Basic Plan (Free Courses)

This course will introduce you to basic concepts of emergency management, planning, and crisis risk communication. You will understand the definitions of and operational challenges associated with disasters and public health emergencies. You will identify important components of risk communication, and you will identify and evaluate the ways social characteristics shape vulnerabilities to crises and health outcomes. In completing this course, you will begin to learn about the nature of different kinds of extreme events and the disruptions they can cause for communities affected by them. You will learn about how to approach the planning process. You will also explore the ways extreme events can be felt differently by different members within our communities. Finally, you will go over important considerations in crafting messages about risks. As you go through the course, you will apply your knowledge of these principles in assignments which ask you to consider how you would approach the crisis risk communication planning process for your organization or community.

Disaster Recovery Planning" is an informative course that delves into the importance of DRP, Disaster Recovery Planning. With the world going ever deeply into tech, a lot of data servers have the potential of a disasterous incident making this DRP course the exact information you'll need. We will cover what a DRP is, how to develop, implement, and maintain said DRP. The benefit here is that the lessons will not just be organization focused but can also be personally focused. Any data and lessons from here can be done personally as well.

In line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, SDG 11.B and SDG 3.D, this e-Learning Course offered by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) and its Global Education and Training Institute (GETI), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) aims to contribute to strengthening the capacity of local government officials for risk reduction and resilience planning inclusive of health threats management.

This course will teach you how to identify and analyze the risks of natural disasters in infrastructure projects. You will learn about different types of qualitative and quantitative analysis, as well as the methodologies and tools used to conduct these analyses in order to apply the knowledge. You will review risk models and comprehensive risk management.

Interesting practical exercises will be presented that require the installation of specific software from the Inter-American Development Bank to conduct analyses related to the presented contents. This course is ideal for individuals interested in risk management, project planning, and climate change. It will also be useful for those working in government, non-governmental organizations, or the private industry. This course is part of a Specialization. Before starting, we recommend you take Course 1: "Natural Disaster Risk in Infrastructure Projects.

The course is appropriate for any learner who is proactive about developing the core competencies of disaster readiness and survival planning. It is especially useful if you are seeking techniques that can ensure your personal protection, as well as the safety of your family, property, and belongings, during a natural disaster. In addition, it offers essential preparation for a variety of emergency situations and inconveniences, even if you do not live in major tornado, flood, hurricane, tsunami, or earthquake zone. For instance, could you and your loved ones manage without access to potable water, electricity, fuel, and banking facilities? If you are unsure of your ability to respond in any of these possible scenarios, this course is for you! Throughout the course, you will be introduced to the Disaster Cycle, specifically the Mitigation and Recovery phases, and will create an extensive personal preparedness plan for survival in the absence of common amenities, such as food and water, shelter, and communication. You will also acquire practical, easy-to-apply strategies for maintaining a healthy attitude during disaster which can allow you to remain calm, avoid panic, and draw upon inner and outer resources in dire circumstances. Although death may be an inevitable outcome of extreme circumstances, a balanced outlook can provide comfort for all parties involved. Finally, issues of how institutions and governments can aid in disaster are also discussed.