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    Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
    EnglishSelf StudyVideo 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 
    • 2 weeks of learning

    Programme Offerings

    • Course Resources
    • Practical learning and exercise
    • Vidoes
    • Flexible Deadlines

    Courses and Certificate Fees

    Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
    yesImperial College, LondonCoursera

    Public Involvement in Research Fee Structure 

    Course Details

    Fee

    1 month fee

    Rs. 1,699 per month

    3 months fee

    Rs. 3,499 per month

    6 months fee

    Rs. 5,199 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
    Plugin
    • New Plugin Item
    • 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
    Plugin
    • 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
    Plugin
    • 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
    Plugin
    • Further methods to Measure Impact

    Instructors

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

    1: What is the duration of the Public Involvement in Research online course?

    This course involves 16 hours of online learning which comes with pre-recorded videos and access to all course readings. 

    2: Who is offering the Public Involvement in Research certification course?

    This course is offered by Coursera in collaboration with Imperial College London. 

    3: Is there any placement support provided in the Public Involvement in Research certification by Coursera?

    Candidates are not provided with any placement support in this course.

    4: Who can enrol for the Public Involvement in Research training?

    This course is designed for health officers, health inspectors and health administrators to understand the use of research in healthcare.

    5: Do I need any work experience to be eligible for the Public Involvement in Research certification?

    Candidates do not need any work experience to be eligible for this course.

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