CES training offers

CES offers a range of training and support to researchers, policymakers and practitioners.

Our Implementation training will equip you with the knowledge, skills and tools to properly plan the introduction of new or improved research, policies, services and interventions that work for people in the real world.

Our Evaluating Impact support programme provides self paced learning, and tailored training, mentoring and resources for organisations to enable you to effectively use evidence to evaluate the impact of your projects and services.

Participants will be able to apply the learning to ensure their research, policies and services will make a real and measurable impact for people.

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Change management bootcamp

Our three day, interactive programme will help you to collaborate, implement new programmes and approaches to improve your service.

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1. Evaluating Impact training: An Introduction

Evaluating Impact training: An Introduction - this introductory training course provides a basic overview of evaluation for organisations that want to begin demonstrating their impact.

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2. Evaluating Impact training: The Nuts and Bolts of Evaluation

Evaluating Impact Training - The Nuts and Bolts of Evaluation - find out how to gather and interpret your data and create a plan to measure your impact.

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3. Evaluating Impact training: Telling the Story of Your Data

Evaluating Impact Training - Telling the Story of Your Data. Learn how to communicate your impact effectively.

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Implementation training: An Introduction for researchers

This introductory course is suitable for researchers working on topics related to Public Health, social sciences and policy, who want to improve the societal value and impact of their research.

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Implementation training: An Introduction for policymakers and practitioners

This introductory course is suitable for project managers, policy makers, practitioners and service providers who are responsible for rolling out policies or initiatives, either internally or public-facing.

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Implementation training: Applying Implementation in Practice

This advanced course is suitable for those who have completed the Introduction to Implementation training.

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Implementation training: Bespoke training for your organisation

Implementation is the carrying out of planned, intentional activities using tested processes/ methods to turn evidence and ideas into policies and practices that work for people in the real world. It is about putting a plan into action; the ‘how’ as well as the ‘what’.

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Participant Feedback

"I have a better understanding of evaluation outcomes and outputs. I feel confident that in my next report I can give better and more informed answers."

"This course not only expanded my academic understanding but also had a direct impact on my clinical thinking and practice."

"What truly set this course apart was its dynamic format — blending well-structured, insightful lectures with lively group discussions and interactive feedback sessions."

“It’s an ideal starting point for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in implementation science, whether you’re working in research, service development, or frontline practice.”

"I was able to grasp reporting and outcomes a lot better, I struggled with this."

"Engaging facilitators! Interactive throughout Great resources provided."

"I have a better understanding of evaluation outcomes and outputs. I feel confident that in my next report I can give better and more informed answers."

CES Training

Change management bootcamp

1. Evaluating Impact training: An Introduction

2. Evaluating Impact training: The Nuts and Bolts of Evaluation

3. Evaluating Impact training: Telling the Story of Your Data

Implementation training: An Introduction for researchers

Implementation training: An Introduction for policymakers and practitioners

Implementation training: Applying Implementation in Practice

Implementation training: Bespoke training for your organisation

Participant Feedback

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