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Practical skills for evidence-based change

UWRA short courses are designed for professionals who want to build practical skills in research translation, implementation science, and community health. Our courses are grounded in real-world challenges and delivered by experienced practitioners.

Whether you are a researcher, health worker, policymaker, or community leader, our short courses will equip you with the knowledge and tools to translate evidence into action.

COURSE CATEGORIES

Choose your focus area

Our short courses are organized into thematic categories to help you find the right learning pathway.

Research & Evidence

Research methods, evidence synthesis, data analysis, and scientific writing for health research.

Implementation Science

Designing, implementing, and scaling evidence-based interventions in real-world settings.

Community Engagement

Participatory approaches, community-based research, and co-design of health interventions.

Policy & Systems

Policy analysis, health systems strengthening, and evidence-informed decision-making.

Digital Health

Digital health technologies, health informatics, and data-driven decision support tools.

Knowledge Translation

Research communication, policy brief writing, and translating evidence for diverse audiences.

AVAILABLE COURSES

Current short courses

Upcoming and ongoing short courses delivered by UWRA experts.

Research

Introduction to Implementation Research

Foundational course on implementation science frameworks, study designs, and methods for evaluating health interventions in real-world settings.

5 days In-person Upcoming
Implementation

Evidence Synthesis for Policy

Systematic review methods, evidence gap mapping, and translating synthesized evidence into actionable policy recommendations.

3 days Online Upcoming
Community

Community-Based Participatory Research

Principles and practice of CBPR, community engagement strategies, and co-designing research with communities.

4 days In-person Upcoming
Policy

Health Policy Analysis & Advocacy

Tools and frameworks for analyzing health policy, engaging stakeholders, and advocating for evidence-based policy change.

3 days Online Upcoming
Digital

Digital Health & Health Informatics

Introduction to digital health technologies, electronic health records, mHealth, and data visualization for health decision-making.

4 days In-person Upcoming
Research

Scientific Writing & Publication

Practical training in writing research manuscripts, responding to reviewers, and navigating the publication process.

2 days Online Upcoming
HOW WE TEACH

Course format & delivery

Our short courses are designed to be practical, interactive, and accessible to working professionals.

Expert Facilitation

Courses led by experienced practitioners and researchers with deep field expertise.

Interactive Learning

Case studies, group work, and practical exercises that build real-world skills.

Flexible Delivery

In-person and online options to accommodate different learning preferences and schedules.

Professional Certification

Participants receive a certificate of completion and continuing education credits where applicable.

BENEFITS

Why attend a UWRA short course?

  • Gain practical, job-ready skills in research translation and implementation science
  • Learn from experienced practitioners and researchers with field expertise
  • Build a professional network with peers from across Africa
  • Apply learning directly to your work through practical assignments
  • Receive a certificate of completion and professional recognition

Who should attend?

  • Researchers and academics
  • Public health professionals
  • Health system managers
  • Policy analysts and advisors
  • Community health leaders
  • NGO and development practitioners
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Register for an upcoming short course or contact us for customized training for your team or organization.

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