Classroom cohorts in Cape Town, Pretoria, Johannesburg · live online · in-house anywhere in South Africa
Proven interventions frequently fail to reach the people who need them, or lose their effect once they leave the controlled conditions of a trial. Implementation science studies why, and how to close that gap between evidence and routine practice. You begin with core concepts and frameworks such as CFIR, RE-AIM, EPIS and normalization process theory. Knowledge translation sessions cover dissemination strategies, stakeholder mapping, policy briefs, evidence summaries and tailoring messages to decision makers and practitioners.
Research design days compare hybrid effectiveness-implementation designs, stepped-wedge trials, mixed methods and implementation outcome measures such as acceptability, fidelity, reach and cost. You will then assess adoption, scale-up and sustainability, using frameworks for scaling and planning for institutionalization. The final day builds an implementation research protocol and strategy for a programme of your choice. Health researchers, programme managers, policy analysts, M&E specialists and academics in public health, education and social services will find it practical. You leave able to design studies that explain what makes interventions work in real settings and to share results in ways that actually change practice and policy.
This course develops advanced capabilities in implementation science, dissemination planning, evidence translation, stakeholder engagement, and program effectiveness assessment. Participants explore practical frameworks, research methodologies, and implementation strategies that improve the adoption and sustainability of evidence-based interventions. Furthermore, the program supports the transition from knowledge generation to effective implementation practices that enhance impact, accountability, and organizational learning.
Throughout the programme, participants work through realistic scenarios drawn from technology organizations, digital transformation programmes, data-driven enterprises, and public sector IT environments, examining how dissemination and implementation research is applied in practice and where it most often breaks down. Delegates will develop practical skill in designing appropriate frameworks, selecting and applying the right tools for implementation research design and, interpreting findings, and communicating conclusions clearly to colleagues, management and external stakeholders. Sessions move deliberately from principles to application, so that each technique introduced is practised against a realistic problem before the programme moves on — strengthening both individual effectiveness and the wider capability of the organizations delegates return to.
By the end of the Dissemination and Implementation Research Training Course, participants will leave with:
This training course uses a practical and participant-centered learning approach that strengthens implementation research competencies, analytical capabilities, and evidence-based decision-making skills. The methodology combines expert instruction, real-world applications, and internationally recognized frameworks to improve research utilization, program effectiveness, and sustainable impact.
Methodology includes:
Participants who complete this program will receive a Certificate of Completion in Dissemination and Implementation Research Training issued by VISION REACH GLOBAL CONSULTANCY.
The certificate confirms attendance and successful participation, is recognized by employers across the public, private and development sectors, and can be verified directly with Vision Reach Global Consultancy on request.
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South AfricaCape TownNext Oct 26· 13 dates$3,800South AfricaPretoriaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,200South AfricaJohannesburgNext Nov 2· 13 dates$3,400
KenyaNairobiNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,500KenyaMombasaNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,600KenyaKisumuNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,500KenyaNaivashaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,500
TanzaniaZanzibarNext Nov 16· 13 dates$2,600TanzaniaDar es SalaamNext Oct 26· 13 dates$2,000TanzaniaArushaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$1,900TanzaniaDodomaNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,800
RwandaKigaliNext Oct 26· 13 dates$1,900
UgandaKampalaNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,900
UAEDubaiNext Oct 26· 13 dates$3,800
NigeriaAbujaNext Nov 9· 13 dates$2,800NigeriaLagosNext Nov 16· 13 dates$2,800
GhanaAccraNext Nov 16· 13 dates$4,500KenyaMachakosNext Nov 2· 13 dates$1,600Scroll sideways to see all 18 cities →
Everything you need to know about this course before you register.
Dissemination and Implementation Research Training Course runs as classroom training in Cape Town, Pretoria, and Johannesburg, South Africa, in Monday-to-Friday cohorts that start every four weeks. You can also join a live online cohort from anywhere in South Africa, or book it in-house at your organisation's own premises.
The next classroom cohort in South Africa starts on October 26, 2026 in Cape Town, and a new intake follows every four weeks in each city. Pick a city and date in the schedule panel above, then click "Register for the Course" — your seat is confirmed once payment or a signed purchase order is received.
Classroom fees for Dissemination and Implementation Research Training Course in South Africa run from USD 3,200 per delegate in Pretoria to USD 3,800. The fee covers tuition and course materials. Register 3 or more delegates together and a 5% team discount is applied automatically.
Yes — Dissemination and Implementation Research Training Course can be delivered at your offices anywhere in South Africa, or at a venue you choose, on dates that suit your team, with case studies tailored to your sector. Switch to the "In-House" tab in the schedule panel above to request a proposal.
Yes. Dissemination and Implementation Research Training Course also runs as live online training: the same curriculum as the classroom programme, taught by a trainer in real time, so you can join from anywhere in South Africa without travelling. Choose "Virtual Live" in the schedule panel above to see the online dates and fee.
By the end of the Dissemination and Implementation Research programme, you'll be able to understand core dissemination and implementation research principles and how they fit together in practice, apply practical techniques for dissemination and implementation research in day-to-day implementation, strengthen evaluation, reporting and quality-assurance capability, and improve decision-making using evidence-driven performance information. The full breakdown of topics is covered session by session in the Course Outline tab above.
This course is designed for Researchers and Research Managers., Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Professionals., Public Health and Healthcare Practitioners., Program Managers and Project Coordinators., Policy Analysts and Development Specialists., Academic Professionals and Institutional Researchers., and Government, NGO, and International Development Decision-Makers..
Dissemination and Implementation Research Training Course typically runs as 5 Days. It's available as in-house corporate, in-person classroom, and live virtual training — every course can also be delivered on-site for your team on dates that suit you.
Yes — delegates who meet the attendance requirement receive a Certificate of Completion for Dissemination and Implementation Research Training Course from Vision Reach Global Consultancy, issued in the name you register with, so double-check the spelling at checkout.
Dissemination and Implementation Research Training Course is pitched at intermediate to advanced professionals. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit for your current role or background, message our training advisors before you register and they'll help you confirm.
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