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What are the various online distance learning programs offered by PHFI?

PHFI has developed a strong and diverse portfolio of distance education during the last five years. We offer the following programs in online distance learning mode:-

Post Graduate Diploma Programs (One year)

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Nutrition
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Management of Reproductive and Child Health Programs
  • Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Health and Hospital Management For Nursing And Allied Health Professionals
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Health Economics, Health care Financing and Health Policy
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Services Management

Long Terms Certificate Programs (3 to 6 months)

  • Certificate Programme in Research Methodology
  • Certificate Course in STI & HIV/AIDS
  • Certificate Course in Public Health Surveillance
  • Certificate Course on Tobacco Control
  • Certificate Programme in Health, Safety and Environment Management
  • Certificate Course on Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programs
  • Certificate Course in Managing Human Resources for Health in India
  • Certificate Course in GIS application in Public Health

PHFI Centre for Distance Learning offers one year Diploma Programs, Certificate programs ranging from 3-6 months of duration in key areas of public health practice. To know more about the program details, please visit the program page and download the course brochure

PHFI established PHFI Centre for Distance Learning in the year 2011 to offer programs through distance learning across key areas of public health practice. Currently we are offering 15 programs through online mode. Our courses are designed for working health professionals and graduates who are looking to upgrade their knowledge and skills in their professional sphere.

Students can request a cancellation of any service and a refund of the corresponding fees paid to the Foundation by sending a request in writing (by email, fax or post) that is received by the Foundation within seven working days of the original request for the service.

After the seven working day period as described above, application handling fees, registration fees and examination entry fees, as applicable, are not refundable. Examination fees cannot be transferred from one examination to another. In the event that a decision is taken by the Foundation to withdraw a program, any applicant who has not yet accepted an offer will be given a full refund of all fees within 30 days of their request for a refund.

Admission related queries

At PHFI Centre for Distance Learning, admissions to all the distance learning programs are open round the year in the following two batches: 1. To register for January Batch – Register between July to December 2. To register for July Batch – Register between December to July

The minimum Eligibility Criteria is Graduate in any discipline from a recognized University. For further details, please click on this link for program specific eligibility criteria- http://phfi.ballisticlearning.com/portal/all-courses

Programs Eligibility Criteria
Post Graduate Diploma Programs
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Nutrition Graduates in all disciplines, especially public health, nutrition, AYUSH and medicine; Paramedicals, personnel, including nurses, social workers, public health educators and health assistants; Researchers from nutrition and allied fields, including clinicians involved in nutrition research, Nutrition programme related practitioners in the public and private sectors.
Post Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion Applicants should have at least a Bachelors' degree in Public Psychology/ Biological Sciences/ Social Sciences/ Allied Health Sciences or equivalent. The course is open to both government nominated (health professionals working with directorates of health services, central and state governments, officials engaged in health services at national, state and district level government institutions) and self-sponsored applicants.
Post Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology
  • Health professionals working with directorates of health services, central and state governments, officials engaged in health services at national, state and district level government institutions
  • Applicants engaged in health services with National Health Programmes like National Rural Health Mission, Integrated Disease Surveillance Project, National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme etc.
  • Applicants with graduate/post-graduate qualifications in medical and allied fields with relevant work experience in public health with health related organizations/NGO's
  • Only Indian nationals are eligible for this program
Post Graduate Diploma in Management of Reproductive and Child Health Programs The course is open to health professionals who are involved or wish to be involved in managing the RCH program at the state or district level. Applicants should have at least a Bachelors' degree in Medicine or Nursing or higher degrees in Public Health, Nutrition, Social Work or Management.
Certificate/Post-Graduate Diploma in Public Health and Hospital Management For Nursing And Allied Health Professionals The applicant should be either a student or a graduate in General Nurse Midwifery / BSc. Nursing / BSc. Post Basic / Msc. Nursing / Pharmacy / Physiotherapy / AYUSH stream / Dental science. The course is open to any graduates of any other streams if they possess two years relevant experience in health sector. The course will also be useful to the following:
  • Graduates from other systems of alternative medicine or paramedical sciences inclined to take up public health as a career.
  • Professionals working in teaching, research, consultancy agencies in medicine, health and development sectors.
  • Professionals from NGOs working in the area of health and development and professionals from clinical research institutions.
Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Services Management
  • Applicants currently engaged in public health related activities such as health professionals working with directorates of health services, AYUSH, central and state governments, officials engaged in health services at national, state and district level government institutions. Applicants engaged in health services with National Health Programmes like National Rural Health Mission, Integrated Disease Surveillance Project, National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, etc.
  • Applicants with graduate/post-graduate qualifications in medical and allied fields. The candidates with relevant work experience in public health with health related organizations/ NGO's would be given preference.

