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Apr 4, 2025   |   Blog Post

Register for the “Building Effective Public Health Programs” Remote Learning Course

Pacific Northwest Team

VillageReach

Are you looking to excel in program design, implementation and evaluation? Join our remote course designed for early- or mid-career professionals including from rural settings.

The Building Effective Public Health Programs: Design to Evaluation course will be immediately applicable to your job – all group work and projects will be tailored to programs you support or manage. No busy work!

 

What you’ll learn

Human-Centered Design: Effectively engage with communities and tailor your programs to meet their needs and preferences Theory of Change: Develop a clear framework for your program to address specific problems and achieve the desired impact Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E): Develop robust, M&E plans to track program performance and measure impact Continuous Improvement: Use data to improve your programs over time Communications: Use storytelling to share the purpose and impact of your program

What to expect

Tailored learning: Start with a one-to-one meeting to establish your goals and priorities related to the specific programs and project you work on Flexible schedule: About 2 hours of engagement per week, tailored to fit your personal schedule Live online sessions with expert instructors: Learn from seasoned public health professionals with extensive experience working with rural health departments Individual mentorship: One-on-one coaching sessions to apply course learnings to your job and real-world challenges Interactive small group sessions: Meet with other PNW public health professionals

When is it?

Courses run Sept 2025 – Feb 2026 $4,000 per person, if you register by June 30, 2025 $4,250 per person, if you register July 1, 2025 or later

How to register

Ready to go? Register here. Need more info? Contact us.

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