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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo 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.

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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 AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
yesImperial 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. 4,117/month

Rs. 4,117

3 Months

7 hours/week

Rs. 2,745/month

Rs. 8,234

6 Months

3 hours/week

Rs.2,059/month

Rs. 12,352


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

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?

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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. 

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