, finance, operations, client growth and brand.

The programme doesn't just deliver information, it provides clarity, confidence and actionable tools that studios can implement immediately.

Whether you're a solo practitioner looking to formalise your practice or a small team ready to scale up, the Studio Accelerator course is here to help you move from reactive to intentional. By the end of the programme, studios will walk away with a clearer business model, a stronger network and the foundation needed to build a purpose-led and resilient design business.

School: CO-architecture
Course: Studio Accelerator
Type: Short course
Location: Australia or New Zealand (online)
Course dates: August 2025
Application deadline: 15 August 2025

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What will I learn during this course?

– Core skills in project management and practice management

What are the requirements?

– Based in Australia or New Zealand
– Hold a valid ABN, NZBN, or equivalent business registration

What career prospects can I expect upon graduating?

Upon completing the programme, studios can expect stronger positioning in the architecture and design industry, with greater clarity around their business model, services and target clients.

Who teaches this course?

– Kate Frear, Partner at The Advisory Studio
– Steve Coster, Partner at The Advisory Studio
– Kevin Mitchem, CEO at CO-architecture
– Peter Lee, Principal at Hassell
– Melonie Bayl-Smith, Director at Bijl Architecture

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