Table 3.

Programme directors perceived usefulness of training options (n = 22)

	Not useful at all %	Not useful %	Neutral %	Useful %	Very useful %
At the start of CBCOI
On-site training by one or two consultants– usually for a period of 3 to 5 days – followed by phone or email coaching	5	0	9	32	55
Participating in an intensive 2-week EPODE training programme at an associated institute, including interaction with the local programme and periodic follow-up over a 12-month period	9	0	14	18	59
Accessing an online training programme	0	0	36	9	55
During the implementation of a CBCOI
Attending an intensive 2-day training workshop preceding an EPODE Obesity Forum	0	0	5	32	64
A course of training and workshops that would lead to a certification (diploma) as a CBCOI expert	0	0	14	14	73
Completing a programme audit followed by a custom training programme offered by 1 or 2 consultants at the site – usually for a period of 3 to 4 days on-site followed by telephone or email assistance	0	9	5	36	50
Accessing an online refresher training programme (MOOC)	0	0	23	32	45
Participating in an intensive weeklong EPODE refresher training programme at an associated institute, including: programme audit, interaction with the local programme communities and periodic follow ups over a 12-month period	9	0	18	9	64