Course information
Short Summary:
This UNICEF module provides an introduction to nutrition - one of UNICEF's focus areas. It introduces work approaches, core concepts and interventions. It also highlights the importance of multi-sectoral programmes
Course short name:
unicef nutrition EN
Hide course from catalogue: No
Topic: Humanitarian Essentials, Programmatic Support, Technical Sectors
Management Essentials:
Safety and Security:
Programmatic Support: Programme design
Technical Sectors: Food security and nutrition
Humanitarian Essentials: Accountability, Diversity and equality, International humanitarian law
Language: English
Format: Online self-directed
Provider: Unicef
Region: Global
Compatibility: Offline
Welcome to the Introduction to nutrition course. This online course describes the actions that UNICEF Nutrition take to attempt to alleviate malnutrition. It explains why efforts and collaborations with multiple sectors are required to address the underlying causes of malnutrition.
This is a single module. The full UNICEF nutrition course, from which it is taken, includes additional modules and resources. The full course is only available to UNICEF staff.
Is this course for me?This module is suitable for humanitarians of any level of seniority, of either technical or non-technical background, who want to learn the basics about nutrition, and about UNICEF's nutrition programme
How will I benefit from this course?On completion of this course you will be able to:explain the approach to nutrition taken at UNICEF
described the nutrition-specific interventions undertaken by UNICEF
explain the importance of working across multiple sectors
How long will it take? It should take you about 30 minutes to complete.
How much does it cost? This course is free.
Will I get a certificate at the end? Yes! You will be able to download a certificate after you have completed all the modules and the feedback form.
How do I start? Click on Join button on this page. This will take you through to the course modules. Don't worry, if you stop a module halfway through, you can always continue later from where you left off.