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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Chronic Diseases, Emergency Response, Nutrition and Diet, Health Care, Infectious Diseases, Mitigation, Patient Treatment, Law, Regulation, and Compliance

    4.8 stars, 580 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.8 (580) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Humanitarian Health: A Public Health Approach in Crises

    Skills you'll gain: Sanitation, Public Health, Health Systems, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Health Care, Emergency Response, Infectious Diseases, Nutrition and Diet, Mitigation, Nutritional Assessment

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • U

    University of California, Davis

    Fundraising and Development

    Skills you'll gain: Fundraising, Proposal Writing, Grant Writing, Philanthropy, Proposal Development, Prospecting and Qualification, Campaign Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Marketing Planning, Direct Marketing, Business Writing, Developing Training Materials, Campaign Planning, Data-Driven Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Relationship Building, Benefits Administration, Marketing Materials, Administration, Target Audience

    4.6 stars, 405 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (405) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Geneva

    Humanitarian Health

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Emergency Response, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Research, Infectious Diseases, Infection Control, Emerging Technologies, Climate Change Adaptation, Nutrition and Diet, Community Outreach, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Innovation, Accountability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
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    Category: Preview
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  • H

    HRCI

    HRCI Associate Professional in Human Resources-International

    Skills you'll gain: Training and Development, Training Programs, Employee Performance Management, Performance Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), Applicant Tracking Systems, Employee Onboarding, Compensation Management, Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment Strategies, Employee Training, Human Resource Strategy, Human Resource Policies, Human Resource Management, Recruitment, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Occupational Safety And Health, Disciplinary Procedures

    4.9 stars, 29 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (29) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2

    Skills you'll gain: Maternal Health, Epidemiology, Public Health, Infectious Diseases, Health Care Procedure and Regulation, Surveys, Sanitation, Emergency Response, Infant Care, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7 stars, 147 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (147) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Foundations of Global Health

    Skills you'll gain: Advocacy, Training Programs, Health Systems, Primary Care, Education and Training, Community Health, Smart Goals, Intercultural Competence, Sanitation, Community Development, Health Care Administration, Public Health, Train The Trainer, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Healthcare Ethics, Policy Development, Health Promotion, Health Administration, Educational Materials, Health Policy

    4.7 stars, 1.3K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (1.3K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
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  • E

    Emory University

    Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

    Skills you'll gain: Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Epidemiology, Nutrition and Diet, Emergency Response, Sanitation, Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Health Administration, Mental Health

    4.8 stars, 384 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (384) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
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    Johns Hopkins University

    Public Health in Humanitarian Crisis: Disaster Epidemiology

    Skills you'll gain: Epidemiology, Surveys, Public Health, Public Health and Disease Prevention, Survey Creation, Emergency Response, Research, Qualitative Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Free
    Free
  • N

    New York University

    Climate Change and Human Rights

    Skills you'll gain: Case Law, Environmental Issue, Advocacy

    4.7 stars, 962 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (962) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • E

    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    When Disaster Meets Conflict

    Skills you'll gain: Policy Development, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Emergency Response, Risk Management

    4.7 stars, 90 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (90) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Free
    Free
  • O

    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management

    Skills you'll gain: Crisis Management, Negotiation, Mediation, Conflict Management, Diplomacy, Leadership, Governance, Diversity and Inclusion

    4.9 stars, 12 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (12) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
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Best free Humanitarian courses

High-quality free Humanitarian courses you can start today.

  1. 1
    Humanitarian Health: A Public Health Approach in Crises
    Johns Hopkins UniversityBeginner1 - 3 MonthsFree
  2. 2
    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2
    Johns Hopkins UniversityBeginner1 - 3 Months4.7(147)Free
  3. 3
    Public Health in Humanitarian Crisis: Disaster Epidemiology
    Johns Hopkins UniversityMixed1 - 3 MonthsFree

Best Humanitarian courses from Johns Hopkins University

Top-rated Humanitarian courses offered by Johns Hopkins University on Coursera.

  1. 1
    Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1
    Johns Hopkins UniversityBeginner1 - 3 Months4.8(580)Johns Hopkins University
  2. 2
    Foundations of Global Health
    Johns Hopkins UniversityBeginner3 - 6 Months4.7(1,257)Johns Hopkins University

Best Humanitarian certificate programs

Earn a certificate in Humanitarian from top universities and companies.

  1. 1
    Fundraising and Development
    University of California, DavisBeginner3 - 6 Months4.6(405)Specialization
  2. 2
    HRCI Associate Professional in Human Resources-International
    HRCIBeginner3 - 6 Months4.9(29)Professional Certificate

Best Humanitarian courses for beginners

Top-rated beginner-friendly Humanitarian courses with no prerequisites.

  1. 1
    Humanitarian Health
    University of GenevaBeginner1 - 4 Weeks5.0(1)No prerequisites
  2. 2
    Climate Change and Human Rights
    New York UniversityBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.7(962)No prerequisites
  3. 3
    Conflict Resolution, Negotiations and Crisis Management
    O.P. Jindal Global UniversityBeginner1 - 4 Weeks4.9(12)No prerequisites

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