Methods and tools for evidence-based public health with a focus on infectious disease epidemiology, prevention, and control (two courses offered in 2024).
Duration: 5 - 8 October 2026 (4 days).
Location: In person courses at ECDC, Stockholm.
Audience: The workshops are offered to ECDC staff and colleagues of different professional backgrounds and levels working at national and sub-national public health institutions in the EU/EEA countries, and especially recommended to experts involved in the development and provision of public health risk assessments, and public health guidelines/guidance documents. The workshop is targeted at beginners in the field of evidence-based practice, and prior knowledge in in this field is not needed. However, basic knowledge in epidemiology (e.g., different study designs) has proven to be helpful to fully benefit from the workshop.
The 4-day in person courses include in addition plenty of tips and examples, mainly taken from the area of ECDC’s remit, i.e. infectious disease epidemiology, prevention and control, as well as practical exercises in small groups and Q&A sessions.
Objectives: At the end of the workshop the participants will:
- Understand the meaning and implications of evidence based public health (EBPH) and evidence-based decision-making (EIDM) and be able to give an own definition;
- Be able to describe different review types as well as the characteristics and key elements of a systematic review incl. the differences between systematic reviews and meta-analyses;
- Have performed all relevant steps of a rapid evidence assessment themselves;
- Have enhanced their critical appraisal and risk of bias assessment skills;
- Know how to get from evidence to recommendations, assess and grade the level of evidence and the strength of recommendations, and develop evidence-based guidelines/guidance;
- Have been equipped with plenty of hands-on tips and a set of checklists, tools and information sources for further reading and study.
Participation: Selected partipants only.
This instructor-led online workshop introduces participants to key terms and concepts of evidence based public health (EBPH) and evidence informed decision-making (EIDM). It also provides an introduction to evidence synthesis and systematic reviews as core pillars of evidence-based practice. The workshop consists of a mix of lectures and exercises and encourages interaction and active involvement. Participants are encouraged to share their own experience with evidence reviews and development of evidence-based scientific advice. The practical examples used during the course are mainly taken from the area of ECDC’s remit, i.e. infectious disease epidemiology, prevention and control.
Dates and duration: 11 and 12 May 2026 (2 days).
Audience: The training is offered to colleagues of all professional levels working at national and sub-national public health institutions in the EU/EEA countries, and ECDC staff, and especially recommended to experts involved in the development and provision of public health risk assessments, and guidelines/guidance documents. The training is targeted at beginners in the field of evidence-based practice, and prior knowledge in this field is not needed. However, basic knowledge in epidemiology (e.g. different study designs) has proven to be helpful to fully benefit from the workshop.
Objectives: After completing this training, the participants should be able to:
- Understand key terms and concepts for evidence-informed and evidence-based decision-making, with an emphasis on evidence synthesis.
- Recognize the importance of conducting systematic reviews and their relevance to evidence-based practices in infectious disease epidemiology, prevention and control.
Participation: This training is not open for self-enrolment. Participation is through invitation only.
Methods and tools for evidence-based public health with a focus on infectious disease epidemiology, prevention, and control (two courses offered in 2024).
Duration: 29 September - 2 October 2025 (4 days).
Location: In person courses at ECDC, Stockholm.
Audience: The workshops are offered to ECDC staff and colleagues of different professional backgrounds and levels working at national and sub-national public health institutions in the EU/EEA countries, and especially recommended to experts involved in the development and provision of public health risk assessments, and public health guidelines/guidance documents. The workshop is targeted at beginners in the field of evidence-based practice, and prior knowledge in in this field is not needed. However, basic knowledge in epidemiology (e.g., different study designs) has proven to be helpful to fully benefit from the workshop.
The 4-day in person courses include in addition plenty of tips and examples, mainly taken from the area of ECDC’s remit, i.e. infectious disease epidemiology, prevention and control, as well as practical exercises in small groups and Q&A sessions.
