About Course

This certificate course in health communications, developed by the Indian Council of Medical Research in partnership with Centre for Development Management and Communication (CDMC)-MICA and Global Health Strategies (GHS), has been designed for young professionals, scientists and researchers who are keen to explore the field of health communications.

Communications can be a powerful tool for countering misinformation and anxieties around various diseases, raising awareness on public health issues and strengthening community participation in disease prevention and control. Through this program, participants will develop skills in public health communications, risk communications, community engagement for better health outcomes and learn strategies to design and implement communication campaigns.

Course Structure: This four-month program comprises three levels:

  1. Basic Level
  2. Intermediate Level
  3. Advanced Level
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Each level comprises Modules, delivered as pre-recorded online sessions, by leading public health experts from public and private institutes in India. The online sessions will be supplemented with live virtual interactive sessions and in-person meets, providing a well-rounded and engaging experience to participants, while allowing freedom for self-paced learning.

For more details on the course structure and timelines, please see the schedule below.

 

Call for Applications rolled out

July 2022
 

Last day to submit the application

15 August 2022
 
19 August 2022

Aptitude test to be conducted

 

Selection committee declares the merit list

15 September 2022
 

Launch of the course & orientation of final participants

3 - 7 October 2022
 

Module 1 completed by participants

10 October – 25 November 2022
 
28 November – 2 December 2022

Interaction with facilitators: Zoom sessions

 

Module 2 completed by participants

5 December 2022 – 20 January 2023
 

Interaction with facilitators: Zoom sessions

23 – 27 January 2023
 

Module 3 completed by participants

30 January – 5 March 2023
 
6 – 11 March 2023

Interactions with facilitators: Zoom sessions

 

Capstone Project

15 – 30 March 2023
 

Valedictory Function

31 March 2023