Available courses
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.
A transdisciplinary course exploring the interconnected nature of human, animal, and ecosystem health. Drawing on real-world zoonotic outbreaks, antimicrobial resistance trends, and environmental surveillance, participants develop an integrated lens for understanding and responding to complex health threats.
A hands-on course covering the end-to-end research process from formulating a research question and choosing study designs, to collecting data ethically and ensuring analytical rigour. Special emphasis is placed on Good Research Practice (GRP), research ethics, and documentation standards in health and life sciences.
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.
A rigorous introduction to clinical and diagnostic microbiology covering bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites in the context of human health. Participants learn infection pathways, specimen handling, laboratory safety, and the interpretation of microbiological reports in clinical decision-making.
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.
Introduces participants to HTA methodologies used to inform purchasing decisions for medical technologies. The course covers cost-effectiveness analysis, clinical evidence evaluation, burden of disease considerations, and stakeholder analysis empowering procurement teams to invest wisely in medical technology.
- Understand global medical device regulatory frameworks
- Identify medical device classification systems
- Prepare basic regulatory documentation
- Understand post-market surveillance obligations
- Introduction to Medical Device Regulation
- Medical Device Classification
- Regulatory Approval Pathways
- Technical Documentation & Regulatory Submissions
Navigates the complex landscape of medical device regulatory frameworks covering national regulatory pathways, CE marking, WHO prequalification, post-market surveillance obligations, and adverse event reporting. Participants gain the knowledge to achieve and maintain market authorisation for medical devices.
An essential primer for anyone responsible for managing medical equipment in health facilities. Covers the full equipment lifecycle from needs assessment and procurement through to acceptance testing, preventive maintenance planning, and decommissioning with practical tools and checklists.
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