Self-Paced
Modules
Take a self-paced module
It will take you between 20 minutes and 90 minutes to complete each module – depending on which you choose.
Read the learning objectives at the top of each module to see if the course is a good fit for you.
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Humanitarian Standards: How to use the Sphere Handbook
Understand the Sphere Handbook – a key resource to improve the quality of humanitarian assistance, and learn how to use it in real contexts.
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Humanitarian Story
Learn how key moments have shaped the way that the humanitarian story works today, since its beginnings in the 1850s.
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Coordination Structures
Understand the complex coordination structures of the humanitarian system, and how to coordinate an effective response to crisis working with national governments and…
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Minimum Standards for Displacement Site Management
Understand minimum standards based on the rights of all displaced persons. These standards apply in all displacement settings including collective centres, reception…
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Nature-based Solutions for Humanitarians
Learn about the link between climate change and humanitarian crises, and how the Sphere Unpacked Guide: Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilience in Humanitarian…
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Diversity, Vulnerability, and Capacity
Study these crucial concepts in humanitarian projects to ensure all are protected. In emergencies, different people experience different opportunities, barriers,…
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Protection Programming
Understand an important theme every humanitarian must consider when designing projects, including protection against gender-based violence.
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WASH
Learn about the crucially important WASH sector, a standalone intervention and a consideration for other sectors as part of an integrated response. The WASH Cluster is…
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Health
Learn about medical support in humanitarian aid. Essential health services in humanitarian crises must always accompanied by efforts to strengthen health systems.
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Food Security and Nutrition
Learn to manage food security and nutrition in humanitarian crisis, identifying its crucial role in saving lives in humanitarian crisis.
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Education in Emergencies
Learn the role of education in humanitarian response, minimum standards and why education is a lifesaving intervention, intersecting with others sectors.
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Cash and Voucher Assistance
Understand this innovative approach to humanitarian support as the sector changes. Gain an introduction to key terms and concepts.
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Humanitarian Logistics
Learn to get needed supplies to specific locations – a vital aspect of humanitarian response, and a dedicated sector in itself.
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Debris Management
Learn the importance of proper earthquake debris management. Gain the skills and tools needed to handle the hazards and debris after an earthquake.
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Rapid Damage Assessment of Flood Affected Buildings
Understand the need for damage assessments, and how buildings can be restored to pre-flooding conditions.
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Comment utiliser le manuel Sphère
Ce module présente le manuel Sphère et explique comment les personnes et les organisations qui répondent à des crises humanitaires peuvent l’utiliser pour…
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Cómo usar el Manual Esfera
Este módulo presenta el Manual Esfera y explica cómo las personas y organizaciones que responden a crisis humanitarias pueden utilizarlo para mejorar la calidad de la…
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Як користуватися посібником Sphere
У цьому модулі представляється посібник Sphere і пояснюється, як люди та організації, які…