Disaster Management and Resilience Coventry University

Overview

This Disaster Management and Resilience course from  Coventry University  offers the chance to study online, alongside other online students, which can create a learning environment enriched by shared experiences. Our expert-focused curriculum is designed by working professionals in the field, with a keen focus on building career connections and establishing a network that is ready to go once you complete your studies.

Some of the highlights of this 100% online PGCert can be found below:

• Develop advanced knowledge in evaluating risks, vulnerabilities, and capacity in complex socio-economic and political contexts. You could also have the opportunity to critically assess current policy and practice and propose improvements in humanitarian response, accountability, and organisational change.

• Understand concepts, theories, policy and practice across risk, humanitarian efforts, disaster risk reduction, development, and climate change adaptation. You could learn how to evaluate the activities of NGOs, government bodies and multilateral agencies in order to help drive transformation.

• Explore key concepts through four sector-appropriate modules. These include Disaster Risk, Resilience, Adaptation and Sustainability; Humanitarian Principles, Preparedness and Response; Community Preparedness, Recovery and Resilience; and Disaster Interventions, Evaluation and Learning.

Career opportunities:

Whether pursuing further leadership in your role, specialising in your career, or expanding your professional portfolio, this online certificate is ideal for leadership roles in the following sectors: 

• National and local government
• NGOs and multi-lateral organisations
• Health services and epidemiology
• Military 
• City resilience
• Risk and resilience consultancy