Introduction to the 7-1-7 target for outbreak performance improvement

This free online, self-paced orientation course is designed to help you understand the 7-1-7 target and how it can be used to help detect and stop outbreaks. The course will provide you with practical examples and actionable insights. Our goal is to ensure you feel confident in how 7-1-7 can help you achieve your objectives.

For a deeper, more technical dive into 7-1-7, consider taking our next courses: Using the 7‑1‑7 target for outbreak performance improvement and Adopting the 7‑1‑7 target for outbreak performance improvement.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for anyone who plays a role in outbreak detection and response, emergency preparedness, or health security systems––at the national, sub-national or local level or elsewhere. That includes:

• Public health officials
• Emergency response teams
• Epidemiologists
• Policy makers and government representatives
• Community health leaders
• Finance and resource management officials
• Non-governmental organizations and international health bodies
• Data and IT professionals
• Communication specialists

What you will learn

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

• Understand the 7-1-7 target and the rationale behind it
• Explain how 7-1-7 drives performance improvement for outbreak systems
• Identify opportunities for supporting the use of 7-1-7 in your work

Assessment and certificate

Complete the course and score 80% or higher on the final knowledge check to obtain a certificate of completion. The certificate will be available for download on the course platform under My Learning.