Capacity Building

Information on Capacity Building Opportunities related to Health Geography

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) suggested sites

Coursera

One MOOC platform is Coursera. Coursera provides universal access to the world’s best education, partnering with top universities and organizations to
offer courses online

Current and upcoming Coursera Courses

Find the Catalog of current and upcoming courses here

Epidemiology: The Basic Science of Public Health, created by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

          Details: Often called “the cornerstone” of public health, epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of diseases, health
          conditions, or events among populations and the application of that study to control health problems. By applying the concepts learned in
          this course to current public health problems and issues, students will understand the practice of epidemiology as it relates to real life and
          makes for a better appreciation of public health programs and policies. This course explores public health issues like cardiovascular and
          infectious diseases – both locally and globally – through the lens of epidemiology.
          Duration: 5 weeks
          Beginning: 13.02.2017

The Challanges of Global Health, created by the Duke University

         An introduction to key challenges and concepts important to understanding the current status and determinants of global health.
         Duration: 5 weeks
         Beginning: 13.02.2017

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialisation, created by the University of Calivornia, Davis (5 Course Specialisation)

          Details: Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an increasingly sought after skill in industries from agriculture to public
          health. This Specialization, offered in partnership with ArcGIS developer Esri, will teach the skills you need to successfully use GIS software
          in a professional setting. You will learn how to analyze your spatial data, use cartography techniques to communicate your results in maps,
          and collaborate with peers in GIS and GIS-dependent fields. In the final Capstone Project, you will create a professional-quality GIS portfolio
          piece using a combination of data identification and collection, analytical map development, and spatial analysis techniques.
          Duration: 4 weeks per course
          Beginning: courses start between 13.02.2017 and 10.04.2017

Essentials of Global Health, created by the Yale University

          Essentials of Global Health is a comprehensive introduction to global health. It is meant to introduce you to this topic in well-structured, clear
          and easy to understand ways. Much of the course will focus on five questions: What do people get sick, disabled and die from; Why do they
          suffer from these conditions? Which people are most affected? Why should we care about such concerns? What can be done to address
          key health issues, hopefully at least cost, as fast as possible, and in sustainable ways? The course will be global in coverage but with a
          focus on low- and middle-income countries, the health of the poor, and health disparities. Particular attention will be paid throughout the           course to health systems issues, the linkages between health and development, and health matters related to global interdependence. The           course will cover key concepts and frameworks but be practical in orientation.
          Duration: 10 weeks
          Beginning: 06.03.2017

An Introduction to Global Health, created by the University of Copenhagen

         This course will provide you with an overview of the most important health challenges facing the world today. You will gain insight into how          challenges have changed over time, we will discuss the likely determinants of such changes and examine future projections. Successful          international strategies and programs promoting human health will be highlighted and global health governance structures will be mapped          and the role of the key actors explored.
          Duration: 7 weeks
        Beginning: 27.02.2017

Online courses

Here we will list online learning possibilities useful for the health geography subject. If you have a suggestion for additional online learning opportunities beneficial for health geography please contact us.

United Nations (UN) free E-learning training on climate change
More information here

Books

We will list open access books beneficial for health geographers here. If you come along an interesting reading just let us know. If you are a member of our group additional readings are available with the log in.

BOOK online:
The health of people, places and planet.
A new book (free available) in honor of Tony McMichael.

Download here