Appreciative Inquiry: Using a Positive Approach to Build Capacity

Note: This is a self-paced online course.

Training Overview

This course introduces Appreciative Inquiry, a strengths-based, positive, cooperative approach to building capacity. It is an introductory-level course in designing programs and projects using a positive lens, emphasizing that every person and community has inherent strengths, capabilities, and potential, rather than focusing primarily on their needs, problems, or deficits.

The course contains three modules: the content module, a resources module, and an evaluation. After finishing all three modules, learners will earn a certificate of completion. When the certificate is available, learners will see a Certificate button on their dashboard.

The entire training is expected to take 40 minutes to complete. Participants will need a broadband internet connection (Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred browsers) and computer speakers. For technical support, please contact [email protected].

About the Course Developers

This course was developed by the Region IV Public Health Training Center at the Emory University Rollins Schools of Public Health. We would like to thank Cynthia D. Lamberth, MPH, CPH, PhDc, CEO and Principal Consultant at ExudeU.com for her contribution as the subject matter expert.

This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number UB6HP31680, Public Health Training Centers for $4,348,992. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.