Build practical research methods skills
Develop a strong foundation in epidemiology, biostatistics, and qualitative research methods to design studies, evaluate evidence, and answer clinical and population health questions.
This microcertificate, offered through the Colorado School of Public Health, provides graduate-level training in research methods for healthcare professionals. Learners build applied skills in epidemiology, biostatistics, and qualitative research to develop research questions, analyze health data, interpret evidence, and communicate findings in clinical and public health contexts. This microcredential is ideal for residents, fellows, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals seeking practical research skills to support scholarly projects, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and population health work.
Build practical research methods skills
Develop a strong foundation in epidemiology, biostatistics, and qualitative research methods to design studies, evaluate evidence, and answer clinical and population health questions.Apply evidence to healthcare questions
Learn how researchers use statistical analysis, epidemiologic methods, and qualitative approaches to analyze health data, interpret findings, and understand factors that influence health outcomes and health behavior.Support scholarly and clinical research
Gain graduate-level research training that can support residency or fellowship scholarly projects, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, outbreak investigation, health outcomes research, and future public health study.| Course Title | Course | Credits | Offerings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Biostatistics II | BIOS 6602 | 3 | Fall – Online Spring – In-Person |
| Qualitative Research Methods | CBHS 6622 | 3 | Fall – In Person Spring – Remote |
| Epidemiology | EPID 6630 | 3 | Fall – Online Fall – In Person |
| Total Credits | 9 | ||
The microcertificate consist of 3 core public health classes and cover the following learning objectives and competencies
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