CODE: ITS26
DURATION: 5 Days/10 Days
CERTIFICATIONS: CPD
This course examines various methods on enhancing community resilience through effective disaster risk reduction and locally driven emergency planning. It covers assessing vulnerabilities, identifying hazards, and developing practical strategies to minimize disaster impacts. Participants will explore ways to engage community members in preparedness initiatives and build collaborative response plans. Through hands-on activities and case studies, participants will gain experience in crafting actionable plans that empower communities to respond to and recover from emergencies effectively.
This course is available in the following formats:
Virtual
Classroom
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Course Outcomes
Delegates will gain the knowledge and skills to:
Understand the core concepts and frameworks of Disaster Risk Reduction and their application in community contexts.
Conduct community-based risk assessments and identify vulnerabilities, hazards, and capacities.
Develop and implement effective emergency preparedness and response plans tailored to local needs.
Apply participatory approaches to engage communities in disaster management processes.
Strengthen strategies for resilience building, sustainable recovery, and long-term risk reduction.
At the end of this course, you’ll understand:
This course is ideal for disaster risk management professionals, community leaders, local government officials, emergency responders, NGO staff, development practitioners, policymakers, and researchers who are involved in or wish to develop expertise in disaster preparedness, risk reduction, and community resilience building. It is also suitable for those working in public health, urban planning, and humanitarian sectors who engage with vulnerable communities and seek to enhance capacity for effective disaster response and recovery.
✓ Modern facilities
✓ Course materials and certificate
✓ Accredited international trainers
✓ Training materials and workbook
✓ Access to online resources
