Introduction to the GBD
Online Course

Introduction to the GBD - online training

The Introduction to the GBD presents the conceptual framework, key metrics, and analytical strategies of the GBD study. This online training is a self-paced course that includes lessons and materials that can be accessed anytime. This training is designed for individuals who are looking for an introduction to the GBD. This includes researchers, academic leaders, students, policymakers, government employees, and staff from private and non-profit organizations, foundations, and national and multinational health organizations.

if you have not yet registered, visit the link below and enter gbdmethodsworkhopephi as a voucher at checkout to enroll in the course free of charge.

Register for the training using the following link: New User Registration: https://learn.healthdata.org/product?catalog=1625740661pmTzr 

• Click the "Enroll" button

• In the Shopping Cart page, enter the following code into the voucher box: gbdmethodsworkhopephi and click the “Recalculate” button (this will zero out the balance)

• Click the “Checkout” button

• In the Login page you click the "Register" button. (note if you already have an IHME training account you can click "Login" to proceed to the course).

• Complete the "Create An Account" form and click "Create Account"

• In the Check Out page confirm your invoice details and click the “Proceed” button and you will have access to the course.

After you have registered, you can access the course directly here: https://ihme.brightspace.com/d2l/login?sessionExpired=0&target=%2fd2l%2fhome 

Learn how to Use GBD Compare

Analyze how disease patterns have changed over time with the GBD’s most comprehensive visualization. Answer questions like: What was the global death toll of COVID-19 in 2020? What is the top cause of disability in your country? What percentage of lung cancer deaths were caused by smoking? Use maps, plots, treemaps, arrow diagrams, and a dozen other charts to compare trends in diseases, injuries, and risk factors; to explore the health profile within a country by age and sex; to compare countries with one another; or to explore regional and global trends. The visualization is available in 16 languages and the data is available to download. 

Take the free training on GBD Compare here: https://rise.articulate.com/share/OYS6J6IwRO__jkGjHgsqtUdASaRBeSwH#/