The GBD online training provides a general overview of the GBD and helps learners understand the conceptual framework, the key metrics, and the analytical strategies used in the GBD. This online course also provides interactive opportunities to use and explore GBD results through our visualization tools, and examples of how to translate GBD evidence into action.
Curriculum
The GBD online training curriculum is composed of a series of 19 modules that cover a broad range of content intended to provide skill and knowledge development in key areas.
- Foundation modules provide an opportunity to explore and understand key terms and concepts, principles, analytical strategy and conceptual framework.
- Case study modules help cultivate learners’ ability to bring together knowledge and skills from various elements of the GBD. Case studies help make connections between the different analytical processes and steps and enhance learners’ ability to use of GBD results and tools.
- Modules illustrating how the GBD can be used to improve the world’s health explore real world examples of how GBD has been used by individuals or groups to influence health policy and improve health at local, regional or global levels.
Audience
This training is appropriate for individuals who are looking for an introduction to the GBD. This includes researchers, academic leaders, students, policymakers, governmental employees, and staff from private and non-profit organizations, foundations, and national and multinational health organizations.
Registration
The suite of online training modules will be available starting November 1. You can preview one of the training modules on our website here: https://ihme.yourcoursewarehosting.com/Account/Register. We encourage you to register to view the overview module and receive a notice when the entire course becomes available.