Training and Workforce Development

Check out our list of state training and education websites to find specific opportunities in your state.

CDC Learning Connection

CDC recently launched the CDC Learning Connection, which helps the public health community locate learning products developed by CDC and CDC partners. Relying on a multifaceted approach, the CDC Learning Connection focuses on quality e-learning and “spotlights” based on public health topics. Also featured, the CDC TRAIN Learning Management System (LMS) is a learning resource available anywhere, anytime for all public health professionals both within CDC and external to CDC.

CDC TRAIN (TrainingFinder Real-time Affiliate Integrated Network)

CDC TRAIN is part of the largest and most comprehensive
learning resource for public health professionals.
TRAIN includes the national site and participating
affiliate sites managed by various public health
agencies. Through any of the affiliate TRAIN sites, users can access state, local, national, or international trainings.

On the TRAIN site, users can search for training opportunities by

• topic,
• competency,
• audience,
• format (e.g. web-based courses), and
• credit type (e.g. CEUs).

Career and on-the-job training opportunities

• CDC fellowships
• CDC career and training opportunities
• CDC employment

Training events

• Upcoming conferences and events

Competencies

• Council on Linkages Between Academia and Public Health Practice
• Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals