Master the COMBI Method to Drive Real Behaviour Change in NCD
THE NCD COMBI COURSE
Learn how to design and implement Communication for Behavioural Impact (COMBI) strategies that turn awareness into real behaviour change in public health.
Awareness Isn`t Enough!
Most NCD communication have been able to increase awareness and knowledge BUT struggle to achieve and sustain behavioural results.
The Communication for Behavioural Impact (COMBI) approach transforms communication from raising awareness to engineering behaviour.
It gives a system of focussing on behavioural objectives, gaining audience insights and employing a mixed of integrated strategies that impacts behaviour, increase program response & service uptake, and mobilize communities.
Training Objectives :
1. To share key information on NCD and interventions (Best Buys etc)
2. To understand health behaviour and communication principles
3. To develop the skills and knowledge of participants in the key elements of a behaviourally focused communication and mobilization
4. To draft a community mobilization plan targeting a specific NCD focus
What You`ll Learn
Behavioural Objectives
Situation Market Analysis
Communication Keys
Integrated Strategy
Monitoring & Evaluation
COMBI Plan
… 8 weeks program !
Week 1: Onboarding and Introduction
Week 2: Foundation: Health Behaviour and Communication
Week 3: Behavioural Objectives
Week 4: Situation Market Analysis & Research Tools
Week 5: Situation Market Analysis for Communication Keys (SMACK)
Week 6: Integrated Communication Strategy
Week 7: Planning + Budget + Implementation + M&E
Week 8: Draft COMBI Plan + Presentation
Consisting of
- 7 x 1.5 hrs lecture sessions
- Discussion and Quizzes
- Exercises and Group Work
- Coaching and Mentoring sessions
- Review of Existing or New Campaign plans or program
-Presentation of COMBI Plan
Who is this For?
This course is designed for anyone working in NCDs or public health who is struggling to achieve real behavioral response for their programs. If your communication creates awareness but not action, or if communities remain disengaged despite your efforts, this training will give you the clarity, tools, and framework you need to drive measurable behavior change.
✔ NCD Program Managers
✔ Health Promotion Officers
✔ PHC Providers
✔ Public Health Leaders
✔ NGOs & Partners
When you enroll today, you will:
- Learn the complete COMBI method to drive real NCD behaviour change
- Write precise behavioral objectives that make your programs effective
- Use audience insights to design communication people actually respond to
- Build a full COMBI communication & mobilization plan for your NCD priority
- Receive coaching & mentoring to refine your plan
- Access templates, tools, and real-world examples
- Improve uptake, adherence, and demand for NCD services
- Earn a professional certificate recognized internationally
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS
Dr Temo K Waqanivalu
Founder & Director ActioNCD International
NCD and Public Health Communication
Training and development of COMBI Plans in 30 countries
Prof. Everold Hosein
Distinguished Scholar, City University of New York, School of Public Health
COMBI Founder
Developed and conduct training and development of COMBI Plans in health and social development
Price
Testimonials
Dr Jane Doe
One of the most captivating training I have been to. Was a game changer for our campaign.
Dr Asmamaw
There was so much clarity on developing and implementing behaviour change campaign
Mr Girma A Dessie
This really helped in refining our existing salt reduction strategy making sharper behavioural focus
Get In Touch
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Site: www.actioncd.org
Master NCD Communication — 8-Week COMBI Course
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