This training course aims to enhance the competencies and build
capacity of UNICEF staff and counterparts who are involved in Infant and
Young Child Feeding (IYCF) programmes in developing countries. This
includes programme development, programme implementation, programme
evaluation, and other related activities for improving nutrition and
health outcomes of infants and young children.
The training course consists of 12 units, including 9 lectures and 3 case studies:
Essentials of IYCF
- Undernutrition Basics
- Role of IYCF in Child Survival, Growth And Development
- Essentials of Breastfeeding
- Essentials of Complementary Feeding
Programming
- Comprehensive IYCF Programming
- Selected Interventions for Improving Breastfeeding
- Selected Interventions for Improving Complementary Feeding
Special Topics
- IYCF in Emergencies
- IYCF in the Context of HIV/AIDS
Case Studies
- Case Study - Country 1
- Case Study - Country 2
- Case Study - Country 3
After completing the training, you should have:
- Awareness of up-to-date knowledge about IYCF.
- Ability to interpret data and describe population-based problems related to infant and young child feeding.
- Ability to recommend appropriate IYCF research, programmes, and policies to supervisors, partners, and national governments.
- Awareness of best practices to coordinate/facilitate/manage action on recommended IYCF research, programmes, and policies.
- Awareness of best practices to incorporate IYCF initiatives with emerging issues.
After completing all 12 units, the final exam and a course evaluation
survey, you will receive a personalized certificate of completion worth
12 continuing professional education units.
To register for the UNICEF training course, you must also register as a member of Cornell NutritionWorks. Registration is free. Click on the button above to register for both.
Note:
Once you have registered for the UNICEF training course, you will have 3 months to complete it. If you don’t complete the course within 3 months, you will need to re-register and start over.
Moreinfo: http://www.nutritionworks.cornell.edu/unicef/about
