Global Health Security Trainings

UCSF’s Center for Pandemic Preparedness and Response offers several online trainings in various topics of global health security. Some trainings are independent online self-study and others include live, virtual meetings. Most of our trainings are available on CPPR Learn, CPPR's online learning management system.

CPPR Learn

Trainings

Introduction to Event-Based Surveillance (EBS)

Learn the foundational concepts, processes and skills of event-based surveillance. From detecting signals to mounting swift responses, you will gain the basic knowledge and tools needed to identify, assess and respond to public health events with precision and impact. This training includes five interactive self-study modules that you can complete at your own pace. The total learning time is about four to five hours.

This course is open to the public and is available in English, Spanish and Arabic. You will receive a record of completion when you finish.

In addition to the EBS self-study component, we also offer asynchronous trainings, tailored to specific regions. During these asynchronous trainings, learners will meet via Zoom with an EBS instructor for orientation and two separate module overviews. Between these sessions, participants can complete the modules at their own pace within a designated time frame. We have successfully provided these trainings in Paraguay, Ecuador and Oman.

Data Science for Public Health Intelligence – R and Power BI Online Training Series

Data Sciences for Epidemic Intelligence

  • Intermediate-level, online training series designed for research and surveillance staff working in the Middle East and North Africa Region.
  • Two self-guided online courses followed by an immersive four to five day in-person workshop.

Data Analysis in R Studio

  • Equips participants with skills in surveillance analysis using R programming.
  • Includes five interactive self-study modules that you can complete at your own pace. The total learning time is about four to five hours.

Data Visualization in Power BI

  • Focuses on creating compelling reports and dashboards.
  • Includes five interactive self-study modules that you can complete at your own pace. The total learning time is about 4-5 hours

Data Science for Epidemic Intelligence: Regional Workshop

  • Participants will apply both applications – R and Power BI - collaboratively to analyze real-world data and address research questions relevant to the field of pandemic preparedness and response in the Middle East and North Africa Region at an in-person setting.
  • The two online courses are open to the public. The regional workshop is open only to designated staff working with our partner organizations in the MENA region.