Building the Workforce’s Capacity to Support the Digital Transformation of Public Health: Environmental Scan of Training Programs for Digital Technologies in Public Health

This global scan of DPH training programs found a strong focus on data-centric competencies, with less emphasis on digital skills for health promotion, leadership, and addressing digital determinants of health. Bridging these gaps requires a stepwise approach: integrating digital competencies into existing curricula, offering stand-alone programs for specialized skills, and strengthening partnerships to navigate funding and administrative barriers while promoting equity-driven, interdisciplinary collaboration.