Certificate in Disaster Management
The Certificate in Disaster Management is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively respond to and manage disasters, emergencies, and humanitarian crises. The course introduces students to disaster preparedness, risk reduction, emergency response coordination, and recovery strategies — enabling them to contribute meaningfully to community safety, resilience, and sustainable development.
Objectives:
To develop an understanding of disaster types, causes, and impacts on communities.
To train learners on effective disaster preparedness, mitigation, and response strategies.
To build capacity in emergency planning, coordination, and relief operations.
To promote community-based approaches to disaster risk reduction and resilience.
Minimum Entry Qualification:
KCSE Mean Grade: D Plain or equivalent qualification.
Duration:
8 months (including theory and practical sessions).