Available courses
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Describe the stages of vaccine development from antigen discovery through licensure
- Apply correct vaccine storage and handling procedures across all facility levels
- Manage and monitor cold chain equipment including refrigerators, freezers, and carriers
- Identify and respond to cold chain failures to prevent administration of compromised vaccines
- Plan and execute effective vaccine distribution from national store to last-mile delivery
- Apply regulatory and WHO standards for vaccine quality assurance and pharmacovigilance
Topics to be covered:
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Vaccine Science Foundations
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Vaccine Development Process
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Vaccine Manufacturing & Quality Control
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Cold Chain Principles & Equipment
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Vaccine Storage & Handling Practices
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Cold Chain Distribution & Last-Mile Delivery
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Vaccine Safety, Regulation & Pharmacovigilance
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Implementation, Case Studies & Assessment
An 8-week comprehensive program covering the end-to-end lifecycle of vaccines, from immunological foundations and manufacturing to rigorous regulatory approval pathways. Participants gain technical expertise in cold chain logistics, temperature-sensitive storage, and last-mile distribution protocols essential for maintaining potency. The course integrates global safety standards with real-world case studies in pharmacovigilance to equip professionals with the leadership skills needed for effective, high-impact immunization delivery.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the mechanisms and epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance
- Design and implement AMR surveillance programs in healthcare settings
- Interpret laboratory and clinical data for AMR monitoring and reporting
- Apply core principles of antimicrobial stewardship across clinical contexts
- Develop evidence-based antibiotic prescribing policies and guidelines
- Report AMR data to national and international surveillance networks
- Foundations of AMR
- AMR Surveillance Systems
- Microbiological Laboratory Methods
- Antimicrobial Stewardship Principles
- Clinical Stewardship Applications
- Infection Prevention and AMR Control
- Policy, Regulation and Reporting
- Implementation and Assessment
An 8-week self-paced program covering the genetic and biochemical mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance alongside global surveillance and stewardship principles. Participants learn to design surveillance programs, interpret laboratory data, and develop evidence-based antibiotic prescribing guidelines for clinical practice. The course integrates infection prevention protocols with real-world case studies to build leadership in multidisciplinary AMR response.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Extract and assess DNA and RNA quality.
- Perform and optimize PCR and qPCR assays.
- Analyze sequencing data and interpret variants.
- Validate molecular assays for accuracy and reliability.
- Apply molecular diagnostics in clinical settings.
- Implement quality management in laboratory workflows.
Topics to be covered:
- Foundations of Molecular Diagnostics
- Nucleic Acid Extraction and Quality Control
- PCR Principles and Applications
- Advanced Amplification Techniques
- Sequencing Technologies
- Molecular Diagnostics in Infectious Disease
- Oncology and Genetic Applications
- Assay Validation, QMS, and Certification
Demystifies genomic science for non-specialists and intermediate practitioners. Topics include DNA/RNA structure, PCR and qPCR techniques, next-generation sequencing concepts, and the application of molecular diagnostics in infectious disease, oncology, and rare disease screening.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Identify key milestones in the development of modern biosafety practices.
- Describe the four biosafety levels and their classification criteria.
- Differentiate between biosafety and biosecurity.
- Explain the components of a biological risk assessment.
- Compare major international biosafety regulatory frameworks.
- Classify biological agents according to WHO risk groups.
Topics to be covered:
- Foundations of Biosafety
- Biological Risk Assessment
- Laboratory Biosafety Levels
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Biosecurity Fundamentals
- Emergency Preparedness
- Regulatory Compliance
- Implementation and Assessment
This course is meant to equip learners with practical knowledge of biological risk levels, containment strategies, personal protective measures, and emergency protocols. The course draws on WHO biosafety guidelines and real-world case scenarios, preparing learners to work safely in BSL 1–3 environments.
