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Short Learning Programme

Practices of Evidence-Informed Decision-Making (EIDM)

Instructor
Teacher

Ms Khuliso Matidza

Last updated

18 Feb, 2026

About Course

Description:

Enhance your decision-making skills with evidence-informed approaches in this comprehensive short-learning programme. Designed for professionals and students in public health, education, social sciences, business, and management, you'll learn to navigate the complexities of evidence-informed decision-making (EIDM). Master the art of finding and utilising relevant synthesised evidence, engaging with evidence ecosystems, and understanding various evidence synthesis methodologies to make impactful decisions in your field.

 

Admission Requirements:

You must have a Bachelor Honours degree or equivalent (four-year degree),

AND

Have had prior appropriate exposure to practices in /of the evidence-informed decision-making ((EIDM) field, at the discretion of the course convener.

 

Course Curriculum

At the end of this short learning programme, you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to the contexts of EIDM, and the complexity of decision-making.
  • Plan meaningful interactions with the evidence ecosystem.
  • Unpack what relevant and useful evidence in a specific context might be and find relevant synthesised bodies of evidence that can be used in decision-making.
  • Demonstrate a valuing of sharing capacities.
  • Engage with the importance of communication practices in evidence ecosystems.
  • An understanding of evidence synthesis methodologies.

 

Your Instructors

Ms Khuliso Matidza

Ms Khuliso Matidza

Instructor

Course Dates

  • Enrollment Opens: Thursday, 29 Jan 2026
  • Enrollment Closes: Friday, 10 Jul 2026
  • Course Starts: Monday, 13 Jul 2026
  • Course Ends: Friday, 28 Aug 2026
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R 18330.00*

*2026 pricing.

This course includes:
Duration 14 weeks
Focus Area Sustainable and just economies
Accredited No
NQF Level n/a
Mode of Delivery Self-paced
Skill Level Advanced
Start Date 7/13/2026