WHO Academy quality standards: leading lifelong learning for a healthier world

Overview

The WHO Academy serves as a transformative force in global health education, dedicated to empowering health professionals, policymakers, and public health practitioners worldwide. At its core lies a mission to promote lifelong learning and equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to address today’s complex health challenges.

Central to achieving this mission is a commitment to quality. The quality standards, detailed in this document, are not merely guidelines; they are a cornerstone of the WHO Academy’s dedication to excellence in education. These standards ensure that the WHO Academy’s learning offer upholds WHO values, principles, and evidence-based approaches while fostering equity, inclusivity, and accessibility.

Each standard reflects a specific and critical aspect of course design and delivery, from aligning with WHO values and evidence-based approaches to incorporating inclusive and accessible content, innovative instructional design approaches, and robust assessment and award mechanisms. Together, these standards create a holistic approach to education and training that prioritizes the learner’s experience while addressing global public health priorities.