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The SNEB Nutrition Education, Program Design, Implementation & Evaluation Certificate equips learners with the skills to plan, deliver, and assess effective nutrition education programs. Participants learn to use theory-driven approaches, engage diverse audiences, and evaluate outcomes to support meaningful behavior change.

8. Nutrition Education, Program Design, Implementation & Evaluation

Upon completion of the SNEB certificate, you will be familiar with each of the concepts listed below.

  • 8.1 Assess the nutritional and behavioral needs of the population (to establish behavior change goals).

  • 8.2 Determine the behavior change goals of the program.
  • 8.3 Identify the theory-based mediators and facilitators of behavior change, using a participatory approach, including social and environmental influences.
  • 8.4 Select the appropriate theoretical models or frameworks.
  • 8.5 Develop educational objectives based on the identified theory-based mediators of change from a theoretical model or framework.
  • 8.6 Design or select theory-based behavior change strategies or techniques that would be effective in achieving the objectives and are appropriate for diverse audiences.

  • 8.7 Design or select strategies, activities and materials that match the objectives and are appropriate for diverse audiences.

  • 8.8 Apply inclusive participatory approaches that enable the target population to effectively communicate, share experiences, identify personal needs, and manage personal food behaviors.

  • 8.9 Develop a timeline and budget for program development, implementation, and evaluation, including personnel, supplies, and overhead costs.

  • 8.10 Design process and outcome evaluation plans, based on behavior change mediators and program objectives, using appropriate data collection methods.