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Certificate in the Essentials of Humanitarian Practice

Certificate in the Essentials of Humanitarian Practice is an introductory course for anyone thinking about entering the humanitarian sector, it will give you an insight into life working in the field and aims to increase the understanding of the characteristics of emergencies

Skills / Knowledge

  • Explain the characteristics of natural disasters and complex emergencies
  • Describe the different activities required for a comprehensive response to an emergency situation
  • Analyse the roles and relationships of humanitarian agencies and the people affected by disasters
  • Describe and apply international legal instruments and humanitarian principles to a humanitarian response
  • Discuss potential impacts and dilemmas associated with humanitarian responses
  • Demonstrate and understanding of the key skills and personal attributes required for an effective humanitarian response
  • Apply skills of teamwork, coordination, communication and cultural sensitivity in a simulation environment
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the key skills, personal attributes and competencies required for an effective humanitarian response
  • Reflect on and evaluate your individual performance in relation to these key skills, attributes and competencies
  • Identify further personal development steps

Issued on

July 25, 2016

Expires on

Does not expire