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Security Risk Management Essentials Certificate

This free, assessment-based certificate program is designed specifically for humanitarian or development staff at any level to learn security risk management practices and principles that are essential for ensuring the safety of organizations, staff, partners, and communities.

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Assessment-based Certificate Program • 3 Hours • English, French, Spanish, Arabic • Free

What You Will Learn

Security risk management is a critical part of humanitarian programming. Many aid and development organizations operate in challenging and complex environments that continuously expose staff to a wide range of security risks.

Based on global security best practices, you will learn how to implement essential security risk management processes, roles, and procedures including:

  • Analyzing your operating context
  • Assessing and mitigating security risks
  • Developing strategies and contingency plans
  • Managing security incidents
  • Ensuring the safety of staff, partners, and communities affected by crisis

Created in partnership with the Global Interagency Security Forum (GISF) and Insecurity Insight, the courses, exam, and certificate are 100% free and available in English, French, Spanish, and Arabic.

After you create your free DisasterReady account, search for Security Risk Management Essentials Certificate to start learning.

How to register

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