Online learning

UICC has been supporting the continuing education of cancer control professionals through online learning since 2014.
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For UICC Members only

UICC online learning opportunities are open exclusively to UICC members. Through its online learning offer, UICC aims to provide evidence-based knowledge on key focus areas related to global cancer control, as well as opportunities to strengthen skills relevant to those working in the civil society and advocacy spaces.  

Always attentive to the needs and feedback of its community, UICC’s online learning offer has evolved over the years and has now embarked on its next phase: following the general launch of UICC Connect - UICC's knowledge sharing and community platform – in September 2024, UICC's online learning is now hosted on UICC Connect. This ensures UICC members benefit from seamless access to tailored online courses, as well as community engagement, all in one place.  

Formats and delivery models

Online courses are developed in collaboration with subject matter experts and offered in two primary formats:  

  • Self-paced courses: available on-demand in the dedicated UICC courses section on UICC Connect, these courses allow participants to learn at their own pace, without a fixed schedule or live faculty support. 

  • Live courses: offered regularly as cohort-based learning opportunities, these courses bring together a defined group of participants who progress together over a set timeframe and include additional live faculty-led sessions, assignments, and discussion activities. Live courses are accessible by application and hosted in special ‘course rooms’ on UICC Connect for the duration of the course. 

Explore available self-paced courses and access applications for upcoming cohort-based courses via the links below. 
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Access existing self-paced courses available on UICC Connect.

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Access learning on the the leadership and management of civil society organisations (CSOs) in cancer control. Available on demand for UICC members in English, French and Spanish.

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Check-out details of upcoming cohort-based online courses and how to apply.

What do participants say?

“This course not only deepened my understanding of why breast cancer is a critical global health priority, but also provided actionable strategies for early detection. It is an empowering resource that has bridged the gap between timely diagnosis, timely treatment and effective management. I am thankful for this empowerment.”
Mary Nafula, Know Your Lemons Foundation, Kenya
“This was a very enlightening course. I thoroughly enjoyed the flow of the modules and speakers. Bringing the gender lens into the cancer space is a game changer and am already thinking of strategies to use to highlight this in our advocacy.”
Karen Nakawala, Teal Sisters Foundation, Zambia
“I find the live sessions very valuable because it is a real-time interaction and an opportunity to ask for clarifications for the topics discussed in all the modules. It is a dynamic learning experience that adapts to the needs of the participants. The opportunity to connect with the experts and fellow participants is an added bonus.”
Maria Victoria Arjona, I Can Serve Foundation, Philippines
“This course really broadened my knowledge of how deep supportive care is and how integral it should be in the cancer treatment journey and survivorship support, as well as end of life and dealing with its effect.”
Abena Addai, Brest Care International, Ghana
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Last update

Monday 15 December 2025

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