An introduction to the fundamentals of humanitarian action course is for those starting their career in the humanitarian sector or transitioning from the development sector.
HOP Fundamentals is an open-access, self-paced programme of quality assured and interactive learning modules, provided by Humanitarian Leadership Academy and Save the Children.
Learning Outcomes
By completing Fundamentals, you will acquire essential knowledge on 7 different learning paths:
- Introduction and history of humanitarianism: begin to better understand the origins of humanitarian action
- Law, principles and approaches: an overview of frameworks and approaches governing humanitarian action
- Operations management: programming in emergency contexts – what to think about?
- Configuration and management of humanitarian responses: manage and evaluate humanitarian responses
- Cross-cutting themes: addressing important cross-cutting issues to consider in humanitarian action
- Support a response: skills to effectively support and coordinate humanitarian responses
- Technical skills: an overview of the different humanitarian technical sectors
What will I get at the end?
You will be able to download a certificate once you have have completed all of the modules within the programme.
For more Information about the course, click here.
