The Center for Implementation Opens Online Training and Professional Certification in Implementation Science | Self-Paced Courses with Certificates
Overview
The Center for Implementation offers a series of self-paced online training programmes and professional certification opportunities focused on implementation science and evidence-informed approaches. Founded in 2018, the organisation is dedicated to equipping professionals, organisations, and changemakers with practical skills to drive sustainable change. The curriculum uses a competency-based learning approach mapped to an Implementation Support Core Competencies and Functions framework, which includes ten core competencies and five core functions.
Participants can study from anywhere through completely asynchronous, bite-sized learning materials. Each module requires roughly four to eight hours of effort, including assignment completion. Enrolment includes digital learning resources, interactive activities, PDF workbooks, direct question-and-answer support from the expert team, a bonus glossary, course completion certificates upon finishing assignments, and a one-year membership in the Implementing Change Community featuring monthly virtual open support sessions.
Who can apply
The training is suited for changemakers, organisations, and professionals working in fields such as public health and healthcare programmes, social impact, nonprofit initiatives, community development, social change, organisational change, research, policy implementation, and evidence-informed practice. There are no prerequisites for the courses, allowing participants to choose options that match their learning objectives and prior experience.
What you get
Enrolled participants gain access to self-paced online learning modules, interactive exercises, PDF workbooks, direct expert support, and course completion certificates upon finishing required assignments. Participants also receive a one-year membership to the Implementing Change Community, granting access to monthly virtual open support sessions with course developers and networking opportunities with peers. Additionally, professionals can pursue the Implementation Support Specialist Certificate, which awards digital certificates and badges upon completion, provides the option to be listed in a global directory of certified specialists for Level 1, and offers pathways to advance through multiple certification tiers.
Requirements
To earn a course completion certificate, participants must finish all required course assignments. Individuals seeking professional recognition through the Implementation Support Specialist Certificate programme must meet specific certification requirements outlined on the organisation's official certificate programme page, which includes completing relevant foundational or advanced coursework and associated assignments.
How to apply
Interested individuals can select their desired courses or certification paths and enrol through the official website. The online training is subject to fees, with Level 1 courses priced at US$550 or CAD$725, and Level 2 courses priced at US$625 or CAD$825 per participant. Discounts are available for qualifying groups, including past participants of paid courses, groups of three or more registrants, full-time students, Indigenous peoples and organisations, participants based in low- and middle-income countries, and members of the Implementing Change Community.