| Level 1: Reaction | • Structured questionnaire with 5-point Likert scale to assess perceived relevance, favorability/satisfaction, engagement and mentor support | Test scores during training | During training (March to December 2022) | Data provided in excel by GFELTP secretariat and verified by evaluator |
| Level 2: Learning of key epidemiologic concepts | • Comparison of pre- and post- test score averages• Paired t-test to determine statistically significant changes in test scores at 95% confidence intervals | Questionnaires administered during training (moodle platform) | During training (March to December 2022) | Data provided in excel by GFELTP secretariat and verified by evaluator |
| Level 2: Learning of skill | • Structured questionnaire on self-reported differences in capacity in key areas in field epidemiology pre- and post-training; capacity rated using 5-point Likert scale | Outbreak reportsSurveillance summary reportsResearch proposal/data analysis planWritten or published abstract/manuscriptTraining agenda or pictures | During evaluation (2023) | Administered by evaluator. Verified by GFELTP Secretariat |
| Level 3: Behaviour (application at job) | • Semi-structured questionnaire on participant engagement in key areas of field epidemiology within the period after graduation• Open ended questions to explore impact on team projects• Feedback from supervisor on changes in performance | Not applicable(self report) | During evaluation (2023) | |
| Level 3: Behaviour (barriers and enablers) | • Open ended questions to explore factors that enabled or limited skill utilization at the workplace and suggestions for improvement• Categorized into themes | Field investigation reportsNot applicable(self report) | During evaluation (2023) | Administered by evaluator. Verified by GFELTP Secretariat |
| Level 4: Result (training outcomes) | • Semi-structured questionnaire on the timelines for outbreak detection, notification and response prior to, and following the training | Not applicable(self report) | During evaluation (2023) | Administered by evaluator. Verified by GFELTP Secretariat |