Facilitated course | 7–25 September 2026

Corruption is one of the biggest threats to Universal Health Coverage. Using a systems-thinking approach, this course draws on real-world examples and case studies to help you build the practical skills and insights needed to promote transparency and accountability across the health system.

Who is this course for?

We designed this course for development professionals, health policy actors, and anyone involved in health sector work – especially in the area of health system governance, equity, and transparency.

How to apply

• Complete the application form on this page.
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• As part of your application, please write 100–200 words on your professional background and why you would benefit from the course. 

We will notify you near the time if you have been allocated a seat.

Who can apply

This course is primarily for U4 partner staff and their guests. A limited number of places are available for applicants from NGOs, academia, and multilateral organisations.

Places are not awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. In case of high demand, priority will be given to ensure a diverse group of participants (role, organisation, gender, location).

How is this different from the self-paced version?

The self-paced version of this course is open to everyone and covers the same core content at your own pace and without facilitation. This facilitated course is exclusively for U4 partners and their guests, and goes further: through interactive reflection exercises, live sessions, webinars, and guided group discussions - led by U4 advisers Daniela Cepeda Cuadrado and Daniel Sejerøe Hausenkamph - you will examine procurement risks, health insurance systems, governance models, and the growing role of digital technologies in greater depth.

What you will learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Analyse how corruption manifests across health system functions, including service delivery, human resources, medicines, and financing
• Identify corruption risks and anti-corruption opportunities using systems thinking
• Evaluate the impact of corruption on health equity, rights, and outcomes
• Apply relevant tools and interventions to address corruption across the health system

Course details

• Duration: 3 weeks (3–5 hours per week)
• Language: English
• Cost: Free (covered through the U4 partnership)
• Certificate: U4 certificate awarded on completion

Prerequisite

You must complete Anti-Corruption I: The Basics before joining this course.

Anti-Corruption II: From Understanding to Intervention is recommended but not required.