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Introduction to COVID-19: Methods for detection, prevention, response and control

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Asynchronous Training
Activity Description

This course provides a general introduction to emerging respiratory viruses, including novel coronaviruses.

Introduction to Go.Data – Field data collection, chains of transmission and contact follow-up

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Asynchronous Training
Activity Description

Go.Data is a field data collection platform focusing on case data (including lab, hospitalization and other variables though case investigation form) and contact data (including contact follow-up).

Operational Planning Guidelines and COVID-19 Partners Platform to support country preparedness and response

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Asynchronous Training
Activity Description

 This 3-module learning package introduces the context for the need for a coordinated global response plan to the COVID-19 outbreak. It provides the required guidance to implement the Operational Planning Guidelines to Support Country Preparedness and Response. 

COVID-19 infodemic management: risk communication and community engagement challenges

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Asynchronous Training
Activity Description

This course will focus on how countries, communities and individuals are managing public health and social measures by maintaining what’s working while addressing challenges that still lie ahead for 2021.

Management and Facilitation of a Country COVID-19 Intra-Action Review (IAR)

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Asynchronous Training
Activity Description

This course provides a general introduction to the management and the facilitation of an IAR during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic through presentations, quizzes and an assessment at the end of the course to test the knowledge acquired. 

COVID-19 and work: Staying healthy and safe at work during the COVID-19 pandemic

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Asynchronous Training
Activity Description

This course is intended to guide workers and their representatives, business leaders, managers, as well as occupational health and safety professionals in protecting their workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guidance on mask use in the context of COVID-19

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Asynchronous Training
Activity Description

This training is based on scientific evidence and WHO guidance relevant to the use of masks for reducing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in different settings. This course targets decision-makers, IPC professionals, healthcare workers, and the general public.

Orientation to national deployment and vaccination planning for COVID-19 vaccines

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Asynchronous Training
Activity Description

This course is intended to support national and sub-national focal points in preparing for COVID-19 vaccination.

COVID-19 vaccination training for health workers

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Asynchronous Training
Activity Description

This course provides general information on COVID-19 and specific information on storage, handling and administration of the vaccine, recording and monitoring including for adverse events following immunization (AEFI), and communication (acceptance and demand) through a series of short video lect