Diploma in Emergency Management and Resilience

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Diploma in Emergency Management and Resilience is an innovative program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage and respond to emergencies and disasters. This course offers a deep dive into the complex world of emergency preparedness, crisis management, and resilience building. It’s tailored for those aspiring to make a significant impact in safeguarding communities and organizations against unforeseen challenges and crises.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • COURSE START DATE
    26th February, 2024
  • COURSE DURATION
    3 Months
  • CERTIFICATION
    Diploma in Emergency Management and Resilience

COURSE DETAILS

Module 1 - FUNDAMENTALS OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

  1. Principles and practices of emergency management
  2. Understanding the disaster management cycle.

Module 2 - RISK ASSESSMENT AND HAZARD ANALYSIS

  1. Techniques for identifying and assessing risks
  2. Hazard analysis methodologies

Module 3 - CRISIS COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC INFORMATION

  1. Effective communication strategies during emergencies
  2. Managing public information and media relations.

Module 4 - EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS

  1. Developing and implementing emergency response plans
  2. Community and organizational preparedness.

Module 5 - RESPONSE AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS

  1. Coordinating emergency response operations
  2. Strategies for effective recovery and rehabilitation.

Module 6 - BUILDING RESILIENCE IN COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS

  1. Enhancing resilience against natural and human-made disasters
  2. Implementing sustainable and adaptive practices.

Module 7 - LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

  1. Understanding legal frameworks and ethical considerations
  2. Compliance with national and international regulations.

Module 8 - LEADERSHIP IN CRISIS SITUATION

  1. Leading teams effectively during emergencies
  2. Decision-making and problem-solving in high-pressure environments.

Module 9 - TECHNOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

  1. Utilizing technology for emergency response and mitigation
  2. Innovations in emergency management systems.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This program is designed for:

  1. Emergency Response Coordinators
  2. Public Safety Officials
  3. Humanitarian and NGO Workers
  4. Healthcare Professionals
  5. Government and Municipal Employees
  6. Corporate Risk Managers
  7. Individuals looking to pursue a career in emergency management.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Graduates of this program will:

  1. Understand the fundamental principles of emergency management.
  2. Be skilled in risk assessment, hazard analysis, and emergency planning.
  3. Effectively communicate and manage information during crises.
  4. Lead and coordinate emergency response and recovery efforts.
  5. Enhance resilience in communities and organizations against diverse emergencies.
  6. Navigate legal and ethical aspects of emergency management.
  7. Employ technology effectively in mitigating and managing emergencies.

MARKET INFORMATION FOR GRADUATES

The demand for skilled emergency management professionals is rising globally due to increasing occurrences of natural disasters, public health emergencies, and human-made crises. Graduates can find opportunities in:

  1. Government Agencies: Such as emergency management offices, public health departments, and law enforcement agencies.
  2. Non-Governmental Organizations: Focused on disaster relief and humanitarian aid.
  3. Healthcare Institutions: Including hospitals and public health organizations.
  4. Corporate Sector: Particularly in risk management and business continuity planning departments.
  5. Consultancy and Advisory Services: Offering expertise in emergency planning and crisis management.

Final Award

Upon successful completion of the program, participants will earn a prestigious Diploma in Emergency Management and Resilience from the Nigerian College of Agribusiness. At convocation, graduating students will receive their Diploma as well as their Transcript of academic records.

Faculty

Faculty members are experienced professionals and leaders with extensive experience in managing emergencies across communities in Africa.

Tuition Fee

NGN 250,000

Course Start Date

26th February, 2024

Application Process

  1. Complete the Application for Admission Form for the course
  2. Application form fee is N5,000 payable into Zenith Bank, Account Name: Nigerian College of Agribusiness, Account Number: 1228461510
  3. Attach receipt of Application fee with your highest academic credential and submit to: [email protected]
  4. Upon successful evaluation of your application, you will receive your Admission Letter indicating acceptance into the program. The Letter will also contain details of enrollment into the Course.

Click on the link below to fill the application form for this course

Further Enquiries

Do you need any further assistance regarding this program, send an email to: [email protected] or chat with a program executive on WhatsApp via: 09023789104 (Nigeria)

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ABOUT NIGERIAN COLLEGE OF AGRIBUSINESS (NCA)

Established in 2022 and approved by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), the College provides high-quality specialized education that strives to improve the productivity, performance and continuous development of professionals in Nigeria. The College has the Centre for Environment and Climate Innovation, Centre for Agribusiness Enterprise, Centre for Centre for Nutrition and Wellness, Centre for Development Leadership, Centre for Farm Management and Centre for Food Business Innovation. Through these centers, the college delivers need-based professional education to diverse professionals across the country and beyond. In 2023, the Nigerian College of Agribusiness was admitted into E4Impact Alliance, a network of leading business schools in Africa helping startups in Africa to scale up and attain their full potentials. Other members of E4Impact Alliance include University of Professional Studies Accra, University of Makeni Sierra-Leone and Uganda Martyrs University Kampala.