Workplace Wellness Program Design and Evaluation Training Course

Course Introduction
A healthy, engaged workforce is critical to organizational success. This Workplace Wellness Program Design and Evaluation Training Course equips participants with practical skills to develop, implement, and assess effective wellness programs that enhance employee wellbeing, productivity, and job satisfaction.
The course explores key elements of workplace wellness, including physical, mental, and psychosocial health. Participants will understand how stress, burnout, lifestyle factors, and organizational culture influence employee performance and long-term organizational outcomes.
Participants will learn to assess organizational needs through surveys, focus groups, and data analysis. Emphasis is placed on identifying risk factors, employee health trends, and organizational gaps that can be addressed through targeted wellness interventions.
Practical skills are central to the course, including program design, activity planning, and evaluation frameworks. Participants will gain competencies in budgeting, stakeholder engagement, monitoring, and measuring the impact of wellness initiatives using evidence-based approaches.
Emerging topics such as remote work wellness, mental health initiatives, digital wellness tools, and diversity and inclusion in wellness programs are addressed. Participants will explore innovative approaches to create holistic and sustainable workplace wellbeing solutions.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to design and implement comprehensive workplace wellness programs, evaluate outcomes, and foster a positive organizational culture that supports long-term employee health, engagement, and productivity.

Who Should Attend

• Human resource managers and wellness coordinators
• Occupational health professionals
• Organizational development specialists
• Employee assistance program (EAP) officers
• Mental health and wellness practitioners
• Line managers and team leaders
• Corporate trainers and coaches
• Non-profit and NGO program managers
• Workplace safety and compliance officers
• Policy makers and organizational strategists

Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

• Equip participants with knowledge to design comprehensive workplace wellness programs that address physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing.
• Develop skills to assess employee needs, organizational culture, and health risk factors for targeted wellness interventions.
• Enhance competencies in stakeholder engagement, resource allocation, and program planning for effective wellness initiatives.
• Strengthen ability to implement evidence-based wellness activities tailored to organizational context and workforce diversity.
• Build capacity to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of workplace wellness programs.
• Increase understanding of mental health, stress management, and resilience-building interventions in workplace settings.
• Equip participants to integrate digital wellness tools, telehealth initiatives, and remote work wellness strategies.
• Promote development of inclusive wellness programs that address diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Enhance reporting, data analysis, and evaluation skills for continuous improvement of wellness programs.
• Empower participants to create a positive organizational culture that supports long-term employee engagement and health.

Comprehensive Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Workplace Wellness

• Definition and scope of workplace wellness
• Benefits of employee health programs
• Key components: physical, mental, social health
• Aligning wellness with organizational goals

Module 2: Assessing Organizational Needs

• Employee surveys and focus groups
• Health risk assessments
• Identifying stressors and organizational gaps
• Data-driven wellness planning

Module 3: Program Design and Planning

• Setting objectives and measurable outcomes
• Designing activities and interventions
• Resource allocation and budgeting
• Stakeholder engagement strategies

Module 4: Mental Health and Stress Management

• Workplace stress identification
• Resilience and coping strategies
• Employee assistance programs (EAPs)
• Promoting psychological safety

Module 5: Physical Health and Lifestyle Initiatives

• Fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle interventions
• Ergonomics and occupational safety
• Preventive health screenings
• Promoting active and healthy workplace culture

Module 6: Digital and Remote Work Wellness

• Telehealth and digital wellness tools
• Remote work challenges and solutions
• Online engagement and wellbeing programs
• Tracking and monitoring virtual initiatives

Module 7: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Inclusive wellness program design
• Addressing cultural and demographic differences
• Supporting vulnerable employee groups
• Promoting equitable access to wellness resources

Module 8: Program Implementation Strategies

• Pilot testing and scaling programs
• Communication and engagement campaigns
• Leadership and manager involvement
• Overcoming organizational barriers

Module 9: Monitoring and Evaluation

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for wellness programs
• Collecting and analyzing evaluation data
• Continuous improvement processes
• Reporting outcomes to stakeholders

Module 10: Sustainability and Organizational Culture

• Integrating wellness into corporate culture
• Long-term planning and policy development
• Employee recognition and motivation strategies
• Scaling programs for lasting impact

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, airport transfers, Upskill gift package and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better