

We suggest that you review each C4D Module and its resources in sequence. While these are not required for this course, you are encouraged to review them in your own time. You will see suggested and supplemental readings and videos throughout. Brief background text is provided as you navigate through the course to give you context for these required resources. The course follows a MOOC format, in which you are guided through required readings and videos. The C4D course is self-paced and self-study. It was designed with the following audiences in mind: UNICEF partners (including government partners, implementing partners, consultants and researchers), C4D practitioners, students, and others with an interest in or responsibility for the design and implementation of social and behaviour change communication initiatives. Identify the steps involved in the design and development of effective, evidence-based and human rights-based C4D strategies in line with best practice.Recall the role of research, design, development, implementation and monitoring and evaluation to C4D programming.Define key C4D concepts, principles, approaches, methods and techniques.

Describe key theories around communication, culture, behaviour and social change.Understand key theories around communication, development, culture, behaviour and social change.The C4D course is designed to help participants: The course has now been adapted to this Agora online, self-paced format to make it more accessible to a wider audience. The C4D course was originally designed by UNICEF and Ohio University, a leading academic institution in the C4D field, to equip UNICEF staff with relevant knowledge, skills and tools to address socio-cultural determinants of UNICEF programmes and humanitarian ac tions through the use of C4D.
