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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 Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems online course is the second part of the ‘Foundations of Global Health Specialization’ course provided by Johns Hopkins University. Curated by William Brieger, the Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems certification by Coursera aims to help learners understand and cultivate health systems.

The Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems certification course follows the World Health Organization’s guidance on the main elements or building blocks of a health system. It explores four topics: health service organisations, health systems components, human resource development and capacity building, and health policy making and advocacy. The course targets learners who work or plan to work in health and development programs in low and middle-income countries.

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The Highlights

Approx. 13 Hours To Complete
Certification by Johns Hopkins University
Financial Aid Available
Beginner Level Course

Programme Offerings

video lecture
Certification
Self-paced
graded assignment

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	Johns HopkinsCoursera

Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems certification fees are divided into three categories depending on the duration of the chosen course. Moreover, learners are entitled to a 14-day refund period, and they also have the option to make EMI payments. While the course content is accessible to everyone through the 'audit' option, it's important to note that assessments and grading are not included with this choice.

The Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems Fee Structure

Course Duration	Fee
1 Month(20+ hours/ week)	Rs. 3,247
3 Months(8 hours/week)	Rs. 6,494
6 Months (4 hours/week)	Rs. 9,741

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details of Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems

Participants of the Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems training have to acquire 70% or higher in the graded assessments to claim certification.

What you will learn

Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems classes will educate learners so that they can:

Explain what health systems strengthening means and why it matters for global health
Identify the main components of a health system according to the World Health Organization’s guidance
Learn about four key topics of health systems in global health: health service organisations, health systems components, human resource development and capacity building, and health policy making and advocacy
Use skills in organisational diagnosis to analyse a problem in a health service organisation where you work or have worked

Who it is for

General PhysicianHealth OfficerHealthcare Administrator

The Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems online course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about health systems and how they work in low and middle-income countries.

Admission Details

Follow the steps below to join the online course.

Step 1- Click on the link below:

https://www.coursera.org/learn/health-systems

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
What is an Organization? (Part 1)
What is an Organization? (Part 2)
What is an Organization? (Part 3)
Stages in Organizational Change (Part 1)
Stages in Organizational Change (Part 2)
Organizational Diagnosis (Part 1)
Organizational Diagnosis (Part 2)
Organizational Change (Part 1)
Organizational Change (Part 2)
Understanding Health Systems (Part 1)
Understanding Health Systems (Part 2)
Systems Thinking
Effecting change in a Health System

Readings

Foundations of Global Health Specialization

Quiz

Module 1 Quiz

Discussion Prompt

Your Organization

Videos

Introduction to Module 2
Introduction to Primary Health Care
The Building Blocks
Building Blocks: Support
Building Blocks: Community
Where Do People Go When They Are Sick and Live 10 Miles from the Nearest Clinic?
Patent Medicine Vendors-Business or Health Care Provider?
Procurement for Medicine Shops and Vendors
Community Case Management
Procurement and Flow of Commodities to the Community
Hybrid Models: Involving both CHWs and PMVs
Copy of Where Do People Go When They Are Sick and Live 10 Miles from the Nearest Clinic?
What Are Community Systems?
CSS Framework
Community Examples
CSS Indicators
National Health Accounts
Financial Sources
The Health Commodities
Universal Health Coverage Requires a Strong Health Workforce
Preparing Health Workers

Quiz

Module 2 Quiz

Discussion Prompt

Starting Your Organizational Diagnosis

Videos

Welcome to Module 3
Organizational Context For Training
Training In Context of Program Management (Part 1)
Training In Context of Program Management (Part 2)
Training In Context of Program Management (Part 3)
Training Policy and Functions (Part 1)
Training Policy and Functions (Part 2)
Continuing Education

Quiz

Module 3 Quiz

Peer Review

Organizational Diagnosis Project

Discussion Prompt

Further Diagnosis of your Organization

Videos

Welcome to Module 4
Policy Making (Part 1)
Policy Making (Part 2)
Stakeholders
Advocacy
Examples of Advocacy (Part 1)
Examples of Advocacy (Part 2)

Quiz

Quiz 4

Discussion Prompt

Using the Diagnosis to Solve Problems

Evaluation process

The Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems certification syllabus requires learners to go through graded assessments. To obtain the certification, it is necessary to score 70% or higher on all assessments.

Instructors

Johns Hopkins Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: Who is the Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems online course designed for?

The course is tailored for learners actively engaged in the management of health and development programs on the ground in low and middle-income countries or those preparing for such a critical role

2: How much does the course cost, and are there any additional fees?

The course is free to enrol in. However, there may be additional fees associated with purchasing the certificate.

3: Will I have access to course materials after the Understanding and Strengthening Health Systems online certification course is completed?

Yes, you will have access to course materials after the course is completed. This includes lectures, readings, quizzes, and assignments

4: Are there any interactive components in the course, such as discussions or group work?

Yes, there are interactive components in the course, such as discussions and group work. These components are designed to help you engage with the material and to learn from other learners.

5: How can this course benefit professionals working in the healthcare sector?

This course can benefit professionals working in the healthcare sector by providing them with an understanding of the key components of a health system and how they work together to deliver healthcare.