Is this course for me?
	The course is for Start Network members and their local partners, in addition to relevant stakeholders e.g. Academic, scientific, and disaster management experts. It is a self-guided and self-paced online course.
	How will I benefit from this course?
	On completion of this course, you will be aware of: The purpose of the Start Fund, Its core principles and niche, and the history of the Fund.  How to access Anticipation to the Start Fund and the support in place Start Network can offer your agency.  The Start Fund 'Alert Cycle' process from raising an Alert to the Start Fund and allocation of funds, to project development and selection, to implementing a project, reporting and evaluations.
	How long will it take?
	The course takes approximately 2 1/2 hours, and it is divided into 4 units.
	How much does it cost?
	This course is free!
	Will I get a certificate and digital badge at the end?
	Yes, you will be able to gain a certificate once you have completed all the modules, the feedback form and completed the post-course quiz.  There is an 80% grade to pass and the quiz can be retaken up to three times.
	How do I start?
	Scroll to the top of the page and click on the       I agree - Join course       button. This will take you through to the course page itself. You don't need to complete the course in one go - you can always continue later from where you left off.

Data protection

This course was created by the Start Network, who monitor use of this course to ensure it is fit for purpose. This means that staff members in the Start Network will be able to see the name you use on Kaya and any professional information you have given us. All this data will be anonymised before it is used for any analysis or reporting. 

If you have any questions about this, please email anticipation@startprogrammes.org