Certificate Programs (6 months)

Program Eligibility
Certificate Programme in Research Methodology Any graduate or equivalent experience with functional level knowledge of English and use of computers. The course will be useful to students pursuing MD, DNB, MPH, MPhil or PhD programs; graduates from different systems of alternative medicine or paramedical sciences inclined to take up public health as a career; professionals working in teaching, research, consultancy agencies in medicine, health and development sectors, clinical and marketing research.
Certificate Course in STI & HIV/AIDS
  • Applicants should have a graduate/ post-graduate degree in medicine, AYUSH, dental, nursing, pharmacy, health sciences, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, natural/ life sciences, management, social sciences, social work or any equivalent qualification
  • Applicants with work experience in health/ development Sector
  • Applicants currently engaged in STI and/ or HIV/AIDS programs, research or trainings in health systems or NGOs
  • Applicants with relevant qualification who have an interest to work in STI and HIV but do not have relevant work experience
Certificate Course on Improving Management of Public Health Programs - Tools and Strategies The certificate program will be useful to public health managers (both government and non -government) concerned about the efficiency, effectiveness and impact of their work. Persons working with government (for example district program managers, state level program managers) and nongovernment organizations (for example program officers / managers / coordinators) at managerial positions will stand to gain most from this program.
Short Term Course on Tobacco Control Medicine/Dentistry/Nursing/Pharmacy/Psychology/Biological Sciences/Social Sciences/Allied Health Sciences or equivalent. The course is open to both government nominated (health professionals working with directorates of health services, central and state governments, officials engaged in health services at national, state and district level government institutions) and self-sponsored applicants.

Certificate Programs (3-4 months)

Name of the Program Eligibility
Certificate Programme in Health, Safety and Environment Management Any medicine, engineering or science graduate / diploma holder and it will be useful to
  • Those pursuing ADIS (Advanced diploma in Industrial safety), M.Sc. Environmental Science, M.D. DPH, PGDPHM etc.
  • Graduates of science, environment science, any branch of engineering or medicine
  • Professionals working in HSE departments or having responsibility for this function.
  • Individuals from NGOs working in the area of occupational health, safety and environment
  • Personnel from enforcement agencies such as DISH, PCB etc.
  • Shop-floor personnel (production, maintenance)
  • Personnel in HR, CSR
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Certificate Course on Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Programs
  • Applicants currently engaged in public health related activities such as health professionals working with directorates of health services, central and state governments, officials engaged in health services at national, state and district level government institutions.
  • Applicants engaged in health services with National Health Programs like, Integrated Disease Surveillance Project, National Vector Borne Disease Control Program, HIV/AIDS, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health Programs etc.
  • Applicants with graduate/post-graduate qualifications in medical and allied fields with relevant work experience in public health with health related organizations/NGO.
Certificate Course in Managing Human Resources for Health in India Graduates in any discipline, especially management, medicine, paramedic, public health, social sciences, economics or any other health-related field. This course is designed for experienced health officials and staff involved in managing, developing strategies and setting policies for human resource development. Potential candidates include professionals working in health management such as: District Programme Managers (DPMs)/ District Programme Coordinators (DPCs), District Medical and Health Officers (DMHOs), Establishment Department Officials, Sub-Divisional Hospital Administrators/ Hospital Administrators, HR managers in professional settings and working with civil society organisations.
Certificate Course in GIS application in Public Health
  • Applicants with graduate/post-graduate qualifications with relevant work experience in Public Health.
  • Applicants currently engaged in public health related activities such as monitoring and evaluation , planning, research , epidemiological surveillance, data management etc.
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    PHFI offers a wide range of distance learning programs through Indian Institutes of Public Health (IIPHs). To know which program will be most beneficial for you, you are advised to go through our distance learning brochure and choose appropriate program based on your interest and academic qualification.[Link for combined brochure DL]

