Certificate in Essentials in Humanitarian Practice
Africa Training Institute is pleased to announce a Certificate Course in Essentials in Humanitarian Practice. This is both an online and Distance Learning Course, which starts 1st of every month.
Overall Course Overview
Are you ready for the realities of relief work? Essentials of Humanitarian Practice will give you an insight into life working in the field. This workshop also aims to increase your understanding of the characteristics of emergencies induced by natural disasters and conflict and the requirements for an effective humanitarian response. You will learn how to work in a team in an emergency environment and identify individual responsibilities. Essentials of Humanitarian Practice will give participants an insight into life working in the field whilst increasing understanding of the characteristics of natural disasters, conflict induced emergencies and the requirements for an effective humanitarian response.
Course Objectives
- Explain the characteristics of natural disasters and complex emergencies;
- Describe the different activities required for a comprehensive response to an emergency situation;
- Analyze the roles and relationships of humanitarian agencies and the people affected by disasters;
- Describe and apply international legal instruments and humanitarian principles to a humanitarian response;
- Discuss potential impacts and dilemmas associated with humanitarian responses;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the key skills and personal attributes required for an effective humanitarian response;
- Apply skills of teamwork, coordination, communication and cultural sensitivity in a simulation environment.
The Following are the Key Thematic Areas Participants Will Cover:
- 1. Humanitarian Context
- 2. The Concept of Humanitarian Principles
- 3.The International Humanitarian System
- 4. Accountability
- 5. International Law
- 6. Needs Assessment
- 7. Individual Responsibility
- 8. The Potential Impacts and Dilemmas of Humanitarian Responses
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)
Cost of the Course:
USD 500
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