Essential Skills for Knowledge Translation Practitioners

A Comprehensive Online Course, Starts August 4, 2025

 
 

This course provides an in-depth introduction to knowledge translation (KT) for practitioners looking to bridge the gap between research and real-world application. Participants will develop core competencies to effectively implement evidence-based practices within healthcare.

Registration fee: $449 USD

Description

This course provides an introduction to knowledge translation (KT) for practitioners looking to bridge the gap between research and real-world application. Participants will develop core competencies to effectively implement evidence-based practices within healthcare. The course covers foundational KT frameworks, pre-implementation strategies, and practical skills such as team building, data-driven decision-making, and stakeholder engagement. Additionally, participants will learn how to navigate power dynamics, foster collaboration, and develop actionable plans for sustainable implementation. 

Designed for professionals new to knowledge translation or those seeking to enhance their skills, this course combines self-paced learning with interactive synchronous facilitation sessions to reinforce applied learning. By the end of the course, participants will be able to identify key barriers and facilitators in implementation, engage teams effectively, and translate evidence into actionable steps. This course provides essential knowledge for practitioners at the forefront of evidence-based decision-making and serves as a foundation for advanced KT training. 

Program objectives

After this presentation, participants will be able to: 

  • Describe the fundamental principles and frameworks of knowledge translation. 

  • Identify key barriers and facilitators in the pre-implementation phase of KT. 

  • Develop and implement strategies for building and managing effective KT teams. 

  • Demonstrate skills in facilitating meetings, discussions, and stakeholder engagement. 

  • Apply techniques to navigate power dynamics and foster trust in KT initiatives. 

  • Utilize data-driven decision-making strategies to enhance KT implementation. 

  • Design an actionable pre-implementation plan tailored to their professional context. 

  • Reflect on real-world case studies to extract lessons and best practices for future KT applications.