Overview
This course will introduce you to the big ideas, cutting-edge concepts and contemporary theories of disaster management research that exist around the world.
Understanding this research will allow you to locate yourself within a genuinely global community of scholarship and practice. It will help you develop work-related competence in relation to the challenges of resilience building, disaster preparedness, emergency response and recovery. It will also equip you with the analytical tools to think critically about the disaster management challenges that come across your desk.
Who should attend
Designed for professionals already working in this space, Building Resilience and Managing Disasters will enhance your competence in resilience building, disaster preparedness, emergency response and recovery.
Entry requirements
What you'll learn
- Study the ideational terrain of disaster management research by examining hazard, vulnerability and resilience paradigms.
- Explore cutting-edge concepts and theories related to rapid reflection, instinctive decision making, institutional adaptation, community resilience and the politics of planning, response and recovery.
Time commitment
This is an online course that will require roughly 25 hours to complete.
Assessment
- Short video assessment
Certification and accreditation
Showcase your capabilities with a Digital Badge that verifies your skills and achievements.
Facilitators
Cost
| Applicant | Price |
|---|---|
| Individual | A$880 |
GST is included in the cost