Free Online Course from Future Learn: Disaster Risk Reduction

Future Learn Platform offers a free online course: Disaster Risk Reduction. On this short course, you will develop an understanding of what a disaster is and how its risks can be minimised. You will be introduced to disaster terminology, phases of the disaster management cycle.

This course is intended for:

Course duration:

2 weeks, 3 hours

Course objectives:

By the end of this course learners will be able to:

1. Develop an understanding of various disaster terminology
2. Explore disaster management and risk reduction and how each has developed
3. Assess how disaster risk management reduces disaster risks
4. Identify stakeholders and consider their participation in disaster risk reduction

5. Assess how disaster risk reduction policy can reduce the vulnerability of those affected by disasters

About Future Learn:

They offer a diverse selection of courses from leading universities and cultural institutions from around the world. These are delivered one step at a time and are accessible on mobile, tablet, and desktop, so you can fit learning around your life. Also, they believe learning should be an enjoyable, social experience, so their courses offer the opportunity to discuss what you’re learning with others as you go, helping you make fresh discoveries and form new ideas.

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