Disaster Management Courses and Certifications

Wildfires: environmental and social entanglements

4 ratings at OpenLearn

Explore wildfires as complex environmental and social phenomena, focusing on the 2007 Greek wildfires. Learn about entanglement and strategies for future wildfire preparedness.

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

The economics of flood insurance

2 ratings at OpenLearn

This course shows how some of the theories and tools of economics can be applied to understanding and tackling the problem of flood risk in the UK. With the incidence of flooding rising due to ...

• OpenLearn
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Kyoto-U OCW - Unofficial

A Connector for All-of-Society Engagement: The Case Study of Kuroshio Town's Disaster Risk Management

Explore how Kuroshio Town's disaster risk management system exemplifies effective community engagement and whole-system thinking for comprehensive disaster preparedness.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

UbuCon Asia

Ubuntu for Super Computing, Education, and Disaster Risk Management

Explore Ubuntu Linux applications in high-performance computing, scientific research, and disaster management at Nepal's institutions with real-world deployment insights.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Electricity & Safety Measures

1 rating

Comprehensive overview of electrical systems, safety protocols, and disaster management, emphasizing practical knowledge for safe electricity usage and handling emergencies.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

NPTEL;  IIT Bombay

Remote Sensing and GIS for rural development

1 rating

Explore geospatial technologies for rural development using open-source software. Learn to apply Remote Sensing and GIS in agriculture, water management, soil conservation, and disaster management.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

MGPE-011: Human Security

Explores people-centered security, emphasizing individual well-being over traditional state-centric approaches. Covers key dimensions, threats, and safeguards for human security, including development, rights, and international cooperation.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Devi Ahilya Viswavidyalaya, Indore;  CEC

Environmental Studies

Explore multidisciplinary aspects of environment, natural resources, ecosystems, and human impact. Gain knowledge on biodiversity, pollution, waste management, and sustainable development for a greener future.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

BLIE-226 Management of Library and Information Centre

Learn essential management principles and techniques for effective library and information center operations, including quality management, change management, and practical aspects of facility maintenance and resource planning.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

MEV-002: Environmental Occupational Hazards

Comprehensive exploration of environmental and occupational hazards, covering natural disasters, physical, chemical, and biological risks across various industries. Focuses on identification, impacts, and mitigation strategies.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University;  IGNOU

Environmental pollution and Sustainable management

Comprehensive exploration of environmental challenges, pollution impacts, and sustainable solutions, covering biodiversity, natural resources, disasters, and regulatory frameworks for effective environmental management.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Building Community Resilience in an Uncertain Future

The discussion begins with a consideration of the concept of community resilience as a social learning process of developing capacities for anticipating, meeting immediate needs of a crisis, and scaling up transformative governance through networking.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

First Aid Techniques at Accident Scenes

Master life-saving first aid techniques for accident scenes through hands-on training covering industrial, daily-life, and disaster emergency response scenarios.

• XuetangX
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Gain insights into Urban Search and Rescue technical search functions, covering physical, visual, and technical methods in this 16-hour CBT prerequisite for the Technical Search Specialist ILT course.

• TEEX
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

Gain insights into selecting, training, and working with disaster search canines for Urban Search & Rescue operations, covering Live-Find and Human Remains Detection skills in this 16-hour prerequisite CBT.

• TEEX
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate