This course aims to outline the preparedness cycle as applied to infectious diseases. It intends to present, in a light and engaging manner, the various areas of work of the preparedness cycle at large and explain how they relate to one another. Each work area is further described, providing access to useful tools and asking a few questions along the way to ensure learners' understanding.

Duration: 30 min.

Audience: This course is intended for people who need to interact with infectious diseases preparedness teams, as well as for those who have a basic understanding of what preparedness is and wish to learn more, such as health professionals, policy-makers, communicators, academics, and local community leaders, among others.

Objectives: On completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Define what preparedness is, and its related concepts;
• ​Identify the different stakeholders involved in preparedness; and
• Identify assessment tools to facilitate preparedness.

Participation: This course is open for public enrolment.