The WHO Academy strives to enhance the lifelong learning capacity of the global health workforce and was established to respond to critical gaps in health worker education, especially for those in low- and middle-income countries. Building on 75 years of expertise in setting global norms and standards, the Academy is the first WHO global training hub of quality-assured, technology-enhanced learning solutions open to all 194 Member States.
The Academy designs competency-based learning that maximizes the potential of education to effectively meet population health needs. Our digital-first approach has focused on creating an inclusive online platform that supports multiple languages and offers personalized learning experiences through artificial intelligence and machine learning, ensuring accessibility for diverse learners around the world.
The WHO Academy campus in Lyon, France, serves as a global hub for innovation in health learning. The campus includes 22 training rooms, two distance-learning rooms, a simulation centre, an emergency operations centre and a TV recording studio – all aimed at accelerating the development of impactful learning experiences.