    The Candidate can visit our website https://cdl.phfi.org and apply online for admission in courses offered. Please click here to know about the admission procedure.

    Please refer to the individual course brochures for the program specific fees.
    South Asian Candidates: The website of South Asian University (SAU), an international university established by the eight member nations of South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) states “Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka” as part of South Asia. Any candidate belonging to either of these 8 countries would be charged the same fee as that of Indian Nationals.

    Please click on the link: And go to option- “Compulsory Documents” to view the list of Documents that needs to be uploaded along with your admission form as per the eligibility criteria and the program selected.

    12th Marksheet/Certificate

    Academic Documents

    Relevant Work Experience Certificate

    Photo ID Proof (PAN card / Passport / Driving License / Election Card / Aadhaar Card)

    1 Stamp Size photograph

    Admission Procedure

    Application Form is available at [link] Admission procedure shall have following steps:

    1. Fill up the online application form
    2. PHFI shall allot Registration number to the candidate
    3. On receipt of Registration number candidate will make the payment of Admission processing fees
    4. Rest of the steps needs to be explained after this

    We currently do not offer any scholarships for distance learning programs.

    Yes, you can connect to our Program Officer-Distance Learning and or drop us an email at dlacad@phfi.org for any queries. You can also call us at +91-124-4722900.

    Yes, however you would be required to submit the declaration in case of missing/pending document at the time of application.

    You receive the Study Material/can have access to the study material after the successful payment for the course or before the start of the course.

    Course Fee Payment Queries

    The course fee can be deposited only after the approval of the submitted online application. You may deposit the course fee online as well as via Demand Draft (DD)/pay order. For further clarification please contact the Program Officer.
    Programs offered by Indian Institute of Public Health-Delhi (IIPH-D)
    • Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Nutrition
    • Post Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology
    • Post Graduate Diploma in Management of Reproductive & Child Health Programmes
    • Certificate Course in STI & HIV/AIDS
    • Certificate Course in Managing Human Resources for Health in India
    • Certificate Course on Monitoring & Evaluation of Health Programs
    • Certificate Course in GIS Application in Public Health
    Bank details for Electronic Transfer for the courses offered by IIPH-D:
    NAME OF BENEFICIARY: PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION OF INDIA
    NAME OF THE BANK: CITIBANK N.A
    BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER: 5340992018
    BRANCH ADDRESS: JEEVAN VIHAR BUILDING, 3 SANSAD MARG,CP NEW DELHI-110001
    IFSC/ LOCAL CLEARANCE CODE: CITI0000002
    SWIFT CODE: CITIINBX

    The course fee can be deposited only after the approval of the submitted online application. You may deposit the course fee online as well as via Demand Draft (DD)/pay order. For further clarification please contact the Program Officer.
    Programs offered by Indian Institute of Public Health-Gandhinagar (IIPH-G)
    • Certificate Programme In Research Methodology
    • Certificate Programme in Health, Safety and Environment Management
    • Post Graduate Diploma In Public Health And Hospital Management For Nursing And Allied Health Professionals
    Details for Electronic Transfer:
    NAME OF BENEFICIARY: Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar
    NAME OF THE BANK: HDFC Bank
    BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER: 03061110000028
    BRANCH ADDRESS: SHAPATH - III, GNFC TOWER, S.G.ROAD, BODAKDEV,AHMEDABAD - 380054
    IFSC/ LOCAL CLEARANCE CODE: HDFC0000306
    SWIFT CODE: HDFCINBBXXX

