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Disaster and Risk Management Course

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Course Date Onsite fee: Online fee: Register
13/01/2025 To 17/01/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
10/02/2025 To 14/02/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
10/03/2025 To 14/03/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
14/04/2025 To 18/04/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
12/05/2025 To 16/05/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
16/06/2025 To 20/06/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
14/07/2025 To 18/07/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
18/08/2025 To 22/08/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
15/09/2025 To 19/09/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
13/10/2025 To 17/10/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
17/11/2025 To 21/11/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site
08/12/2025 To 12/12/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Online Register for On-site

Introduction

With increasing magnitude and impacts of disasters due to factors that include climate change, rapid urbanization and other human causes, disaster risk management should be deeply embedded in organizational culture and structures. This course explores disaster risk management concepts and practices using practical examples at international up to family level.

 

Course Objective:

The aim of this course is to provide participant not only with a solid theoretical and conceptual understanding of DRM, but also takes you through the practical application of the concept and practices in different settings.

 

Duration

5 days

 

Who should attend?

The target audience are practitioners and people who want to develop a career in disaster risk management at national and international level. This includes disaster risk management professionals, development practitioners, government officials, policymakers, consultants, researchers and specialists of training and academic institutions, NGO representatives, humanitarian and community leaders, who are interested in acquiring the fundamental knowledge of DRM and linkages to sustainable development challenges.

 

Course content

Module 1: Disaster Risk Management scope

         Introduction

         International, regional and national

         Community based disaster risk management

         Understanding Disaster Risk Reduction

 

Module 2: DRM processes

         Information management systems for DRM

         Understanding risk

         Risk analysis process

         Hazard mapping and ranking

         Vulnerability and capacity analysis

         Developing and implementing Standard Operation Procedures

 

Module 3: Disaster Risk Management planning

         Types and Scope of DRM plans

         Contingency Planning

         Early warning systems

         Plan Activation and review

 

Module 4: Disaster response systems and practices

         International response systems

         National Response structures

         Incident Command Centre

         Assessment planning and implementation

         Resource mobilization for response

 

Module 5: Disaster and Development

         Disaster risk management and project planning

         Livelihoods and resilience

         Mainstreaming DRR into development

         DRM-gender, environment, HIV and AIDS

 

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better

Online/ On-site Training Dates

Course Date Onsite fees: Live Online fee: Register
Onsite in Nairobi, Kenya
13/01/2025 To 17/01/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
10/02/2025 To 14/02/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
10/03/2025 To 14/03/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
14/04/2025 To 18/04/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
12/05/2025 To 16/05/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
16/06/2025 To 20/06/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
14/07/2025 To 18/07/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
18/08/2025 To 22/08/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
15/09/2025 To 19/09/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
13/10/2025 To 17/10/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
17/11/2025 To 21/11/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online
08/12/2025 To 12/12/2025 1,500 USD 900 USD Register for Onsite Register for Online

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