Education at Penn

The University of Pennsylvania offers several opportunities for individuals to gain knowledge and skills in implementation science. Many of our training opportunities are available to ALL, not just Penn affiliates. View each of our offerings to learn more about how you can enhance your implementation training.

Implementation Science Certificate Program

The 4-course unit (CU) Implementation Science Certificate program equips researchers with skills and tools to conduct groundbreaking implementation science research.

Through a combination of live didactics, experiential learning, and mentorship, the fully remote Penn Implementation Science Certificate Program will equip the next generation of early career colleagues with the knowledge and skills needed to conduct rigorous, contextualized, and meaningful implementation research.

This program is ideal for scholars interested in developing competencies in implementation science for application to future research endeavors, including early career researchers seeking NIH K award or equivalent funding. The certificate is also expected to be of interest to implementation practitioners, including people engaged in improvement science.

Implementation Science Institute

This 4-day virtual course taught each June is designed to introduce researchers to the uses and foundations of implementation science.

The purpose of the Implementation Science Institute is to provide participants with the tools to design and execute rigorous implementation science research. The Institute will give an introduction to the foundations of implementation science (i.e., terminology, conceptual models and frameworks, study design). Students will also receive an overview of advanced topics including implementation strategies and sustainability. The course directors will cover tips for grant writing, skill development and time will be spent writing specific aims for Implementation Science grants. We will also explicitly describe how principles of implementation science can be applied to practical implementation efforts.

Implementation Science Classes at Penn

Not sure if the Certificate Program is right for you?  Start with one course (many of these are also included in the Certificate Program)! This is a partial list of Implementation Science-related courses available at the University of Pennsylvania. 

  • IMP 6000 - Foundations in Implementation Science
  • HPR 6200 - Implementation Science in Health and Healthcare
  • HPR 6110 - Implementation Science Institute
  • HPR 6210 - Advanced Topics in Implementation Science in Health
  • IMP 6100 - Ethics and Equity in Implementation Science
  • IMP 6200 - Mixed Methods in Implementation Science

If you are interested in registering for these courses, or just want more information, contact Kate O'Boyle.