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The Center for Learning & Innovation
Catalyzing innovation and investing in people who are advancing public health
Our Vision
Foster a culture of learning, trust, and innovation.
About CLI
CLI is a branch of the Population Health Division in the San Francisco Department of Public Health that works to promote a diverse and talented workforce and advance health equity. Our vision is to foster a culture of learning, trust, and innovation. We do that in a number of ways: from sharing information and resources to experimenting with new and innovative technologies, to training and coaching staff and partners, building partnerships across sectors, and mentoring emerging public health professionals. CLI offers technical assistance to branches within the Population Health Division and supports other health departments and community-based organizations in their workforce development efforts.
Training and Technical Assistance
The Center for Learning & Innovation (CLI) provides assistance with the training and workforce development needs of the Population Health Division, and in special cases, other teams within the San Francisco Department of Public Health. To make a request, please complete this brief intake form and provide as much detail as possible. A CLI staff member will contact you after receiving your request. Note: This form is only accessible through the DPH intranet.
Online Learning Opportunities
CLI leads and coordinates professional development activities across the Population Health Division and with community partners locally and nationally to ensure a competent public health workforce. CLI works with partners to create and host training opportunities for the public health workforce.
Go to the Learning Management System to learn more about our online training and to inquire about partnership opportunities.
Capacity Building Assistance for External Partners (CBA)
The San Francisco Department of Public Health’s CBA program provides free, customized, peer-to-peer Capacity Building Assistance in high-impact HIV prevention to health departments and community-based organizations in the West Region of the United States. We provide capacity building assistance through information dissemination, customized technical assistance (online and in-person), interactive Institutes and Learning Communities, peer-to-peer mentoring, site visits, evidence-based resources and toolkits, and state of the science webinars.
Find more information at www.getSFcba.org.
CLI Pathway Programs
Pathway programs, with support from CLI, offer internships and fellowships that help students and recent graduates get ready for PHD jobs. These programs give hands-on experience, along with training, coaching, and mentoring from PHD professionals.
Learn more about Pathway Programs
The Department of Public Health wants to ensure that our programs and services are accessible to the public. We follow website rules for accessibility (WCAG 2.1, Level AA) and language access (San Francisco Language Access Ordinance). If something on this website doesn’t work for you, email us at cli.phd@sfdph.org with the webpage or URL and what the issue is.