Course information
Short Summary:
This course explores the role communications plays and its purpose and benefits in humanitarian settings. It covers some of the key deliverables you can expect to create in a response and the best practice approaches needed for producing these.
Course short name:
Communications in Humanitarian Settings
Hide course from catalogue: No
Topic: Management Essentials, Programmatic Support
Management Essentials: Communication and language skills
Safety and Security:
Programmatic Support: Communications
Technical Sectors:
Humanitarian Essentials:
Language: English
Format: Online self-directed
Provider: FIELD Programme, Save the Children, World Vision
Region: Global
Compatibility: Tablet, Smartphone
This Communications in Humanitarian Settings module is part of the wider FIELD Programme.
FIELD
is a ground-breaking, free capacity building programme. FIELD’s focus
is to develop the pool of local, national, and international staff who
can prepare for and take charge of in-country operational programmes in
humanitarian responses.
You can visit the FIELD Programme here
Is this course for me?
This course is for local, national, and international humanitarian staff involved in preparing for and taking charge of in-country operational
programmes in humanitarian responses. This course is for individuals who wish to learn more about communications in humanitarian settings.
How will I benefit from this course?
In this course we will take a look at the role communications plays and its purpose and benefits in humanitarian settings. We will look at some of the key deliverables you can expect to create in a response and best practice approaches for producing these. We will also explore the risks around gathering content for communication products and how you can keep yourself and others safe.
How long will it take? Approximately 1 hour. You can exit at any time and when you return, the module will take you to where you left off.
How much does it cost? This course is free!