Objectives: At the end of the workshop the participants will:
- Understand the meaning and implications of evidence based public health (EBPH) and evidence-based decision-making (EIDM) and be able to give an own definition;
- Be able to describe different review types as well as the characteristics and key elements of a systematic review incl. the differences between systematic reviews and meta-analyses;
- Have performed all relevant steps of a rapid evidence assessment themselves;
- Have enhanced their critical appraisal and risk of bias assessment skills;
- Know how to get from evidence to recommendations, assess and grade the level of evidence and the strength of recommendations, and develop evidence-based guidelines/guidance;
- Have been equipped with plenty of hands-on tips and a set of checklists, tools and information sources for further reading and study.
Participation: Selected partipants only.
Methods and tools for evidence-based public health with a focus on infectious disease epidemiology, prevention, and control (two courses offered in 2024).
Duration: 2-5 June 2025 (4 days).
Location: In person courses at ECDC, Stockholm.
Audience: The workshops are offered to ECDC staff and colleagues of different professional backgrounds and levels working at national and sub-national public health institutions in the EU/EEA countries, and especially recommended to experts involved in the development and provision of public health risk assessments, and public health guidelines/guidance documents. The workshop is targeted at beginners in the field of evidence-based practice, and prior knowledge in in this field is not needed. However, basic knowledge in epidemiology (e.g., different study designs) has proven to be helpful to fully benefit from the workshop.
The 4-day in person courses include in addition plenty of tips and examples, mainly taken from the area of ECDC’s remit, i.e. infectious disease epidemiology, prevention and control, as well as practical exercises in small groups and Q&A sessions.
Objectives: At the end of the workshop the participants will:
- Understand the meaning and implications of evidence based public health (EBPH) and evidence-based decision-making (EIDM) and be able to give an own definition;
- Be able to describe different review types as well as the characteristics and key elements of a systematic review incl. the differences between systematic reviews and meta-analyses;
- Have performed all relevant steps of a rapid evidence assessment themselves;
- Have enhanced their critical appraisal and risk of bias assessment skills;
- Know how to get from evidence to recommendations, assess and grade the level of evidence and the strength of recommendations, and develop evidence-based guidelines/guidance;
- Have been equipped with plenty of hands-on tips and a set of checklists, tools and information sources for further reading and study.
Participation: Selected partipants only.
Methods and tools for evidence-based public health with a focus on infectious disease epidemiology, prevention, and control – Stockholm, 16-19 June 2025 (EUIHS)
Duration: 16-19 June 2025 (4 days).
Location: In person courses at ECDC, Stockholm.
Audience: As part of the EU Initiative on Health Security (EUIHS), this workshop is offered to public health professionals from EU candidate or potential candidate countries and European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP) partner countries who work at national or sub-national level in the prevention, preparedness, and response to public health emergencies. It is particularly suited for those involved in developing public health advice, risk assessments, and guidance documents. Aimed at beginners in evidence-based practice, the course requires no prior knowledge, though basic understanding of epidemiology (e.g., study designs) is helpful. Using practical examples from infectious disease prevention and control, the course builds skills in identifying, appraising, and communicating evidence to support evidence-informed decision-making in public health.
The 4-day in person courses include in addition plenty of tips and examples, mainly taken from the area of ECDC’s remit, i.e. infectious disease epidemiology, prevention and control, as well as practical exercises in small groups and Q&A sessions.
Objectives: At the end of the workshop the participants will:
- Understand the meaning and implications of evidence based public health (EBPH) and evidence-based decision-making (EIDM) and be able to give an own definition;
- Be able to describe different review types as well as the characteristics and key elements of a systematic review incl. the differences between systematic reviews and meta-analyses;
- Have performed all relevant steps of a rapid evidence assessment themselves;
- Have enhanced their critical appraisal and risk of bias assessment skills;
- Know how to get from evidence to recommendations, assess and grade the level of evidence and the strength of recommendations, and develop evidence-based guidelines/guidance;
- Have been equipped with plenty of hands-on tips and a set of checklists, tools and information sources for further reading and study.
Participation: Selected partipants only.
