NWCPHP is excited to announce the release of an updated version of our Program Evaluation in Public Health course.
This self-paced training will guide practitioners through the basics of conducting program evaluations. We spoke with Kevin deVoss, an Instructional Designer at the Center, about the updates.
“This training has consistently been one of the most popular programs we offer, but it was developed almost twenty years ago and focused exclusively on environmental health professionals,” Kevin explained.
“As we made updates, we drew heavily on the newly updated 2024 Program Evaluation Framework from the CDC. This Framework addresses developments that have occurred since the original course was created."
The design team also decided to broaden the scope of the training and place evaluation in the context of the entire field of public health.
“As with all our work at the Center, we take a very human-centered design approach,” Kevin noted. “We start by focusing on the audience, which we envision being public health professionals who may not have a strong background in evaluation methods. We try to put ourselves in their shoes and focus on what’s practical for them.”
This approach is especially relevant when dealing with evaluation. “Every organization knows they need to be evaluating the effectiveness of their programs, but often the subject is presented in a way that makes it very intimidating and unapproachable,” Kevin noted. “In designing this update, we’ve tried to keep the materials clear, avoid jargon and ensure that the logic models we’ve developed are accessible.”
The updated Program Evaluation in Public Health course is a free, online, self-paced training that will take approximately 90 minutes to complete. Upon completion, learners will be prepared to effectively measure their organizations’ programs and successfully implement actionable findings. Learners who finish the training will receive a certificate of completion. For those pursuing Certified in Public Health (CPH) credentials, this training may be eligible for CE credits. Visit the National Board of Public Health Examiners to learn more.
“This updated training is one of the many services our E-Learning Team can offer,” Kevin added. “We have an amazing suite of resources for organizations that need help with E-learning and ongoing training development. We have a full in-house production studio with experts in UX, visual and graphic design.
We also have experts in adult learning and IT, and can draw from a wide pool of world-renowned public health professionals as subject matter experts. Our catalog of services currently reaches over 130,000 learners globally, and we’re continually focused on improving and upgrading our services.”
For those interested in learning more about the E-learning team and their services, contact Sarah Manchanda to schedule a consultation call.
