Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Health

In today’s rapidly evolving global health landscape, digital health has become indispensable. The widespread adoption of technologies like telemedicine, wearable health devices, and AI-driven diagnostics has revolutionized the healthcare sector. These innovations are not only improving patient outcomes but also creating more efficient, scalable, and accessible healthcare systems worldwide. Recognizing this transformation, Empower School of Health, in strategic collaboration with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), offers a comprehensive and affordable online training program to empower professionals with the knowledge to drive and lead in the digital health landscape.

Program Overview

The Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Health is a one-year, self-paced online program developed by Empower School of Health in collaboration with UNITAR. UNITAR, an autonomous body within the United Nations system, is dedicated to strengthening the capacities of individuals, institutions, and organizations worldwide through innovative and high-quality learning solutions. From enhancing healthcare delivery and strengthening digital health systems to shaping policy and governance in health technology, this course equips learners with strategic, technical, and leadership skills essential for making a tangible impact in digital health.

Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded a joint certificate of completion issued by Empower School of Health and UNITAR, providing recognition and validation of their knowledge.

Program Structure and Curriculum

The curriculum has been meticulously curated by leading industry professionals and distinguished academic experts, ensuring a well-rounded and impactful learning journey. This program comprises 12 in-depth modules, each covering a crucial dimension of digital health, including:

• Foundation of digital health
• Innovations in digital health (both technological and consumer specific)
• Health informatics
• Cybersecurity and healthcare revolution

In addition, the curriculum addresses vital areas like ethics, leadership, policy, governance, and personal branding, all of which are critical components for professionals who aim to lead digital innovation and transformation initiatives in healthcare. A capstone project at the end of the course ensures that learners apply their knowledge gained in the course.

Program Summary

Learning Objectives

This PGD is designed to not only impart academic knowledge, but also to help you:

• Navigate the digital health ecosystem with understanding of technologies such as AI, blockchain, robotics, 5G, (Virtual Reality) VR/(Augmented Reality) AR, and health informatics.
• Master policy and governance frameworks for digital health transformation, crucial for global and local public health systems.
• Apply global strategies, including the WHO Global Digital Health Strategy, to your country or organizational context.
• Lead digital health innovation with a strong foundation in ethics, leadership, self-awareness, and change management.
• Design and evaluate digital health solutions that are impactful, scalable, and sustainable.
• Build your personal brand and explore career paths in digital health, entrepreneurship, consulting, and more.

Ideal Candidates

The course is for graduates with a recognised Bachelor’s degree from any discipline. Whether you are looking to upskill, switch domains, or lead digital innovation, this course offers you the roadmap. It is ideal for:

• Healthcare professionals seeking to transition into digital health roles
• Public health and development professionals aiming to upskill in digital health technology and innovation
• IT professionals and engineers exploring careers in health informatics
• Program managers, policy makers, and consultants in global health and development
• Medical, nursing, and pharmacy graduates interested in technology-driven healthcare
• NGO, donor agency, and civil society workers implementing digital health solutions