FAQs Archive - Page 2 of 3 - SBC Learning Central

How do I enroll in a course?

To enroll in a course, visit the SBC Learning Central homepage and click the title of the course you would like to take. (Use the SBC Approaches, Technical Areas, and Course Language drop-down menus to explore what is available.)

If you are not already logged in, click “Login to Enroll.” Or, if you have not created an account with SBC Learning Central, click the “Register an Account” button.

Once logged in, you will see the full course description and an outline of the course. Click “Take this Course” to enroll.

Some courses also have additional materials that are available from this page. Click on the “Materials” link to see these files.

How do I login with an existing account?

To login, visit the SBC Learning Central homepage and click “Login.” Enter the username/email and password that you used to register.

If you don’t remember your password, click “Lost Your Password?” to receive a password reset link via email.

How do I create an account?

To create a new account, visit the SBC Learning Central homepage and click “Login.” The Login/Register page will appear. Click the “Register an Account” button and complete the User Registration form. All fields are required and you must choose a password that is at least medium strength. If your chosen password is not strong enough, you will be prompted to create a stronger password.

After clicking “Submit,” the “REGISTRATION SUCCESS” message will appear on screen and you will receive an email message from learning_admin@breakthroughactionandresearch.org with the subject line, “Activate your SCB Learning Central account”.

The email will contain a link to activate your account. Click on the link and you will be taken back to SBC Learning Central where you will see a message stating that your account is now active.

If you do not see the email in your inbox, please check your Spam folder.

Is there a cost to join or take courses on SBC Learning Central?

No. All the content on SBC Learning Central is free. Registration and login are required so we can provide personalized user support and course certificates.

What is SBC Learning Central?

SBC Learning Central was created to provide public health professionals with foundational knowledge and skills to incorporate new social and behavior change (SBC) methodologies into their work. The online courses and toolkits include courses developed by the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication-led Breakthrough ACTION project and by Breakthrough RESEARCH and aim to increase SBC knowledge across a variety of health topics. Our goal is to help institutionalize SBC approaches and create a critical mass of skilled SBC practitioners and supportive decision makers worldwide. With an intentional focus on francophone West Africa, most courses and toolkits are offered in French and English.

SBC Learning Central offers self-paced online courses and toolkits to:

Provide useful, timely, and convenient opportunities for SBC continuing education.
Serve as a practical resource for increasing SBC knowledge in novice learners and seasoned professionals alike.
Present new content on how to apply SBC to key public health topics, including sexual and reproductive health, malaria, nutrition, and emergency outbreaks.

Do you offer courses in languages other than English?

Yes, Breakthrough ACTION aims to strengthen SBC knowledge and skills across the globe. With an intentional focus on francophone West Africa, nearly all of SBC Learning Central’s courses and toolkits are available in French and English—and several were first developed in French and later translated into English.

Can I take course information and translate or adapt it myself?

Yes, SBC Learning Central courses and toolkits are licensed under Creative Commons (CC BY 4.0). You can translate and adapt course content as long as the original source is cited.

Sample citation:
SBC Learning Central. (n.d.). Introduction to behavioral economics [Course]. Breakthrough ACTION.

What certificates do you offer?

Certificates are available for SBC Learning Central courses that have a posttest. You must complete all course content, including the course feedback form, and earn a score of 80% or better on the posttest to receive a certificate.

Can I save my certificate to print later?

Yes, login to your SBC Learning Central profile to view and download your certificate(s) at any time. Click on the “Certificate” button for the course certificate you wish to access. Your certificate will open as a PDF that you can save or print.

Can you mail me my certificate?

At this time, we are unable to mail certificates. We encourage you to either print the certificate or save it to a storage device to print in the future. Please note you can login to your SBC Learning Central profile at any time to view and download your certificate(s).