Mandela Institute

Overview:

The Certificate Program for Disaster & Resilience Management equips participants with essential knowledge and skills to effectively manage and mitigate disasters while enhancing community resilience. The program focuses on disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience strategies to reduce risk and improve disaster management outcomes.

Objectives:

  • Develop expertise in disaster management principles and practices.
  • Master techniques for disaster risk assessment, preparedness, and response.
  • Enhance skills in community resilience building and post-disaster recovery.
  • Gain proficiency in designing and implementing disaster management plans and policies.

Course Outline:

  • Introduction to Disaster & Resilience Management
  • Disaster Risk Assessment and Analysis
  • Disaster Preparedness and Planning
  • Emergency Response Management
  • Recovery and Rehabilitation
  • Community Resilience and Capacity Building
  • Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction
  • Disaster Communication and Public Awareness
  • Policy and Legal Frameworks for Disaster Management
  • Case Studies in Disaster Management

Assessments:

  • Participation: 50%
  • Assignments: 10%
  • Disaster Management Projects: 20%
  • Final Disaster & Resilience Plan: 20%