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

7 March 2024 
 

Last Date for Application Submission

22 March 2024
 
2 April 2024

Aptitude Test

 

Declaration of Merit List

29 May 2024
 

Orientation of Participants

10 - 12 July 2024
 

Level 1

Mid July - End August 2024
 
Early August 2024

Capstone Project Registration

 

Level 2

End August - Mid October 2024
 

Level 3

Mid October - End November 2024
 

Valedictory Function

Early December 2024