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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

This course focuses on involving patients and the general public in research and programme development. Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings certification course will teach you the tools like stakeholder mapping and requirements analysis which may be used for public programme research, along with a critical and convincing narrative to support the approach.

Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings training is the second course out of the three courses provided under the Participatory Approaches in Public Health Specialization. It is offered by Imperial College London in partnership with Coursera. It is a 25 hours beginner-friendly course that is conducted in online mode. Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings online course is taught by public health experts.

The Highlights

100% Online
Shareable Certificate
25-Hour Long Course
Beginner Level Course

Programme Offerings

Imperial College London Certificate
Unlimited Access To Course
Hands-on project
Graded Programming Assignments
Self-paced learning
Financial aid available
14-Day Refund Policy

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Imperial College, LondonCoursera

Depending on the length of the course you choose, there are different Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings certification fees. All the costs have been mentioned in the table below in detail.

Fee Structure

Course Duration	Estimated Study Time	Fees/Month	Total Fees
1 Month	20 hours/week	Rs. 4,105/month	Rs. 4,105
3 Months	7 hours/week	Rs. 2,737/month	Rs. 8,210
6 Months	3 hours/week	Rs.2,053/month	Rs. 12,315

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

You will be given Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings certification by Coursera only after finishing the required coursework and passing a few quizzes.

What you will learn

After completing the Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings certification syllabus students will get an understanding of the need for reciprocity between those providing and receiving healthcare, as well as between those conducting and engaging in research. They will also learn how to critically assess the dynamics of power that exist across interdisciplinary stakeholders. Additionally, they will learn how to choose and assess various participatory methodologies in order to use them in research and/or public health projects.

Who it is for

Social WorkerTeacherHealth OfficerResearcher

This course is intended for those in diverse public health jobs who want to improve their knowledge and abilities in community engagement and encourage active involvement in health programmes. It serves professionals in the field of healthcare like:

Admission Details

Join the Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings classes through the following steps:

Step 1: Browse the official URL

https://www.coursera.org/learn/applying-participatory-approaches-in-public-health-settings

Step 2: Click the enroll now button on the website.

Step 3: Select the duration of the course and make the payment.

Step 4: After receiving a confirmation mail the students can start taking the classes.

Application Details

To join the Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings certification course one can visit the official website, log in with the registered email id and pay enrollment fees.

The Syllabus

Videos

Views on Participatory Approaches to Public Health
Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Practices
Defining the Problem Using Participation: Involving Women in a Pregnancy Vaccination Project

Readings

About Imperial College London
Meet the Participatory Approaches Team
How to Be Successful in this Course
Grading Policy
Glossary
Course 2: Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings
Introduction: Views on Participatory Approaches to Public Health
Using Participatory Approaches to Define a Public Health Problem
Case study: 'MatImms' – A Maternal Immunisation Smartphone App
Defining the Problem Using a Problem Tree
Module in review

Discussion Prompts

Nice to meet you!
Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Practices
Defining the Problem: Other Participatory Approaches

Videos

Introduction to Stakeholders and Actors
Interview With the Centre for Seldom Heard Voices

Readings

Introduction to the Action Catalogue and Other Tools
Who Participates? And Participation in What?
Selecting an Approach: Instructions
Who to Involve and How to Find Them?
Diversity: What Are Seldom Heard Groups?
Practical considerations for citizen involvement
Module in review
Model Example: Diving into Stakeholder Analysis

Peer Review

Graded Assessment: Stakeholder Analysis

Discussion Prompt

Choosing a Participatory Approach to Strengthen Surveillance

Plugins

Exploring Methods of Participatory Approaches.
Results - What are methods of participatory approaches?
Overview of Commonly Used Tools for Participatory Appproaches
Diving into Stakeholder Analysis

Videos

Human Centred Design
Creative and Arts-based Participatory Approaches
Exploring Participatory Evaluation: Cameroon

Readings

Using Participatory Approaches: Case Studies
Introduction:Creative and Arts-based Participatory pproaches
Visually-Based Participatory Approaches
Impact of Patient Participation on Health Services Development

Discussion Prompt

Reflecting on the Human-centred Design Approach in Adolescents 360

Plugins

What is human-centred design?
HCD & Arstein's Ladder
Results: HDC & Arnstein's Ladder

Videos

Health Education England Video on Health Protection
Community Sensitisation
How Can Young People Contribute to Public Health Knowledge?

Readings

Health Protection: COVID-19
Health Protection: Principles and Practice
Example of a Health Protection Strategy
Reflecting on the Participatory Approaches Used for Community Sensitisation Projects
Peer Research As a Tool
Further Examples of Peer Research
Module in review

Quiz

Health Protection Strategy: What Did You Find Out?

Discussion Prompts

Challenges to Health Protection
The Importance of Re-considering Social and Cultural Factors

Plugin

Health Protection: Principles and Practice in the Covid-19 Pandemic

Videos

Challenges of Participatory Approaches
Challenges of Co-production: 'Hearing Birdsong' Project

Readings

Introduction: Challenges of Participatory Approaches
More on the Challenges
Introduction: Challenges of Co-production
Challenges of Participatory Action Research (PAR)
Course 2 in Review: Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings
Model Answer: Addressing Antibiotic Resistance

Quiz

Analysis of the challenges faced in the 'Hearing Birdsong' Project

Peer Review

Graded Assessment: Antibiotic Resistance

Discussion Prompts

Reflection on the Challenges
Challenges in Evaluation

Plugins

Reflection on the Challenges
Results: Reflection on the Challenges
SUGGEST REMOVING THIS ACTIVITY FROM MOOC/COHORT 2 - Challenges (Info)
How would you resolve the challenges?

Instructors

Imperial College, London Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How many modules are covered in this course?

There are 5 topics covered in this course which include video lectures, readings, and practice exercises.

2: How much time will it take to complete Applying Participatory Approaches in Public Health Settings online course?

The time taken for completing this course will be approximately 25 hours.

3: Is there any scholarship available for this programme?

There is financial aid available for the ones who are unable to pay the enrolment fees.

4: Do learners need to have any specific background to take this course?

No, it is not necessary as anybody can pursue this course.

5: Can the learning period be extended?

Yes, this course provides a self-paced learning experience, and a duration of 1 month, 3 months, and 6 months of learning period is provided under this course.