Upon completion, you will be able to:
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Apply internal audit standards and methods to healthcare settings
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Conduct risk-based audit planning
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Evaluate internal controls in clinical and financial operations
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Identify and report fraud, waste, and compliance gaps
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Communicate audit findings clearly to stakeholders
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Support stronger governance and accountability in health institutions
Topics to be covered:
- Foundations of Internal Audit in Healthcare
- Risk Assessment and Audit Planning
- Evaluating Internal Controls
- Auditing Financial Operations
- Auditing Clinical and Operational Processes
- Fraud, Waste, and Compliance Investigations
- Audit Reporting and Communication
- Governance, Ethics and Practical Application
Internal Audit in Healthcare is an eight-week, self-paced online programme covering the audit cycle in health institutions end to end, from IIA standards and COSO-based control evaluation through risk-based audit planning. Participants learn to evaluate clinical and financial controls, detect fraud and waste, and report findings clearly to management and boards. Grounded in real-world case studies, the course builds the standing of a trusted internal auditor in healthcare.
Upon completion, you will be able to:
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Analyze health system performance using established planning frameworks
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Develop strategic plans aligned with national health priorities
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Apply stakeholder engagement and consensus-building techniques
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Design resource allocation and budgeting approaches for strategic plans
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Build monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track implementation
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Lead organizational change throughout the planning and implementation process
Topic to be covered:
- Foundations of Health Systems Strategic Planning
- Situational and Stakeholder Analysis
- Setting Strategic Direction
- Resource Mobilization and Allocation
- Implementation Planning
- Change Management and Leadership
- Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
- Implementation Review and Sustainability
This eight-week, self-paced online course takes health system leaders through the full strategic planning cycle, from situational analysis and stakeholder mapping to resource mobilisation, implementation and monitoring. Participants learn to analyse health system performance against established planning frameworks, build strategic plans aligned with national priorities, engage stakeholders, allocate resources and budgets, and lead organisational change through implementation. Grounded in real case studies, the course builds the strategic capability to plan and deliver health system reform.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
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Apply the WHO health systems building blocks framework
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Diagnose health system gaps and bottlenecks
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Design interventions to strengthen system performance
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Coordinate multi-sectoral and multi-stakeholder strengthening efforts
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Integrate health financing and governance reforms into strengthening plans
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Evaluate the impact of health systems strengthening initiatives
Topics to be covered:
- Foundations of Health Systems Strengthening
- Health System Diagnostics
- Governance and Leadership
- Health Financing Systems
- Health Workforce Strengthening
- Service Delivery and Information Systems
- Multi-Stakeholder Coordination
- Implementation and Impact Evaluation
Health Systems Strengthening: Frameworks and Practice is an 8-week, self-paced online course guiding public health practitioners, Ministry of Health staff, NGO managers, researchers, and donor agency officers through the full arc of strengthening a health system. Participants learn to diagnose system gaps, design interventions, coordinate across governments, donors, and communities, and apply the WHO building blocks framework. Grounded in real-world case studies, the course builds the judgement to lead strengthening efforts from diagnosis through implementation.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
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Design a healthcare quality management system aligned with recognized standards
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Apply core quality improvement methods such as PDSA, Lean, and Six Sigma
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Develop quality indicators and measurement systems
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Implement patient safety and clinical risk management practices
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Lead preparation for accreditation and certification reviews
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Build and sustain a culture of continuous quality improvement
Topics to be covered:
- Foundations of Healthcare Quality Management
- Quality Improvement Methodologies
- Designing Quality Indicators and Measurement Systems
- Patient Safety and Clinical Risk Management
- Quality Documentation and Standard Operating Procedures
- Accreditation and Certification Readiness
- Quality Culture and Staff Engagement
- Implementation and System Review
This eight-week, self-paced course builds a complete healthcare quality management system from the ground up, covering ISO and WHO frameworks, PDSA cycles, Lean, and Six Sigma. Participants design quality indicators,investigate adverse events, and lead accreditation readiness. Grounded in real-world case studies and a final certification exam, the course equips quality improvement officers, clinical managers, and patient safety staff to design, implement, and sustain quality systems that meet recognised standards.
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