Certificate in Community Based Disaster Risk Management
Africa Training Institute is pleased to announce a Certificate Course in Community Based Disaster Risk Management. This is both an online and Distance Learning Course, which starts 1st of every month.
Overall Course Overview
The Community-Based Disaster Risk Management for Field Practitioner course provides the opportunity to learn essential knowledge and skill in Community-Based Disaster Risk Management to address implementation challenges in a systematic manner. The field practitioners will learn practical tools for designing and implementation of programmes for reducing disaster risks and vulnerability and building of community capacity to promote a culture of safety.
Course Objectives
- Explain the conceptual framework in reducing risk;
- Design and conduct community- based vulnerability and capacity assessment;
- Identify measures for hazards and vulnerability reduction and community capacity building;
- Analyze problems in the implementation of Community-Based Disaster Risk Management plans and their sustainability
- Document best practice and lesson learnt in Community-Based disaster Risk Management
The Following are the Key Thematic Areas Participants Will Cover:
- 1. Basic Disaster Management Terms and Concepts
- 2. Hyogo Framework
- 3. Context & Significance
- 4. CBDRR Process
- 5. Selection & Communication with Community
- 6. Inclusion of Vulnerable Groups in CBDRM
- 7. Introduction to HVCA
- 8. Community Participatory Tools & Techniques
- 9. Community Managed Implementation
- 10. Community Preparedness and Response
Assignments
There are four assignments (continuous assessment tests), research paper and one examination to be offered at the end of the course. Assignments account for 40%, research paper counts for 30%, while the Final Exam accounts for 30% of the total mark. Upon completion of the course, you shall be issued with a Diploma Certificate and a course transcript. Examination Certificate and Transcripts will be sent after successful completion of the course.
Mode of Delivery
Online / Distance Learning
Practicum
- - The Entire Duration is 3 Months (12 Weeks)
- Participants will need to use email, upload and download word docs, PowerPoint files and PDFs, and post on the discussion board or send assignments by email. If you do not have internet speed sufficient to download materials, an offline DVD or hard copies course may be the right alternative for you. Materials Provided: Online delivery of curriculum materials, exercises and templates.
Cost of the Course:
USD 400
Participants
Development Professionals
Application Procedure
- Applicants should fill out a detailed Application form and send it back via e-mail to info@africatraininginstitute.org
General Course Contact
- The Academics Manager,
- Africa Training Institute Studies (ATI)
- E-mail: info@africatraininginstitute.org