Evidence-Based Public Health
Health Sciences · Epidemiology
A rigorous evidence course for public health professionals working across research, policy, and implementation.
Appraise study designs and evidence quality.
Design surveillance and evaluation plans.
Write concise policy-oriented evidence summaries.
Communicate uncertainty responsibly.
Requirements
Some familiarity with public health helps.
No statistics software experience required.
Designed for analysts and practitioners.
Section 1
Research quality and relevance
What makes evidence usable
Video · 13m
Common pitfalls in policy reading
Reading · 11m
Interpreting effect sizes
Video · 17m
Section 2
Policy communication
The anatomy of an evidence brief
Video · 20m
Stakeholder communication draft
Project · 27m
Evidence confidence quiz
Quiz · 10m
Nur Aina
Public Health Analyst
This is one of the few research courses that stays connected to the practical realities of policy teams.
Victor Chege
Programme Officer
Strong frameworks and very clear teaching around uncertainty and evidence quality.
Translating evidence into public health decisions
A preview lecture and curriculum walkthrough to help you judge fit before you enrol.
Professor of Epidemiology and Policy
James works with ministries, funders, and public health institutions to translate evidence into policy and system design.
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