Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Natural and human-made disasters cause loss of life and economic damage worldwide. Disaster risk reduction aims to prevent new risks, reduce existing ones and strengthen resilience.
This Aractech course covers the Sendai Framework, hazard, exposure and vulnerability, disaster risk assessment, early warning systems, preparedness, response coordination, recovery and building back better, and community-based approaches. Participants develop a disaster risk reduction plan.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain disaster risk concepts and the Sendai Framework
- Assess hazards, exposure and vulnerability
- Design early warning and preparedness measures
- Coordinate disaster response
- Plan recovery and building back better
- Engage communities in risk reduction
Who should attend
Target audience
- Disaster management officials
- Civil protection staff
- NGO and humanitarian staff
- Urban planners
- Business continuity professionals
- Public health officials
Methodology
Learning approach
- Case studies
- Risk assessment workshops
- Simulation exercises
- Group discussions
- Planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Disaster Risk Concepts
- Hazards and disasters
- Risk components
- Sendai Framework
- Coffee break
- Sendai Framework (continued)
- Global trends
- Exercise: Risk profile
Day 2
Risk Assessment
- Hazard mapping
- Vulnerability assessment
- Exposure
- Coffee break
- Exposure (continued)
- Risk analysis
- Workshop: Community risk assessment
Day 3
Early Warning and Preparedness
- Early warning systems
- Preparedness planning
- Evacuation
- Coffee break
- Evacuation (continued)
- Stockpiles
- Case study: Early warning success
Day 4
Response
- Response coordination
- Information management
- Logistics
- Coffee break
- Logistics (continued)
- Humanitarian principles
- Simulation: Disaster response
Day 5
Recovery and Resilience
- Recovery planning
- Building back better
- Coffee break
- Building back better (continued)
- Community resilience
- Monitoring
- Capstone: DRR plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (BCCM-008) cover?
This course covers Business Continuity and Crisis Management through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 9 - 13 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Disaster management officials, Civil protection staff, NGO and humanitarian staff
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include London, Istanbul, Kuala lumpur, Rome, Munich, Dubai, Madrid.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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