Handbook

Program planning and evaluation are integral to the success of public health programs, providing a systematic approach to addressing health challenges, optimising resources, and ensuring the delivery of effective and evidence-based interventions. Students in the future public health workforce will benefit from understanding and applying these processes to contribute meaningfully … For more content click the Read More button below. This course focuses on program planning and evaluation for the prevention and management of chronic diseases, which claim the lives of 41 million people globally each year, accounting for 74% of all deaths. Of these deaths, 77% are in low- and middle-income countries. In this course, you will acquire foundational concepts and frameworks through different learning modalities, such as readings, lectures, and practice using real-world case studies. These methods aim to equip you with the skills necessary for proficiently planning and evaluating public health programs. Furthermore, you will apply several skills and knowledge areas, such as epidemiology, biostatistics, research methods, and proposal writing, to achieve optimal learning outcomes.