ExpandNet’s is currently developing the Scale-up Learning Center (SLC) as an innovative, open-access, digital learning and sharing platform to strengthen scaling capacity among all global health and development professionals. The SLC curriculum is intended to build expertise to advance scaling work across all stages of the “scaling trajectory” – from the earliest stages of designing a new solution, to developing a scale-up strategy, and then for strategically managing the scaling-up process.
The SLC will offer different self-paced learning pathways, allowing learners to choose a track based on their desired level of engagement: 1) a certificate track for those seeking to complete the entire SLC curriculum, thereby gaining a comprehensive understanding of the entire scaling trajectory; 2) a self-guided track for those wanting to explore only specific topics or phases of the scaling trajectory; 3) a team track for a group of learners (e.g. from the same project or organization) to work through specific modules or the entire curriculum together in applied ways, considering the scaling issues they jointly face; and 4) a mentor track for those who wish to gain strong mastery through in-depth exposure to the full curriculum supported by a set of coaches, after which they will be can help others apply ExpandNet tools and learnings. The Mentor track has limited availability and an application is required.
SLC modules combine presentations by ExpandNet members, applied exercises, case study examples, learning questions, recorded interviews with senior scaling experts, and practical tools and resources to support applying a systematic approach to scaling up. The SLC Community-space will offer live discussions, office hours and other learning opportunities with ExpandNet facilitators and allies from around the world
With diverse features tailored to facilitate learning, collaboration, interaction, and even technical assistance, the SLC’s learning environment will help all learners be inspired on their scale-up learning journey.
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