Courses & Trainings

Learning Opportunities That Support Capacity and Practice

Cardea offers courses and trainings designed to support learning, reflection, and skill-building for individuals and organizations working within public health and human services systems. These offerings draw on our experience across evaluation, consulting, and systems work and are intended to complement our broader services.

Courses and trainings are designed to be practical, accessible, and grounded in real-world application. They support participants in building shared understanding, strengthening practice, and applying learning within complex environments.

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What You’ll Find Here

Cardea’s courses and trainings may include self-paced learning opportunities, facilitated sessions, and collaborative learning experiences. Topics vary based on project focus and partner needs, but all offerings are designed to support thoughtful practice and meaningful engagement.

Training formats may include:

  • ZSelf-paced online courses
  • ZFacilitated trainings or workshops
  • ZLearning series or cohort-based experiences

Offerings are updated as new courses and trainings become available.

Who These Trainings Are For

Courses and trainings are intended for professionals working across public agencies, community organizations, nonprofits, and foundations. They are designed for individuals and teams seeking to deepen understanding, strengthen practice, and build capacity within their organizations or systems.

How Courses and Trainings Fit Into Our Work

Courses and trainings support Cardea’s broader mission by extending learning beyond individual projects. They provide opportunities to share insights, tools, and lessons learned from our work in ways that are accessible and applicable across contexts.

These offerings complement our evaluation, consulting, and policy and systems support services.

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Explore Current Offerings

View available courses and trainings below. Each listing includes details about format, audience, and access.

Education, Youth, and Families

  • ZEarly Childhood Education
  • ZK-12 Education
  • ZPost-Secondary Education and Training
  • ZSexuality Education
  • ZAdolescent Well-Being

Health and Well-Being

  • ZGenerational / Intergenerational Health
  • ZIndigenous Health
  • ZGender Affirming Care
  • ZSexual and Reproductive Health
  • ZBehavioral Health

Economic Well-Being

  • ZCommunity Health
  • ZHousing Security
  • ZBasic Needs Support
  • ZWorkforce Strengthening

Equity and Justice

  • ZRacial Justice
  • ZGender and Sexual Diversity
  • ZHealth Equity
  • ZTrauma, Healing, and Resilience
  • ZCultural Competency and Humility
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Our Upcoming Trainings

Our foundational professional learning opportunities cover the core skills educators need to effectively implement comprehensive sexuality education that aligns with the California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA). From Positive Prevention PLUS (P3) sessions to non-curriculum specific advanced trainings, our offerings are designed to equip you with the latest tools for equitable, inclusive, and evidence-based sexual health education!

To plan a customized training for your district or organization, reach out at healtheducation@cardeaservices.org.

Types of Offerings

Cardea’s learning opportunities are available in a range of formats to support different learning styles, schedules, and professional needs.

Continuing Education Credits

Some offerings provide continuing education credits for healthcare and related professions through independent study options.

In-Person Trainings

In-person trainings provide opportunities to engage directly with instructors and peers in facilitated learning environments.

Virtual Courses

Virtual courses offer flexible, remote learning while maintaining access to expert instruction.

Hybrid Offerings

Hybrid offerings combine instructor-led sessions with virtual or asynchronous components that can be completed on your own time.

Ready to Learn More?

If you have questions about Cardea’s courses and trainings or are interested in learning opportunities, we invite you to connect with our team.