    The course fee can be deposited only after the approval of the submitted online application. You may deposit the course fee online as well as via Demand Draft (DD)/pay order. For further clarification please contact the Program Officer.
    For other Distance Learning programs, the details for Electronic transfer are given below:
    NAME OF BENEFICIARY: PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION OF INDIA
    NAME OF THE BANK: HDFC Bank
    BANK ACCOUNT NUMBER: 05861110000013
    BRANCH ADDRESS: H-7, GREEN PARK EXTENSION , NEW DELHI-110016
    IFSC/ LOCAL CLEARANCE CODE: HDFC0000586
    SWIFT CODE:HDFCINBBDEL

    STEP BY STEP GUIDE FOR NOMINATED/SPONSORED STUDENT PAYMENT

    • On footer of https://cdl.phfi.org, click “Nominated Student Payment” then click “Continue” in the popup menu as shown below:
    • In the sponsored payment page type your “Payment reference number”. If you wish to add multiple reference numbers and make payment for multiple nominated students then click “Add Another” button. If the reference number you have entered are for Nominated Students then you can see them listed under “Total Payment” as shown below. Please note, reference number for nominated student will only be accepted in nominated sponsored payment mode. If you have not selected nominated student option at the time of filling up application form and you wish to pay through this mode, then please contact your program officer to change the option to nominated payment mode before making the payment.
    • Key in the information of “Contact Name”, “Email id” and “Name of Organization” and select your preferred payment mode then click “Submit” as shown below
    To know more click here

    Academic Queries

    All distance learning courses at PHFI utilizes a blended online teaching/ learning technique. The basic course structure includes a combination of interactive online computer-based sessions, online virtual lectures, assessments and recommended readings from journal articles and textbooks in a modular format.

    PHFI Centre for Distance Learning has a vibrant cluster of multidisciplinary faculty who have been trained globally. Each faculty brings a plethora of experience and expertise in delivering distance learning programs. For more details, please visit :[faculty page]

    You can interact with the faculty via live interactive sessions and discussion forums. You can also connect with the course faculty via program officer to solve your course queries.

    The schedule for virtual classes is different for different courses. Kindly refer to the Virtual Class schedule available on the student login.

    PHFI CDL Portal is compatible with and fully functional, in all modern devices (Laptop, Desktop, Tablets etc..). You can access it from anywhere anytime.

    However, we have set a minimum recommended configurations:

    • Internet Bandwidth: 1 Mbps
    • Processor: Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent and above
    • RAM: 512 MB and above (1 GB recommended)
    • Supported browsers: recent Google Chrome, recent Mozilla Firefox, Safari 6, Internet Explorer 9 (IE 10 required for drag and drop of files from outside the browser into CDL)
    • Latest Adobe Flash Player
    • Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS, Linux, IOS, and Android etc…
    • Headset with microphone (web camera - optional)

    Yes, you can attend these sessions from your workplace subject to availability of necessary IT infrastructure required for accessing the study contents.

    Though it is not mandatory to attend live interactive sessions, we strongly recommend you to attend them to gain the best learning experience.

    Evaluation and Assessment Related Queries

    PHFI Centre for Distance learning mainly utilizes a mix of examinations at the completion of each module, internal assignments and one final examination at the end of the program. Please refer to the Course handbook for program specific evaluation mechanism.

    Final online diploma/certificate will be awarded only to the students who successfully complete the course and clear all the course requirements. Please refer to the course handbook/connect with program officer for details regarding program specific course requirements.