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Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

The Evaluating Public Health Programmes at Scale online course is a 6-week course that provides an introduction to evaluating public health programmes at scale. Curated by Agbessi Amouzou and Neff Walker, the Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale certification by Coursera covers the following topics: introduction to programme evaluation, types of programme evaluations, designing an evaluation, collecting and analysing data, and reporting evaluation findings.

In this Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale certification course, learners will learn about the different types of programme evaluations, the steps involved in designing an evaluation, and how to report evaluation findings clearly and concisely. The course also includes case studies and exercises that allow one to apply the concepts learned to real-world situations.

The Highlights

Approx. 18 Hours To Complete
Certification By Johns Hopkins University
Financial Aid Available
Beginner Level Course

Programme Offerings

Hands-on project
video lecture
Certification
Self-paced
graded assignment

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Coursera

Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale fee structure

1 Week	₹4,079
3 Week	₹8,159
6 Week	₹12,239

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details of Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale

If the participants of the Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale training want certification, they have to score 80% or higher in the assessments for certification.

What you will learn

Upon completion of the Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale classes, learners will be able to:

Identify the different types of programme evaluations and how to choose the right type for your programme.
Understand the steps involved in designing an evaluation, from setting the objectives to collecting and analysing data.
Learn how to report evaluation findings clearly and concisely which is useful to programme managers.
Apply the concepts learned to real-world situations through case studies and exercises.

Who it is for

Healthcare Administrator

The Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale online course is a valuable resource for anyone who is involved in the design, implementation, or evaluation of public health programmes. It is relevant to a wide range of professionals, including programme managers, policymakers, researchers, and healthcare administrators among others.

Admission Details

Carefully follow the instructions below to be enrolled in the course.

Step 1- Browse the given link:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/evaluating-public-health-programs-at-scale

Step 2- Click on the “Enrol for Free” button.

Step 3- Login/signup using an email id, create one if required to begin with the course.

Step 4- Choose the course duration and the course's payment plan. You can also audit the course for free. Auditing the course does not allow access to the certificate.

Step 5 - After the payment of the fee, an email with the course details will be sent to you as a confirmation of being enrolled in the course.

The Syllabus

Videos

Welcome to Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale
5 priority questions for effectiveness evaluations
Distinguishing among different types of evaluations

Readings

Course objectives and syllabus
Real Accountability: Data Analysis for Results (RADAR) project
Biographies of course instructors and presenters
Evaluation designs for adequacy, plausibility and probability of public health programme performance and impact

Quiz

Module 1 Quiz

Videos

Welcome to Module 2
Identifying stakeholders in an effectiveness evaluation of a large-scale program
Stakeholders in an evaluation of Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) in Burkina Faso
Resolving different views among stakeholders
How to develop and maintain a program impact model
Introduction to the RADAR Evaluation Planning Tool
Evaluation Planning Tool demonstration video
Indicators: What are they and how do you select them?
Where will the data come from?
Review of Module 2

Readings

How to develop a comprehensive program description
Common mistakes in developing an impact model
An introduction to “SMART” indicators
Assessing the quality of existing data for your evaluation
Demonstration

Quizzes

Stakeholders and program descriptions
Critique impact models
Use the RADAR Evaluation Planning Tool to develop an impact model
Identify indicators for components of an impact model
Explore DHS and MICS data
Making judgements about indicators and data sources
Module 2 Quiz

Videos

Welcome to Module 3
Defining priority questions and the time perspective for effectiveness evaluations
Time perspectives in the Burkina integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) evaluation
Attribution, contribution and counterfactuals in effectiveness evaluations
Evaluation designs based on level of inference
Probability evaluations
Design challenges in effectiveness evaluations
Review of Module 3

Readings

Evaluating UNICEF's Accelerating Child Survival and Development (ACSD) program
What if there is not enough money or time to carry out the “best practice” evaluation you have designed?
How Do You Know If Aid Really Works? Turns Out ... We Often Don't
Confounders vs. Effect Modifiers

Quizzes

Time perspectives in effectiveness evaluations of large-scale programs
Defining comparison groups
Lesson 4 review quiz
Module 3 Quiz

Videos

Welcome to Module 4
How many lives will a program save?
Introducing the Lives Saved Tool (LiST)
How LiST works
Assessing the strength of program implementation
Introducing the RADAR implementation strength assessment tools
Assessing utilization
The health systems context for program evaluation
Assessing the quality of service provision
Introducing the RADAR quality of care assessment tools
Assessing the quality of family planning services in Malawi
What is coverage and how do you measure it?
Improving coverage measurement
Introducing the RADAR coverage survey tool
Estimating program impact
Review of Module 4

Readings

LiST as a catalyst in program planning: experiences from Burkina Faso, Ghana and Malawi
Understanding measures of nutritional impact

Quizzes

Lesson 3 Review Quiz
Lesson 4 Review Quiz
Lesson 5 Review Quiz
Lesson 6 Review Quiz
Module 4 Quiz

Videos

Welcome to Module 5
Developing a measurement plan for the evaluation
The ethical review process
How will you analyze the evaluation data?
Case studies of analysis plans from Rwanda
Addressing equity issues in your evaluation
Understanding equity results
Measuring and incorporating gender in evaluations
Will your evaluation contribute to improved public health?
Review of Module 5

Readings

Encouraging the use of evaluation findings

Quizzes

Lesson 4 Review Quiz
Module 5 Quiz

Videos

Part 1
Part 2

Readings

WHO/UNICEF Joint Statement on integrated community case management of childhood illness
Effects of the integrated Community Case Management of Childhood Illness Strategy on Child Mortality in Ethiopia: A Cluster Randomized Trial
What have you learned about being a professional evaluator of large-scale programs?
Avenues for further learning about evaluation

Quiz

Final Assessment

Evaluation process

The Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale certification syllabus requires that learners acquire a score of 80% or higher on the graded quizzes in order to claim certification.

Instructors

Johns Hopkins Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Are there any specific technical requirements to access the course materials?

To access the course materials, you will need a computer with an internet connection. You will also need to have a Coursera account.

2: Will I receive a certificate upon completion of the Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale online course?

Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion from Johns Hopkins University upon completion of the course.

3: Are there assignments or assessments in the Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale online certification course?

Yes, there are some assignments in the course. These include peer review assignments and discussion posts.

4: How is the course content delivered? Are there video lectures, readings, or interactive components?

The course content is delivered through a variety of formats, including video lectures, readings, and interactive components.

5: Are there any assignments, quizzes, or exams as part of the Evaluating Public Health Programs at Scale online certification course?

Yes, there are assignments, quizzes, and exams as part of the course. These assessments are designed to help you assess your understanding of the course material.