Table 5 Recommendations for brief implementation science training programs

Participants

 Target individuals seeking introductory implementation science skills

 Provide financial support for colleagues from LMICs

Pre-course

 Communicate intended audience

 Share course syllabus at time of registration

 Provide written course goals and competencies

Structure

 Virtual format to increase access

 Separate participants into thematic groups for small group discussion (e.g., level of implementation science expertise or career level)

 Create two institutes: one for foundational information and one for advanced topics^a

Content

 Incorporate interactive elements (e.g., group discussion, office hours, course chat)

 Include case examples for application of topics

 Include session on grant writing for academic participants

 Make course materials open source