Focused on preparing experts for crises and disasters in post-conflict scenarios, this diploma covers disaster characteristics, consequences, disaster management and planning, crisis management, and the role of information technology. Participants will gain essential skills to handle crises and disasters effectively.

Certificate Outline:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Disaster Management

• Introduction:
• Disaster Characteristics
• Classification of Hazards
• Vulnerability, Capacity, and Risk
• Risk Analysis and Rating
• Types of Disasters
• Impact of Disasters:

Chapter 2: Consequences of Disasters and Hazards.

• Introduction
• Economic Damage and Long-Term Impacts of Natural Disasters
• Financial Management of Disaster Impacts
• Destruction Of Ecosystem
• Planning and Analysis:
• Situational Awareness:
• Data Management:
• Field Operations
• Early Warning and Prediction Systems:
• Role of Information Technology (IT) in Disaster Management
• ICT Principles in Disaster Management
• Information and Communication Systems
• Disaster Warning Media:

Chapter 3: Disaster Management and Planning

• Introduction
• Disaster Management Cycle
• Phases of Disaster
• National Guidelines on Temporary Shelters for Disaster-Affected Families
• Guiding Principles:
• Evacuation and Logistics Management:
• Evacuation Activities:
• Logistics and Methods:
• Disaster Site Management
• Standardized Disaster Site Management System:
• Nature of Disaster Site Management:
• Medical Trauma and Stress Management:
• Managing Stress in the Aftermath of a Disaster
• Integrated Developmental Planning for Disaster Management
• Conclusion:

Chapter 4: Crisis Management

• Introduction
• Key Elements of Crisis:
• Aim of Crisis Management:
• Identifying Types of Crises:
• Various Types of Crises
• Crisis Stages and Management
• Cyclical Crisis Management Lifecycle:
• Crisis Executive Management Team:
• Functioning of the Crisis Management Team
• Effective Practices for Crisis Management Planning
• Crisis Communication Team