Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Framework: Online course
The Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Framework course is the introductory course of the World Bank Institute's web-based learning program in disaster risk management. Successful completion of this course allow participants to enroll in subsequent specialization courses of the program.
The objective of this course is to familiarize development practitioners with contemporary concepts and practices in disaster management and contribute to the paradigm shift from re-active to pro-active approaches in this cross cutting field of development. It also aims at establishing a common language and understanding among development practitioners in order to improve the collaboration among different disciplines and integrate risk reduction considerations in development plans and decisions.
Course Expectations
Participants are expected to commit 8–10 hours per week (per module) in order to gain the most out of this course in addition to:
• Complete the required reading assignments
• Participate in all online activities. Participation involves posting a minimum of two messages per week that are substantive in nature. The message can be either a new topic or a reply to someone else's message. Participants are encouraged to post more often than twice a week in order to be involved more deeply into topics.
• Complete assignments and end of course project
• Complete course evaluation at the end of the course
Agenda:
The course consists of presentations, case studies, readings and an end of course exercise. During the course, instructors and facilitators from National Institute of Disaster Management will guide the participants and evaluate the project work.
Certificate:
Joint certificate from NIDM and WBI shall be issued to all successful participants of the course.