Create an account with Colorado State University and earn completion certificates for several prevention topics. Implementation science focuses on how to put proven programs, policies, and practices into real-world use, so they are delivered effectively, consistently, and in ways that meet the needs of communities. This online training explains how implementation science bridges the gap between research and practice by supporting the adoption, quality delivery, and long-term sustainability of evidence-based prevention strategies.
Category: No-Cost Online Courses
Engage, Empower, Connect: The Educator’s Guide to School Connectedness
Create an account with The Pennsylvania State University and earn completion certificates for several prevention topics. This course introduces the concept of School Connectedness and its powerful influence on school climate, student well-being, and academic success. Learners will explore how fostering a sense of belonging and connection within schools can lead to improved health and learning outcomes. The course offers practical strategies, examples, and resources to help educators strengthen school connectedness in both classroom and schoolwide settings.
Greater Good – How to Be Kind to Yourself
Create an account with Colorado State University and earn completion certificates for several prevention topics. This online training invites participants to reflect on how they treat themselves after challenging interactions at work or in daily life. Through guided reflection and practical insights, the module explores the importance of self-compassion, encouraging learners to move away from self-criticism and toward kindness toward themselves. Drawing on the idea that compassion must include oneself, the course highlights how self-compassion supports motivation, mental and physical well-being, and resilience while reducing the risk of burnout; participants can create a Colorado State University account to earn a completion certificate.
Engaging the Stakeholders in Your Community
Create an account with The Pennsylvania State University and earn completion certificates for several prevention topics. The purpose of this course is to identify community partners for prevention planning and how to communicate outcomes with these stakeholders.
Greater Good – How to Be Compassionate Without Suffering So Much
Create an account with Colorado State University and earn completion certificates for several prevention topics. This online course explores how empathy and compassion, while deeply connecting, can also carry an emotional cost. The module recognizes that educators regularly encounter students facing significant challenges and that compassionate responses are both natural and necessary yet can contribute to emotional strain and burnout over time. It introduces practical tools for managing difficult emotions, helping participants remain present, supportive, and effective while sustaining their own well-being.
Essentials of Evidence-Based Programs: A Primer for Beginners
Create an account with The Pennsylvania State University and earn completion certificates for several prevention topics. The purpose of this course is to define what is meant by an Evidence-based Program (EBP) and share the science behind what EBPs all have in common.
Greater Good – Navigating Your Emotions
Create an account with Colorado State University and earn completion certificates for several prevention topics. This online training helps participants build awareness and skills for understanding, regulating, and responding to their emotions in healthy ways, supporting personal well-being and more effective interactions with others.
Lifelong Learning: An Introductory Guide to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for Youth and Adults
Create an account with The Pennsylvania State University and earn completion certificates for several prevention topics. This course is designed to build essential knowledge and skills related to the benefits of social and emotional learning for both young people and adults. It also introduces a range of resources that support the implementation of SEL within community settings.