IS4NCDs Marks Steady Progress Towards October Pilot Launch

29 July 2026

IS4NCDs held its monthly virtual meeting on 27 July 2026, bringing together representatives from all partner institutions to review progress towards the piloting of its implementation science training modules, set to begin in October.

The meeting highlighted encouraging momentum across the programme. Institutions leading the Core, Intermediate, and Advanced modules each reported on their preparations, with accreditation and continuing professional development (CPD) applications progressing at several universities. A number of modules have already secured short-course approval and CPD-eligible status, reflecting growing institutional recognition.

Work also continues on a centralised online hub. The platform is being built to streamline access to the learning modules. Prospective learners will soon be able to access programme information — including eligibility information and module goals — as well as register interest.

In addition to the piloting update, the meeting featured progress reports on two related workstreams. A master’s thesis contextualising the IS4NCDs competency framework is nearing completion, with results expected to be shared with the consortium later this year. Preparations are also continuing for the programme’s Executive-track course, with a full protocol update anticipated at the next consortium meeting.

Looking ahead, partner institutions reaffirmed their commitment to a collaborative teaching model, in which faculty from across the consortium will contribute to delivering each module — including a shared Challenge-Based Learning component woven throughout the curriculum to ensure participants apply what they learn to real-world NCD care implementation challenges.

With piloting now fast approaching, here is the confirmed target schedule for the three Core Modules:

• Module 1 - Fundamentals of Implementations Science: 5-9 October 2026
• Module 2 - NCD Epidemiology & Determinants: 26-30 November 2026
• Module 3 - Design, Monitor & Evaluate: 2-6 November 2026

Further updates on the modules and registration of interest will be shared in the coming weeks.