This instructor-led online workshop introduces participants to key terms and concepts of evidence based public health (EBPH) and evidence informed decision-making (EIDM). It also provides an introduction to evidence synthesis and systematic reviews as core pillars of evidence-based practice. The workshop consists of a mix of lectures and exercises and encourages interaction and active involvement. Participants are encouraged to share their own experience with evidence reviews and development of evidence-based scientific advice. The practical examples used during the course are mainly taken from the area of ECDC’s remit, i.e. infectious disease epidemiology, prevention and control.
Dates and duration: 20 and 21 October 2025 (2 days).
Audience: The training is offered to colleagues of all professional levels working at national and sub-national public health institutions in the EU/EEA countries, and ECDC staff, and especially recommended to experts involved in the development and provision of public health risk assessments, and guidelines/guidance documents. The training is targeted at beginners in the field of evidence-based practice, and prior knowledge in this field is not needed. However, basic knowledge in epidemiology (e.g. different study designs) has proven to be helpful to fully benefit from the workshop.
Objectives: After completing this training, the participants should be able to:
- Understand key terms and concepts for evidence-informed and evidence-based decision-making, with an emphasis on evidence synthesis.
- Recognize the importance of conducting systematic reviews and their relevance to evidence-based practices in infectious disease epidemiology, prevention and control.
Participation: This training is not open for self-enrolment. Participation is through invitation only.
This instructor-led online workshop introduces participants to key terms and concepts of evidence based public health (EBPH) and evidence informed decision-making (EIDM). It also provides an introduction to evidence synthesis and systematic reviews as core pillars of evidence-based practice. The workshop consists of a mix of lectures and exercises and encourages interaction and active involvement. Participants are encouraged to share their own experience with evidence reviews and development of evidence-based scientific advice. The practical examples used during the course are mainly taken from the area of ECDC’s remit, i.e. infectious disease epidemiology, prevention and control.
Dates and duration: 26th and 27th May 2025 (2 days).
Audience: The training is offered to colleagues of all professional levels working at national and sub-national public health institutions in the EU/EEA countries, and ECDC staff, and especially recommended to experts involved in the development and provision of public health risk assessments, and guidelines/guidance documents. The training is targeted at beginners in the field of evidence-based practice, and prior knowledge in this field is not needed. However, basic knowledge in epidemiology (e.g. different study designs) has proven to be helpful to fully benefit from the workshop.
Objectives: After completing this training, the participants should be able to:
- Understand key terms and concepts for evidence-informed and evidence-based decision-making, with an emphasis on evidence synthesis.
- Recognize the importance of conducting systematic reviews and their relevance to evidence-based practices in infectious disease epidemiology, prevention and control.
Participation: This training is not open for self-enrolment. Participation is through invitation only.
This instructor-led workshop back-to-back ESCAIDE introduces participants to key terms and concepts of evidence based public health (EBPH) and evidence informed decision-making (EIDM). It also provides an introduction to evidence synthesis and systematic reviews as core pillars of evidence-based practice. The workshop consists of a mix of lectures and exercises and encourages interaction and active involvement. Participants are encouraged to share their own experience with evidence reviews and development of evidence-based scientific advice. The practical examples used during the course are mainly taken from the area of ECDC’s remit, i.e. infectious disease epidemiology, prevention and control.
Dates and duration: Tuesday 18 November 2025, 09:00-17:00 CET.
Audience: The training is offered to ESCAIDE attendees and especially recommended to experts involved in the development and provision of public health risk assessments, and guidelines/guidance documents. The training is targeted at beginners in the field of evidence-based practice, and prior knowledge in this field is not needed. However, basic knowledge in epidemiology (e.g. different study designs) has proven to be helpful to fully benefit from the workshop.
Objectives: After completing this training, the participants should be able to:
- Understand key terms and concepts for evidence-informed and evidence-based decision-making, with an emphasis on evidence synthesis.
- Recognize the importance of conducting systematic reviews and their relevance to evidence-based practices in infectious disease epidemiology, prevention and control.
Participation: This training is not open for self-enrolment. Participation is through registration through the ESCAIDE website only. Registration is closed and registered participants have been informed.