Looking to develop expertise in public health, infectious disease management, or emergency health response without spending money? The OpenWHO platform provides an excellent opportunity.
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Run by the World Health Organisation (WHO), this resource delivers complimentary, professionally-developed online training in health crisis management, disease prevention practices, and related fields.
Platform Features
- Hundreds of complimentary training programs covering public health topics, epidemiology, disease prevention protocols, and crisis management.
- Numerous programs provide a no-cost completion certificate when learners successfully pass evaluations.
- Training materials are grouped into thematic channels, including COVID-19, antimicrobial resistance, disease prevention & control (IPC), emergency preparedness, and additional topics.
- Learning progresses at your own speed, works anywhere in the world, and includes low-bandwidth/offline capabilities for those with limited internet access.
- Numerous programs offer content in regional or native languages, improving accessibility for those who don’t speak English.
Ideal Learners
- Healthcare professionals, public health learners, nonprofit organisation workers, community health educators, and anyone seeking knowledge about health crises.
- Individuals in areas where paid education is hard to access — OpenWHO’s no-cost model helps overcome this barrier.
- Students seeking credentials or certifications to strengthen their CVs or professional profiles.
- Small and medium-sized business teams operating in healthcare, hygiene, disease control, or similar fields are looking to enhance their expertise.
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Examples of Well-Attended Programs
- Frequently available training on OpenWHO includes:
- Foundational Training in Infection Prevention & Control (IPC).
- “COVID-19: Fundamentals & Management” plus additional epidemic response courses.
- Advanced and focused IPC training (institutional-level tactics, comprehensive implementation methods).
Strategies for Maximising OpenWHO
- Begin with introductory programs (such as IPC fundamentals) before advancing to specialised subjects.
- Establish consistent study sessions — regular practice supports full course completion.
- Save course materials locally when available if internet reliability is an issue.
- Approach evaluations with a focus on obtaining verified credentials.
- Implement your learning— for instance, in healthcare facility enhancements, hygiene protocols, or emergency preparation.
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Getting Started
- Visit OpenWHO.org
- Explore or look up courses using keywords, thematic channels, or difficulty (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
- Register for your chosen course (most allow immediate enrollment).
- Work through the program content and evaluations to receive a certificate.
Access is completely free, and training is available to everyone worldwide.
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