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Humanitarian Courses

Humanitarian courses can help you learn crisis response strategies, community engagement techniques, and the principles of humanitarian law. You can build skills in needs assessment, resource allocation, and effective communication with diverse populations. Many courses introduce tools like Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping disaster areas, data analysis software for evaluating program impact, and project management platforms to coordinate relief efforts.


Popular Humanitarian Courses and Certifications


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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development

    Skills you'll gain: Community Development, Sustainable Development, Advocacy, Stakeholder Engagement, Public Policies, Fundraising, Governance, Legal Risk, Policy Development, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Strategic Partnership, Program Evaluation, Accountability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    54 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Geneva

    Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

    Skills you'll gain: Infectious Diseases, Environmental Science, Environment Health And Safety, Health Disparities, Public Health, International Relations, Epidemiology, Health Policy, Health Care, Socioeconomics, Governance, Sustainable Development, Medical Science and Research, Drug Development, Political Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Chronic Diseases, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Intellectual Property

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    495 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The State University of New York

    Global Health Diplomacy

    Skills you'll gain: Diplomacy, International Relations, Health Policy, Governance, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Public Health, International Finance, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Health Care, Public Safety and National Security, Philanthropy, Advocacy, Economic Development, Case Studies

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    128 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
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    Politecnico di Milano

    Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy

    Skills you'll gain: Patient Communication, Health Disparities, Health Equity, Community and Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Social and Human Services, Socioeconomics, Social Determinants Of Health, Health Policy, Public Health, Public Policies, Vulnerability, Cultural Responsiveness

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Empower School of Health

    Foundations of Digital Health & Ethical Aspects

    Skills you'll gain: Health Technology, Healthcare Ethics, Data Ethics, Telehealth, Medical Privacy, Surgery, Health Informatics, Health Disparities, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Regulation and Legal Compliance, Information Privacy, Health Equity, Medical Equipment and Technology, Informed Consent, Health Policy, Digital Transformation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia

    Skills you'll gain: Data Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Data Ethics, Social and Human Services, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Digital Communications, Community Development, World History

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Advocacy, Training Programs, Health Systems, Health Policy, Primary Care, Education and Training, Community Health, Smart Goals, Intercultural Competence, Sanitation, Crisis Intervention, Epidemiology, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Promotion, Community Development, Health Care Administration, Behavioral Health, Public Health, Healthcare Ethics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Empower School of Health

    Healthcare Revolution

    Skills you'll gain: Health Systems, Surgery, Health Care Administration, Health Policy

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Empathy-Driven Leadership and Innovation

    Skills you'll gain: Empathy, Human Resource Policies, Business Leadership, Diversity and Inclusion, Interpersonal Communications, Leadership, Leadership and Management, Business Transformation, Strategic Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Organizational Leadership, Non-Verbal Communication, Team Management, Team Performance Management, Team Building, People Management, Communication, Sales, Marketing Strategies

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Wilderness First Aid

    Skills you'll gain: Splinting, Patient Evaluation, Trauma Care, Medical Emergency, Sanitation, Emergency Medicine, Neurology, First Aid, Patient Positioning, Patient Transport, Wound Care, Emergency Medical Services, Patient Treatment, Safety Assurance, Clinical Assessment, Environment Health And Safety, Triage, Acute Care, Emergency Response, Vital Signs

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Human Resources Management Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Organizational Change, Change Management, Performance Review, Human Resource Policies, Recruitment, Smart Goals, Employee Performance Management, Employee Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Interviewing Skills, Human Resources, Human Resource Management, Organizational Structure, Employee Onboarding, Health Care Administration, Internal Communications, Labor Law

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    71 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Non-Communicable Diseases in Humanitarian Settings

    Skills you'll gain: Chronic Diseases, Health Disparities, Healthcare Ethics, Crisis Intervention, Public Health, Health Care, Emergency Response, Health Policy, Health Systems, Risk Analysis

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    118 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular humanitarian courses

  • Effective Engagement of Civil Society in Development: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview: University of Geneva
  • Global Health Diplomacy: The State University of New York
  • Reaching Vulnerable Groups through Pandemic Policy: Politecnico di Milano
  • Foundations of Digital Health & Ethical Aspects: Empower School of Health
  • Derechos y salud en la era digital: protección e incidencia: Universidad de los Andes
  • Foundations of Global Health: Johns Hopkins University
  • Healthcare Revolution: Empower School of Health
  • Empathy-Driven Leadership and Innovation: Packt
  • Wilderness First Aid: University of Colorado System

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