Short lessons. Knowledge that sticks.
Public health courses from Africa's research networks. After every module, a quick check shows you exactly what to rewatch.
"Every clinic we visited had expired test kits, so expiry is likely widespread in the region." This reasoning is:
Not quite. This is covered in Modes of Scientific Reasoning, 1:13 to 1:49.
Try it: answer the question above.
Watch. Check. Rewatch what you missed.
Every module runs the same loop, so nothing you got wrong slips through.
Watch short lessons
A few minutes each, split into chapters. A lesson only counts once you have actually watched it.
Which aspirate is the most sensitive?
Take the checkpoint
About six quick questions unlock when the videos are done. Pass to open the next module.
Review before you retry
Rewatch exactly what you missed
Miss a question and you get the minute of video that covers it, plus written notes. Then try again.
Three research networks. One place to learn.
Africa Leishmaniasis Consortium
- Master advanced research methods for leishmaniasis in public health.
- Analyse and implement health policies and programmes on leishmaniasis.
- Build practical skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Solve problems in team workshops, online and on site.
Courses opening soon
For every stage of a public health career
Students and graduate scholars
Build a strong academic foundation and real research skills.
PhD candidates
Specialist knowledge and advanced research methods.
Early-career researchers and postdocs
Expand your expertise and move your career forward.
Educators, policy makers and professionals
Sharpen teaching, policy development and practice.
Taught by the people working on the problem
Courses come from consortia of African universities, ministries and research institutes, coordinated from the Uduimo Itsueli Foundation in Ibadan.
Expert-led
Lessons come from researchers in the ALC, DASH and ARISE-NUTRINT networks.
Free to start, on any device
Join with an email address and learn on your phone, tablet or laptop.
A certificate you earn
Pass every module checkpoint in a course and your certificate is issued automatically.
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All courses
Data Science and Analytical Reasoning in Scientific Research
Adolescent Health Research Network for Design and Evaluation of Health Interventions and Policies in Sub-Saharan Africa
Think with data from question to publication: research data, exploratory analysis, statistical inference, modelling and AI, and reproducible, ethical reporting.
6 modules, 112 min of video
Advanced courses on neglected tropical diseases
ALC courses, opening soon
Interventions and policies to boost nutrition fluency and diet quality in Africa
ARISE-NUTRINT courses, opening soon
Questions
Something else? Email uirf@ask4bg.org.
Who is ASK4BG for?
Students, researchers, health workers, educators and policy makers who want practical public health training from African research networks.
Is it free?
Joining and starting courses is free.
How do I create an account?
Sign up with your email address.
Can I take several courses with one account?
Yes. One account gives you access to every course you enrol in.
How does a module work?
Watch the short video lessons, then take the checkpoint. If you miss a question, you get the minutes of video and the study notes that cover it, and you can try again.
What happens if I fail a checkpoint?
Nothing is lost. Rewatch the parts you missed and retake it. The questions come back in a different order.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. A certificate is issued when you pass every module checkpoint in a course.
Can I learn on my phone?
Yes. The platform works in the browser on phones, tablets and laptops.
What language are the courses in?
Courses are in English today.
Who can I contact for help?
Email uirf@ask4bg.org or call +234 703 579 3097.
Start your first module today.
Free to join. A certificate when you pass every module.