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Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Course Overview
Public Involvement in Research is an online certification course aimed to teach students the types of approaches followed in research. The course especially focuses on participatory research approaches known as public involvement in the UK. The online course considers why citizens and patients should be involved in research and participatory approaches within the public healthcare sector. The certification course is offered by Coursera which is a part of the Participatory Approaches in Public Health Specialization.
The Public Involvement in Research training focuses on public health and ways of involving citizens and patients across and within the research cycle. The online course lays emphasis on participatory research approaches to be used within public healthcare structure.
The Highlights
- Offered by Coursera
- Completion Certificate
- Beginner-level online course
- 16 hours of learning
Programme Offerings
- Course Resources
- Practical learning and exercise
- Vidoes
- Flexible Deadlines
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Imperial College, LondonCoursera |
The Public Involvement in Research certification fee is Rs 4,115 per month. Candidates can choose to complete the course in three and six months by paying the course fee of Rs 2,743 per month and Rs 2,058 per month, respectively. They can also choose the Audit option which would not provide them with the final certificate except access to all course readings.
Public Involvement in Research Fee Structure
Course Details | Fee |
1 month fee | Rs. 4,115 per month |
3 months fee | Rs. 2,743 per month |
6 months fee | Rs. 2,058 per month |
Eligibility Criteria
Certification Qualifying Details
To qualify for the Public Involvement in Research certification by Coursera, candidates need to complete the full course and the final assessment. They are also required to attain a qualifying passing grade.
What you will learn
The Public Involvement in Research certification syllabus teaches students about the theories and the core principles of participation within public health. Students will understand and find out the need and the importance of health research within the public healthcare structure.
Upon completion of the Public Involvement in Research certification course, students will gain expertise into the kinds of participation approaches followed within health research and the examples of using participation research in healthcare.
Who it is for
The Public Involvement in Research online course is designed for health officers, health inspectors and healthcare administrators to understand the ideology behind using research in healthcare and the various approaches, especially the participatory approach to be followed within this sector to strengthen students' expertise.
Admission Details
To join the Public Involvement in Research classes, candidates need to follow these steps:
Step 1: Browse the official URL: https://www.coursera.org/learn/public-involvement-in-research
Step 2: Click on the option ‘Enrol for Free’
Step 3: Candidates would be asked to either sign up or login on the official website with a primary email address.
Step 4: Thereafter, they have to pay for the course in the payment window. However, they can also choose the Audit option which would not provide them with the final certificate except access to all course readings.
Application Details
To enrol for the Public Involvement in Research training, candidates are required to sign up or login on the official website which asks for details such as a primary email address, name, phone number and location.
The Syllabus
Videos
- What is Public Involvement and Co-production?
- Hearing Birdsong Project – Interview (Anna & Jean)
Readings
- About Imperial College London
- Meet the Participatory Approaches Team
- How to Be Successful in this Course
- Grading Policy
- Glossary
- Cancer Research UK Imperial Centre: PPI
- About the Hearing Birdsong Project
- Feedback Critical Reflection: Differences and Similarities Between Public Involvement and Co-Production
- Optional Reading - The Participatory 'Zeitgeist'
Quiz
- Critical Reflection: Differences and Similarities Between Public Involvement and Co-Production
Discussion Prompt
- Nice to meet you!
- Applying Public Involvement to Other Public Health Research
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- Why 'DO' Public Involvement and Co-production?
- Identifying Unmet Need in Basic Science
- Reflecting on Co-production Projects
- Co-production Project Reflections: Share Space
- Differences and Similarities between Co-production and Public Involvement
Videos
- Introduction to the research cycle
- James Lind Alliance (JLA) Priority Setting Partnership Interview
- Marney Williams on Research Cycle Stages 2 and 3
Readings
- Reviewing the Research Cycle
- Introducing the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership
- Feedback: Prioritising: How Do Your Priorities Compare?
- Introduction to the Interview with Marney Williams
- Feedback: Reflection on interview
- Informing the Design & Management of a Study
- Feedback: Informing the Design and Management of a Study
- Feedback: Funding and Commissioning of a Study
Quiz
- Informing the Design and Management of a Study
Discussion Prompt
- Reflection on Interview
- Funding and Commissioning of a Study
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- Other Methods: Identifying and Prioritising Research Topics
- Reflection on Methods
Videos
- The IMPRESS project – Interview with Jill Lloyd
- Co-producing dissemination of research result project – Interview with Sandra Jayacodi
Readings
- Practical involvement of patients and citizens in basic research
- Outlining relevant terminology
- Collecting and Analysing Qualitative Research
- Citizen Science: Analysing basic/laboratory research data
- Feedback on Zooniverse Citizen Science Projects
- How to involve the public in a Systematic Review?
- A reminder about ethical approval (in the UK)
- Introduction to co-producing dissemination of research results
- Communicating scientific knowledge using the 1,000 most common words
- Feedback on Communicating Scientific Knowledge
Discussion Prompt
- Zooniverse Citizen Science Project
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- Why Involve the Public at the Undertaking and Analysing Stage?
- Results: Why involve the Public at the Undertaking and Analysing Stage?
- Participatory quantitative research: Example of public involvement in quantitative analysis
- Why involve the Public at the Undertaking and Analysing Stage?
- Results: Why involve the Public at the Undertaking and Analysing Stage?
- Implementation of Research Results
- Implementation of Research: Example
Videos
- Introduction to Measuring Public Involvement and Co-production
- How are Participatory Approaches Helpful?
- Evaluation of public involvement – Interview with Jack Jacques
Readings
- Introduction: How are Participatory Approaches Helpful?
- Introduction to the interview with co-researcher Jack Jacques
- Example of public involvement in evaluation
- Further Resources on Public Involvement in Research
Quiz
- Identify the Impact of Public Involvement in a Study
- Assessing your Knowledge of Public Involvement and Participation in Research
Discussion Prompt
- Using an Evaluation tool
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- Further methods to Measure Impact
Instructors
Imperial College, London Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
This course involves 16 hours of online learning which comes with pre-recorded videos and access to all course readings.
This course is offered by Coursera in collaboration with Imperial College London.
Candidates are not provided with any placement support in this course.
This course is designed for health officers, health inspectors and health administrators to understand the use of research in healthcare.
Candidates do not need any work experience to be eligible for this course.