We believe in building strong foundations for lasting impact. That’s why our 16 specialized learning paths are designed to meet the real needs of frontline health workers, equipping them with practical skills that save the lives of children under five and their mothers. We use a step-by-step approach to help learners gain the right skills at the right time, from basic information to advanced knowledge. See the course descriptions below or download our Learning Path Booklet to share with colleagues.
Learning Path Booklet - English
Learning Path Booklet - French
Health Care Management
Length: 9 Weeks
Learners will review core management concepts and develop practical skills that can be applied in health facility settings.
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Leadership
Length: 8 Weeks
Learners will practice leadership skills for nonprofit organizations and health facilities and develop a performance improvement plan.
Languages: English, French, Spanish
CHW Program Management
Length: 4 Weeks
Learners are introduced to the project management process and how to apply these concepts to community health worker (CHW) programs.
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Prerequisite: Health Care Management
Pharmacy Management
Length: 6 Weeks
Learners are provided practical knowledge and tools to manage health facility pharmacies and drug stores
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Prerequisite: Health Care Management
Water, Sanitation, & Health (WASH)
Length: 7 Weeks
Languages: English
Learners will acquire knowledge of WASH principles for application in community and facility-based WASH projects.
Improving Nutrition Outcomes
Length: 7 Weeks
Languages: English, French
Learners will acquire nutrition best practices for application in their community and facility-based programs.
Project Management
Length: 9 Weeks
Learners will understand basic project management principles to improve their project management skills or manage a project for the first time.
Languages: English, French
Prerequisite: Health Care Management
Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
Length: 7 Weeks
Learners will learn how to apply M&E concepts to their health facility programs for improved operations and patient quality of care.
Languages: English, French
Prerequisite: Health Care Management & Project Management
Advocacy: Turning Passion into Action
Length: 5 Weeks
Languages: English, French
Learners will define different kinds of advocacy and develop strategic advocacy skills to implement in new or ongoing advocacy initiatives.
* Prerequisite: Leadership
Maternal and Child Health Communication
Length: 5 Weeks
Languages: English, French
Learners will improve their communication skills, including respectful maternal care, as applied to a maternal and child health context.
Economic Strengthening Activities (ESA)
Length: 8 Weeks
Languages: English, French
Learners will acquire knowledge about ESA principles and how to plan and sustain a successful ESA.
* Prerequisite: Health Care Management & Project Management
Proposal Writing and Grant Management
Length: 5 Weeks
Languages: English, French
* Prerequisite: Health Care Management & Project Management
Mentorship
Length: 6 Weeks
Languages: English, French
* Prerequisite: Leadership
Microfinance
Length: 3 Weeks
Languages: English, French
Respectful Maternal Care Workshop
Length: 1 Week
Languages: English, French
The aim of this course is to present the RESPECT Toolkit in a way that allows you to hold your own RESPECT Workshop in your health facility or community.
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support
Length: 8 Weeks
Languages: English, French
Learners will gain a foundational understanding of MHPSS, including its core principles, approaches, responses, and common barriers.
Helpful Resources
Learning Path Booklet
Download our booklet to share L4H courses with your colleagues.
L4H Learning Tracks
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Choose your path today.
Learning Resources
Preview the videos that bring our L4H learning paths to life.
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